What's Hezbollah and what does it have to do with the Israel-Hamas war?
An deadly attack with exploding pagers on Hezbollah members in Lebanon is fueling fear that the war in Gaza could ignite a wider regional conflict.
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Hezbollah pagers explode, killing 9
Hezbollah members' handheld pagers simultaneously exploded Tuesday in Lebanon, killing at least nine people and wounding thousands more, according to officials. Hezbollah and the Lebanese government blamed Israel for what appeared to be a sophisticated, remote attack. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Israeli official floats proposal to end war
Gal Hirsch, who's led Israel's hostage negotiations for almost a year, is making an offer to end the war in Gaza and provide safe passage to Hamas leader Yahyah Sinwar in exchange for the remaining Israeli hostages held captive. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Netanyahu vows "heavy price" on Houthis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing that Yemen's Houthi rebels will pay a "heavy price" after the Iranian-backed group launched a missile into central Israel. BBC News Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joined CBS News with more.
Iran says it successfully launched satellite into orbit
Iran's reported satellite launch comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
U.N.: 6 employees killed by Israeli strike
The United Nations says six of its employees were among those killed by an Israeli strike on a school in Gaza that was being used to shelter displaced people. Israel's military says it carried out a precise strike on a Hamas command center in the camp. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
U.S. says Iran now supplying Russia with missiles for Ukraine war
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia is likely to start hammering Ukraine with Iranian-provided ballistic missiles "within weeks."
How to prepare for terror threats in the U.S.
A range of threats to the U.S. persists from foreign adversaries with weapons that could be used against Americans. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd, a former Homeland Security official, has more on threat prevention and awareness.
Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president caused by weather: report
Complex climactic conditions were the main cause of the helicopter crash that killed Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian state TV reported.
World's second tallest man forced to sleep on floor at Paralympics
Morteza Mehrzadselakjani — who is 8 feet 0.85 inches tall — is the star player of Iran's sitting volleyball team.
Israel says it killed a top Hamas commander
Israel is pressing forward with its expanded operations in the occupied West Bank for a third consecutive day after the IDF says it killed a senior Hamas commander and several militants during a strike in Jenin. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Iran further increases stockpile of uranium near weapons-grade, U.N. says
A U.N. nuclear watchdog said Iran increased its stockpile again of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, defying international demands.
Israel kills militant commander as deaths mount in major West Bank raids
Israel launched its largest military operation in the occupied West Bank in years overnight Wednesday.
Ramifications of Israeli raids in West Bank
Israel is carrying out more raids as part of a major military operation in the occupied West Bank even as negotiations continue for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
France hands Telegram CEO preliminary charges, tells him not to leave
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's lawyer calls French prosecutors' claims of his complicity in alleged criminal activity on the messaging app "totally absurd."
Israel launches major West Bank military operation
Hundreds of Israeli troops raided multiple cities in the West Bank Wednesday, where nearly three million Palestinians live under Israeli rule, in what it called a "counterterrorism operation." Imtiaz Tyab reports from the occupied West Bank with details.
Where things stand with Israel, Middle East
Israel says it's rescued another one of the hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks, but the country remains under threat from Iran and its proxies after exchanging strikes with Hezbollah over the weekend. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the hostage rescue and ongoing cease-fire talks surrounding the war in Gaza. And Mark Cancian, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News to discuss the presence of American military in the region and the risk of wider war there.
Israel, Hezbollah strikes fuel fear of wider war
There are growing concerns of a broader war in the Middle East after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged airstrikes on Sunday before both sides pulled back. Israel said it fired a preemptive strike to prevent a much larger attack. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv.
Tense Israel, Hezbollah strike exchange
Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group exchanged fire over the weekend. Both sides said they only aimed at military targets as another round of cease-fire talks brokered by Qatar, Egypt and tje U.S. in Cairo continues. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange heavy fire
Over the weekend, Israel says it launched preemptive strikes in Lebanon against the terror group Hezbollah before Hezbollah launched rockets toward Israel with most being intercepted. At least three Hezbollah militants and one Israeli soldier were killed in the attacks. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Nancy Cordes have more.
At least 35 dead, dozens hurt in Pakistan bus accidents, officials say
Pakistani officials said at least 35 people are dead and dozens more injured after two bus accidents that happened hours apart.
