The House has a speaker again — what now?
The House on Wednesday elected Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as speaker after three weeks of dysfunction. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Robert Costa unpack what happens next.
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Bank of Israel trims economic growth outlook
The Bank of Israel says it expects the nation's economy to slow amid the ongoing war with Hamas. For now, Israel is seeing an increase in defense spending as well as increases in support for local businesses and its citizens. Liz Alderman, the chief European business correspondent for The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the economic forecast.
Clashes in West Bank amid Israel-Hamas war
Palestinian officials say an Israeli drone strike on the West Bank killed three people and injured more than 20 others. That came after Israeli forces conducting a raid in the territory came under fire near the Jenin refugee camp. Meanwhile, another convoy of aid trucks entered Gaza Tuesday night from Egypt, but not included in the aid was much-needed fuel. The U.N. says it may be forced to halt operations in the enclave due to a lack of fuel. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Hamas' tunnels and Israel's ground invasion
Israeli troops and weaponry are lined along the Gaza border ahead of an expected ground invasion in the wake of Hamas' terror attack nearly three weeks ago. Retired Army Major John Spencer joined CBS News to discuss how Hamas' vast network of tunnels could play a role in an Israeli offensive.
Civilian group protecting Israeli kibbutz
CBS News foreign correspondent Deborah Patta visited a kibbutz where a small civilian group defended the community for hours when Hamas militants attacked on Oct. 7. The kibbutz has been evacuated, but the men say they still patrol it daily.
Civilians patrol kibbutz near Gaza border
CBS News' Debora Patta talks with armed civilian guards who are protecting the evacuated Kibbutz Reim near Israel's border with Gaza. They say they won't feel safe until Hamas has been destroyed.
U.N. calls for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
Hamas officials in Gaza say more than 700 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in 24 hours. The United Nations says a third of Gaza's hospitals have stopped functioning. CBS News' Holly Williams reports from East Jerusalem.
Many Israeli civilians flee as front-line towns brace for more violence
The Israel-Hamas war has driven thousands of people from their homes, including in shell-shocked, front-line Israeli towns where people are bracing for more violence.
Israel says it struck Syrian military sites
The Israeli military said it struck military infrastructure in Syria in response to Syrian rocket attacks. And Israel has called for U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres' resignation after he said Hamas' terror attack "did not happen in a vacuum." CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Why did Hamas attack Israel, and why now?
The Iran-backed Palestinian faction Hamas knew its unprecedented terror attack on Israel would draw a devastating response, so why did it strike?
If Israel does "destroy Hamas," who will lead the Palestinians in Gaza?
For decades, Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank have had 2 main political options: Hamas or Fatah. Can either be viable after this war?
U.S. intelligence: "Motor failure" of Palestinian rocket caused hospital blast
U.S. officials said no evidence has emerged that Israeli munitions were the source of the blast.
Israel ramps up airstrikes on Gaza
Israel has intensified its air attacks on Gaza ahead of an expected ground invasion. Gaza's Hamas-run Ministry of Health said an overnight attack Tuesday alone killed more than 700 people. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Blinken's message to United Nations on war
Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the United Nations Security Council Tuesday. He called for the release of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza and for the protection of civilians caught in the middle of Israel's war with the terrorist organization. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
The dangers of reporting from Gaza
As Israel continues pummeling the Gaza Strip with airstrikes, most journalists are reporting from outside the Palestinian territory. Marwan Al Ghoul, a CBS News producer who lives in Gaza, has been risking his life to report on the conflict. Holly Williams has the story.
Inside the IDF's urban warfare training
A ground invasion of the Gaza Strip appears to be on hold for the time being, but Israeli forces are still preparing for the next stage of the war with Hamas. Tony Dokoupil got an inside look at Tze'elim Base, where infantry are training for urban warfare in a simulated Gaza.
Freed Israeli hostage explains why she shook a Hamas militant's hand
Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, says she "went through hell" being taken hostage by Hamas, but after 2 weeks in captivity, she shook one of the militants' hands.
