U.S. confirms 22 Americans dead during the Hamas attacks on Israel
Seventeen Americans remain unaccounted for, with the numbers expected to increase, said John Kirby, a National Security Council spokesperson.
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Biden warns Iran to "be careful"
The White House maintains there is no direct link between the surprise invasion of Israel by Gaza's Hamas militants this weekend, and Iran, even though Iran has provided weapons and money to Hamas for decades. However, President Biden Wednesday issued a warning to the Iranian regime to "be careful." Ed O'Keefe has details.
Tensions rise on Israel's border with Lebanon
Israel has massed tanks and soldiers on its northern border with Lebanon following four consecutive days of incoming rocket attacks and gunfire exchanges with Iranian-backed militant Hezbollah forces and other armed Palestinian militant groups in southern Lebanon. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Girl, 13, on surviving massacre in Israel kibbutz
As Hamas terrorists were going door-to-door in the Kfar Aza kibbutz, a 13-year-old girl and her family spent 16 hours hiding in a shelter. Norah O'Donnell has more.
Israel continues to pummel Gaza with airstrikes
Israeli forces have conducted airstrikes on more than 2,000 targets in the Gaza Strip since Hamas militants invaded southern Israel. The death toll in Israel has now reached at least 1,200, while more than 1,100 people in Gaza have been killed since the fighting began. Holly Williams has the latest.
Israelis describe horrors after Hamas attack
Israeli emergency responders are sharing what they saw in the aftermath of Hamas' brutal terror attacks on kibbutz communities in Israel. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams spoke to the responders who say "the depravity of it is haunting."
How the Israel-Hamas war could expand
Israel has mobilized more than 300,000 reservists as it prepares for a potential ground offensive in Gaza. Israeli and Hamas officials have said at least 2,100 people have been killed on both sides since Saturday's initial attack. Israel has also exchanged fire with Lebanon and Syria. William Wechsler, senior director of the Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East programs at the Atlantic Council, joined CBS News to discuss how the war could progress.
Scott: $6 billion created hostages "market"
Sen. Tim Scott joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, including American hostages. He criticized President Biden, and said "we stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel."
Father of missing Israeli soldier speaks out
Itay Chen is a 19-year-old U.S. and Israeli citizen who was serving his first year in the Israel Defense Forces. No one has seen or heard from him since Saturday. Chen's father, Ruby, spoke with CBS News.
Israel forms wartime unity government
Israeli officials have just announced the formation of a five-member war management cabinet as the country continues to battle Hamas militants. Among the cabinet's members are Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister and military chief of staff Benny Gantz. CBS News' Haley Ott has more.
Israel kibbutz scene of “massacre"
Horrors are still emerging from the communities where Hamas militants went on a bloody killing spree. After finally wrestling back control of the Kfar Aza kibbutz, a small farming community, Israeli security forces discovered what a military spokesperson said could only be described as “a massacre.” CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Israeli-American soldier killed in Hamas war
Israeli-American Aryeh Ziering was among the first Israeli soldiers killed in action in southern Israel at the height of Hamas' brutal assault. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has his story.
Parents mourn slain Israeli-U.S. soldier
CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab talks to the American parents of a soldier serving in the Israeli military who died in the first wave of response to the Hamas attack. Americans Mark and Debbie Ziering from New York and Maine moved to Israel because they thought it would be a good place to raise children.
Israeli teen recounts surviving Hamas attack
Ella Bargil, a 17-year-old living in Israel, took shelter for hours during the Hamas terror attack over the weekend. She told CBS News, "It was the scariest thing that's ever happened in my life."
Disturbing details of Hamas attack on Israel
Israeli emergency responders with years of experience doing the grim work of recovering bodies broke down in tears Wednesday as they told CBS News what they'd witnessed in the aftermath of Hamas' brutal terror attack on Israel. The depth of the horror unleashed Saturday by Hamas on Israeli communities near the border with the Gaza Strip was still emerging five days later. CBS News' Holly Williams and Imtiaz Tyab report from Israel.
Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a leading opposition figure on Wednesday created a war-time Cabinet overseeing the fight to avenge a stunning weekend attack by Hamas militants.
House to get classified Israel briefing
House members are receiving a classified briefing on the Israel-Hamas war with President Biden expected to ask Congress for new funding to send to the Israelis. But a stalemate in the House speaker race will prevent Congress from appropriating funds. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Israeli woman: militant killed grandmother
Israeli woman Mor Bayder says her grandmother was killed by a militant amid the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict – and that her family found out after the militant allegedly uploaded a video of her grandmother's body to Facebook.
