Biden backs Israel over Gaza hospital blast
President Biden visited Israel in a show of support following the Hamas terror attacks, but a meeting with Arab leaders was canceled following the deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital.
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Jordan's path forward after 2nd speaker vote
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failed a second time Wednesday to secure enough votes for the House speaker's gavel. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what happens next.
Speaker vacancy continues to stall Israel aid
Republicans and Democrats on the House floor Wednesday stressed the importance of electing a speaker who supports Israel. House Homeland Security Committee chairman Mark Green joins "America Decides" to discuss Wednesday's speaker vote as well as the latest from Israel.
Family holds out hope for son taken hostage
Omer Neutra was born in America, but went to study in Israel and eventually joined the IDF. He was taken hostage by Hamas militants during their surprise attack on Israel. Jim Axelrod spoke with Neutra's family, who are holding out hope he will come home safe.
Recapping Biden's trip to Israel
President Biden is returning to the United States after a brief visit to Israel on Wednesday. The president was expected to spend another day in the Middle East, but a summit in Jordan with King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was canceled following the deadly blast at a Gaza hospital. CBS News' Haley Ott, Major Garrett and Weijia Jiang have more.
Gaza grapples with aftermath of hospital blast
As Israel and Palestinian authorities blame each other for the deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza, Palestinians are left to sift through the rubble of what they thought would be a safe haven. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Biden pledges support for Israel in wartime visit
President Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on Wednesday. Mr. Biden blamed Palestinian militants for a deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza, which Hamas insists was the result of an Israeli air strike. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Biden to address U.S. on Israel, Ukraine wars
President Biden spent his time in Israel reaffirming the U.S.' support for its longtime ally. He also advocated for the safety and protection of Palestinian civilians. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang looks at the president's visit and its impact on the war.
Protest at Capitol calls for Gaza cease-fire
The Capitol Police says roughly 300 people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at the Cannon House building in Washington, D.C., Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Laws of war in Israel-Hamas fight
The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has led to thousands of innocent civilian deaths, raising concerns about whether they are both in violation of international humanitarian law. Robert Goldman, the faculty director of the War Crimes Research Office at American University Washington College of Law, joined CBS News to discuss how the Geneva Convention and other international humanitarian laws apply to the fighting happening in the Middle East.
Egypt not allowing Gaza refugees into country
Thousands of people trapped in Gaza are desperately trying to flee through the Rafah crossing into Egypt, but Egypt is not allowing refugees in and not yet allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports on the situation there.
Israelis respond to Biden's show of support
President Biden landed in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday morning, where he was to meet with Israeli leaders in a show of support amid Israel's war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. His first remarks were a strong show of that support, as he backed Israel's firm denial of responsibility for a deadly explosion at a hospital in the Gaza Strip. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Tel Aviv.
Biden arrives in Israel for wartime visit
President Biden landed in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday morning, where he was greeted with an embrace by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mr. Biden was to meet Israeli leaders in a show of support amid Israel's war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas and his first remarks were a strong show of that support. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi reports from Tel Aviv on the president's visit and retired Ambassador Gerald Feierstein, a distinguished senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the situation.
Protests across Mideast amid fear the Israel-Hamas war could spread
Within hours after a blast at a Gaza hospital, protesters hurled stones at Palestinian security forces in the West Bank and at police in Jordan.
Former AP videojournalist, wife and daughters killed in Hamas attack
Yaniv Zohar's 13-year-old son Ariel, who had gone for an early-morning jog, escaped alive.
Biden heads to Israel as blast at Gaza hospital kills hundreds
President Biden is traveling to Israel to show support for a key U.S. ally as Israel and Hamas trade accusations over a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital.
Reports: Hospital struck by rocket in Gaza
The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 500 people were killed Tuesday by an airstrike that hit a hospital compound in the center of Gaza City. Its claims have not yet been independently verified, and Israeli officials say they believe it was a rocket from Hamas or Islamic Jihad that fell short and struck the site. CBS News contributor Robert Berger, CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang have more.
