Israel strikes pound Gaza, killing dozens and forcing a main hospital to close
The bloodshed followed the launch of a new Israeli military operation aimed at putting more pressure on Hamas to release hostages.
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Israel launches new offensive to pressure Hamas to release hostages
The Israeli military said the new offensive in Gaza will not stop until the hostages are returned and Hamas is dismantled.
Israel intensifies war in Gaza with new offensive
There is a renewed push by mediators from the U.S. and Qatar to revive stalled ceasefire talks as Israel has intensified its war in Gaza. Debora Patta reports.
Gaza hunger leaves girl severely malnourished
The Israeli government has repeatedly denied Gaza is facing starvation, and says that the more than two-month aid blockade is to force Hamas to release the remaining hostages taken in the Oct. 7 attack that killed just under 1,200 people. But according to the United Nation's World Food Programme, there are at least 14,000 who are severely malnourished. Debora Patta reports.
Struggle to find food in Gaza as aid dwindles
More than 120 people in the Gaza Strip were reportedly killed in another round of Israeli air strikes. It comes as Israel's aid blockade enters its third month. The United Nations warns that one in five of Gaza's two million residents face starvation.
Brother of Israeli hostage still hoping for safe return
Gal and Guy Gilboa-Dalal were at the Nova music festival when Hamas launched its Oct. 7 terror attack. Gal escaped, but his brother did not.
Hamas attack survivor fears for hostage brother
Trapped in the ruins of Gaza, there are at least 20 Israelis who are still alive and held captive by Hamas. One of them is Gal Gilboa-Dalal's brother. Debora Patta reports.
Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza, dimming hope amid Trump's peace push
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly ramps up the war in Gaza, despite mounting pressure from Trump and castigation by France's president.
Are Trump and Netanyahu showing signs of division?
President Trump is pressuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strike a hostage deal and end the war in Gaza. The push comes as Israel intensifies airstrikes in Khan Younis. Debora Patta reports.
Edan Alexander's family reflects on reunion, trauma their son experienced
For the first time since American-Israeli Edan Alexander's release by Hamas, his family is speaking publicly about what their son went through.
Reaction to Hamas release of U.S. hostage
Hamas on Monday released Edan Alexander, the 21-year-old who is believed to be the last living American hostage held since Hamas invaded Israel on October 7, 2023. Tom Hanson has more.
How Edan Alexander's release came together
Hamas freed American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander on Monday after more than 19 months in captivity. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the details.
Hamas says it will free Edan Alexander, U.S. citizen abducted on Oct. 7
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
Trump says fewer than 2 dozen hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza
President Trump's comments came as Israel approved plans on Monday to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time.
Israeli official says Gazans will leave after area "entirely destroyed"
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says victory in Gaza will mean the enclave being "entirely destroyed," Palestinians leaving for other countries.
What we know about Israel's plans to capture Gaza
The Israeli cabinet approved plans to take control of the Gaza Strip, two Israeli officials told The AP. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Trump presses Hamas as Israel plans move
Israel's government approved plans for its forces to capture the entire Gaza Strip and hold it indefinitely. The Israelis say the plan will not be implemented until after President Trump visits the region next week. Weijia Jiang has details.
Israel approves plan to capture all of Gaza
Israel is calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers after the government approved plans to capture all of the Gaza Strip. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from London.
Pope Francis' popemobile being turned into health clinic for Gaza children
Pope Francis' popemobile is being converted into a clinic to help children in the Gaza Strip, the Vatican announced, calling it the late pontiff's "final gift" to the war-torn territory.
Freedom Flotilla activists say ship carrying Gaza aid attacked by drones
A pro-Palestinian protest group that's tried for years to breach Israel's Gaza blockade with ships carrying aid says one of its vessels was attacked by drones off Malta.
Hunger in Gaza reaches near-catastrophic levels
Nearly two months after the Israeli military blocked all aid supplies into Gaza to force Hamas to release its remaining hostages, the people of Gaza have very little to eat. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Death toll in Gaza rises to 52,000, territory's health ministry says
The overall toll of 52,243 includes nearly 700 bodies for which the documentation process was recently completed, the Hamas-run health ministry said in its latest update.
ADL reports record-high antisemitism in 2024
The Anti-Defamation League is reporting that the number of antisemitic incidents in the U.S. reached a record high in 2024. ADL CEO and national director Jonathan Greenblatt joins "America Decides" to unpack the findings.
World Press Photo for 2025 is of Gaza boy who lost arms in Israeli strike
A "quiet photo that speaks loudly," of a Palestinian boy who lost both arms in an Israeli strike, has been selected as the 2025 World Press Photo of the year.
U.N. condemns Israel as 2nd Gaza hospital hit in space of just 3 days
Gaza health officials say an Israeli strike on a field hospital killed a medic two days after another attack disabled the enclave's last functioning critical care facility.
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Iran not interested in deal that "makes sense" for U.S., Kushner says
The president's son-in-law and envoy said Trump is focused on exerting economic pressure on Tehran.
Florida voters choosing in governor, Senate primaries, and more races to watch
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding their nominees for both governor and for Senate.
