Rubio: U.S.-Saudi relationship "completely revised" if Saudis killed missing journalist
"We can never be a voice for human rights anywhere in the world if we allow a situation like this to go forward," said Rubio
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The mystery of Jamal Khashoggi
After disappearing inside the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, last week, a journalist and critic of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is feared dead
Report: Apple Watch recorded alleged murder
According to Turkish media, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi recorded his own murder using his Apple Watch. Meanwhile, President Trump told "60 Minutes" Saudi Arabia will be punished if they were behind his alleged murder. Politico Playbook author Daniel Lippman joins CBSN to discuss what this means for U.S.-Saudi relations.
Trump: I plan to call Saudi king
President Trump says he plans to call the king of Saudi Arabia to discuss the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Mustafa Akyol, a senior fellow at the CATO Institute, joins CBSN to discuss what the disappearance means for U.S.-Saudi relations.
Pressure mounts to act on missing journalist
National correspondent for New York Magazine, Gabriel Debenedetti, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the mounting pressure on President Trump to respond to reports the Saudi government is behind the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, how the controversy affects the U.S-Turkey relationship and the most important issue for voters as we inch closer to the midterm elections.
Trump to call Saudi king on Khashoggi
Sources say the Turkish government has audio and video evidence of a Saudi-led interrogation of journalist Jamal Khashoggi -- an operation that may have led to Khashoggi's death inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Saudi Arabia is America's No. 1 weapons customer
With $17 billion in new U.S. arms deals cleared just in the last year, the Saudi kingdom may be too big to flail
Pentagon's former top intelligence official on Khashoggi: "There has to be consequences"
Pentagon's former top intelligence official said the Trump administration must send a clear message about its position as more facts are known in the case of the missing journalist
Top members on House Foreign Affairs Cmte press Trump for more action on Khashoggi
The chairman and the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee called on Trump to investigate Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance
Former ambassador "95 percent certain" Saudis killed missing journalist
Jamal Khashoggi was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2
Turkey says it has audio, video of Khashoggi interrogation
CBS News has confirmed that the Turkish government told U.S. officials it has recordings of Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul
What's at stake in the Trump administration's ties to the Saudis
The president's appreciation of Saudi Arabia -- and the money it can spend -- dates back years
Fmr. U.S. diplomat on Khashoggi disappearance
Turkey and Saudi Arabia have formed a task force to investigate the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. But Turkish officials say Saudi Arabia is behind his murder. Former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia Robert Jordan tells CBSN he's 95% certain Khashoggi was killed by the Saudis.
Khashoggi's editor on troubling disappearance
Turkish officials have reportedly obtained recordings that prove Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was killed at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. The Post reports U.S. officials are aware of the audio and the video footage. Khashoggi's editor at the Washington Post, Karen Attiah, joins CBSN to go over the latest in the investigation and to describe what it was like working with him.
Turkey says recordings prove Saudi killed
Turkish officials say they have audio and video recordings confirming that missing Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. President Trump says Saudi Arabia's alleged involvement in Khashoggi's disappearance would not jeopardize a U.S. arms deal. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood discusses the fallout.
Turkey reportedly has Khashoggi recordings
Turkish officials reportedly have obtained recordings proving how Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was killed. The Washington Post reports American officials are aware of recordings showing a Saudi security team detaining Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate and then killing and dismembering his body. Weijia Jiang reports.
Turkish officials reportedly have recordings proving journalist killed
President Trump is facing mounting pressure from lawmakers demanding immediate action against a key U.S. ally and business partner
Trump calls Democrats "angry, left-wing mob"
With less than a month until the midterm elections, President Trump and Republicans are going on the offensive against Democrats. Bloomberg chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli and Associated Press White House reporter Jill Colvin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the political headlines.
Does Khashoggi case show tyrants enjoying an "age of impunity"?
Prominent journalist's disappearance is latest case to raise dark questions about whether the world really cares about the truth
U.S. denial in Saudi journalist disappearance
Before Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance last week, U.S. intelligence reportedly may have intercepted communications by Saudi officials discussing a plan to capture the journalist. However, a State Department spokesman denied the U.S. had any prior knowledge. Holly Williams reports.
