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.
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Palestinian gunmen kill 6 people in attack on Jerusalem bus stop
Israeli officials say two gunmen opened fire on a Jerusalem bus stop. The shooting killed six people and leaving seven others in serious condition.
Palestinian gunmen kill 6 at Jerusalem bus stop
Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in north Jerusalem, killing six people and wounding several others, according to officials. Elizabeth Palmer reports
Hamas video shows emaciated hostages
Tensions are rising again in the face of possible Gaza peace talks after a far-right Israeli minister prayed at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site and Hamas released a video showing emaciated Israeli hostages. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
U.S. "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
U.S. embassy opening in Jerusalem
CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane reports from Jerusalem, where the official opening of the new U.S. embassy threatens to make relations even worse between Israelis and Palestinians.
Sen. Lindsey Graham on N. Korea
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, discusses the upcoming summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and the opening of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem.
Palestinians step up protests to end Gaza blockade
CBS News correspondent Holly Williams is in Gaza where Palestinians are ratcheting up protests aimed at ending the blockade of the Palestinian territory bordered by Israel.
An Island of Sanity
Founded decades years before the State of Israel, Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center is a rare oasis where politics and ethnicity are left at the door. As Bob Simon reports, Arabs and Jews work side by side to treat both Arab and Jewish victims of violence.
Jerusalem: The City of David?
It's a sacred city to the world but also a place where science and faith sometimes collide. Can archeology prove the Bible?
Benjamin Netanyahu asks for forgiveness
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he asked for forgiveness from some families of Oct. 7, 2023, hostages held in Gaza by Hamas after they were killed in captivity. This comes as Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin's funeral occurred in Jerusalem. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more.
Protests in Israel after 6 hostages found dead
Thousands of Israelis took to the streets Sunday after Israel's military said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza. Among them was Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Rare ancient seal with winged "genie" discovered in Jerusalem
The black stone seal has been dated back 2,700 years, researchers said.
Why Israel is focusing on West Bank
Israel's military operation in the occupied West Bank comes as cease-fire talks to broker a deal between Hamas and Israel appear to be stalling. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports, and Jon Alterman, the senior vice president of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with his analysis of Israel's latest moves.
Strike on Beirut raises fears of wider war
The Israeli military struck the Lebanese capital city of Beirut on Tuesday. The strike targeted a Hezbollah military commander that Israel believes was behind a weekend rocket attack that killed 12 teens and children in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more from Jerusalem.
U.S. urges restraint after Hezbollah attack
The U.S., U.N. and Lebanon called for restraint after a rocket attack by Hezbollah on a soccer field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Saturday left at least 12 people dead, including children. Israel and Hezbollah have been trading fire along the Lebanese border since Oct. 7, but officials fear this latest attack could trigger an all-out regional war. Debora Patta has the latest from Jerusalem.
New setback for Israel-Hamas truce talks as report alleges war crimes
Far-right Israeli official Itamar Ben-Gvir paid a controversial visit to a contested holy site as a rights group details alleged Hamas war crimes.
Protesters march near Netanyahu's home
Demonstrators in Jerusalem protested near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home and called for new elections Monday night. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more on the protests and efforts by the White House to prevent a full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Norway, Spain, Ireland recognize Palestinian state
Norway, Spain and Ireland announced Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state. The move prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to respond with fury, calling it a "reward for terrorism." Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem.
Lessons on war and peace from one of Israel's few unsegregated schools
Jerusalem's Hand in Hand school sees Jewish and Arab kids learn together — and they're learning a lot more than just math and science.
Israel awaits Iran's drone attack
Air sirens sounded and aerial defense operations were in place in Bethlehem and Jerusalem after Iranian drones were launched Saturday evening toward Israel. U.S. forces in the Middle East have shot down some of the Iranian-launched drones, two U.S. officials told CBS News. Charles Faint, the deputy editorial director for the Modern War Institute at West Point, joins CBS News with more on how Israel could respond to the attacks.