Biden's trip has to balance Gaza concerns
President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to deliver a strong message of support to a key U.S. ally. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on what the president will have to accomplish during his trip to the Middle East as he meets with top diplomats on both sides of the Israel-Hamas war. Also, CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Hamas, Israel trade blame for hospital blast
The Gaza Health Ministry said at least 500 people were killed Tuesday when an airstrike hit a hospital compound in the center of Gaza City. Israeli officials denied targeting the hospital and said they believed the blast was caused by a rocket from Hamas or Islamic Jihad that fell short and struck the site. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Biden faces diplomatic puzzle on Israel trip
President Biden is on his way to Israel. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk joins CBS News to unpack the diplomatic puzzles facing the president as Israeli troops prepare for a possible ground offensive in Gaza.
Why few Palestinian refugees resettle in U.S.
The Israel-Hamas war has triggered a wave of Palestinians fleeing Gaza. While the Biden administration has not announced efforts to resettle people from Gaza, historically the U.S. does not admit many Palestinian refugees. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains why.
Gaza hospital attack complicates Biden's trip
As President Biden leaves for Israel, an official in Gaza says of the hospital bombing: "America is a partner in the killing of our people." Weijia Jiang is at the White House with the latest.
Biden, Arab leaders call off Jordan meeting
A senior Biden administration official confirmed to CBS News that the president's meeting with Arab leaders in Jordan has been called off -- saying it was a "mutual" decision. Weija Jiang unpacks what Mr. Biden hopes to accomplish with his trip to the Middle East. Plus, Roxana Saberi has the latest on the situation near the Israel-Lebanon border.
Israel-Hezbollah clashes spark fears of wider war
Hezbollah said it fired anti-tank missiles into Israel from Lebanon after Israel said it killed four militants trying to plant explosives on a border wall. The clashes in the north are sparking fears that fighting could spread as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues. Roxana Saberi reports.
Hundreds killed in explosion at Gaza hospital
Hundreds of people were killed in an explosion at a hospital in Gaza. Israeli and Gaza authorities are blaming each other for the blast. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
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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 the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships.
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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.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
Lead prosecutor on probe into John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
Thomas, Alito not planning to retire from Supreme Court this year, sources say
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Cuban man dies in ICE custody in Miami after apparent suicide attempt, agency says
A 27-year-old Cuban man died in ICE custody in Miami after an apparent suicide attempt, the agency said, adding to a string of recent detainee deaths locally and nationwide.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, causes major damage; town is shut down
A reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, about 47 miles west of Rockford, has caused extensive storm damage, including possibly to schools that had students inside at the time.
Spirit Airlines reached out to Trump administration for emergency bailout
Spirit executives and other low-cost carriers are expected to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy next week.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
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.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Thomas, Alito not planning to retire from Supreme Court this year, sources say
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
Lead prosecutor on probe into John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.
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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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U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
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.
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What we know about d4vd's arrest
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
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.
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Experts have warning for AI-generated podcasts
Millions of Americans get health information from podcasts. Now, some medical experts are warning about the harmful impacts of misinformation on these programs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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What we know about d4vd's arrest
David Burke, a singer who performs under the name d4vd, is behind bars on suspicion of murder. He was arrested after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. Matt Gutman reports.
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.
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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.
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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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Watch Pope Leo's visit to Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV visited Cameroon on his tour of Africa. He garnered a crowd of around 120,000 people for mass in Douala. He also spoke with students and faculty at the Catholic University of Central Africa and attended a Catholic hospital. The visit came amid his ongoing feud with President Trump.
Pope Leo visits Africa during Trump clash
Pope Leo was in Angola on Friday for the third leg of his tour of Africa after he held a mass in Cameroon in front of roughly 120,000 people. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports and Michelle Boorstein, a religion reporter at the Washington Post, has more.
Why might China seek involvement in Iran war?
U.S. officials tell CBS News that days after the war with Iran started, U.S. intelligence detected that China was weighing whether to supply Iran with advanced radar technology. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Democratic, GOP strategists on Strait of Hormuz
President Trump and Iran proclaimed on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is open. Political strategists Hannah Muldavin and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Boy's birthday party shows lesson of love
An Idaho boy volunteered with his dad at a recreation center for people with special needs. For his birthday party, he wanted all of them there. Steve Harman goes "On the Road" with the story about Grant Mullen's wish.