DOJ asks court to reinstate criminal charges against Abrego Garcia
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
Judge blocks plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
Baby with heart defect at center of surrogate dispute receives first surgery
The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which requires a series of surgeries. The parents had asked the surrogate to get an abortion when they learned of the diagnosis.
Tupac Shakur was murdered in "act of revenge," prosecutor tells jury
The long-unsolved drive-by shooting gripped the hip-hop community, partly because no one was charged until Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted in 2023.
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé in "profound shock" after her death
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Penn State frat brothers charged with running cocaine trafficking ring
Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
Homes destroyed by mudslide brought by Lala on Hawaii's Big Island
"The boulders that were coming down were so heavy they were like shaking the ground," resident Alice Birnbaum told CBS News.
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Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé in "profound shock" after her death
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
DOJ asks court to reinstate criminal charges against Abrego Garcia
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
Homes destroyed by mudslide brought by Lala on Hawaii's Big Island
"The boulders that were coming down were so heavy they were like shaking the ground," resident Alice Birnbaum told CBS News.
Judge blocks plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
Key moments from the Lindsay Clancy trial as the defense starts to make its case
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murdering her children, but her attorneys don't deny that she caused the deaths of 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
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Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
U.S., Canada in last-minute talks to head off steep new U.S. tariffs
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Stellantis recalls nearly 850,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
Has your license plate been tracked by Flock? Here's how to check.
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
Trump family crypto firm granted conditional approval to establish a bank
The plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.
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U.S., Canada in last-minute talks to head off steep new U.S. tariffs
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Florida voters choose in governor, Senate primaries, and more races to watch
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.
DOJ asks court to reinstate criminal charges against Abrego Garcia
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
Judge blocks plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
House Ethics investigating Rep. Gomez for alleged sexual misconduct
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
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School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
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Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
American man flies to West Bank to save home from Israeli settlers
Palestinian-American Loui Ridi says he flew from Ohio to a village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to stop settlers from seizing his home.
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
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Iran not interested in deal that "makes sense" for U.S., Kushner says
The president's son-in-law and envoy said Trump is focused on exerting economic pressure on Tehran.
Senior Israeli official calls for killing of "30 to 40" Gazans every night
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
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Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé in "profound shock" after her death
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hollywood grieves Hayden Panettiere
With no signs of foul play or trauma, authorities said the investigation into actor Hayden Panettiere's death is just beginning. The former child star was on "Guiding Light" and also had breakout roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." She died at 36 years old. Mark Strassmann reports.
First witnesses speak in Tupac murder trial
Opening statements were delivered in Tupac Shakur's long-awaited murder trial on Monday. Nearly 30 years ago, the iconic rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, a pivotal moment in music history. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.
Extended interview: Becky G
Becky G speaks with Gayle King about the latest developments in her career, her new music, the intersection of advocacy and art in her latest videos and more.
Opening statements in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The trial has begun for the man accused of ordering the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
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Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
How this school uses AI instead of teachers
Alpha School is a private school that teaches students subjects like math and reading with artificial intelligence apps. Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
States crack down on misleading home listings
More home listings are using AI to add furniture, repaint walls, spruce up landscaping and even add windows. But when does virtual staging cross the line into deception or even fraud? CBS News' Evyn Moon explores.
The iNaturalist app – Mixing science with fun
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species. (Originally broadcast March 22, 2026.)
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
Major cocaine bust at Penn State
More than a dozen current and former Penn State University students, along with one of their parents, have been charged in a major cocaine trafficking ring. Prosecutors allege two off-campus fraternities appeared to be the hubs for the operation. Meg Oliver reports.
Coke drug ring bust at Penn State
More than a dozen current and former fraternity-affiliated students at the Pennsylvania State University, and a parent, have been charged with drug-related charges after a cocaine bust at the school. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
Search for retiree who disappeared in Vegas
After a 63-year-old woman in Las Vegas didn't return from a trip to the drugstore, her family said they started getting text messages from the woman's phone. The family spoke with Nicole Valdes.
Lindsay Clancy's mom and sister testify
The defense began its work on Monday in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman on trial for killing her three children. Her mother and sister took the stand and Shanelle Kaul has the details.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Questions over oversight of breeding facilities
Despite a growing push to reduce animal testing, USDA records show more than 37,000 dogs were used for research last year in the U.S. A CBS News investigation uncovered questions over the effectiveness of federal oversight on commercial breeding facilities that supply labs across the country. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
New details on death of Hayden Panettiere
Actress Hayden Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest in a South Carolina apartment, the coroner's office says. The official cause and manner of death for the 36-year-old is still under investigation, but officials say there were no signs of foul play. Mark Strassmann reports.
Races to watch in the Florida primary
Voters head to the polls for primaries in four states on Tuesday, including Florida, where several democratic socialists on the ballot hope to build off national momentum in recent races. Nikole Killion reports.
Major cocaine bust at Penn State
More than a dozen current and former Penn State University students, along with one of their parents, have been charged in a major cocaine trafficking ring. Prosecutors allege two off-campus fraternities appeared to be the hubs for the operation. Meg Oliver reports.
Coke drug ring bust at Penn State
More than a dozen current and former fraternity-affiliated students at the Pennsylvania State University, and a parent, have been charged with drug-related charges after a cocaine bust at the school. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.