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UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell tells "Face the Nation" that she recently visited the Israeli-occupied West Bank and saw firsthand the devastation from the uptick violence, while she also met with the Israeli families of those held hostage by Hamas. "I came back feeling like, there's just so much pain and misery everywhere you look," she said.
Israel's war on Hamas has a new frontline — campus protests and free speech battles at colleges in the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
Hanna Siegel, the niece of U.S.-Israeli Keith Siegel, who is being held hostage by Hamas, tells "Face the Nation" that while the Biden administration has shown an "unwavering and relentless commitment to my family the families of all the hostages," she worries that "it's arguably not in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political interest to close a deal."
It's been an upsetting time on American college campuses, where protests over the war in Gaza, fueled by social media, have divided students, faculty and administrators. Why are protests erupting now? And are they effective? Correspondent David Pogue talks with Michael Kazin, a veteran of 1960s anti-war protests; Dan Mogulof, public affairs officer at UC Berkeley; and Georgetown University protest organizer Selina al-Shihabi, about the tensions between free speech and public safety.
Israeli strikes hit what is mostly a tent city in Rafah, where over half of Gaza's 2.3 million population are packed in against the Egyptian border, ahead of a possible invasion of the region. Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem.
Hamas says it received the cease-fire proposal from Israel after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.
The hostages seen on the video were identified as Omri Miran and Keith Siegel by the campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
Protesters nationwide are demanding that their schools divest from companies they say are enabling the Israel-Hamas war as officials say outside agitators "spew hate and antisemitism."
The Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday released another propaganda video, which cannot be independently verified, showing two hostages, including 64-year-old Israeli-American Keith Siegel. The two were abducted by Hamas militants on Oct. 7. Debora Patta has more from Jerusalem.
Attempts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza are ongoing, with Hamas saying today that it is reviewing the latest Israeli counter-proposals as international negotiators work for a truce. Meanwhile, aid workers trying to make a difference in Gaza face perilous conditions.
College students are continuing to protest the Israel-Hamas war. At New York City's Columbia University, where an encampment of students first made headlines, tensions are high and negotiations between students and administrators are stalled.
For more than 200 days after Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct.7, his mother hadn't heard his voice or seen video that proved he was alive. But that changed this week, when Hamas released a propaganda video showing Hersh – an Israeli-American – alive with his left arm amputated. CBS News' Debora Patta sat down with his mother, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, to ask about the "overwhelming and emotional" moment she saw that video and how she hopes all parties involved can reach a compromise to end the suffering.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a three-day trip to China this week, meeting with his Chinese counterpart and President Xi Jinping on Friday. Trade and national security were among the topics of discussion. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Negotiations continue between Columbia University and pro-Palestinian student protesters as another deadline for demonstrators to disperse comes and goes. CBS News' Michael George and Lilia Luciano have the latest.
Protests against the war in Gaza that have spread across U.S. college campuses are applying increased pressure on President Biden's administration over its continued support for Israel. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on Mr. Biden's response to the demonstrations and an interview he did with talk-radio host Howard Stern.
President Biden met with Abigail Mor Edan, the youngest American hostage from the Oct. 7 attacks, at the White House Tuesday. Abigail's great-aunt, Liz Hirsh Naftali, joins CBS News with more details on Abigail's experience after being held in captivity.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been weighing whether to recommend suspending U.S. aid to an IDF unit under a measure known as the Leahy Law.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin tells CBS News' Debora Patta that she didn't listen to what her son Hersh was saying in a new video released by Hamas, she was just glad to hear his voice.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin told her son Hersh to stay strong in recorded messages after Hamas released a propaganda video of the Israeli-American hostage in captivity. She also shared a message to the leaders of Israel and Hamas, urging them to reach a deal for the hostages' release.
Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBS News to discuss how the protests over the Israel-Hamas war that are sweeping across college campuses could create challenges for President Biden's reelection campaign. The pair also dive into how former President Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal trial is playing out politically.
Police have made arrests at universities across the country amid the rising number of protests that have broken out over Israel's actions in Gaza. At Emory University in Atlanta, police used tear gas on protesters. The University of Southern California announced it's canceling its main commencement ceremony over what it calls safety concerns. CBS News Texas reporter Jason Allen and CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano have the latest.
Police have in some cases used teargas and torn down tents as protesters at a growing number of universities across the U.S. demonstrate against the war in Gaza.
