1 million Palestinians ordered to evacuate
Israeli planes have dropped thousands of leaflets in the northern Gaza Strip warning about 1.1 million residents to evacuate the area immediately. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest on the crisis.
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Israel faces grim task in trying to rescue hostages
Israel's military is working to rescue the countless hostages now in Gaza who were kidnapped by Hamas militants during their invasion of southern Israel last weekend. A former Israeli commando details the challenges Israel faces in its rescue operations. Holly Williams reports.
Israeli military launches raids into Gaza
Israeli defense officials said Friday ground forces have launched raids into the Gaza Strip for the first time, hunting for Hamas militants and more than 100 hostages they are holding. Charlie D'Agata reports from the front lines near the Gaza border.
Booker: $6 billion in Iranian assets "frozen"
Sen. Cory Booker told "CBS Mornings" on Friday that $6 billion in Iranian oil assets that were freed up as part of last month's U.S.-Iran prisoner swap are "frozen." Booker serves on the Foreign Relations Committee and was in Jerusalem when Hamas launched its large-scale attack on Israel.
Are Gaza residents able to evacuate?
Israel has called for everyone in northern Gaza to evacuate to the south of the enclave, raising expectations of a ground invasion. A United Nations spokesperson told CBS News the world body "considers it impossible" to move more than 1 million people from the north of Gaza, adding the directive could not be fulfilled without "devastating humanitarian consequences." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
American mom of 3 kids in Israel seeks safety
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, many Americans are trying to return to the U.S. Jessica Nagar Zindani, a mother of three who lives in Israel, joins "CBS Mornings" from her bomb shelter to share her experience seeking U.S. help as she tries to safely leave Israel with her three children.
Biden to meet virtually with families of Americans missing in Israel
President Biden called Hamas' actions "not even human behavior" and "pure barbarism."
Trump's GOP opponents bristle at his response to Hamas' assault on Israel
Days after Hamas attacked Israel, former President Trump said Hezbollah was "very smart" and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
How to talk to kids about war
Many parents are navigating difficult conversations with their children as they try to explain the Israel-Hamas war in an age-appropriate manner. Developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman joined CBS News with advice on how to approach these sensitive subjects with kids.
Blinken working on hostage returns
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is continuing his Middle East trip in Qatar Friday, where he's working diplomatic levers to secure the release of hostages kidnapped by Hamas last weekend. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Israel tells northern Gaza residents to leave
Israel has warned people in northern Gaza to evacuate immediately, as Israeli troops prepare for a ground invasion of the Palestinian territory. As CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports, Gazans say they have nowhere to go.
A look at historic week amid Israel-Hamas war
“CBS Mornings” take a moment to reflect on the significant events of this past week in the enduring history of conflicts in the Middle East after Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday.
Israel sends dire warning to Gaza residents
The Israeli military informed the United Nations late Thursday night that the entire population in northern Gaza should evacuate south almost immediately. According to the U.N., about 1.1 million people live in northern Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more on the situation in Gaza. And CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has details on U.S. efforts to evacuate Americans in Israel.
U.N. calls Gaza evacuations "impossible"
The United Nations has said Israel's military told it late Thursday night that everyone in northern Gaza should evacuate to the south of the enclave within 24 hours, raising expectations that an Israeli invasion was imminent. A U.N. spokesperson said it's "impossible for such a movement to take place without devastating humanitarian consequences." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem.
American mother living in Israel says U.S. evacuation effort "confusing"
Dozens of airlines have canceled flights into Israel after attacks by the Hamas militant group.
U.S. monitoring threats amid Israel-Hamas war
Cities across the U.S. are bolstering security around houses of worship after the former leader of Hamas called for worldwide demonstrations Friday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more from Washington, D.C.
U.S. cities boost security amid protest calls
Communities across the United States are increasing police presence around houses of worship Friday in response to the Israel-Hamas war. While no credible threats to the U.S. have been identified, law enforcement is preparing after a former Hamas leader called for a "day of rage" around the world. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Biden to meet virtually with hostage families
President Biden will meet virtually Friday with families of American hostages believed to be held by Hamas militants. The president told 60 Minutes, “This is not human behavior. It's pure barbarism. And we're going to do everything in our power to get them home.”
