Israel-Iran conflict reaches week mark
The eighth day of conflict between Israel and Iran began with airstrikes against Haifa and other Israeli cities. CBS News' Holly Williams has the latest, while Weijia Jiang has updates from the White House.
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DeSantis on Israel rescue flights
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the Tampa International Airport as chartered flights carrying Americans arrived from Israel. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Rubio, Witkoff met with British counterpart
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff met with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, according to State Department officials. The meeting was ahead of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's talks with officials from the U.K., France and Germany in Geneva on Friday. CBS News executive producer Fin Gomez has updates.
Iran blasts Israeli strikes in U.N. council
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Israel's strikes against Iran's nuclear sites a "betrayal of diplomacy" in front of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Friday. The comments come before Araghchi is expected to meet with officials from other countries over the conflict. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Courtney Kealy have the latest updates.
Iran launches more missiles into Israel
Iran launched another barrage of missiles into Israel on Friday morning as the conflict between the countries continues on its eighth day. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Geneva to meet with European officials from France, Germany and the United Kingdom. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest on the Middle East, while Aaron Navarro has more from the White House.
Rescue flights from Israel land in U.S.
Flights from Tel Aviv carrying thousands of Americans evacuating the Middle East landed in Tampa, Florida. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Iran's foreign minister address U.N. council
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva ahead of his meeting with European officials over the ongoing conflict with Israel. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Trump to attend national security meeting
President Trump is expected to attend a National Security Council meeting on Friday, following the White House's announcement Thursday that he would decide on joining the Israel-Iran conflict within the next two weeks. CBS News' Holly Williams has the latest on the Middle East, while Ed O'Keefe has more from the White House.
U.S. cyclist recounts tense escape from Iran with Israeli bombs falling
American cyclist Ian Andersen said Iranians' warm welcome and hospitality changed abruptly when Israel started bombing.
Iran set to meet with European officials
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to meet with European officials from France, Germany and the United Kingdom in Geneva over escalating tensions with Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest details.
Evacuation flights arrive from Israel
With missile strikes damaging parts of Israel, states like Florida are stepping in to assist in rescue efforts. Manuel Bojorquez is at Tampa International Airport with the latest.
Israel steps up pressure on Iran
More than 50 Israeli jets flew over Tehran overnight, targeting nuclear and missile sites. Defense officials say their aim is to undermine Iran's leadership as U.S. involvement looms and regional tensions grow.
Trump weighs U.S. military support for Israel
An Iranian missile strike damaged residential buildings in southern Israel, prompting concern about escalating violence. The White House says President Trump will decide within two weeks whether the U.S. military will join Israel in targeting Iran's nuclear sites.
American caught in Iran describes escaping
Minnesota cyclist Ian Andersen was on a bike journey around the world when he got caught in the middle of Israeli missile strikes slamming Iran. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Incocenio spoke with Andersen about his experience.
More on Trump's two-week deadline for Iran
The White House says that President Trump is waiting two weeks to make a decision on joining strikes against Iran's nuclear sites. This comes as European representatives meet in Geneva with the Iranians. CBS News' Holly Williams has the latest from the Middle East, while Ed O'Keefe has more from the White House. Also, Ramy Inocencio spoke with an American who was caught in Iran as airstrikes began.
Exiled Iranians eagerly watch a brutal regime's grip on power slip loose
An Iranian opposition group based in Iraq is ready to help build a new Iran, and their message to the U.S. is clear: "Don't compromise with the regime, because they are killing people."
Israel vows to hold Iran's leader accountable after missile hits hospital
An Iranian missile slammed into a hospital in Israel, causing no serious injuries but drawing a quick vow of retaliation against Iran's supreme leader for "war crimes."
United, American suspend some flights from U.S. to Middle East
U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, are suspending flights to parts of the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Iran's retaliation options if U.S. strikes
President Trump says he will decide whether to strike Iran within the next two weeks. Iran's supreme leader has warned that U.S. intervention would cause "irreparable damage." Robert Pape, professor of political science at the University of Chicago, joins CBS News with analysis.
Reporter's Notebook: Presidential improv
President Trump may be facing the highest-stakes decision of his presidency: whether to attack Iran. And we're all involved in the process. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Unpacking Trump's pause on Iran attack decision
President Trump has been briefed on both the risks and the benefits of bombing Fordo, Iran's most secure nuclear site, and his mindset is that disabling it is necessary because of the risk of weapons being produced in a relatively short period of time, multiple sources told CBS News. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president will make a decision on whether to order a strike within the next two weeks. Benjamin Jensen, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss.
Florida charters flights out of Israel
Amid the Israel-Iran conflict, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chartered flights carrying nearly 1,500 Jewish Americans who had traveled to Israel on their Birthright trip. Now, they are beginning to safely arrive back in the U.S. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is at the airport in Tampa, Florida.
Exiled Iranians call for U.S. pressure
Iran and Israel are separated by 1,000 miles and three countries: Jordan, Syria and Iraq, where thousands of Iranian exiles live and where the United States was at war for nearly nine years. Those Iranian exiles in Iraq are fiercely opposed to the theocratic government in Tehran. Holly Williams has been speaking to them.
Trump signals openness to more talks with Iran
President Trump said Thursday he will decide on striking Iran within the next two weeks. The president also said in a statement that he believes there is still a chance to negotiate with Iran in the "near future." CBS News' Debora Patta, Charlie D'Agata and Willie James Inman report.
