State Department circumvents Congress, approves sale of ammo to Israel
The move comes as President Biden's request for a nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security is languishing in Congress.
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Gaza's devastation worsens amid Israeli offensive
Nine weeks since Hamas militants conducted their surprise terror attack on southern Israel, the Israeli military Saturday continued to pound Gaza from the north to the south. It also comes one day after the U.S. vetoed a United Nations cease-fire resolution. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Israel-Hamas war enters third month
The war in Gaza has entered its third month, and the United Nations is warning of a "humanitarian catastrophe" in the region after the U.S. vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution for a ceasefire. Aid operations in the region are at risk of total collapse, the U.N. secretary-general said. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio is in Tel Aviv with more.
Volunteers flock to Israel to harvest produce amid farm labor shortage
Hundreds of volunteers from outside Israel – and within – are harvesting fruit and vegetables from Israel's farms before the produce rots on the ground.
Mayor Adams, faith leaders call for peace this holiday season
The mayor says in the months since the Hamas terror attack, there has been a 250% rise in ethnically-motivated hate crimes.
U.N. warns Gaza "reaching point of no return"
In the week since cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas broke down, the Israeli military has shifted its focus to southern Gaza. A United Nations official warned the territory "is reaching the point of no return." CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Gaza humanitarian crisis escalates as war enters 3rd month
The United Nations warned that its aid operation in Gaza is "in tatters" because no place in the besieged enclave is safe.
Israel targets Khan Younis with airstrikes
As Israel intensifies its attacks on Hamas, conditions continue to worsen for Gaza civilians. Rations were down to one meal a day for many, and the severe lack of water was the more urgent concern. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Fighting in Gaza intensifies in Khan Younis
The Israel-Hamas war is now entering its third month, and the latest fighting has concentrated around the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is following the latest.
Blinken criticizes Israel's handling of war
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday issued his strongest criticism yet of Israel's handling of the war against Hamas, saying, "There does remain a gap between… the intent to protect civilians and the actual results that we're seeing on the ground." Blinken's comments come as a video is released of the IDF detaining a group of men at gunpoint and forcing them to strip down to their underwear. BBC News correspondent Paul Adams has more, and reports some of the men detained have since been released.
Where the 2024 GOP presidential candidates stand on Israel, Ukraine funding
Among the most pressing questions for the 2024 presidential candidates are those about how they'd handle the conflicts between Israel and Hamas and between Ukraine and Russia.
IDF detains men it calls suspected terrorists
New video shows Israeli soldiers detaining men at gunpoint who were forced to strip to their underwear. The IDF says they're suspected terrorists, but Al-Araby Al-Jadeed News says one of its journalists is among them. Israeli forces have not commented on that yet. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
11/26: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Qatari Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani says 4-year-old American Abigail Mor Edan is on the list of hostages expected to be released on Sunday. Plus, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan on the latest on the deal brokered by the U.S. and Qatar to free the hostages.
11/12: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Israeli President Isaac Herzog says Israel is doing "our utmost according to international humanitarian law" in Gaza. Plus. U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on the latest on the bombardment of hospitals.
What to make of Putin's Middle East trips
Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in a lightning round of Middle East diplomacy this week, traveling to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia -- and later welcoming Iran's president to Moscow. Former U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Gerald Feierstein, and a distinguished senior fellow with the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News to examine Putin's motivations.
Hanukkah begins as Israel continues offensive
In the past two days, Israeli forces have pushed farther into southern Gaza as reports emerge that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's home has been surrounded. Meanwhile, as Hanukkah begins, a group of right-wing Israelis is marching through the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City to the Western Wall for a candle-lighting ceremony, which Palestinians are calling a provocation. CBS News contributor Robert Berger is following the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war from Jerusalem.
Israeli forces hunt Hamas fighters in Gaza
Israeli soldiers continue to search for Hamas leaders in and around the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. This comes as Gaza hospitals are overwhelmed and President Biden Thursday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to protect Gaza civilians. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
University presidents face backlash over hearing
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill is facing calls to resign over her testimony during a congressional hearing on antisemitism earlier this week. The House Education and Workforce Committee announced Thursday it is launching an investigation into UPenn, MIT and Harvard, with House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik calling their presidents' testimony "pathetic and morally bankrupt." Nikole Killion has more.
Biden floats border changes for foreign aid
President Biden said Wednesday he's willing to make "significant compromises on the border" after the Senate failed to advance a bill that would have provided billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Sen. John Thune join "America Decides" to discuss the negotiations.