Columbia University is giving pro-Palestinian protesters on campus an extension to clear out the premises while House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to visit the campus Wednesday to meet with Jewish students. This comes as schools across the nation join the effort to protest Israel's action against civilians in Gaza. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports from New York City, and CBS News Bay Area's Shawn Chitnis reports from the University of California, Berkeley.
The deadline for Columbia University students to clear a protest encampment has been extended for 48 hours. The university said it's making "important progress" in talks with the pro-Palestinian protesters. CBS News New York reporter Elijah Westbrook is following the story.
Demonstrations over the war in Gaza are growing on college campuses across the country. Columbia University students are digging in for their 10th day of demonstrations after the school retreated from its midnight deadline to break up an encampment. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt reports from Northeastern University where another encampment has been built as part of protests there.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Two days of talks in Washington between Lebanon and Israel produced an extension of the current ceasefire by 45 days.
The search for the remains of the four Italian divers was suspended Saturday, after a Maldivian military diver died.
Russian defenses shot down 81 drones headed for Moscow overnight, state agency Tass reported, citing Sobyanin.
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.
Police estimated that around 60,000 people attended the "Unite the Kingdom" march, making it one of the largest right-wing mobilizations seen in Britain in recent years.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Approximately 40 million people across the West depend on the Colorado River for water every single day. But the region could soon face drastic measures as the river keeps shrinking.
Venezuela's government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years he was pardoned by President Joe Biden.
In New Mexico, a man is charged with forgery & larceny – and convicted of putting out a hit on his estranged wife. Twenty-six years earlier, a fire in Monaco kills a billionaire and his private nurse. At the center of that mystery was the very same man — with a different name.
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Approximately 40 million people across the West depend on the Colorado River for water every single day. But the region could soon face drastic measures as the river keeps shrinking.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds.
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
The following is the transcript of the interview with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.
Police estimated that around 60,000 people attended the "Unite the Kingdom" march, making it one of the largest right-wing mobilizations seen in Britain in recent years.
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
Genomic analysis showed the virus found aboard the MV Hondius shows no evidence of new characteristics so far.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Tommy Bell thought he was in good shape. But a series of heart attacks painted a more complicated picture.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
The following is the transcript of the interview with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
The search for the remains of the four Italian divers was suspended Saturday, after a Maldivian military diver died.
Russian defenses shot down 81 drones headed for Moscow overnight, state agency Tass reported, citing Sobyanin.
Iran and the U.S. cut diplomatic ties in 1980, and the players are expected to use their time in Turkey to complete the necessary procedures for obtaining visas.
This year's field of 35 contestants is the smallest since 2003.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
This year's field of 35 contestants is the smallest since 2003.
The "Survivor" season 50 finale premieres on Wednesday, and "CBS Saturday Morning" meets Sarah Polakiewicz, a "Survivor" superfan in Atlanta who built her own community around the show.
Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, and Finn Little of "Dutton Ranch" sit down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss their characters' transitions from Montana to Texas, and more on the new "Yellowstone" spinoff.
Five-time Grammy winner and blues legend Taj Mahal is best known for hits like "Corinna" and "Statesboro Blues," and has collaborated with The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton during his career that spans six decades. His latest album, "Time," was recorded with his long-time bandmates "The Phantom Blues Band." Here's Taj Mahal performing "Time."
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has more details.
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.
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
In New Mexico, a man is charged with forgery & larceny – and convicted of putting out a hit on his estranged wife. Twenty-six years earlier, a fire in Monaco kills a billionaire and his private nurse. At the center of that mystery was the very same man — with a different name.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national, is facing federal charges for his alleged terror plots targeting Jewish institutions around the U.S.
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
An Iraqi national was arrested and charged with planning to carry out several terror attacks in the U.S., including at a New York City synagogue and other prominent Jewish centers in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Arizona. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
After a conviction in the arson death of a billionaire in Monaco, Ted Maher changes his name and puts out a hit on his estranged wife in New Mexico. He denies it all. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
A "Survivor" contestant believes his sister was murdered and is determined to be her voice. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
In Peru, Illinois, the veterans reunite with the vintage warplanes they once flew. Noel Brennan has the story.
Anticipation is building for next month's World Cup Soccer Tournament, and so are costs, for both fans and the host cities. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
The Colorado River is on the brink of disaster. Its water is shared by seven states, which is a big part of the problem. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.