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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is touring the Middle East in a renewed push to prevent the war in Gaza from expanding and minimize civilian casualties. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata is following Bliken's latest visit, and Olivia Gazis, CBS News' intelligence and national security reporter, is tracking the latest developments.
The Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah said Monday Wissam al-Taweel, one of its senior commanders, was killed. He died in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, according to reports. CBS News' Tina Kraus is following the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.
Houthi rebels continue to launch drone attacks from Yemen that are threatening vessels navigating the Red Sea. Retired admiral James G. Foggo, the dean at the Center for Maritime Strategy, joins CBS News with a look at the nature of the attacks.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's popularity is dwindling as he vows the war with Hamas could go on indefinitely. Graeme Wood, staff writer at "The Atlantic," joins CBS News to discuss whether Netanyahu can navigate the path to political survival.
An Iranian-backed militia in Yemen launched another drone attack in the Red Sea on Thursday, despite a warning from the U.S. and its allies to stop or face potential military action. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more from the Pentagon.
The U.S. military killed a high-ranking Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad Thursday with a drone strike in the central part of the city. The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the bombing. CBS News White House reporter Willie J. Inman has more.
Iran's supreme leader says there will be a harsh response to the two explosions that killed at least 84 people Wednesday at a memorial event for Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack, which appeared to be the deadliest targeting Iran since the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for what Iranian state media called a "terroristic" attack.
More than 100 people died Wednesday in two explosions near the grave of Qassem Soleimani in Iran. Thousands had gathered to remember the Iranian general killed in a U.S. drone strike four years ago. Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster joins CBS News to discuss Iran's role in Middle East security.
More than 100 people were killed when two explosions rocked a memorial for an Iranian general who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2020. The U.S. has denied being behind the blasts and said it has no reason to believe Israel was involved, and no other group has claimed responsibility. Ian Lee reports.
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby answered questions about the deadly explosions in Iran near the grave of military leader Qassem Soleimani, Israel's ongoing offensive against Hamas and more in a briefing at the White House on Wednesday.
Iranian officials say more than 100 people were killed and nearly 200 wounded in two explosions Wednesday as crowds gathered near the grave site of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. airstrike in 2020. No group immediately claimed responsibility for what Iranian state media called a "terroristic" attack. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin looks at the impact of the attack as threats of an expanded conflict in the Middle East linger.
Israel's military confirmed plans for a drawdown of troops in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip Monday just hours before Israel's Supreme Court struck down part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial judicial overhaul. CBS News contributor Robert Berger is following the latest news from Israel.
Hours later, four boats tried to attack the same U.S. container vessel and U.S. forces opened fire, sinking three of the four boats.
At her New York brewery, Zahra Tabatabai is trying to bring beer back to it roots, infusing the classic beverage with a taste of who she is and where her family came from. Roxana Saberi reports on the history of beer, how Tabatabaie is combining old and new traditions, and more.
Geopolitics took center stage in 2023 with the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war and the continuation of the war in Ukraine. Seth Jones, senior vice president of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss how the year's major global events impacted U.S. foreign affairs.
There have been more than 100 strikes targeting U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria in 2023, according to the Pentagon. Raphael Cohen, senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation, joins CBS News to discuss why attacks against the U.S. have been increasing.
Overnight, the U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against an Iran-backed militia group based in Iraq following a Christmas Day drone attack that injured three U.S. service members. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the latest from the Pentagon.
The U.S. conducted strikes on three locations in Iraq targeting Iran-backed militias, who have been launching strikes aimed at U.S. forces in recent weeks. The retaliatory strikes killed at least one and injured more than a dozen others. David Martin reports.
The Pentagon says it successfully launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq. The strikes come in response to a drone attack on a military base in northern Iraq that wounded three American service members. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more on the U.S. strikes that hit three sites and likely killed multiple militants, according to U.S. Central Command.
The U.S. launched a retaliatory strike after a drone attack on a military base in Iraq wounded three American service members. According to the Pentagon, an Iran-affiliated terrorist group is responsible for the airstrikes. Retired U.S. Army Colonel Jeff McCausland joined CBS News to discuss what could happen, and what the Pentagon is trying to avoid, as tensions rise in the region.
The attack caused no casualties aboard the Japanese-owned vessel which was flying under a Liberian flag and was operated by a Dutch entity, the Pentagon said.
The White House released U.S. intelligence that Iran provided drones, missiles, and tactical intelligence to the Houthis, who control vast parts of Yemen including the capital, Sanaa.
