What to know about the Iran-backed groups operating in the Mideast
There are about 40 militant groups backed by Iran in the region, including one that claimed the deadly drone strike on a U.S. base in Jordan.
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Israel says senior Hezbollah commander killed in Beirut airstrike
The Israeli military says it killed Fuad Shukr, a Hezbollah commander accused of being behind a deadly rocket strike in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
On the ground in Beirut near site of strike
Israel launched a strike against Hezbollah Tuesday in Lebanon's capital city of Beirut. The Israeli military says the strike was in response to a weekend attack that killed 12 children and teenagers in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab is at the scene in Beirut.
Strike on Beirut raises fears of wider war
The Israeli military struck the Lebanese capital city of Beirut on Tuesday. The strike targeted a Hezbollah military commander that Israel believes was behind a weekend rocket attack that killed 12 teens and children in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more from Jerusalem.
Israel gave U.S. heads up about Beirut strike
Vice President Kamala Harris said "Israel has a right to defend itself" after it conducted a strike Tuesday in a suburb of Beirut. The Israeli military says it was targeting the man allegedly behind an attack in the Golan Heights that killed multiple children and teens. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Israel strikes Lebanon, targetting Hezbollah
Israeli forces struck a suburb of Beirut, saying they were targeting a senior Hezbollah leader. The strike was in retaliation for an attack in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights that killed 12 children, as many fear the conflict could escalate into a full-scale war. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Israel vows severe response against Hezbollah
Fears of a wider war in the Middle East are growing after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised a severe response to the rocket strike that killed 12 children and teenagers in the Golan Heights Saturday. Israel is blaming Lebanon's Hezbollah for the attack, but the militant group denies responsibility. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from the Lebanese capital of Beirut.
Alleged rape of Palestinian prisoner reveals stark divisions in Israel
Far-right Israelis try to storm military base and lawmaker defends rape of Hamas suspects as 9 IDF reservists face questioning over alleged prisoner abuse.
Right-wing Israelis storm military facilities
Right-wing Israeli nationalists stormed two military facilities Monday in protest of the arrest of nine IDF reservists accused of abusing a Palestinian prisoner who was a Hamas operative. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
U.S., Israel blame Hezbollah for fatal attack
Israel and the U.S. have both blamed Hezbollah for the airstrike Saturday that killed 12 children and teens. Officials from both countries say military intelligence shows the rockets were launched from an area controlled by the group. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more from East Jerusalem.
Flights disrupted as Israel contemplates retaliation against Hezbollah
Some flights into Bierut suspended as the world waits to see how Israel will respond to a deadly rocket strike in the Golan Heights.
Golan Heights attack heightens tensions
A rocket attack on a soccer field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights Saturday left several people dead, including children, raising fears of a new front opening up on the Lebanese border. Israel has blamed the militant group Hezbollah for the attack, while Hezbollah has denied responsibility. Earlier Saturday, Israeli airstrikes struck a school in central Gaza, killing more than 30 people. Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem.
Israel orders new evacuations in Khan Younis
Overnight, Israel ordered a new wave of evacuations in Gaza. The military said it will "forcefully operate" against Hamas militants it says are hiding in designated humanitarian zones in the southern neighborhood of Khan Younis. The U.N. says the orders will "significantly destabilize aid operations" in the desperate region.
Israeli airstrike hits girls' school in central Gaza, killing at least 30
Israel's military deployed multiple airstrikes in Deir Al-Balah, one of the areas most populated with displaced families in central Gaza, killing at least 30 people at a girls' school.
Assessing the future of U.S. foreign policy
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday in Florida. The meeting took place just one day after the Israeli leader met with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris separately at the White House. Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to examine how the high-stakes talks could shape American foreign policy in the Middle East.
Significance of Obamas' endorsement of Harris
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination Friday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump meets with Netanyahu
Former President Donald Trump commented on his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the pair met in Florida Friday, taking a few questions from the press after the closed-door meeting. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.
Biden says Gaza cease-fire deal close after meeting Netanyahu
The president and vice president pressured Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal for Gaza, but the truce talks may have suffered a new blow.
Trump, Netanyahu meeting in Mar-a-Lago
Former President Donald Trump will host a closed meeting Friday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
IDF recovers bodies of 5 hostages
The Israeli military says it recovered the bodies of five hostages Wednesday from a Hamas tunnel in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. It comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing pressure to reach a cease-fire deal following his visit to the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from East Jerusalem.
New Israeli demands in cease-fire talks
Diplomatic sources tell CBS News that Israel has submitted new demands in the negotiations for a cease-fire deal. The demands from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu include Israeli forces remaining in the Philadelphi Corridor. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis examines how negotiators are expected to react.
Breaking down the Biden-Netanyahu meeting
President Biden held a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Oval Office on Thursday, nine-and-a-half months into Israel's war with Hamas. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
Harris says it's time for war in Gaza to end
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to reporters Thursday after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Harris condemned Hamas' Oct. 7 attack and called for an end to the war in Gaza, citing the humanitarian toll. "We cannot look away in the face of these tragedies, we cannot allow ourselves to become numb to the suffering, and I will not be silent," Harris said.
White House: Biden exit not medical decision
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took questions from reporters Thursday after President Biden's Oval Office address to the nation Wednesday night. When pressed about why the president decided to change course and withdraw from the 2024 race, Jean-Pierre said he wanted to "pass the torch" and it was not a medical decision.
World reacts to Netanyahu's U.S. remarks
U.S. lawmakers heard from Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they prepare for summer recess. Some Democrats boycotted the address, while others across the aisle celebrated Netanyahu's firm stance on the war against Hamas. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on reactions to Netanyahu's speech.
