What's behind the violence and protests in Israel?
Palestinians see an "explosive potential" with Israel's new hardline government in power — while Jews from Israel and the U.S. grapple with "a dramatic change."
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Dems denounce Republican vote to remove Ilhan Omar from House committee
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was voted out of her committee assignment over previous remarks that were deemed antisemitic.
Republicans oust Ilhan Omar from House committee
House Republicans voted Thursday to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her past comments that many viewed as antisemitic. Critics say the move was about revenge. Nikole Killion reports.
Jewish settler population in the West Bank hits a "huge hallmark"
"We're here to stay," said one advocate, predicting a new settlement surge under Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition.
Israeli police say American tourist arrested for toppling Jesus statue
The mental health of the man, who allegedly knocked over and broke the statue in a church in Jerusalem's Old City, was being assessed.
Blinken meets with Palestinian president
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken held a meeting today with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas amid a surge in violence in the region. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab join Anne Marie-Green to discuss the efforts to deescalate tensions.
Blinken wraps up trip to Middle East
Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up a trip to the Middle East today. After speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday, Blinken traveled to the West Bank today to meet with the Palestinian president. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Blinken calls for calm in Mideast
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel and the Palestinians to de-escalate tensions after an increase of violence in the region. Elise Labott, a professor at the American University School of International Service, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
U.S., Israel meet as regional violence spikes
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss several topics, including Israeli-Palestinian relations. CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano spoke with BBC reporter Anna Foster about peacekeeping efforts in the region, which is seeing its outbreak of violence in years.
Drone strike on Iranian military plant
A drone strike was carried out on an Iranian military plant late Saturday night. The Wall Street Journal and New York Times quoted anonymous intelligence officials saying Israel appears to be responsible for the attack. The Pentagon is denying playing any part in the strike. CBS News anchors Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano spoke with Eric Lob, an associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, about the significance of the attack.
Blinken visits Jerusalem amid spiraling Israeli-Palestinian violence
America's top diplomat touched down to meet officials from both sides after a weekend that saw the deadliest attack on Jews in Israel since 2008.
Blinken visits Israel amid growing violence
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Jerusalem to meet with Israel's new far-right government. The visit comes amid escalating violence in east Jerusalem. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Blinken to visit Israel and West Bank amid outbreak in violence
CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem ahead of a visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is traveling to Israel and the West Bank amid an outbreak of violence that has raised security concerns in the region.
Iranian state TV says defense factory hit in drone attack
The state-run news agency IRNA said three drones were shot down by Iranian air defenses.
Tensions rise after deadly raid in West Bank
Palestinian officials say at least 10 people were killed in the West Bank Thursday during an Israeli raid. CBS News' John Dickerson is joined by George Bisharat, a law professor from UC Hastings, to discuss the raid and what may come next as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares for a visit.
Deadly raid in West Bank
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that at least 10 people were killed by Israeli troops in a raid in the West Bank on Thursday. Israel says the raid was intended to thwart an imminent terrorist attack. CBS News reporter Robert Berger joins Lana Zak and Errol Barnett from Jerusalem with the latest on the violence.
Palestinians say Israeli troops kill 9 in West Bank clash
It was the deadliest day in years of unrest in the territory.
Thousands fill streets to protest Israel's "scary" new government
"This is so far from anything I would ever, ever imagine," said one American who moved to Israel four decades ago. "It's hard to see."
Israel's top court orders Netanyahu to sack a senior cabinet member
The Supreme Court ruled that ultra-Orthodox party leader Aryeh Deri, Netanyahu's ally in a power-sharing government, must go due to the recent conviction.
Tens of thousands protest new far-right Israeli government in Tel Aviv
The proposed policies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new coalition pose a threat to democracy and human rights in Israel, demonstrators say.
Michael Morell on the strategic challenges ahead in 2023
Morell discusses the Russia-Ukraine war and weighs the probability of war in 2023 between Iran and Israel, as a hardline Israeli government takes the helm.
Israel's new far-right government draws an early rebuke from the U.S.
Several countries voiced frustration after security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who was once convicted on racism charges, visited a site holy to both Jews and Arabs.
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu sworn in as prime minister of right-wing government
Benjamin Netanyahu has been sworn in as Prime Minister of Israel's most right-wing government in the country's history. CBS News contributor Robert Berger joins Jarred Hill to detail the goals of the governing coalition and how it will affect Israel's relationship with the U.S.
Netanyahu back as Israel's prime minister for record sixth time
Benjamin Netanyahu's government coalition includes ultranationalist and religious parties that were once on the fringes of Israeli politics.
