Israeli military set to re-deploy troops
Israel on Sunday began demobilizing some of its reservists fighting Hamas in Gaza. Israeli officials have warned that the war could continue well into the new year. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
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Israel starts moving thousands of troops out of the Gaza Strip
Israel says it's redeploying thousands of troops from Gaza, but it's not clear how significant the move will prove amid warnings of a "prolonged" offensive against Hamas.
Death toll rises in Gaza amid grim New Year's Eve
Few people in Gaza are celebrating New Year as Israel has intensified its operations in recent days and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war could last many more months. More than 21,800 people have died in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Ian Lee reports.
Netanyahu: War will continue for "many more months"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that the Israeli-Hamas war will continue for "many more months." Meanwhile, there is no end in sight for suffering on the ground in Gaza. Ian Lee reports.
Israel-Hamas war will go on for "many more months," Netanyahu says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel needs more time to achieve the war's objectives.
Netanyahu: War will continue for "many more months"
In a news conference Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israel-Hamas war will continue for "many more months." The declaration came as Israeli forces continue to push deeper into Gaza. Ian Lee reports from Tel Aviv.
Biden administration aids Israel with weapons
The Biden administration is bypassing Congress a second time and approving an emergency weapons sale to Israel. Meanwhile, Israel's defense minister said troops are forging ahead and reaching Hamas' command centers. Ian Lee has more.
Reluctance to help Biden combat Islamophobia
Some Muslim and Arab American advocates are expressing doubts about the White House's ability to mitigate Islamophobia as hate-fueled incidents soar across the U.S. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry explains.
Biden administration approves emergency weapons sale to Israel, bypassing Congress
For the second time this month, the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve a weapons sale to Israel.
Israel, Hezbollah clashing on Lebanon border
The Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah are continuing to trade blows along Lebanon's border with Israel, leading to concerns that the northern border may become a second front amid the war in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli citizens are calling for the release of all remaining hostages taken on Oct. 7. Ian Lee has more from Israel.
Tens of thousands flee central Gaza as Israel's offensive expands
Arriving in southern Gaza in trucks, in carts and on foot, those who haven't found space in the already overwhelmed shelters have built tents on the roadsides.
U.S. woman believed to be Hamas hostage was killed on Oct. 7, kibbutz says
Judy Weinstein Haggai's death during the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel was confirmed a week after it was reported that her husband, Gadi Haggai, had died the same day.
U.S.-Israeli woman was killed in Oct. 7 attack
Israeli authorities have confirmed that Judy Weinstein Haggai, a 70-year-old English teacher and Israeli-American living near the Gaza border who was believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas militants during the Oct. 7 attack, was actually killed on the day of the assault. Last week, officials said her husband, Gadi Haggai, was also killed on Oct. 7. Ian Lee reports.
American believed to be hostage killed Oct. 7
A 70-year-old woman with U.S. citizenship who was believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas was killed during the Oct. 7 attack, according to the kibbutz she was taken from. The news comes as Israel continues its airstrikes on Gaza. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has the latest on the war.
IDF expands fighting into Gaza refugee camps
Israel's military is expanding its ground offensive near refugee camps in Gaza. BBC News correspondent Shaimaa Khalil reports on what is happening to the Palestinians in those camps and others trying to move toward the Rafah crossing.
New life amid death and destruction in Gaza
As Israel continues its deadly bombardment in Gaza, there is new life amid the carnage as a young woman gives birth to quadruplets. Hospitals in the territory have been decimated by months of warfare. Ian Lee reports. (Caution: Some of the images in this report are disturbing.)
Gaza family tries to protect newborn quadruplets amid destruction of war
As Israel continues its deadly bombardment in Gaza, there is new life amid the carnage.
Israel warns about Lebanon border hostilities as war in Gaza rages on
"If the world and Lebanon's government will not work to stop the shooting at Israel and to distance Hezbollah from the border, the IDF will do so," an Israeli government minister says.
Wars abroad dominate 2023 U.S. foreign policy
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.
Israel pounds central and southern Gaza after widening its offensive
"It was a night of hell. We haven't seen such bombing since the start of the war," one Gaza resident says.
Biden unveils final 2023 Ukraine aid package
The Biden administration announced an additional $250 million in military aid for Ukraine on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry explains where the money is coming from and how it will help the nation in its war with Russia.
