McCain: Gaza possibly "on the brink of famine"
Cindy McCain, the head of the World Food Programme, tells "Face the Nation" that the "bottom line here is that we need to get more aid" into Gaza, which she says is possibly "on the brink of famine."
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More Hamas-held hostages freed, as are Palestinian prisoners
After 50 days of captivity in the Gaza Strip, 17 more hostages, taken by the terror group Hamas, were released last night under the temporary cease-fire the United States helped broker. Correspondent Holly Williams reports from Tel Aviv on a cathartic moment of joy for Israel, as hostages are reunited with loved ones; and on celebrations in the West Bank, where former Palestinian prisoners – freed under the same deal – were welcomed home.
Second group of Hamas-held hostages released after delay; cease-fire holds
Following a lengthy delay, a second group of Hamas-held hostages were freed following the release of an initial group of 24 hostages on Friday.
Israeli-Irish 9-year-old believed killed by Hamas among hostages freed
Emily Hand, 9, was released with the second batch of hostages to Israel on Saturday after 50 days of captivity in Gaza.
Hamas to release second group of Israeli hostages after hours-long delay
Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners on Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Israeli military detains director of Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital
The Israeli army, which raided the hospital last week, has alleged that Hamas fighters used a tunnel complex beneath the facility in Gaza City to stage attacks.
Israel-Hamas war rages with cease-fire delayed, families left to hope
Under the agreement reached in Qatar, Hamas is incentivized to release captives that Israel accuses it of seizing during its rampage across southern Israel.
Why Israel hesitated to consider hostage deal
Israel has reached an agreement with Hamas to release at least 50 hostages held in Gaza. Bilal Saab, director of the Middle East Institute's defense and security program, joins CBS News to discuss what to expect in the coming days.
White House: Israel-Hamas deal still on track
Some hostages held by Hamas will soon be freed under a deal approved by the Israeli government. CBS News' Holly Williams and Willie Inman have details on the agreement, as well as reporting on President Biden's response.
Israel-Hamas hostage deal delayed
The deal that would see Hamas release some of the hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attack has been delayed until Friday, an Israeli official said in a statement. The agreement was first expected to begin Thursday. CBS News' Christina Ruffini and Willie James Inman have the latest.
Israel's Netanyahu on deal with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Jewish state Wednesday to praise the Israel Defense Forces and other groups involved in the continued operations of the Israel-Hamas war. Netanyahu also said the war will continue after the temporary cease-fire Israel agreed to as part of a hostage deal with Hamas.
Why did Israel agree to a deal with Hamas?
What are the reasons Israel agreed to a deal with Hamas, a long designated terrorist organization by Israel, the U.S. and many other nations? Raphael S. Cohen, a political scientist and director of the Strategy and Doctrine Program of RAND Project AIR FORCE, joins CBS News to discuss.
Breaking down the Israel-Hamas deal
The Israeli government approved a deal negotiated in Doha, Qatar, for the release of some hostages from Hamas' Oct. 7 attack and a short-term cease-fire in Gaza. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on the deal's points as some critique its implications. CBS News' Willie Inman reports from Nantucket, Massachusetts, where President Biden is staying for Thanksgiving, and Mike Lyons, a retired U.S. Army major and military analyst, joins CBS News with his take on the continued threats in the Middle East.
Family of 3-year-old American hostage hopes she will be returned in deal
The family of Abigail Mor Edan hopes she will be released before her fourth birthday on Friday.
Israeli government approves deal for hostage release, short cease-fire
The Israeli government said early Wednesday that it had approved a deal that would see 50 hostages held in Gaza released and a 4-day cease-fire observed.
Hope, but no relief yet for desperate Palestinian or Israeli families
Mounting hope for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire, but no respite for displaced families in Gaza, or for Israeli parents who want their children back from Hamas.
Hostage negotiation expert unpacks Hamas deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government have approved a deal for the release of some of the hostages held by Hamas. Dan O'Shea, retired Navy SEAL commander and former coordinator of the State Department's Hostage Working Group, joins CBS News to discuss what the deal could mean for both Israel and Hamas.
Israel approves Hamas hostage deal
Israel has agreed to a deal that would see Hamas release some of the hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attack. CBS News' Holly Williams and Margaret Brennan have the details.