Netanyahu sworn in as Israeli prime minister
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu is returning to power for a record sixth time after his government was officially sworn in Thursday morning. Ramy Inocencio is tracking developments from London.
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2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
The Saturday Six: Mars teddy bear image, a dog reunion and more
In case you missed it, a rare Atlantic sturgeon washed up on a beach, and companies are saving billions using fake "manager" titles.
Indian police arrest over 2,000 men for illegal child marriages
Those arrested this week included more than 50 Hindu priests and Muslim clerics for allegedly performing marriages for underage girls in Assam, officials say.
50-car train derailment in Ohio causes massive fire, evacuations
Local officials notified residents that an evacuation order remained in place Saturday morning for people within a mile of the scene.
Surveillance part on Chinese balloon over U.S. is as big as 2-3 school buses
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley recommended not shooting it down due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
Sixth Memphis police officer fired after death of Tyre Nichols
In a statement earlier this week, the department said officer Preston Hemphill was under investigation for his participation in the "initial traffic stop" of Nichols "and the use of a Taser."
George Santos may owe thousands for traffic violations in two states
At least 16 unpaid tickets, totaling more $3,400, are tied to a car associated with Santos, records show.
Suspect arrested in connection with 2 monkeys, leopard that went missing from zoo
The suspect, 24-year-old Davion Irvin, has also been charged in connection with the clouded leopard that was let out of its enclosure at the zoo last month.
Winter blast brings extreme cold — and possible frost quakes
Extreme cold plus powerful wind is a dangerous combination. "It's painful," one meteorologist said.
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Giant panda named Le Le dies after 20 years at Memphis Zoo
Le Le's peaceful death as he slept was "sudden and unexpected" with no indication that he was sick, officials say.
50-car train derailment in Ohio causes massive fire, evacuations
Local officials notified residents that an evacuation order remained in place Saturday morning for people within a mile of the scene.
DNC could vote to change order of presidential primaries
New Hampshire has a state law requiring its primary to be the first in the nation. But some Democrats want to change that.
The Saturday Six: Mars teddy bear image, a dog reunion and more
In case you missed it, a rare Atlantic sturgeon washed up on a beach, and companies are saving billions using fake "manager" titles.
2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
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Jury clears Elon Musk of wrongdoing related to Tesla tweets
Jurors found the Tesla CEO didn't mislead investors in claiming he had lined up funding to take the car company public.
After-hours work emails are facing more legal restrictions
Tired of after-work emails and calls? Lawmakers across the globe are pushing back on the blurring of work and home life.
Some employers are still adding jobs. Here's who is hiring.
Unemployment rate is lowest since 1969, as some employers continue to hire new workers — especially in key industries.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Here are the states Americans are moving to — and why
Hundreds of thousands of Americans moved last year. The reason? Think housing costs, jobs and taxes.
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Biden tells DNC that House Republicans "intend to destroy the progress we've made"
President Biden addressed the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in Philadelphia.
"I wouldn't underestimate" Xi's ambitions for Taiwan, says CIA director
"We know as a matter of intelligence that he's instructed the People's Liberation Army to be ready by 2027 to conduct a successful invasion," Burns also said.
Fentanyl seizures rise at U.S.-Mexico border — here's why
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
George Santos may owe thousands for traffic violations in two states
At least 16 unpaid tickets, totaling more than $3,400, are tied to a car associated with Santos, records show.
Biden aides, writers to go to Camp David to work on State of the Union speech
Author Jon Meacham, chief White House speechwriter Vinay Reddy and longtime aides Anita Dunn, Bruce Reed and Mike Donilon will join Biden.
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EzriCare recalls tear drops after reports of vision loss, death
Federal regulators have linked the drops to over 50 reports of eye infection and one death.
How to help someone in cardiac arrest
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and critical care specialist at NYU Langone Dr. Deepak Pradhan join "CBS Mornings" to demonstrate life-saving techniques when a person goes into cardiac arrest.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
Employees had nowhere to wash hands at ice cream factory behind listeria outbreak, FDA says
The FDA's investigation found a range of issues at the ice cream manufacturer that contributed to the outbreak, including a lack of a written food safety plan.
COVID vaccine, treatments could go to private market this summer, official says
Dr. Ashish Jha said he was hopeful insurers would still cover COVID-19 tests after the official end of the public health emergency.
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Indian police arrest over 2,000 men for illegal child marriages
Those arrested this week included more than 50 Hindu priests and Muslim clerics for allegedly performing marriages for underage girls in Assam, officials say.