Freed Israeli speaks about time as Hamas hostage
Yocheved Lifshitz, one of the Israeli hostages released by Hamas, said she "went through hell" and was beaten the day she was captured. But when asked why she shook the hand of a Hamas gunman when she was freed, she said they treated her with "softness and supplied all my needs." Charlie D'Agata has the latest on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
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Biden: Aid not getting into Gaza fast enough
President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday and brought up the need to keep humanitarian assistance flowing into Gaza. Trucks of aid began moving into the territory from Egypt on Saturday, but U.N. agencies say more is needed. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
U.S. asks Israel tough questions on next step
While the Biden administration may not be weighing in publicly on what the Israeli military should focus on as it prepares for a ground offensive in Gaza, CBS News reporting shows that private conversations are occurring with Israel about the next steps in the response to Hamas' terror attacks on Oct. 7. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
The dangers of reporting from inside Gaza
Marwan Al Ghoul, a CBS News producer who lives in Gaza, has been reporting on this war from the very beginning, risking his life to get the news out. He spoke with CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams about the war.
Extremist propaganda and social media
Government officials and tech experts are urging social media platforms to ramp up their monitoring of extremist propaganda. This comes as a new report from the Tech Transparency Project says X, formerly known as Twitter, has been allowing videos of Hamas' attack on Israel to be shared on its platform. Katie Paul, the director of the Tech Transparency Project, joined CBS News to talk about the report.
Freed hostage describes Hamas kidnapping
Hamas released two more hostages on Monday, identified by Israeli officials as Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, just days after releasing two Israeli-American women on Friday. Lifshitz, 85, spoke to reporters about her kidnapping and captivity. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Egypt, Qatar working to free more hostages
Hamas released two more hostages Monday, just days after releasing two Israeli American women last Friday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more on the state of negotiations to release the more than 200 people still being held by Hamas.
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Trump lauds "very good meetings" as indirect U.S.-Iran talks resume
Vance says the U.S. has accomplished its "core mission" in Iran, as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meet mediators in Qatar, but not Iranians.
One NYC neighborhood has dozens of adult daycares. Now the feds have questions.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
NCAA chief: No plan to change rules on transgender athletes after SCOTUS ruling
NCAA President Charlie Baker told CBS News he doesn't think the group will need to change its rules on transgender athletes in light of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban their participation.
More than 1,000 cases under review after Broadview Six misconduct revelations
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
U.S. helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea, crew member missing, Navy says
The helicopter, which was assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush, is not believed to have been taken down by hostile action, the Navy said.
2 people climb to top of NYC's Empire State Building, appear to get engaged
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
This July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
Jaylen Brown reportedly traded from Celtics to 76ers
Jaylen Brown is done with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics have traded Brown to Philadelphia 76ers.
EMS was called to Mitch McConnell's home for "unconscious" patient last month
On the same morning Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, EMS personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience "cardiac arrest," according to a dispatch call.
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EMS was called to Mitch McConnell's home for "unconscious" patient last month
On the same morning Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, EMS personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience "cardiac arrest," according to a dispatch call.
Couples are spending thousands more on weddings. Here's why.
Tariffs, inflation and changing consumer habits are reshaping how much Americans spend to tie the knot.
What is the "buy, borrow, die" tax strategy Gavin Newsom wants to ban?
As a proposed billionaire tax in California moves forward, Gov. Newsom says other approaches are needed, including closing a tax loophole used by the ultra-rich.
Former CIA Director John Brennan sues DOJ, Trump officials over criminal probes
Brennan is seeking a court order to force the preservation of records in the investigations targeting him. His attorneys say he's being "vindictively singled out for investigation."
U.S. says it won't extend key trade deal with Canada and Mexico
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
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Couples are spending thousands more on weddings. Here's why.
Tariffs, inflation and changing consumer habits are reshaping how much Americans spend to tie the knot.
What is the "buy, borrow, die" tax strategy Gavin Newsom wants to ban?
As a proposed billionaire tax in California moves forward, Gov. Newsom says other approaches are needed, including closing a tax loophole used by the ultra-rich.
U.S. says it won't extend key trade deal with Canada and Mexico
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Anthropic says Trump admin. lifted restrictions on powerful Claude AI models
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
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EMS was called to Mitch McConnell's home for "unconscious" patient last month
On the same morning Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, EMS personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience "cardiac arrest," according to a dispatch call.