Iran's campaign hacking efforts: What we know
U.S. intelligence agencies said this week that Iran was responsible for hacking into former President Donald Trump's White House campaign. Iran denies the allegations, but in a joint statement, top intel agencies say Iran's efforts to interfere with the upcoming election go beyond just the Trump campaign. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on that and some of the other top national security stories of the week.
Harris DNC speech addresses Middle East
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed matters of national security and conflict abroad during her Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Harris noted the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, Iranian threats to the U.S. and the NATO alliance. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Biden pressed Netanyahu to reach deal
A White House readout on President Biden's call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu detailed the conversation topics, including Israel's defense against Iran and the urgency of a cease-fire deal with Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports as some warn of a wide conflict with Hezbollah if a deal is not reached.
Ship hit by 3 suspected Houthi missiles in latest Red Sea attack
The U.K. military says a ship was hit by 3 missiles in the Red Sea, leaving it "not under command" in the latest apparent attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Trump secretly switched to different plane in Turkey amid Iran threat
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, he secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source.
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Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as stalemate deepens
Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz
White House asked DOJ about new Reflecting Pool case against David Hearn
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman advance to runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary
Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face off in a runoff later this month for the South Carolina GOP Senate nomination, CBS News projects, as they vie to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Tafoya projected winner of GOP nomination for Senate in Minnesota primary
Michele Tafoya, a former television sports reporter, is the winner of the Republican nomination for Senate in the Minnesota primary election, CBS News projects.
ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver electric shocks
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
U.S. military operations killed 153 civilians last year, Pentagon says
The Pentagon has acknowledged that U.S. military operations killed more than 150 civilians in 2025. The count did not include any deaths from airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
Rescuers race to find Colombia earthquake survivors as death toll rises
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
14-term Rep. John Larson ousted by challenger in Connecticut Democratic primary
Democratic Rep. John Larson — who has represented central Connecticut since the late 1990s — lost his party's primary Tuesday to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, CBS News has projected.
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14-term Rep. John Larson ousted by challenger in Connecticut Democratic primary
Democratic Rep. John Larson — who has represented central Connecticut since the late 1990s — lost his party's primary Tuesday to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, CBS News has projected.
ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver electric shocks
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Beach town mayor worries social media trend could lead to shark attack
Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis worries that baiting sharks close to shore in order to take pictures and videos of them could be a recipe for disaster.
Powerful storms slam Midwest, leave nearly 1 million without power
Nearly 1 million customers in the Midwest were without power as perilous thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts pummeled the region on Tuesday.
Trump administration bars use of Medicaid funds for some youth transgender care
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
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Trump Media sells $100,000 Truth Social data access, drawing scrutiny
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Play video games? You, too, could become an air traffic controller
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is touting the success of a campaign targeting video gamers to train as air traffic controllers.
Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Is your career "rusting out"? Here's what that means, and how to spot it.
Many employees feel their employers don't value them and that they're not contributing as much as they could, a workplace poll finds.
Are humanoid robots ready to scrub your kitchen? Not quite.
Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.
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Ilhan Omar projected winner of Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th district
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has secured the Democratic nomination for reelection in the 2026 primary, CBS News projects.
Peggy Flanagan projected winner of Democratic primary for Senate in Minnesota
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has captured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in the Minnesota primary election, CBS News projects.
Lisa Demuth projected winner of Republican primary in Minnesota governor's race
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth will win the Republican primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race, CBS News projects.
Dems pick nominees in key Wisc. districts as Sean Duffy's son-in-law wins GOP primary
National Democrats see two Wisconsin districts currently held by Republicans as up for grabs in November — the 1st and 3rd Districts. Here's how the primaries are shaping up.
14-term Rep. John Larson ousted by challenger in Connecticut Democratic primary
Democratic Rep. John Larson — who has represented central Connecticut since the late 1990s — lost his party's primary Tuesday to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, CBS News has projected.
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Doctor on Fauci's COVID-era revealed texts
Republican senators this week released 11 new text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government phone in 2021 as part of the investigations into his handling of the COVID pandemic. In the texts, he discussed the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Serena Chen, an OB-GYN and the director of advocacy at CCRM Fertility of New Jersey, has more.
