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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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 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.
Blinken in Jerusalem amid clashes
The backdrop for Secretary of State Antony Blinken's meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu couldn't be more tense after days of deadly violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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.
Palestinian teen wounds 2, day after 7 killed in Jerusalem
The 13-year-old alleged attacker opened fire on Saturday, wounding a father and son, officials say.
Several killed near Jerusalem synagogue
A gunman killed at least seven people Friday near a synagogue in East Jerusalem, Israeli authorities said. Police said responding officers killed the suspect. CBS News contributor Robert Berger joined Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver from Jerusalem to discuss the breaking news.
At least 7 killed in shooting in Jerusalem; gunman slain
The shooting in the Jewish neighborhood of Neve Yaakov followed a deadly raid by the Israeli military Thursday in the occupied West Bank.
Concern intensifies over violence in the West Bank
Tensions are rising in the West Bank, with Israeli airstrikes in response to militants firing rockets as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares to meet with Palestinian and Israeli officials. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Meg Oliver are joined by CBS News contributor Robert Berger in Jerusalem with details.
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.
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.
Palestinians say teen girl killed during Israeli army raid
The 16-year-old-girl's family reportedly found her on the roof of their home with a gunshot wound to the head.
Second Israeli dies after being wounded in Jerusalem blasts
The two explosions also injured about 17 others.
Twin blasts leave one dead in Jerusalem
At least one teenager is dead and multiple people are injured following two explosions near bus stops in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Police suspect Palestinian militants are responsible, although no one has yet to take responsibility for the acts of terror. CBS News contributor Robert Berger discusses.
Explosions in Jerusalem leave 1 dead and several injured
"It was a crazy explosion. There is damage everywhere," a medic at the scene of the first blast told Israeli Army Radio.
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Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Cruz: Biden "telegraphed weakness" with response to Chinese spy balloon
U.S. fighter jets shot down a suspected Chinese reconnaissance balloon on Saturday, days after it was initially spotted over Montana.
Taylor Swift fans, and Congress, take on Ticketmaster
Disappointed Swifties have filed a lawsuit against the ticket seller and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, who control 70% of the market, while Congress and the Justice Dept. are looking into their business.
CBS News poll: Views of economy improve but remain low; debt ceiling uncertainty looms
Americans want compromise. The prospect of default impacts views.
Inside the world of K-pop
Energetic and catchy pop music from South Korea generated more than $5 billion in 2022, with four K-pop albums hitting #1 on the Billboard charts. But there is a dark side to fame as a K-pop idol.
Smokey Robinson: Unstoppable
The Motown legend, front man of The Miracles, and the Recording Academy's MusiCares Person of the Year has written or co-written upwards of 4,000 songs, most of them about one thing: love.
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 passes new primary calendar making S.C. first and booting Iowa
New Hampshire's place in the process is still an open question, after state Democrats say they could skip the line.
Mark Whitaker on the history of the Black power movement
The author of "Saying It Loud: 1966-The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement" examines the birth of Black Power, and the lessons (and warnings) for today's activists.
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Transcript: Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Gary Cohn that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Sen. Ted Cruz on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: 4 new members of Congress on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Robert Garcia, Mike Lawler, Summer Lee and Zach Nunn that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Mark Whitaker on the history of the Black power movement
The author of "Saying It Loud: 1966-The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement" examines the birth of Black Power, and the lessons (and warnings) for today's activists.
Views of U.S. economy improve but remain low; debt ceiling uncertainty looms
Americans want compromise. The prospect of default impacts views.
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Views of U.S. economy improve but remain low; debt ceiling uncertainty looms
Americans want compromise. The prospect of default impacts views.
Taylor Swift fans, and Congress, take on Ticketmaster
Disappointed Swifties have filed a lawsuit against the ticket seller and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, who control 70% of the market, while Congress and the Justice Dept. are looking into their business.
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.
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Transcript: Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Gary Cohn that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Cruz: Biden "telegraphed weakness" with response to Chinese spy balloon
U.S. fighter jets shot down a suspected Chinese reconnaissance balloon on Saturday, days after it was initially spotted over Montana.