The U.S. said that Tehran has provided drones and missiles to Yemen's Houthi rebels, as well as tactical intelligence.
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
Prosecutors have accused the SPLC of telling donors and banks the group was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, but instead funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups to fund "violent, racist and extremist activities."
Two soldiers aboard an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood were killed in a crash on Wednesday, according to local authorities and the Army.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere today, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
The devastation has tested Colombia's new president and his government as it scrambles to respond to the disaster and civil society as it pushes to provide aid to the most affected communities.
Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Two soldiers aboard an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood were killed in a crash on Wednesday, according to local authorities and the Army.
Prosecutors have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of telling donors and banks it was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, while funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
New Census data shows how much faster workers can complete tasks when they enlist artificial intelligence for help.
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is projected to be lower than previously forecast, according to new estimates.
New York City lawmakers allege that four major prediction markets engage in deceptive marketing practices and target young adults.
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
Prosecutors have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of telling donors and banks it was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, while funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
The DOJ unveiled criminal charges alleging 11 people participated in a scheme that involved more than 1,000 "sham marriages" between Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens.
The upcoming Iowa State Fair is a pivotal window of opportunity for candidates on the campaign trail.
California parents wanted to end a surrogate pregnancy when doctors diagnosed the baby with a severe heart defect at 20 weeks. The surrogate refused and went to Texas, where the state has now stepped in. The baby was born on Wednesday. Jason Allen reports.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.
Hospitals and other medical providers are increasingly asking for payment before providing care, collecting more of what patients might owe.
The devastation has tested Colombia's new president and his government as it scrambles to respond to the disaster and civil society as it pushes to provide aid to the most affected communities.
One Indonesian teenager was killed when the vessel caught fire in rough seas.
"In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
Footage shared on social media shows a baby being rescued from the bloody arms of a man trapped underneath a destroyed building in Cali after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia.
Singer Becky G speaks with Gayle King about her tour with Karol G and the bond the two pop stars have formed. "We have a beautiful friendship," Becky G says, "one I'm really, really thankful for and one that I think throughout the years we've really earned with one another."
Actor Dominic Sessa and renowned chef Eric Ripert talk with "CBS Mornings" about the new movie "Tony," which is loosely based on Anthony Bourdain's stories of his first experience working in a kitchen restaurant before he found fame. Sessa describes how he got involved and Ripert, who one of Bourdain's best friends, talks about his relationship with the beloved chef.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King speaks exclusively with pop superstar Becky G about feeling the pressure of becoming her family's breadwinner at a young age.
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.
"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.
Google is officially unveiling its latest line of Pixel phones and other new devices at its 2026 Made By Google event in New York. AI is at the center of its newest offerings. Matt Binder, a senior reporter at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
Tech giant Meta is being accused of designing social media platforms that violate privacy and enable social media addiction in children. Jury selection in the trial begins today. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case.
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.
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.
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.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
Columbia University astronomy professor Dr. Janna Levin joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse, saying it's a reminder that humans share this Earth together and "we're all part of something larger."
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The Perseid meteor shower will peak during 2026's only total solar eclipse. Director of astronomy at Adler Planetarium, Dr. Geza Gyuk, explains why the eclipse is so special.
Lindsay Clancy had an emotional day in court on Wednesday in the trial for killing her three children. She's fighting murder charges, saying she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and overmedication. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Latiesha Dukes, one of Lindsay Clancy's mental health counselors before the deaths of her three children, testified Wednesday that she did not see signs of Clancy in crisis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
At a hearing for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled the jury in Mangione's New York state murder trial will be anonymous. Tom Hanson explains.
A Secret Service analyst told CBS News a single skimming device can net a scammer up to $1 million.
"In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere today, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
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.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Last month consumers received more than 4.3 billion robocalls, according to the robocall protection app YouMail. CBS Newspath correspondent Evyn Moon has more.
ICE is planning to spend up to $20 million on gloves for its agents that can deliver painful electric shocks, according to a DHS notice. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on the gloves and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discusses some of the constitutional questions that could come from their use.
A survey by scheduling software provider Deputy found one in seven hourly workers feel merely "ok" about their jobs, a sign that researchers say can lead to lackluster performance. CBS News' MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explains the concept of "rusting out."
More key midterm matchups are set after six states held primaries on Tuesday. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports on the results and CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak breaks down some of the most contentious midterm races unfolding across the country.
Linh Mai, a baby elephant born at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., was rejected by her mother. But after the zoo's elephant caretaker and a dozen others stepped in to help her, she has bonded with other elephants. Tony Dokoupil has the story.