Jury clears Elon Musk of wrongdoing related to Tesla tweets
Jurors found the Tesla CEO didn't mislead investors in claiming he had lined up funding to take the car company public.
Fentanyl seizures rise at U.S.-Mexico border — here's why
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
American aid worker killed in Ukraine, groups say
Pete Reed "always kept everybody else around him safe," his wife told CBS News. "I heard from someone that he was protecting someone else with his body when he died."
Acclaimed Iranian director freed on bail after going on hunger strike
His latest film, "No Bears," was released in September while he was behind bars. The AP and The New York Times named it one of the top 10 films of the year.
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2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Trevor Noah on preparing to host the Grammy Awards: "A crazy journey"
You can watch the Grammy Awards on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Sunday.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi renew vows in surprise ceremony
de Rossi walked into her birthday wearing a wedding gown, which shocked DeGeneres.
Connie Britton on new series, "Dear Edward"
Connie Britton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new series, "Dear Edward." The show is about a 12-year-old boy who becomes the lone survivor of a plane crash. Britton stars as Dee Dee Cameron, a wealthy and privileged woman who loses her husband in the crash. Britton discusses the inspiration behind her character.
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Report: China can spy on people using microchips
A new OODA report warns that Chinese-manufactured microchips embedded in smart devices such as fridges and laptops, pose a threat to U.K. national security. The author of the report, Charles Parton, joined CBS News to discuss how such microchips could also impact U.S. national security.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
A first-generation iPhone is expected to go for $50,000 at auction
The 2007 phone, which is still sealed and in its box, was likely bought for $499 to $599.
ChatGPT launches new detection tool
The maker of ChatGPT has released a new tool that can help teachers detect if text was produced by a student or artificial intelligence. Kyle Wiggers, a senior reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
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Scientists hope lab-grown coral can save endangered Florida Keys reef
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
Scientists work to save Florida's coral reef
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
Scientists in China are cloning "super cows"
The cloned animals are capable of producing 18 tons of milk a year, or 50% more than a typical American cow.
Investors eye water rights amid drought
As the Western megadrought continues, investors have been buying up land to secure the water rights that go along with them. Ben Tracy takes a look.
New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
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Police arrest man in case of missing zoo monkeys
Dallas police said Friday they have arrested a man in connection with two monkeys who went missing last week from the Dallas Zoo. The suspect is also charged in connection with the temporary disappearance of a leopard last month. The monkeys were found unharmed in an abandoned house.
Fentanyl seizures rise at U.S.-Mexico border — here's why
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
Arrests made in "cartel-style execution" that killed 6 people, including a baby
One of the suspects was arrested after a gunbattle, a sheriff said.
Convicted mafia killer nabbed after 16 years on the run, making pizzas
The alleged member of the notorious 'Ndrangheta clan was arrested on Thursday morning after 16 years on the run.
New Jersey man accused of paying hit man $20,000 to kill a 14-year-old
Musbach allegedly began searching for ways to have the teenager killed after he was charged with child pornography.
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Spacewalk underway, and more space news
Astronauts are conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. And NASA is marking 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disaster. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian with more on those stories, plus details on the "green comet" passing by Earth.
20 years after Columbia disaster, NASA remembers crew and lessons learned
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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DNC poised to move primary opener out of Iowa
The Democratic National Committee will vote Saturday to shake up the start of its primary calendar. President Biden championed the revamped lineup ahead of the full membership vote. Supporters say the overhaul empowers voters who have gone unheard in battleground states. Despite some divisions over the proposed changes, Democrats are hoping to showcase unity. Ed O'Keefe reports from Philadelphia.
NYC divers search East River for fossils
A real-life treasure hunt is underway in New York City, but not for gold or silver. Dive teams are searching for something even rarer - the priceless bones of some prehistoric creatures. Nancy Chen reports.
CBS Deals: Products you reach for everyday
This morning, lifestyle expert Sukanya Krishnan shares products that you might reach for everyday, and all at exclusive low prices. To start shopping now scan the QR code on your screen, or visit cbsdeals.com. (CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.)
Final Boeing 747 rolls off assembly line
The very last Boeing 747 rolled off the assembly line this week. The jet has ruled the commercial airways since it debuted in 1969. The 747 once carried the space shuttle and is credited with air travel more accessible to the general public. As it takes off into the sunset, Kris Van Cleave has more on the plane and the people who have spent generations building it.
Russia and Ukraine battle for city of Bakhmut
Right now, Russia and Ukraine are locked in fierce fighting in the embattled eastern city of Bakhmut. Debora Patta has more on the battle for Bakhmut and how technology is crucial to the fight.