U.S. role in possible Israel-Hamas deal
President Biden is monitoring developments of a possible hostage deal in the Israel-Hamas war. Israel is considering an agreement, primarily brokered by Qatar, that would involve pauses in fighting and the release of some hostages held by Hamas. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Biden delays Nantucket trip amid hostage talks
U.S. officials say a deal with Hamas to release some hostages held in Gaza is close. President Biden delayed his Tuesday departure for a Thanksgiving trip to Nantucket, Massachusetts, as talks continued. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Israel facing backlash from some citizens
Some citizens of Israel are speaking up against their government's approach to ground operations in the Israel-Hamas war. Ben Solomon, who has been reporting on the war for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with how some Israelis are voicing their concerns after the Oct. 7 attacks.
Israel, Hamas close to hostage-release deal
President Biden said a deal between Israel and Hamas is potentially "very close" to becoming a reality. If approved, the agreement may lead to a limited, temporary cease-fire and the release of some hostages. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, who is the moderator of CBS' "Face the Nation," has been speaking to sources on the potential details of the deal, and CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest from Israel. Also, CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the Biden administration's reaction to the negotiations.
Fighting reported near second Gaza hospital
Israeli tanks have reportedly surrounded northern Gaza's Indonesian Hospital, where nearly 3,000 Palestinians are sheltering and at least 12 people were killed Monday in artillery fire, according to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem.
Premature babies evacuated from Al-Shifa
Premature babies have been evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital following an Israeli assault on the medical facility, which the IDF claims was also being used as a Hamas base. Doctors and Gaza officials deny the claims, as Israeli forces have begun firing on another hospital in the Gaza Strip. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Biden sees 15-point drop among young voters
A new NBC poll finds President Biden's support among young voters dropped 15 percentage points since September. NPR White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram and Politico correspondent Brakkton Booker join "America Decides" to analyze the challenges facing the president's reelection bid and the latest from the Republican field.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
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Trump says U.S. will continue blockade after Iran says strait "completely open"
President Trump has welcomed Iran's announcement that, at least while the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds, the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships.
Trump says Iran has "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
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White House eyes alleged Utah scandal as GOP frets about redistricting loss
White House officials are leaning on Utah Republicans to further examine ethics concerns regarding a relationship between two key players in a key gerrymandering case, sources told CBS News.
Maps show more severe storms forecast for central U.S. after tornadoes, flooding
More than 51 million are under the threat of severe weather Friday evening from Texas to Wisconsin, as some are still cleaning up from tornadoes earlier in the week.
Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
UPS plane aborts landing as jet nears runway: "What are you doing?"
The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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Judge rejects DOJ effort to get sensitive voter information from Rhode Island
The decision from U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy marks the Justice Department's fifth loss in its attempts to access states' voter registration lists.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
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White House eyes alleged Utah scandal as GOP frets about redistricting loss
White House officials are leaning on Utah Republicans to further examine ethics concerns regarding a relationship between two key players in a key gerrymandering case, sources told CBS News.
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds in economy-class for long-haul flights
Air New Zealand will soon offer four-hour stints in triple-decker bunk beds for long-haul flights. The carrier says they'll be the first lie-flat beds for budget air travelers.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
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Judge rejects DOJ effort to get sensitive voter information from Rhode Island
The decision from U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy marks the Justice Department's fifth loss in its attempts to access states' voter registration lists.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
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White House eyes alleged Utah scandal as GOP frets about redistricting loss
White House officials are leaning on Utah Republicans to further examine ethics concerns regarding a relationship between two key players in a key gerrymandering case, sources told CBS News.
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
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Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Ancient cave, hippo bones found under castle: "Once-in-a-lifetime discovery"
A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath Pembroke Castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Surprise twist in "Survivor 50" elimination
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg on "The Audacity"
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
What happened to influencer Clavicular?
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
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AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
How hackers are using AI to breach networks
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Why Todd Lyons is leaving his ICE role
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
ICE agent faces assault charges
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Gallego reacts to misconduct allegations
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is denying allegations of misconduct after his friend, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, resigned from his post over sexual misconduct accusations. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joined CBS News on Thursday with allegations of misconduct linked to Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego. Politico's Nicholas Wu joins CBS News with more as Gallego denies the accusations.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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CBS News travels through Strait of Hormuz
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of planning. Here's what he and his team saw.
Why Todd Lyons is leaving his ICE role
Acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons is planning to leave his post soon, U.S. officials familiar with his plan told CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Key details on Strait of Hormuz announcement
Iran and President Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz will now be open, but questions remain about the flow of traffic in the key water passage. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is open
President Trump posted on social media claims that the Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open." CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Ukrainians react to massive Russian attack
Ukrainians jumped in to help after a massive Russian attack left massive damage in Kyiv. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.