Evacuation planned for Americans in Israel
The United States is arranging evacuations for Americans trying to flee Israel, with charter flights beginning Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on how it will work.
Opposing Palestine, Israel rallies planned
With opposing rallies planned by pro-Palestine and pro-Israel groups, all members of the NYPD have been ordered to wear their uniforms Friday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more on what kind of extra security measures are being taken in the U.S. due to the violence in the Middle East.
EU warns about disinformation on social media
The European Union has issued a warning to TikTok about "illegal content and disinformation" being spread on the app about the Israel-Hamas war, after sending similar warnings to other social media platforms, including Meta and X, formerly known as Twitter. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Chabad Oakland expecting large turnout at weekend services despite call for jihad
Hamas has called for a day of jihad on Friday. At synagogues around the Bay Area, there are security concerns, but most plan to be open for Shabbat.
Scalise struggling to rally votes for speaker
The House remains at a standstill as Majority Leader Steve Scalise struggles to collect the votes to be elected speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on the speakership fight.
Tensions still high at Israeli festival site
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams traveled to the site of the music festival where Hamas attacked concertgoers last weekend, killing hundreds of people. Signs of the party and the bloodshed that followed are everywhere, as Israeli soldiers continue to patrol the area.
Blinken takes reporters' questions in Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with reporters Thursday in Tel Aviv, reiterating the United States' support for Israel and saying civilians should never be the target of military operations. Following Blinken's remarks, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe provided additional context.
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One of 2 shooters at Islamic Center of San Diego is dead, sources say
Police said officers responded to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
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Trump calls off attack on Iran amid "serious negotiations" toward peace deal
President Trump had warned Sunday that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran to accept a peace agreement.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
The jury dismissed all charges due to the statute of limitations.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
Judge rules some key evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Divers find bodies of 4 tourists in Maldives sea cave
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
Fighter jets' crews eject from air show crash: "A lot of luck involved"
The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down following the midair crash during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
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Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
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One of 2 shooters at Islamic Center of San Diego is dead, sources say
Police said officers responded to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
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Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion in a $67 billion utility deal
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Is the answer to the housing crunch right in your own backyard?
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
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Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"
President Trump said he received a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
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Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"
President Trump said he received a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Gunman kills 6, wounds 8 in latest shooting rampage in Turkey
A man armed with a rifle carried out a string of attacks, killing at least six people and wounding eight others, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
198 pounds of cocaine found hidden in Kim Kardashian brand underwear
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
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2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Hayden Panettiere opens up in new memoir
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
5/17: Sunday Morning "By Design"
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper announces pregnancy
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
Director Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
Jury to start deliberations in OpenAI trial
A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with 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.
An adobe renaissance
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
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El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
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1 suspect dead after San Diego mosque shooting
At least one of two shooters at a San Diego mosque is dead, sources say. Police say the threat is neutralized. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Police: Threat neutralized at San Diego mosque
San Diego police said the threat at the Islamic Center of San Diego "has been neutralized" after officers responded to a reported active shooter on Monday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Witness on San Diego Islamic Center shooting
An active shooter has been reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego. CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
Shooting reported at Islamic Center of San Diego
Police are responding to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
Gunman kills 6, wounds 8 in latest shooting rampage in Turkey
A man armed with a rifle carried out a string of attacks, killing at least six people and wounding eight others, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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1 suspect dead after San Diego mosque shooting
At least one of two shooters at a San Diego mosque is dead, sources say. Police say the threat is neutralized. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Police: Threat neutralized at San Diego mosque
San Diego police said the threat at the Islamic Center of San Diego "has been neutralized" after officers responded to a reported active shooter on Monday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Witness on San Diego Islamic Center shooting
An active shooter has been reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego. CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
Shooting reported at Islamic Center of San Diego
Police are responding to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
Wildfire prompts evacuations in California
A wildfire in California's Simi Valley forced evacuations Monday. CBS Los Angeles had on the ground coverage.