NCAA chief: No plan to change rules on transgender athletes after SCOTUS ruling
NCAA President Charlie Baker told CBS News he doesn't think the group will need to change its rules on transgender athletes in light of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban their participation.
About 2,000 U.S. troops supporting relief efforts after Venezuela earthquakes
Almost 60,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes last week, according to a NASA satellite assessment.
One NYC neighborhood has dozens of adult daycares. Now the feds have questions.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
Former CIA Director John Brennan sues DOJ, Trump officials over criminal probes
Brennan is seeking a court order to force the preservation of records in the investigations targeting him. His attorneys say he's being "vindictively singled out for investigation."
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Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Medicare to help pay for some GLP-1 drugs
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
What is the viral trend looksmaxxing?
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
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About 2,000 U.S. troops supporting relief efforts after Venezuela earthquakes
Almost 60,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes last week, according to a NASA satellite assessment.
U.S. helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea, crew member missing, Navy says
The helicopter, which was assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush, is not believed to have been taken down by hostile action, the Navy said.
Dog pulled from rubble 5 days after Venezuela quakes, video shows
Dramatic video showed the moment a rescue team pulled a small dog from the rubble nearly a week after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela.
How Iran could try to control the Strait of Hormuz — and profit from it
Some experts say the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war state, so what could the future of this vital shipping lane look like?
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Trump lauds "very good meetings" as indirect U.S.-Iran talks resume
Vance says the U.S. has accomplished its "core mission" in Iran, as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meet mediators in Qatar, but not Iranians.
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CBS News journalists on Swift-Kelce wedding
Rumors are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tying the knot at Madison Square Garden. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Gabrielle Ake, self-described Swifties, join "The Takeout" with the latest.
What we know about rumored Swift-Kelce wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding festivities are expected to begin Thursday, sources said. Crews have been spotted at Madison Square Garden in New York City unloading equipment ahead of the July Fourth weekend. Here's what we know so far.
Swift-Kelce wedding events taking shape
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding events are set to begin in New York City, sources say. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
Sophia Bush, Jerry O'Connell on new comedy
Sophia Bush and Jerry O'Connell join CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss their new comedy, "Summer's Last Resort," which premieres on Tubi July 3.
Stars talk "Summer's Last Resort" comedy
Sophia Bush and Jerry O'Connell talk to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the coming-of-age comedy "Summer's Last Resort." Bush discusses what drew her to the project and says there was "never a dull day on set," while O'Connell reveals what his daughters thought about the film.
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Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
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.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
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NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
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NYC building climbers engaged, under arrest
Two people in black masks scaled the Empire State Building, scrambling the New York City Police Department. They call themselves "roof-toppers," or stunt climbers, and they unfurled a banner about world peace before one of them got out a ring and proposed. By the time they got down, they were engaged and under arrest. Tom Hanson reports.
More than 1,000 cases under review after Broadview Six misconduct revelations
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
Potential charges for Empire State Building climbers
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building Wednesday and unfurled a banner before seemingly getting engaged. CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison has more on what repercussions the couple could face.
Couple climbs Empire State Building: Details
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday, unfurling a banner and appearing to get engaged. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Shanelle Kaul have more.
3 in custody after CBS News Chicago crew attacked near Adler Planetarium
During the incident, a reporter and photographer were approached by three men, one with a dog, before their news truck and gear were destroyed.
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
NYC bar claims founding father history
If you want to party like a founding father, Fraunces Tavern in New York City promises that experience this July 4. The owner says the Sons of Liberty drank, argued and celebrated there. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Fan fever over Swift-Kelce wedding
Fan fever is rising over the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding as forklifts, bins and boxes arrive outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. Jo Ling Kent has more details.
Trump acknowledges his crypto gains
After the Office of Government Ethics revealed just how much crypto money the president has been making, Tony Dokoupil asks how this sort of thing is allowed ethically and legally.
Trump flies aboard new Air Force One
President Trump responded to new ethics questions on two fronts - the use of a luxury Boeing Jet, gifted by the Qatari government as a temporary Air Force One, and his newly disclosed billion-dollar crypto fortune. Nancy Cordes has more.