Gaza death toll continues to climb
As Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza, the death toll has now surpassed 21,000, according to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health. Ian Lee reports.
Teens and misinformation on social media
A CBS News investigation has found misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war is widespread on social media, the main news source for 51% of teens, according to a new poll from Deloitte. National correspondent Tom Hanson explains the consequences of being "misinformed" and what can be done to help decipher the truth.
Mideast conflict threatens to expand
Israel says refugee camps in central Gaza are now part of its "target area" to root out Hamas. As Imtiaz Tyab reports, there are fears the conflict could escalate after Iran vows Israel will "pay the price" after the death of a Revolutionary Guard commander in an airstrike in Syria.
Rise in attacks on U.S. troops in Middle East
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.
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Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth faces lawmakers
Oil prices hit a 4-year high as Axios reports Trump will hear new options to try to break the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran with a new wave of attacks.
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Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
President Trump blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Camp Mystic withdraws application for 2026 camp license, will not reopen
This comes on the heels of the first public hearing over last summer's Fourth of July floods that killed more than 100 people across the Hill Country, including 27 girls at Camp Mystic.
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 elections
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its May 16 House primaries in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's Congressional map.
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
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Senate rejects 6th Iran war powers resolution ahead of 60-day deadline
The Senate rejected Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Trump's authority to wage war on Iran.
Spotify's new badge identifies human artists as AI music floods include
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 elections
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its May 16 House primaries in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's Congressional map.
Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused vision loss
The Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles were sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon.com.
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
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Spotify's new badge identifies human artists as AI music floods include
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused vision loss
The Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles were sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon.com.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
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Senate passes another short-term FISA extension, hours before deadline
The Senate on Thursday passed an extension of a key surveillance authority that allows U.S. intelligence agencies to spy on foreigners without a warrant, the latest in a back-and-forth with the House over the expiring program.
Senate rejects 6th Iran war powers resolution ahead of 60-day deadline
The Senate rejected Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Trump's authority to wage war on Iran.
Louisiana suspends House primaries for May 16 elections
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its May 16 House primaries in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state's Congressional map.
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
President Trump blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
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RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
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Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack
"We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami — you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."
Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS News contributor Tina Brown said King Charles' address to Congress during his visit to the U.S. showed "the meaning of monarchy."
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
The U.S. Justice Department accused Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials of working with the notorious Sinaloa cartel.
Record trove of Viking Age coins found in Norway
A hoard of Viking Age silver coins unearthed from a field in Norway is largest discovery of its kind in the country's history.
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Stars preview "Devil Wears Prada 2"
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are reprising their iconic roles for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" 20 years after the original film was released. The stars speak to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and give an inside look at the movie.
Eliminated survivor contestant on new twist
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) The fifth member of the "Survivor 50" jury, who was eliminated during Wednesday's episode, talks about being voted off and a huge twist in the game.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
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New details in case against singer D4vd
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Wilmer Valderrama on his 200th "NCIS" episode
As "NCIS" nears the highly-anticipated finale of season 23, it will also be star Wilmer Valderama's 200th episode on the show. He reflects on his time on the series and reveals the season finale will have "a lot of danger," adding, "we're setting a crazy tone for next season."
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Spotify's new badge identifies human artists as AI music floods include
As AI-generated music spreads, Spotify says it wants to help users "trust the authenticity" of what they're listening to.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
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.
Tech companies post earnings amid bubble concerns
Four of the biggest tech companies reported earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Adam Levine, senior tech writer for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
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In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
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Saving the Venus fly trap
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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Cole Allen to remain in jail ahead of trial
Cole Allen, the suspect linked to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has agreed to remain jailed ahead of his trial. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Melissa Quinn report.
Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
The U.S. Justice Department accused Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials of working with the notorious Sinaloa cartel.
Officials release apparent Cole Allen photos
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New memo detail Cole Allen's movements
A memorandum filed in federal court on Wednesday includes details about Cole Allen's movements before his encounter with U.S. Secret Service officers at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
New Orleans sheriff indicted after investigation into escape of 10 inmates
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson was indicted on 30 felony counts after a probe into one of the largest jailbreaks in U.S. history, which occurred under her watch.
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
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Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
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Mother now free after weeks in ICE detention
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Johnson touts passage of DHS funding bill
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