Trump administration bars use of Medicaid funds for some youth transgender care
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Farm linked to cyclosporaisis outbreak went years without FDA inspection
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
As Medicare pays less for cataract surgery, doctors turn to moneymaking lasers
More cataract patients, wanting not only restored but improved vision, are paying extra for their doctors to use a laser when a scalpel would do.
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What to know about Wednesday's total solar eclipse
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Rescuers race to find Colombia earthquake survivors as death toll rises
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Zelenskyy says Russia using North Korean missiles in Ukraine
Russia and North Korea have been collaborating in the offensive against Ukraine since 2024.
Congo Ebola death toll tops 2,000 in fastest spreading outbreak on record
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest-spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
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Spotify to label music from "AI personas"
Kourtnee Jackson, senior streaming and entertainment editor at CNET, joins "The Daily Report" to give her take on Spotify's decision to label AI-generated music and block it from being recommended to users.
Graceland celebrates "Elvis Week"
"Elvis Week" kicked off at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 16, marking Elvis Presley's death. Alicia Dean, the longtime marketing and promotions specialist for Elvis Presley Enterprises, joins with more.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader takes on Broadway
Reece Weaver, whose exit from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on the show "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" left viewers shocked, exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" that she is making her Broadway debut. She talks about the transition, why she made the decision and what it was like to start rehearsals.
Jury selection begins in Tupac Shakur trial
Nearly 30 years after the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, jury selection is underway for the man charged in connection with the murder, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins CBS News to discuss.
Riley Green talks upcoming album
Country music star Riley Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his upcoming album, "That's Just Me," which is set for release in mid-September.
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Duffy on new tech for air travel safety
Top transportation officials were at Newark Airport on Tuesday for the installation of a new radar system designed to help controllers prevent runway incidents. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the new technology.
Wall Street targets $500B for AI
Nvidia scored an astounding $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence, backed by Wall Street's top power brokers and firms. Puck founding partner and industry journalist William D. Cohan weighs in on the AI boom and data center construction.
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.
Are humanoid robots ready to scrub your kitchen? Not quite.
Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.
Zuckerberg wants open source AI
Facebook co-founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that artificial intelligence should be open source to improve accessibility. CNET reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more on what the philosophy of open source technology means in the AI era.
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What to know about Wednesday's total solar eclipse
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
Protecting the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.)
Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
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.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
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More healthcare testimony in Clancy trial
Healthcare workers who treated Lindsay Clancy's postpartum mental health concerns are back on the stand Tuesday in her murder trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has the latest.
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist back on stand
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Tufts, is back on the stand Monday as the Massachusetts murder trial enters its third week. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Man who allegedly arranged Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial in Las Vegas
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
2 killed in New York Harbor boat capsize
The captain of a boat that overturned in New York Harbor was charged with reckless endangerment. Twelve people were saved, but a mother and her 5-month-old daughter died. Michael George reports.
Family of murdered photographer wonders if his killer acted alone
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.
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What to know about Wednesday's total solar eclipse
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
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.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Venomous snake pulled from football helmet
A high school football player in Arkansas found a 2-foot-long cottonmouth snake inside his helmet last week. The pit viper was so reluctant to exit the helmet that police officers had to pour water into it to force the snake out and into a bag. Animal services technicians arrived a few minutes later, identified the snake as a deadly cottonmouth and took it to a wooded area far from the school.
Astronomer's tips for a good eclipse viewing
More than 20 states will get a glimpse of a partial eclipse on Wednesday when the moon slips in front of the sun. Scientists expect the best views in Alaska, but many Americans looking to catch the full show are traveling overseas to experience the total solar eclipse. University of San Francisco astronomy professor Andrew Fraknoi joins CBS News to discuss.
Europe prepares for total solar eclipse
Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, joins "The Daily Report" to break down what to expect from the solar eclipse on Wednesday.
Spotify to label music from "AI personas"
Kourtnee Jackson, senior streaming and entertainment editor at CNET, joins "The Daily Report" to give her take on Spotify's decision to label AI-generated music and block it from being recommended to users.
Former Secret Service agent on Trump plane switch
Charles Marino, a former DHS adviser and a former Secret Service special agent, joins CBS News to share his take on the news that President Trump secretly switched to a different plane amid a threat from Iran while leaving Turkey last month.