Brother of Israeli hostage still hoping for safe return
Gal and Guy Gilboa-Dalal were at the Nova music festival when Hamas launched its Oct. 7 terror attack. Gal escaped, but his brother did not.
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Hamas attack survivor fears for hostage brother
Trapped in the ruins of Gaza, there are at least 20 Israelis who are still alive and held captive by Hamas. One of them is Gal Gilboa-Dalal's brother. Debora Patta reports.
Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza, dimming hope amid Trump's peace push
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly ramps up the war in Gaza, despite mounting pressure from Trump and castigation by France's president.
Israel strikes Gaza hospital
There are no signs of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal coming to fruition, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not currently part of President Trump's schedule while he visits the Middle East. This comes as Israel continues to strike the Palestinian territory. Debora Patta reports.
Are Trump and Netanyahu showing signs of division?
President Trump is pressuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strike a hostage deal and end the war in Gaza. The push comes as Israel intensifies airstrikes in Khan Younis. Debora Patta reports.
Former ambassador to Israel on Trump
President Trump is pitching regional stability and global investment during his trip to the Middle East, the first foreign policy visit of his second term. Notably, a trip to Israel, now 19 months into its conflict with Hamas militants, is not on his schedule. Daniel Shapiro, U.S. ambassador to Israel during the Obama administration, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Edan Alexander's family reflects on reunion, trauma their son experienced
For the first time since American-Israeli Edan Alexander's release by Hamas, his family is speaking publicly about what their son went through.
Day 1 of Trump's Middle East trip: Takeaways
The chess pieces of the Middle East — military, diplomatic and investment — are moving rapidly, and possibly with historic consequences, with President Trump at the center. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Fin Gómez break down the biggest news from Day 1 of the president's trip. Then, former special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations Frank Lowenstein joins with analysis.
Edan Alexander emotional family reunion
Edan Alexander, the last known living U.S.-Israeli hostage held by Hamas, reunited with his family after spending 19 months in captivity. CBS News' Debora Patta reports.
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Hostage Edan Alexander reunites with family
Edan Alexander, believed to be the last surviving American hostage in Gaza, was freed after more than 19 months in Hamas captivity. His emotional reunion comes amid growing pressure for a broader hostage deal.
Hamas releases U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander
The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.
Reaction to Hamas release of U.S. hostage
Hamas on Monday released Edan Alexander, the 21-year-old who is believed to be the last living American hostage held since Hamas invaded Israel on October 7, 2023. Tom Hanson has more.
How Edan Alexander's release came together
Hamas freed American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander on Monday after more than 19 months in captivity. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the details.
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Latest on Edan Alexander's release from Hamas
Hamas has released Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage who was being held in Gaza. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
Israel's Hostage Square celebrates
Israelis gathered at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square to celebrate the release of Edan Alexander, the last known living U.S.-Israeli hostage taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. Hugo Bachega with BBC News, a CBS News partner, reports.
More on Edan Alexander's release
Edan Alexander, the last living U.S.-Israeli hostage, has been released by Hamas as a goodwill action for more Gaza humanitarian aid and before an Israeli delegation heads to Qatar for negotiations. CBS News' Robert Berger and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
Details on Edan Alexander release
After more than 19 months in Hamas captivity, Israel-American hostage Edan Alexander has been released. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on that and Qatar's donation of a jumbo jet for President Trump to use as a presidential plane.
Hamas releases Edan Alexander
Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage held by Hamas, has been released, according to Hamas. Alexander was kidnapped during the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel. John Dickerson anchored this CBS News special report.
How a group of vets helped a mother get out of Gaza
Zahra Skaik, a 44-year-old Palestinian woman who fled Gaza City, escaped the war thanks to her American sons – one of whom is a specialist in the U.S. Army. Margaret Brennan sat down with Skaik recently as she described how she left Gaza with nothing but a small backpack and the same clothes she had been wearing since the war began.
Face the Nation: Cotton, Van Hollen
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas tells "Face the Nation" that it is different from actions taken by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s." "Israel is fighting a war of survival against a terrorist group that committed the worst atrocity against Jews since World War II," he added, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland tells "Face the Nation" that the Biden administration has set a "very low bar for what's acceptable" from Israel in a report on that country's use of U.S. weapons in the war against Hamas, and Zahra Skaik, a 44-year-old Palestinian woman living in Gaza City, escaped the war thanks to her sons – one of whom is an infantryman in the U.S. army. Margaret Brennan sat down with Skaik recently as she described how she left Gaza with nothing but a small backpack and the same clothes she had been wearing since the war began.