Trump reluctant to halt arms sales to Saudis over alleged assassination
As pressure mounts on Saudi Arabia to prove it didn't kidnap and kill journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Trump says such a move "would be hurting us"
Bipartisan group of senators calls for investigation into Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance
Senators called for an investigation into Khashoggi's disappearance under the Global Magnitsky Act
Missing Saudi journalist
President Trump is weighing in on the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, while Turkish media is reporting that a Saudi "hit squad" was sent to the consulate in Istanbul to kill him. Mustafa Akyol, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, joins CBSN to discuss the case.
Trump: U.S. "demanding" answers from Saudi Arabia about missing writer
President Trump's comments Wednesday were the toughest yet from his administration on the case of Jamal Khashoggi, a writer for The Washington Post
New video shows purported Saudi "assassination squad" in Turkey
Newspaper aligned with Turkish leader says 15 Saudis showed up in Istanbul same day journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared on consulate visit
House to vote today on must-pass defense policy bill
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
Daughter collects Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Venezuela's María Machado
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado missed the ceremony, but said she'd arrive later "to embrace all my family and my children that I've have not seen for two years."
Trump says he's "crushing" inflation as GOP faces affordability concerns
President Trump is speaking about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Sophie Kinsella, author of best-selling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene fathers nearly 200 children
A genetic mutation that carries a 90% cancer risk has been passed on by an unwitting sperm donor to dozens of children, a Europe-wide investigation has revealed.
Democrats' path to power may come through hundreds of races far from Washington
In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.
Tony Dokoupil named anchor of the "CBS Evening News"
Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil will begin as anchor of the "CBS Evening News" on Jan. 5, 2026.
Border Patrol agent indicted for allegedly sexually assaulting, robbing women
A Chicago Border Patrol agent is facing federal charges for allegedly sexually assaulting four women at Chicago area hotels while on the job in 2022.
1 killed in shooting at Kentucky State University, officials say
One person is dead and another was critically wounded in a shooting at Kentucky State University, officials said Tuesday.
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Tony Dokoupil named anchor of the "CBS Evening News"
Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil will anchor the "CBS Evening News" beginning on Jan. 5, 2026.
House to vote today on must-pass defense policy bill
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
$30 million settlement approved for family of teen killed by San Diego police
The settlement approved for Konoa Wilson's family exceeds the $27 million the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay the family of George Floyd.
Rod Paige, architect of No Child Left Behind policy, dies at 92
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
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GoFundMe fundraisers to pay for basic living expenses surged in 2025
Fundraising patterns reflect Americans' mounting affordability challenges, according to GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan.
MacKenzie Scott announces she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years.
Why fighting inflation may not be the best way to make life more affordable
Beating back inflation is only half the battle in lowering the cost of living — you also have to think about people's pay, economists argue.
Trump says he's "crushing" inflation as GOP faces affordability concerns
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
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House to vote today on must-pass defense policy bill
The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a $900 billion defense policy bill as both chambers race to pass it before the end of the year.
Democrats' path to power may come through hundreds of races far from Washington
In a new strategy memo, the leader of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee makes a case that the party has a "once in a generation" chance to flip over 650 state legislative seats.
Rod Paige, architect of No Child Left Behind policy, dies at 92
Under Rod Paige's leadership, the Department of Education implemented the No Child Left Behind policy that in 2002 became former President George W. Bush's signature education law.
Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral runoff, breaking 30-year Democratic drought
Higgins defeated former city manager Emilio Gonzalez with 59% of the vote, pledging to tackle housing affordability, climate resilience, and restore trust at City Hall.
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Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
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Sophie Kinsella, author of best-selling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene fathers nearly 200 children across Europe
A genetic mutation that carries a 90% cancer risk has been passed on by an unwitting sperm donor to dozens of children, a Europe-wide investigation has revealed.
Possible evidence of 2,100-year-old ceasefire uncovered in Israel
Archaeologists finished excavating foundations of the ancient wall that surrounded Jerusalem when the story of Hanukkah took place.