Rep. Greg Casar on detaining of lawmakers
Federal authorities have arrested several officeholders amid President Trump's immigration crackdown. Democratic Rep. Greg Casar of Texas, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico's White House access for now
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from barring the outlets from the White House and said their journalists' press credentials must be restored.
Trump rolls out the red carpet for Xi despite U.S.-China tensions
It's not clear what specific goals President Trump wants to accomplish in his meeting with the Chinese leader.
Navy reports 8 suicide attempts on carrier group that faced monthslong deployment
There have been eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group since the beginning of its grueling monthslong deployment last year, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said.
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Iran's president calls U.S. attacks "cowardly" as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
Hurricane Polo is a powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo intensified back into a Category 5 storm — the strongest on the hurricane scale — off Mexico's southwestern coast. Here's the latest on its path.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
Hawaii under another hurricane watch as new storm closes in
Nolo is expected to become a hurricane sometime Thursday night and could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island.
Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions removed from site
Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the president's agenda.
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York sexual assault case
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday morning for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley at his Manhattan apartment in 2006.
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Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions removed from site
Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the president's agenda.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
Judge dismisses Trump's 2024 lawsuit against Iowa newspaper over poll results
An Iowa judge sided with pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register, saying that allowing the lawsuit and its "faulty" claims to proceed could "discourage others from reporting on and debating public affairs."
Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Hawaii under another hurricane watch as new storm closes in
Nolo is expected to become a hurricane sometime Thursday night and could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island.
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Social Security tax hike "financially impossible" for many, expert says
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Mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since May 2024
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
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Judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico's White House access for now
A federal judge temporarily blocked senior Trump administration officials from barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House and said their journalists' press credentials must be immediately restored.
Florida gov. candidate Byron Donalds responds after Trump mentions removed from site
Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the president's agenda.
Sen. Tim Scott says GOP in "fight for our lives," sees path to holding Senate
With just under six weeks until the midterms, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina laid out the NRSC's strategy to try to hold onto the Senate amid a tough political environment.
Navy reports 8 suicide attempts on carrier group that faced monthslong deployment
There have been eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group since the beginning of its grueling monthslong deployment last year, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said.
Judge dismisses Trump's 2024 lawsuit against Iowa newspaper over poll results
An Iowa judge sided with pollster J. Ann Selzer and The Des Moines Register, saying that allowing the lawsuit and its "faulty" claims to proceed could "discourage others from reporting on and debating public affairs."
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In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
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Ambassador says son is fighting for his life after attack in West Bank
Neria Leiter, the son of Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, was seriously injured in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank.
6 people killed in bear attacks in Siberia: "Under siege"
Prosecutors said they opened a probe into criminal negligence, accusing local officials of failing to control bear numbers.
El Niño could cause 451,000 more heat deaths compared to normal year, group says
Researchers project nearly half a million more heat-related deaths from June 2026 to February 2027 compared with a typical year, as a result of El Niño.
Wife of scholar detained in China wants Trump to press Xi to release him
Min Zin, a Myanmar scholar, has been held for more than 100 days at what human rights groups say is a "black site" in China.
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Iran's president calls U.S. attacks "cowardly" as Trump threatens annihilation
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
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Taylor Swift releasing new music before VMAs
Taylor Swift announced a new single, "Patient Zero," and a deluxe version of her record-breaking album, "The Life of a Showgirl," this week as the VMAs and Grammy voting season approach. Bryan West, who covers Taylor Swift for USA Today, joins "The Daily Report."
Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Ugly legal fight for Dolly Parton's estate
Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown.
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Zibby Owens on living "between chapters"
Zibby Owens sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot ."
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How Meta AI agent Muse differs from chatbots
Meta is announcing its latest artificial intelligence tools and smart glasses at its annual showcase on Wednesday. CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui joins CBS News to discuss.
AI leaders call for international cooperation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei are among the artificial intelligence executives briefing the U.N. Security Council amid warnings about AI's possible threat to humanity. Fortune magazine reporter Eva Roytburg joins CBS News to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Meta set to launch camera-free smart glasses
Meta's smart glasses have sparked privacy concerns with some users recording people without their knowledge or consent. Now, the company is expected to launch a new pair of spectacles addressing those worries. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News with more.
Trump to meet with China's XI over AI
President Trump has downplayed the threat posed by artificial intelligence amid growing calls for AI regulation. MIT professor and artificial intelligence expert Max Tegmark weighs in on Mr. Trump's planned meeting with China's Xi Jinping.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Rollercoaster linked to brain injuries
Over 100 Six Flags visitors are accusing the X2 rollercoaster in Southern California of leaving them with traumatic brain injuries. Carter Evans has more.
Dolly Parton's nephew facing court order
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, who had announced her death in a video last month, was ordered by a court to stay out of most of her estate's affairs after threat accusations. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
American Idol contestant on trial for murder
Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, is on trial in Ohio for the murder of his wife. Ian Lee has the story.
Ugly legal fight for Dolly Parton's estate
Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.
Could Boise's "Unknown Wanderer" be linked to Chicago Tylenol murders?
Boise police have identified a man known as the "Unknown Wanderer" who was found dead in a church in 1982, and revealed a possible link to the Chicago Tylenol murders.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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