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Trump exalts progress in Iran war after warning country will be "hit very hard"
President Trump warned Iran that it would be "hit very hard," after calling for the country's "unconditional surrender."
Hegseth says anyone helping Iran's war efforts will be "confronted strongly"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled."
Bodycam video contradicts ICE claims in fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
Russian strike on apartment building kills at least 8 in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack and called for an international response.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
Para alpine skier wins Russia its first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Russian athletes are back competing under their own flag in the Winter Paralympics at Milan Cortina.
At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.
Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25M question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
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Pope Leo names veteran Vatican diplomat as new ambassador to the U.S.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
DOJ asks appeals court to restore Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.
Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
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Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
House hunting? Here's what to know as the spring buying season arrives.
Although home prices remain elevated, conditions are shaping up to be more favorable for buyers this year, experts said.
United CEO said U.S. airfares could rise as Iran war drives up oil prices
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
These 10 jobs are most exposed to AI, Anthropic finds
The maker of the Claude chatbot says its research could help identify economic disruptions by measuring how AI is currently reshaping work.
Stocks sink as oil prices sizzle and U.S. hiring fizzles
Stocks fell after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
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Trump meets with Latin American leaders in Miami amid war on Iran
The White House called the gathering of Latin American leaders the "Shield of the Americas" summit.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
DOJ asks appeals court to restore Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
Man convicted in plot to assassinate Trump that was tied to Iran's paramilitary
A Pakistani business owner accused of trying to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil.
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A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
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China's Xi Jinping calls for political loyalty amid military purge
"There must be no one in the military who harbors disloyalty to the (ruling Communist) Party," Xi said.
Trump meets with Latin American leaders in Miami amid war on Iran
The White House called the gathering of Latin American leaders the "Shield of the Americas" summit.
Pope Leo names veteran Vatican diplomat as new ambassador to the U.S.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
Para alpine skier wins Russia its first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Russian athletes are back competing under their own flag in the Winter Paralympics at Milan Cortina.
Russian strike on apartment building kills at least 8 in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack and called for an international response.
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Book excerpt: "Judge Stone" by Viola Davis & James Patterson
The Academy Award-winning actress and the bestselling writer team up for a courtroom thriller that touches on the lightning-rod issue of abortion.
Maggie Gyllenhaal talks thriller "The Bride!"
Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks about reimagining "Bride of Frankenstein" to create her new gothic thriller "The Bride!" which she wrote, produced and directed. The star-studded cast includes Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale and her brother, Jake Gyllenhaal.
Extended interview: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal tells "CBS Mornings" featured host Vladimir Duthiers about the inspiration behind her new film "The Bride!," a reimagining of the 1935 classic "The Bride of Frankenstein," collaborating with its stars and more.
Britney Spears arrested on suspected DUI
Britney Spears is out of police custody after she was arrested Wednesday in California on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A representative for Spears said this "was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable," adding, "Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law."
Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
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Study: AI overuse can lead to "brain fry"
Artificial intelligence promised to lighten the workload while increasing productivity. But as more people are using AI for work, a new study published in Harvard Business Review finds AI overuse could cause "brain fry." CBS News correspondent Lana Zak spoke with the study's lead author to unpack the findings.
Affordable ways to protect your aging parents
The most recent government data shows nearly 28% of Americans live alone. The number has risen for decades, especially for older generations. Ash-har Quraishi shows simple tools that can provide extra security and protection for your aging loved ones.
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.
Anthropic CEO apologizes for leaked memo
The CEO of Anthropic is apologizing for a leaked internal memo amid a feud with the Pentagon over its AI model. The memo criticized the Trump administration and OpenAI. It comes after the Defense Department declared Anthropic a supply chain risk or a possible security risk.
Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Latest on Utah triple murder suspect
A manhunt for a triple murder suspect in Utah ended Thursday when Ivan Miller, 22, was arrested in Colorado. Here's what to know about the investigation.
Austin gunman assaulted woman at Tesla facility in December, lawsuit alleges
The gunman who carried out the mass shooting last weekend in Austin, Texas, assaulted a woman three months earlier at a Tesla facility, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Texas.
Kouri Richins' friends take stand at trial
Becky Lloyd, a neighbor and friend of Kouri Richins, who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband in 2022, testified at her trial on Thursday about conversations they had about Richins' marriage. Lloyd said Richins' told her, "In many ways it would be better if he [Richins' husband], if he were dead" in a serious tone. Richins denies killing her husband and has pleaded not guilty to charges.
Body parts of kidnapped tourist found on Bali beach, police say
Ihor Komarov, 28, was identified from DNA samples taken from the dismembered body and compared to those of his mother, police said.
Suspect arrested in Utah triple homicide
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Latest on Utah triple murder suspect
A manhunt for a triple murder suspect in Utah ended Thursday when Ivan Miller, 22, was arrested in Colorado. Here's what to know about the investigation.
Deadly tornadoes and storms slam central U.S.
At least six people were killed in Michigan and Oklahoma on Friday after deadly tornadoes and storms ripped through the region.
U.S. batters Iran on 8th day of war
President Trump threatened ongoing strikes on Iran, saying Saturday on social media the country will be "hit very hard" as the war enters its eighth day. On Friday, Mr. Trump demanded "unconditional surrender" from the country.
Oil prices surge amid war in Iran
Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss how the war against Iran is impacting the price of oil and gas. She also breaks down the February jobs report.
Trump ramps up pressure on Tehran
President Trump ramped up pressure on Iran Friday, demanding "unconditional surrender," while the White House made it clear that Mr. Trump wants to be a part of the decision on Iran's next leader.