Trump says he'll "make a phone call" to stop Cambodia-Thailand clashes
President Trump helped end a simmering conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in the summer, but the ceasefire didn't last long.
Daughter collects Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Venezuela's María Machado
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado missed the ceremony, but said she'd arrive later "to embrace all my family and my children that I've have not seen for two years."
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Sophie Kinsella, author of best-selling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
Lucas Bravo on new "Emily in Paris" season
Lucas Bravo, who stars as Gabriel in "Emily in Paris," talks about the new season of the show, what he loves about his character and working with Lily Collins. Plus, he discusses playing a villain role in the series, "The Seduction."
Mark Hamill, Tom Kenny on SpongeBob movie
Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, and Mark Hamill, the voice of the Flying Dutchman, speak with "CBS Mornings" about their new film, "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" and marking 26 years since the first episode aired.
Golden Globe nomination surprises and snubs
Hollywood's awards season is underway with Golden Globe nominations announced on Monday. "One Battle After Another" was a financial flop at the box office, but it earned the most nominations. There were also a handful of first-time nominees and some surprising snubs.
Details on Paramount bid for Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance has announced a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix reached a deal last week to buy part of the company. The Paramount Skydance offer to purchase the entire company was presented directly to Warner Bros. shareholders. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
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At least 6 families sue Character.AI
At least six American families are suing Character.AI, its co-founders and Google over the role its chatbot allegedly played in encouraging their children to take their own lives. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent for Puck News, joined CBS News to discuss.
Waymo fallout amid school bus safety issues
Waymo, the ride-hailing service, says it is planning a voluntary software recall to fix a glitch after reports its self-driving cars don't stop for school buses. The company has already tried to fix the issue, but police in Texas said it didn't work. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Authorities search for fake heiress scammer
A 73-year-old woman is on the run after allegedly posing as an heiress with a multimillion-dollar secret trust fund. Authorities say Mary Carole McDonnell scammed nearly $30 million from banks and is now on the FBI's most wanted list.
Family of teen killed by police to get $30M
The family of Konoa Wilson will receive $30 million from the city of San Diego after the 16-year-old was shot and killed by a police officer in January while fleeing gunfire. Carter Evans reports.
Video shows officers finding Luigi Mangione
New York prosecutors released never-before-seen bodycam video of the moment Altoona, Pennsylvania, police officers found Luigi Mangione at a McDonald's last December following a five-day manhunt. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last December and has pleaded not guilty.
1 dead in Kentucky State University shooting
Police arrested a suspect after a shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort killed one student and injured another. Police say Jacob Lee Bard is facing murder and first-degree assault charges. Skyler Henry spoke to students about the moment they heard the gunshots.
Army gynecologist charged with taking secret videos of 44 patients
Army Maj. Blaine McGraw, an OB-GYN at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood in Texas, was charged Tuesday with 54 specifications for indecent visual recording.
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Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
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Small plane lands on busy Florida highway
A small plane collided with a car while trying to make an emergency landing on a highway in Brevard County, Florida. The FAA says the pilot reported engine issues moments before attempting to land on the freeway. The driver of the car had minor injuries and the pilot and passengers on the plane were not hurt.
Authorities search for fake heiress scammer
A 73-year-old woman is on the run after allegedly posing as an heiress with a multimillion-dollar secret trust fund. Authorities say Mary Carole McDonnell scammed nearly $30 million from banks and is now on the FBI's most wanted list.
Family of teen killed by police to get $30M
The family of Konoa Wilson will receive $30 million from the city of San Diego after the 16-year-old was shot and killed by a police officer in January while fleeing gunfire. Carter Evans reports.
Dueling health care proposals expected
Health care proposals from both political parties are expected to move through Congress as Americans await answers on the Affordable Care Act tax subsidies expected to expire at the end of the year. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Trump praises economy, but voters disagree
President Trump was in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, touting his administration's record on the economy despite polling poorly on the issue. Some voters told CBS News they disagree with the president's economic claims. Ed O'Keefe reports.