Easter celebrations in Israel amid Gaza war
Easter celebrations were held in Jerusalem as Israel continued military strikes in Gaza. Holly Williams reports.
Easter celebrations in Jerusalem amid war
As the Israel-Hamas war rages, many Christian pilgrims have stayed away from what they consider the Holy Land this Easter. In Jerusalem, though, the 15,000 Christians who live there have begun to celebrate their annual rituals, even amid an increasingly hostile environment.
Christians in Jerusalem cautiously celebrate Easter amid war
Many Christians who might normally participate in pilgrimages to Jerusalem stayed away, but those who came said they weren't afraid.
Ramadan observed amid Israel-Hamas war
Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan while the war in Gaza continues. Imtiaz Tyab takes a look at how the ongoing bloodshed is affecting observances at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.
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Justice Department releases initial trove of Epstein files under new law
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law. Follow live updates here.
Motive sought after suspect in Brown shooting, MIT professor's murder found dead
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
Greg Biffle's wife texted "we're in trouble" before crash, her mother says
Cathy Grossu, the mother-in-law of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, said she had seen the family a day before the fatal crash.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
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Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Stefanik ends bid for New York governor, says she won't seek reelection
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.
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Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Trump reaches deal with 9 major drugmakers to lower prices
Nine drug manufacturers will offer their drugs to Medicaid recipients at most-favored-nation discounts in exchange for tariff exemptions.
Judge in nursing home bankruptcy case gives families fresh hope
A bankruptcy judge blocked an attempt by a nursing home chain's primary investor to shield himself from settlement payments and liability in lawsuits over allegations of poor care.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
Stefanik ends bid for New York governor, says she won't seek reelection
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.
More than 60,000 pages of Epstein files already released so far this year
The latest deluge of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, released by the Justice Department, adds to a huge trove of documents and photos that have already been made public.
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Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
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U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
3 killed in knife attack in Taiwan, suspect falls to his death from store
Police said the suspect was declared dead at a hospital after jumping from the building's sixth floor, the Central News Agency reported.
Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects
Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.
Australia announces gun buyback plan just days after Bondi Beach attack
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
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Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.
Kiefer Sutherland recalls "extraordinary" day on set with Rob Reiner
Kiefer Sutherland recalls Rob Reiner's reaction to filming Jack Nicholson's famous scene in "A Few Good Men."
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
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Want to work in AI? Here are the skills to master, economist says
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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.
Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, joins CBS News with more details.
TikTok nears deal to avoid U.S. ban
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors in America, a source familiar with the deal tells CBS News. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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.
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Epstein survivor on partial files release
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
New photos in initial trove of Epstein files
The Justice Department on Friday released a batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Erica Brown and Katrina Kaufman report.
Investigators struggled to ID Brown suspect while gunman went on to kill again
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Search for motive in Brown and MIT shootings
The manhunt for the suspect in Saturday's deadly shooting at Brown University is finally over. Police discovered 48-year-old Claudio Manuel Neves Valente dead in a New Hampshire storage unit on Thursday night. CBS News' Anna Schecter explains what led to the discovery.
New Epstein files: What we've learned so far
The Department of Justice has released hundreds of thousands of files related to the criminal prosecutions of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
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.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Epstein survivor on partial files release
The Justice Department released a new batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard joins with her reaction. Then, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represents some Epstein survivors, provides further analysis.
Trump holding North Carolina rally on economy
President Trump is holding a rally in North Carolina on Friday as he works to turn around public opinion on the economy. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Doctor joins Secret Santa to surprise strangers
As you've no doubt heard, Santa Claus is coming to town. In fact, he's already been to Baltimore. Steve Hartman met him "On the Road."
Trump announces deals to lower drug prices
President Trump announced new agreements on Friday with nine pharmaceutical companies aimed at making certain prescription drugs cheaper. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the details.