Fear of war grips Mideast as religious violence spreads in Israel
As tit-for-tat bombing by Israel's military and Palestinian militants in Gaza takes a mounting toll, violence is also flaring up in Israeli cities in a way that's new, and worrying.
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President Biden speaks with Israel leader
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Israel strikes kill Hamas commanders
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Israel vows to increase strikes until there's "total" quiet from Gaza
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Israel-Gaza conflict escalates
A United Nations Middle East envoy warns that the latest conflict between Israel and Gaza could escalate into a "full-scale war." Meantime, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has the right to protect itself. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero from Tel Aviv with the latest.
Dozens dead in Israel-Hamas conflict
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Israelis and Palestinians exchange rocket fire
Palestinians fired hundreds of rockets into Israel on Tuesday as Israel continued to launch airstrikes on Gaza. The exchange followed days of violence in Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. Newsday columnist Dan Raviv joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the conflict.
Israel and Hamas escalate attacks amid unrest
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Trump & Israeli prime minister meet
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Trump on trade, Israel embassy
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Israel to ramp up deadly assault on Gaza as rockets rain down
The conflict in the heart of the Middle East is flaring up yet again, with almost 30 Palestinian deaths in the Gaza Strip and at least two in southern Israel.
Israel vows to increase airstrikes on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will ramp up airstrikes on Gaza after two Israeli women were killed by a barrage of rocket attacks from suspected Hamas militants in Gaza. At least 28 Palestinians have been killed. CBS News Radio correspondent Robert Berger joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero from Jerusalem with more on the escalating conflict.
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What's behind latest Mideast attacks?
The U.S. is joining several other countries in calling for calm as Palestinian militants and Israeli forces launch rockets and airstrikes against each other in the Middle East. Tensions have been escalating in the region after several clashes in Jerusalem. Barak Ravid, a contributing correspondent at Axios and the author of "Axios from Tel Aviv," joins CBSN AM to discuss.
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Israel airstrike in Gaza after rocket attacks
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U.S. embassy move date
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Syrian violence and Netanyahu claims
Syrian government airstrikes have killed at least 200 civilians in Eastern Ghouta, marking the deadliest 48 hours in the country in five years. And in neighboring Israel, the corruption case against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expanded to include claims against his associates. CBS News Radio correspondent Robert Berger joins from Jerusalem.
Israel's leader could face corruption charges
Israeli police are recommending that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be indicted in two corruption cases. The recommendations follow a monthslong investigation into allegations of bribery. Netanyahu has called the police's claims "baseless." Reid Lamberty reports.
Israel shoots down Iranian drone
The Israeli army shot down an Iranian drone that crossed the Israeli border with Syria over the weekend. Now, Israel is accusing Iran of using a base inside Syria to launch its attack. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports.
Syrian attack on Israeli jet
The war in Syria is spilling beyond its borders and raising tensions between Israel and Iran. An Israeli fighter jet went down in Israel this weekend after coming under heavy anti-aircraft fire. The plane was involved in airstrikes on Iranian targets inside Syria. Seth Doane reports.
FBI releases first description of suspect in Nancy Guthrie case, increases reward
Authorities on Thursday released the first physical description of a male suspect wanted in connection with the Arizona disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
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Partial shutdown looms after Senate fails to advance DHS funding
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Another U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
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Fresh crew takes off on flight to International Space Station
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Gisèle Pelicot recounts ex-husband's "unthinkable" crimes in first U.S. TV interview
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Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
Two people are dead and another wounded after a shooting in a South Carolina State University residential complex, the school says.
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CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
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Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
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Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
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Ruemmler resigning as Goldman Sachs' general counsel after appearing in Epstein files
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CBP officer allegedly harbored unauthorized immigrant who was also his girlfriend and niece
The Justice Department alleges that CBP officer and supervisor Andres Wilkinson had been living in Laredo, Texas, with a woman who had overstayed her visa and is now in the U.S. illegally.
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Americans paid nearly 90% of Trump's 2025 tariffs, new analysis found
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Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
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Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
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Top U.K. court rules terror designation of pro-Palestinian group unlawful
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Madison Chock says ice dance judges should "be vetted and reviewed"
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American Chloe Kim wins silver in women's halfpipe, misses Olympic three-peat
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Gisèle Pelicot recounts ex-husband's "unthinkable" crimes in first U.S. TV interview
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New details about Nancy Guthrie case suspect
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Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
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Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
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FBI shares photos of backpack in Guthrie case
The FBI on Thursday shared photos of a backpack and new details about a masked man seen on Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
FBI releases first description of suspect in Nancy Guthrie case, increases reward
Authorities on Thursday released the first physical description of a male suspect wanted in connection with the Arizona disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
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NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
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ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
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