IDF says it's closing in on Hamas leader
Israeli forces say they've surrounded the home of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the alleged mastermind of the Oct. 7 massacre. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Biden pushes Congress for Israel, Ukraine aid
Republicans in Congress continue to hold out for potential negotiations on border control before they approve funding to aid U.S. allies Israel and Ukraine in their respective wars. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes is following the discord.
Israel bombards southern Gaza with airstrikes
Israeli forces say they've surrounded the home of Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' leader in Gaza. Meanwhile, hospitals in the city of Khan Younis are full of injured civilians, including young children, after Israeli airstrikes and a ground offensive expand. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Details on Hamas leader the IDF is pursuing
Israeli forces say they have surrounded the home of Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader who they believe is the mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on who he is.
Israeli military says it has home of Oct. 7 attack architect surrounded
"There's no telling how a commander of such an organization will behave," former elite commander says.
Gaza civilians left with few places to escape
The Israeli military said it is now battling Hamas all across the Gaza Strip. The fighting has left displaced civilians in southern Gaza with few evacuation options. Chris Livesay reports.
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Israel targets more Iran leaders as allies reject Trump's calls for help
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
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Trump hosting big White House event around EPA's biofuels mandates decision
President Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to the White House for an event next week as the industry awaits the government's announcement on mandates for the fuel additives.
Senate GOP aims to begin marathon debate on SAVE America Act
The Senate is expected to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
Maine Democratic Senate primary grows bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO.
Illinois Senate primary race is test of Pritzker's sway, Democrats' views of ICE, outside spending
The 2026 Democratic primary campaign for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat is largely a three-person race. Voters go to the polls Tuesday in Illinois.
Kouri Richins, mom who wrote grief book, found guilty of murdering her husband
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
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Spring break "takeovers" overwhelm some top Florida destinations
Spring break "takeovers," which are massive gatherings organized on social media, are overwhelming some top destinations and posing dangers.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
How much does becoming a homeowner at 30 boost your net worth?
Hopping on the property train earlier in life can significantly increase your wealth, a recent study found. Here's how much.
More flights canceled or delayed as weather, TSA staffing upend travel
Powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country as many airports are also struggling with disruptions from reduced staffing at security checkpoints.
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The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Diesel tops $5 a gallon for the first time since December 2022
Rising diesel prices could push up costs across the U.S. economy, as many goods move by diesel-powered trucks.
How much does becoming a homeowner at 30 boost your net worth?
Hopping on the property train earlier in life can significantly increase your wealth, a recent study found. Here's how much.
Costco recalls meatloaf meal due to salmonella risk
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
Hyundai stops sales of some 2026 models after a child's death
Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.
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Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Senate GOP aims to begin marathon debate on SAVE America Act
The Senate is expected to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
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Trump hosting big White House event around EPA's biofuels mandates decision
President Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to the White House for an event next week as the industry awaits the government's announcement on mandates for the fuel additives.
Maine Democratic Senate primary grows bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
Illinois Senate primary race is test of Pritzker's sway, Democrats' views of ICE, outside spending
The 2026 Democratic primary campaign for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat is largely a three-person race. Voters go to the polls Tuesday in Illinois.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor embraced by Obama dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori was 8 years old when he survived the Aug. 6, 1945 U.S. attack, only one and a half miles away from the blast.
EU rejects Trump's calls for deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Despite Trump's repeated calls, the EU foreign policy chief says "nobody is ready to put their people in harm's way in the Strait of Hormuz."
Why the death of Iran's top security official is significant
Ali Larijani was among the most senior leaders of the regime still alive in Iran after top leaders were killed at the start of the war.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
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Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
Kennedy Center votes to shut down ahead of Trump-backed renovation project
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
Stars walk Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
Did "Sinners" get snubbed at the Oscars?
The 2026 Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier breaks down the winners and the biggest upsets.
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U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
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.
Jury deliberates in social media trial
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Kouri Richins, mom who wrote grief book, found guilty of murdering her husband
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
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Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
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Lava flowing on Réunion Island reaches ocean
Lava flowing from Piton de la Fournaise on France's Réunion Island reached the Indian Ocean for the first time in 19 years. Videos captured the lava flows spilling over the cliff. The volcano began erupting a month ago.
Top U.S. counterterrorism official resigns
Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday over the Middle East conflict, saying "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation." CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Israel says top Iranian official was killed
Israel said Tuesday that it killed two top Iranian security officials in an overnight strike, including Ali Larijani. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Never Too Late: Woman faces her fear of water
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Never Too Late," an Olympian helps a woman face her fear of water, which she says stems from nearly drowning as a child. Adriana Diaz reports.
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