Trump says he won't give aid to Palestinians unless they agree to peace deal
Last week, the Trump administration officially ended funding for a U.N. agency that helps the more than 5 million registered Palestinian refugees
Israel
Teen falls to death in Yosemite while reportedly taking selfie
Israeli teenager visiting Yosemite National Park in California fell hundreds of feet to his death while hiking near the top of an iconic waterfall
Mail held 8 years by Israel finally reaches Palestinians
Letters, packages, and presents have arrived in the West Bank after Israel released 10 tons of undelivered mail
Trump team expands Israel-Palestine peace plan staff
The date for the rollout of the much-delayed peace plan remains unclear.
No timetable for Trump's Mideast peace plan, Bolton says
U.S. national security adviser says a "lot of progress" has been made but gives no details of what plan entails
Police again question Israeli PM Netanyahu in corruption probe
With protesters outside his home demanding justice, Benjamin Netanyahu quizzed by officers over 1 of several corruption cases
Failed business leaves Israel with a crocodile conundrum
"I don't want to think of what will happen if a crocodile manages to escape and reaches the Jordan River," local official warns
Woman, baby girl killed as Israel responds to rocket salvo
Israeli jets pound Gaza Strip in latest flare-up of violence, which is testing cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas
Israeli mag sacks cartoonist for Netanyahu-as-pig drawing
Long-time political cartoonist for fired by Jerusalem Report after cartoon lambasting PM for recent law enshrining Israel's
Palestinians: White House Mideast peace plan "dead upon arrival"
Furious over Trump admin's perceived pro-Israel bias, Palestinian leadership vows it is "not going to engage"
Israel shoots down Syrian fighter jet
1st such shoot-down in 4 years comes as Syrian forces battle to Golan Heights border for first time during Syria's civil war
White Helmets evacuated from Syria
The Syrian regime has condemned the international operation to evacuate the White Helmets. Over the weekend, 422 volunteer rescue workers and their family members were transported from Syria to Jordan by Israel. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with more on the dangerous mission.
Israel helps hundreds of Syrian White Helmets evacuate
Hundreds of members of White Helmets and their families were rescued from Golan Heights, where they faced in danger from the Syrian government.
Israeli military evacuates Syrian White Helmets
State Department welcomed the rescue of "these brave volunteers" and cited the U.N., Israel and Jordan for helping with the operation
Hamas accepts cease-fire after massive Israeli onslaught on militant positions
Gaza's militant Hamas rulers said they had accepted a cease-fire, once again pulling the sides back from the brink of a full-fledged war
Israel pummels Hamas targets in Gaza after gunman kills Israeli soldier
Israel's military said it struck 15 Hamas positions including weapon warehouses, command and control centers and training facilities
Israeli parliament passes contentious Jewish nation bill
Controversial legislation defines country as nation-state of the Jewish people; critics warn it sidelines minorities
Former congressman on how Sacha Baron Cohen duped him
The conservative talk radio host and former politician said Cohen "fooled me good"
Israel launches widest Gaza daytime assault since 2014 war
Israeli military carried out its airstrike campaign as Hamas militants fired dozens of rockets into Israel throughout the day, threatening to trigger an all-out war
The Dish: Israeli chef Alon Shaya
Born in Israel and raised in Philadelphia, Alon Shaya loved helping his mother cook but it was a high school home economics teacher who spotted his talent and encouraged him to make cooking a career. After training as a chef and working around the country, he opened his namesake Shaya in New Orleans. The restaurant was an instant hit and won him James Beard Awards for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the South. Now, he's opened Saba in New Orleans and this summer opens Safta in Denver. He also has a new cookbook called “Shaya: An Odyssey of Food, My Journey Back to Israel.”
Israel convicts hacker who threatened U.S. Jewish centers
Man's arrest followed trans-Atlantic investigation with the FBI and other international law enforcement agencies
Israeli leader's wife charged with fraud
While Benjamin Netanyahu not directly implicated, case threatens to embarrass long-serving leader, refocuses attention on legal battles
Iraqi beauty queen's visit to Israel enrages people back home
Sarah Idan reunited with Israel's 2017 Miss Universe beauty pageant contestant this week -- months after she posted a controversial selfie that prompted death threats
U.N. resolution condemning Israel passes over U.S. objections
“For some, attacking Israel is their favorite political sport” Nikki Haley said as U.S. fails in U.N. vote to condemn Hamas for Gaza violence
Israel claims 200 attacks predicted, prevented with data tech
U.S. expert says Israel's stance on civil liberties has, in part, put it at "cutting edge" using controversial tech to counter terror
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
Investigation
What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Live
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, officials say
Israel and Hezbollah have reached a Lebanon ceasefire agreement after their fighting delayed progression of the U.S.-Iran deal, a diplomat tells CBS News.
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
2 trains collide in England, causing "a number of" injuries, U.K. official says
One passenger told BBC News, "I felt like I'd been in a bomb explosion" after two trains collided north of London Friday.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump's remarks
Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
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James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 21)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump's remarks
Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."
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New book details the moment a GOP lawmaker appeared to lunge at Matt Gaetz
A new book recounts one of the most rambunctious moments on the floor of the House in modern history.
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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2 trains collide in England, causing "a number of" injuries, U.K. official says
One passenger told BBC News, "I felt like I'd been in a bomb explosion" after two trains collided north of London Friday.
Climber trapped on Everest for days says avalanche saved him
Dawa Sherpa was airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors treated him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
Scientists discover parasite that preys on insect-killing "zombie fungus"
Scientists say the "hyperparasite" preys on "zombie fungus" known to infect insects before subjecting them to a gruesome death.
Entertainment
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James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
"The War and Treaty" talk new music
Husband and wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as "The War and Treaty," talk to "CBS Mornings" about their new music, major collaborations, including with Whoopi Goldberg, and how they came up with their band's name.
Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
Technology
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mangione team no longer pursuing this defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
Man charged in death of girl after life sentence commuted by Kristi Noem
McKenna Wendel was last seen alive on March 14 and her body was found outside Brookings, an hour's drive north of Sioux Falls, on March 19.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Israel and Hezbollah reach ceasefire: What to know
Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire agreement Friday to end their fighting in Lebanon, three diplomats briefed on the matter told CBS News. Meanwhile, Talks between Iran and the U.S. expected to begin in Switzerland Friday were postponed, with the White House blaming logistical issues for the cancellation of JD Vance's trip to Geneva. CBS News' Robert Berger and Natalie Brand have more.
Expert on latest Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
CBS News contributor Aaron MacLean is reacting to the latest Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire news after tensions rose in Lebanon, likely leading to U.S.-Iran talks being postponed.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire now in effect
An Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is now in effect after tensions rose and impacted the U.S.-Iran talks. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Natalie Brand report.
Salty clouds found around "Pink Planet"
Researchers using the Webb Space Telescope discovered salty clouds surrounding a "Pink Plane." CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
Americans celebrate Juneteenth
Americans are celebrating the Juneteenth holiday as the 250th anniversary of the U.S. approaches. Marc H. Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League, joins with more insight.