Hamas says it will free Edan Alexander, U.S. citizen abducted on Oct. 7
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
Analytics firm connects bets made on war with signs of insider trading
More than $1 billion has been bet online on military decisions and outcomes this year on Polymarket. Some wagers have been suspiciously timed.
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Trump says "Clock is Ticking" for Iran as shaky ceasefire continues
President Trump said "there won't be anything left of them" if Iranian leaders do not "get moving, FAST."
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.
At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Taiwan representative to U.S.: "We're not the ones creating all this trouble"
Taiwan's representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said on Sunday that "we want peace and stability" as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week's summit.
Video shows rescuers treating mountain climber who fell 50 feet
Rescuers airlifted an injured hiker who fell about 50 feet from the summit of Washington state's Mount Si on Saturday.
Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda declared global health emergency
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff in Louisiana GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.
Fighter jets crash in midair during air show at Idaho Air Force base
The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
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At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship for his first major title
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Fighter jets crash in midair during air show at Idaho Air Force base
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
Video shows rescuers treating mountain climber who fell 50 feet
Rescuers airlifted an injured hiker who fell about 50 feet from the summit of Washington state's Mount Si on Saturday.
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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.
Ice cream sold in 17 states recalled for potential metal fragments
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
Senate GOP revising White House ballroom security funds plan
The Senate's rulemaker delivered a blow to GOP plans to fund security for President Trump's overhaul of the East Wing of the White House.
Transcript: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Taiwan representative to U.S.: "We're not the ones creating all this trouble"
Taiwan's representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said on Sunday that "we want peace and stability" as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week's summit.
Transcript: Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
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WHO: Ebola outbreak a global health emergency
Outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in two African countries have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Version of hantavirus behind deadly outbreak matches known strain, France says
Genomic analysis showed the virus found aboard the MV Hondius shows no evidence of new characteristics so far.
Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda declared global health emergency
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
A hospital worker felt healthy. Then he had 3 heart attacks in 4 days.
Tommy Bell thought he was in good shape. But a series of heart attacks painted a more complicated picture.
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At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Transcript: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Taiwan representative to U.S.: "We're not the ones creating all this trouble"
Taiwan's representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said on Sunday that "we want peace and stability" as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week's summit.
Transcript: Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Irish researchers find oldest English poem in medieval book in Rome
Researchers in Dublin discovered the oldest surviving English poem in a Roman library.
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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.
Extended interview: Jon Favreau
In this web exclusive, Jon Favreau, the creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," and director of the new film "The Mandalorian and Grogu," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the myth of "Star Wars," the influences on the story (including Japanese samurai films), and expanding the universe for a new audience. He also talks about working with Robert Downey Jr. on his film "Iron Man," and about cooking, the subject of his 2014 movie, "Chef."
Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Director Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the handmade feel of the "Star Wars" universe, and how father-son relationships have always been at the heart of the stories set in a galaxy far, far away. He also discusses bringing his improv roots to directing Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man."
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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.
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.
Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam
Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has more details.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
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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.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
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One man with two identities behind crimes from Monaco to New Mexico
In New Mexico, a man is charged with forgery & larceny – and convicted of putting out a hit on his estranged wife. Twenty-six years earlier, a fire in Monaco kills a billionaire and his private nurse. At the center of that mystery was the very same man — with a different name.
A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Details on charges against Mohammad Al-Saadi
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national, is facing federal charges for his alleged terror plots targeting Jewish institutions around the U.S.
Terror plot foiled, suspect under arrest
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
Iraqi man charged with terror plot: officials
An Iraqi national was arrested and charged with planning to carry out several terror attacks in the U.S., including at a New York City synagogue and other prominent Jewish centers in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Arizona. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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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
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Could birding keep your brain sharp in old age?
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Fighter jets collide in midair at Idaho air show; Trump's approval ratings on the economy continue to fall in latest CBS News poll.
School using AI to reimagine learning
Alpha, a new school in San Francisco, isn't just embracing AI, it's letting it take the lead. Itay Hod has more.
WHO: Ebola outbreak a global health emergency
Outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in two African countries have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Imtiaz Tyab reports.