Evidence indicates Hamas committed acts of sexual violence on Oct. 7
Israeli investigators tell CBS News that there are eyewitness accounts, photos, interrogation statements and circumstantial evidence pointing to sexual attacks.
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IDF says it mistakenly killed 3 hostages
Three people taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel were mistakenly killed by Israeli forces during a ground operation in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement Friday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv.
Evidence shows Hamas committed sexual violence
Israeli investigators tell CBS News that there are eyewitness accounts, photos, interrogation statements and circumstantial evidence pointing to sexual attacks during the Hamas Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel. Lilia Luciano has more.
3 hostages accidentally killed by Israeli soldiers
Israeli military officials admitted Friday that their soldiers accidentally shot and killed three Hamas-held hostages during street fighting in Gaza City when the troops "mistakenly identified" them "as a threat." Charlie D'Agata has details.
How Israel is responding to Biden's warnings
U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan continued to stress the Biden administration's warning for Israel to exercise caution and protect civilians in the war in Gaza. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest developments on Sullivan's talks with Israeli officials.
The Hostage Story | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Almost three months into the Israel-Hamas war, correspondent Lesley Stahl returns to the region and speaks with a freed Israeli hostage in her first interview since spending more than 50 days in captivity by Hamas in Gaza.
Suspected antisemitic terror plot foiled
Several terror suspects, including alleged Hamas members, have been arrested in Europe, officials say. They're suspected of plotting attacks on Jewish targets. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the details.
Israel's expected timeline of war on Hamas
National security adviser Jake Sullivan has been told by Israel's defense minister that the war with Hamas will "last more than several months." CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is following the latest from Tel Aviv.
U.S. urges Israel to protect Gaza civilians
President Biden is again pressuring Israel for more restraint in Gaza, calling for more surgical, more precise military strikes. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports there's talk Israel may ramp down its strikes on Gaza in the next few weeks. But fighting -- at a lower intensity -- could last through much of next year.
Biden cautions Israel as casualties mount
Civilian casualties are mounting in Gaza as Israeli forces continue to bombard the Palestinian enclave. President Biden has warned Israel to be cautious in its approach. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Suspects arrested in Europe
Multiple suspects have been arrested in Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark on suspicion of terror, with officials saying some were "closely linked" to Hamas. Lilia Luciano reports.
6 held in Europe, some linked to Hamas, over alleged terror plots
The suspects, including some alleged Hamas members, were detained in Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands over suspected plotting to attack Jews.
Body of 28-year-old hostage recovered in Gaza, Israel says
Elia Toledano was attending the Supernova music festival in the southern Israeli desert when he was kidnapped by Hamas militants on Oct. 7.
Alleged Hamas terror plot uncovered in Europe
German prosecutors ordered the arrests of three people in Berlin and a fourth in the Netherlands on Thursday, accusing the suspects of having ties to Hamas and planning attacks against Jews or Jewish institutions in Europe. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
How Israel's Gaza offensive could change
Israeli officials have told the U.S. that the current phase of the offensive in Gaza could end in the next two to three weeks, sources tell CBS News national security correspondent David Martin, who is following the latest developments in Israel's war against Hamas.
Israel tells U.S. current phase of heavy fighting likely to finish in 2-3 weeks
This wouldn't mean an end to combat operations, but a U.S. official said it would bring about lower levels of bombing in Gaza.
Hamas-linked terror suspects arrested in Europe
Several terror suspects, some who authorities said had direct ties to Hamas, have been arrested in Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark. German officials said three suspects arrested there appeared to be planning possible attacks on Jewish targets in Europe. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Jake Sullivan meets with Netanyahu
With civilian deaths and conditions for survivors in Gaza at an unfathomable point, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan is expected to urge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be more precise with Israel's operations against Hamas in their meeting Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more from Tel Aviv.
John Kirby discusses Ukraine aid negotiations
President Biden this week said Russia is celebrating Congress' inability to pass funding for Ukraine. The White House says it is willing to "compromise" on border policy. John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, joins "America Decides" to discuss efforts to get aid to Ukraine.
Israel shares estimated war timeline: Sources
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is visiting Israel to discuss a timeline of the war against Hamas in Gaza that is affecting millions of Palestinian civilians. BBC News Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega is following the discussions between the U.S. and the Israelis, and Rachel Goldberg, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, joins CBS News after her visit with President Biden Wednesday.
Mother of American held by Hamas speaks out
Rachel Goldberg is the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old American held hostage by Hamas since Oct. 7. After meeting with President Biden Wednesday, Goldberg spoke with CBS News about the situation.
White House downplays Biden's Israel remarks
President Biden told a fundraiser this week Israel is starting to lose international support due to "indiscriminate bombing." The White House is trying to downplay those comments. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more on the fallout from Biden's comments and Charlie D'Agata reports on the situation in Gaza, where civilians seeking food and refuge from Israel's bombs are now also struggling with harsh weather.
President Biden meets with hostage families
On Wednesday, the White House walked backed comments from President Biden after he said Israel is starting to lose international support by the "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza. It comes as Biden met with the families of hostages held by Hamas and as National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan travels to Israel for key meetings. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
Biden meets with families of U.S. hostages
President Biden on Wednesday met privately at the White House with the families of Americans held hostage by Hamas. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Biden warns Israel is losing support
There appears to be growing discontent in Washington over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the offensive in Gaza after Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks. BBC News Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega is following the response to President Biden's comments from Jerusalem, and CBS News producer Marwan al-Ghoul reports on the worsening conditions in the Gaza Strip as temperatures drop.
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The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
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Pentagon releases more UFO files: "Speechless after these observations"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale
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Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
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NATO allies welcome Trump's turnaround on Poland troop deployment
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Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
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Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
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Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Jimmie Johnson reacts to Kyle Busch's death: "Lost for words"
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CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution"
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
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Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
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House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass
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Ebola "spreading rapidly" in the Congo with national risk "very high"
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
New weight-loss drug Retatrutide in trials
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U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts
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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
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Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?
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NATO allies welcome Trump's turnaround on Poland troop deployment
Trump says 5,000 U.S. troops will head for Poland, a week after the White House said a planned deployment of 4,000 was being nixed.
Ebola "spreading rapidly" in the Congo with national risk "very high"
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
2 climbers die on Everest as record-holder warns of overcrowding
At least five climbers have died during this Everest season. A U.S. and a Czech climber died on Mount Makalu earlier this month.
Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief
Police found the body of a man stuffed in a barrel following a shooting in a restaurant that led to the arrest of Belgrade's police chief, prosecutors said.
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Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"
The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
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Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
"The Late Show" ends after 33 years on TV
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All 24 "Survivor 50" castaways discuss season
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Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
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Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
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El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
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Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Jurors in Kouri Richins trial speak out
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Charges dropped in teacher's shooting
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Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief
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Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
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SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
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NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
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