Israeli woman says she learned of grandma's murder via Facebook video
Israeli woman Mor Bayder said she opened Facebook after leaving a bomb shelter to "the greatest imaginable disaster ... My grandmother on the ground, in her own home, murdered, in a video."
Sen. Scott: $6 billion in Iran prisoner swap created "market for hostages"
In the wake of Hamas' surprise attack on Israel, Sen. Tim Scott is among the Republicans criticizing President Joe Biden over last month's prisoner swap with Iran.
Israeli troops amassing on Gaza border
The death toll in the Israel-Hamas war continued to climb early Wednesday, five days after the Palestinian militant group launched a massive, highly coordinated terror attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. CBS News' Haley Ott and David Martin have the latest on the war. And Ella Bargil, a teenager in Israel, joined CBS News to share her story of survival.
Map, aerial images show where Hamas attacked Israel near Gaza Strip
Images from the grisly attack by Hamas militants in southern Israel near the Gaza Strip reveal some of the devastating aftermath from the surprise strike.
Parents of slain Israeli-U.S. soldier share their pain, and their hope
The parents of an Israeli-American soldier who was among the first to die in Hamas' terror attack say they still "believe in peace," as their son did.
Israeli officials say gruesome Hamas "massacre" discovered on kibbutz
"The depravity of it is haunting," an Israeli military official told CBS News of the scene in Kfar Aza, where an emergency responder says even babies were beheaded.
Biden pledges support for Israel in war
President Biden on Tuesday condemned Hamas' bloody attacks on Israel and said at least 14 Americans were among those killed. He also said Americans are among those being held captive by Hamas. National security adviser Jake Sullivan said that while he could not confirm the exact number of U.S. citizens being held hostage, 20 or more Americans are missing. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
Trump plan would increase citizenship application fee by $570
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
Trump-backed populist wins tight Colombia presidential vote, sparking protests
A flamboyant Trump-backed lawyer who's never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff, swinging the country hard right and sparking violent protests.
Head of nation's second-largest school district resigns amid FBI probe
Nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced his resignation as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Sunday.
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Endangered pregnant whale found dead on bow of cruise ship in Alaska
A pregnant fin whale was found dead on the bow of a cruise ship in Alaska last week. Fin whales are endangered and particularly threatened by vessel strikes.
Trump plan would increase citizenship application fee by $570
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
How growing inequality is worsening Social Security's financial crunch
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
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Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
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Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
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Trump plan would increase citizenship application fee by $570
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Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
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"Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
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Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
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Matt Dunlap wins primary in Maine's battleground 2nd District
In November, Dunlap will face former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, who was running unopposed in the GOP primary.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
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Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
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"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his adaptation of the film, which stars Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, and premieres Friday.
Danny McBride on masculinity, new book
Actor and comedian Danny McBride talks about his new book, "Thrilling Tales of Modern Men," which is a short story collection that dives into modern masculinity. McBride, known for playing over confident characters, says he wanted to make the book an extension of what he's delivered on TV.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
John Mulaney on sobriety and fatherhood
John Mulaney says he grew up feeling that comedy was his destiny. The Emmy Award-winning standup comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how he deals with sobriety today (and about a 2020 intervention which he describes as "star-studded"), and how fatherhood – along with his wife, actress Olivia Munn – has changed his outlook. (An earlier version of this story originally aired March 9, 2025.)
Manet and Morisot: Impressions of an artistic friendship
Édouard Manet, a towering figure of Impressionist art, was also a mentor to Berthe Morisot, a female painter who's remained largely in Manet's shadow, until now. The two, whose friendship led to changes in both of their artistic styles, are the subjects of an exhibition currently at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Correspondent Lee Cowan pays a visit.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
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Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
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Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
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Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
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New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
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The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
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Issues that could derail a U.S. and Iran deal
While Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism after wrapping up two days of talks with Iran, questions remain about certain sticking points that could derail negotiations. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy have more.
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie
"Supergirl" director Craig Gillespie joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his adaptation of the film, which stars Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, and premieres Friday.
Massive warehouse fire continues to blaze
Los Angeles firefighters are still battling flames from a warehouse fire in the city's Boyle Heights neighborhood. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
H.R. McMaster on U.S.-Iran talks
H.R. McMaster, a CBS News contributor and former national security adviser to President Trump, joins CBS News to weigh in on the U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, which Vice President JD Vance said "laid a very good foundation" for a deal.
Vance touts U.S.-Iran progress
Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. and Iran made progress toward a deal during an update from Switzerland on Monday. Meanwhile, ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon remain a worry for both sides. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Holly Williams have more.