Transcript: Sen. Ted Cruz on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: 4 new members of Congress on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Robert Garcia, Mike Lawler, Summer Lee and Zach Nunn that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Booker sees "pathway forward" on police reform after Tyre Nichols' death
"There is a pathway forward, and I'm going to be tireless and not stop until we do significant things to make Americans safer," the Democratic senator said on "Face the Nation."
Health
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Gas stoves: Igniting a new range war
Why are some media and political figures claiming that people are coming for your gas stove? And are there health risks from cooking with natural gas?
Gas stoves: Igniting a new range war
Why are some media and political figures claiming that people are coming for your gas stove? And are there health risks from cooking with natural gas? Correspondent Luke Burbank looks at why gas stoves are being targeted.
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.
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Gen. Pervez Musharraf, former Pakistani leader, dies at 79
After seizing power in a coup, Musharraf quickly became a vital ally to the United States as it hunted down al Qaeda's leaders after the 9/11 attacks.
22 dead in Chile, as firefighters battle dozens of wildfires
Chile's government extended an emergency declaration to another region as wildfires continue to rage.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Teenage girl killed by shark in Australia while jet skiing
The 16-year-old was pulled from the Swan River with critical injuries.
FAA orders ground stop at 3 airports where suspected spy balloon last seen
The Federal Aviation Administration paused arrivals to and departures from airports in North and South Carolina.
Entertainment
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Smokey Robinson: Unstoppable
The Motown legend, front man of The Miracles, and the Recording Academy's MusiCares Person of the Year has written or co-written upwards of 4,000 songs, most of them about one thing: love.
The great Smokey Robinson
In his career, Motown legend Smokey Robinson, front man of The Miracles, has written or co-written upwards of 4,000 songs, most of them about one thing: love. At 82, he's still touring and performing, and will soon release "Gasms," his first album in nearly a decade. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Robinson (who was named one of the Recording Academy's MusiCares Honorees this year) about becoming a force in the music industry; overcoming racism while touring the Deep South; and ending his drug addiction.
The history of hip-hop style
"Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip-Hop Style," a new exhibit at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology, explores the origins of how street style mixed with European luxury brands (thanks to bootlegs).
The origins of hip-hop fashion
"Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip-Hop Style" is a new exhibit at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. "Sunday Morning" contributor Kelefa Sanneh pays a visit, and talks with hip-hop legends Slick Rick and Dapper Dan about how New York street style mixed with European luxury brands may be in vogue, but its roots are in hip-hop.
The rise of video game music
Just as video games have become more sophisticated and detailed, so has the music composed for video games, with lush orchestral scores written to fit an individual's gameplay. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at how the field of video game music has exploded, with symphony concerts of video game music. He also talks with "Old World" composer Christopher Tin, who is among the first to be nominated for a Grammy Award for music written specifically for video games and other interactive media.
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Technology
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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Off-duty NYPD officer shot, wounded while trying to buy car in Brooklyn
The shooting occurred after the off-duty officer arrived at a prearranged meeting spot to look at a vehicle, authorities said.
Man arrested for leaving dead fish at "Goonies" house after Coast Guard rescue
Jericho Labonte, 35, also stole the boat that he piloted into the choppy waters of the Columbia River, police said.
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.
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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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Here Comes the Sun: Mark Cuban and more
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban sits down with Jim Axelrod to discuss his company, Cost Plus Drugs, what it’s like to be the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and how he got to where he is today. Then, Luke Burbank travels to Mandan, North Dakota, to learn about the creation of the National Day Calendar. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Full interview: Sen. Booker on "Face the Nation"
Watch the full version of an interview with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey that aired on Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Red-hot job market complicates inflation fight
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on January's hiring surge, and how it could come with a downside.
Booker sees "pathway forward" on police reform
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker says he is continuing to work to craft a deal in the Senate to reform police practices, after the death of Tyre Nichols renewed calls for changes.
Cruz: Biden "telegraphed weakness" on Chinese spy balloon
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas says President Biden should have taken action sooner to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon.