10/15/2023: President Biden; Rescue at the Kibbutz; The 50
First, Pres. Biden: The 2023 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Retired Israeli general rescues family. And, Probe into Martha's Vineyard migrant flights.
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Protests across Mideast amid fear the Israel-Hamas war could spread
Within hours after a blast at a Gaza hospital, protesters hurled stones at Palestinian security forces in the West Bank and at police in Jordan.
Biden heads to Israel as blast at Gaza hospital kills hundreds
President Biden is traveling to Israel to show support for a key U.S. ally as Israel and Hamas trade accusations over a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital.
No House speaker elected on first ballot
Rep. Jim Jordan failed to garner enough Republican support to be elected speaker of the House in the first round of voting Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion have more.
Biden's trip has to balance Gaza concerns
President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to deliver a strong message of support to a key U.S. ally. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on what the president will have to accomplish during his trip to the Middle East as he meets with top diplomats on both sides of the Israel-Hamas war. Also, CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Hamas, Israel trade blame for hospital blast
The Gaza Health Ministry said at least 500 people were killed Tuesday when an airstrike hit a hospital compound in the center of Gaza City. Israeli officials denied targeting the hospital and said they believed the blast was caused by a rocket from Hamas or Islamic Jihad that fell short and struck the site. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Biden faces diplomatic puzzle on Israel trip
President Biden is on his way to Israel. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk joins CBS News to unpack the diplomatic puzzles facing the president as Israeli troops prepare for a possible ground offensive in Gaza.
Gaza hospital attack complicates Biden's trip
As President Biden leaves for Israel, an official in Gaza says of the hospital bombing: "America is a partner in the killing of our people." Weijia Jiang is at the White House with the latest.
Biden, Arab leaders call off Jordan meeting
A senior Biden administration official confirmed to CBS News that the president's meeting with Arab leaders in Jordan has been called off -- saying it was a "mutual" decision. Weija Jiang unpacks what Mr. Biden hopes to accomplish with his trip to the Middle East. Plus, Roxana Saberi has the latest on the situation near the Israel-Lebanon border.
Biden headed to Israel, summit in Jordan canceled
President Biden was headed to Israel on Tuesday night. But a planned summit with Arab leaders in Jordan was canceled following the deadly explosion at a hospital in Gaza. Weijia Jiang reports.
Biden's objectives as he heads to Israel
President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to deliver a strong message of support for the nation amid its war with Hamas. From Israel, Mr. Biden will go to Jordan to meet with Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, the White House said. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more.
Biden to leave Tuesday afternoon for Israel
President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to deliver a strong message of support to a key U.S. ally that has declared war on the Palestinian group Hamas over its brutal terror rampage in southern Israel. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
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Blinken: Biden to visit Israel Wednesday
President Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday amid the country's war with the militant group Hamas, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Monday night. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Blinken returns to Israel with multiple goals
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Israel Monday for the second time in a week -- part of a frantic regional diplomacy blitz to show support for Israel, try to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and prevent the war from spreading outside of Israel and Gaza. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Biden to visit Israel Wednesday in show of support after Hamas attack
President Biden will head to Israel this week, in a show of U.S. support for the country and its people.
U.S. next steps as war continues in Israel
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed Monday on the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Gaza-based Hamas militant group. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on how the U.S. government is following developments in the Middle East.
Biden holds meetings on Israel-Hamas war
President Biden postponed a Monday trip to Colorado in part to focus on national security meetings dealing with the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Biden considers high-stakes trip to Israel
President Biden consulted with his national security advisors on Monday as he considered a high-stakes visit to Israel. Iran's foreign minister, meanwhile, threatened an "expansion of war fronts" if Israel doesn't stop bombing Gaza. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Biden leads in 3rd quarter fundraising; Trump tops GOP field
A round-up of what presidential campaigns raised and spent from July through September.
Blinken back in Israel, Biden considers trip
Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to Israel Monday after meeting with the leaders of half a dozen Middle Eastern countries. He visits as President Biden is considering a possible trip to Israel. CBS News Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
Biden cancels plans amid Israel-Hamas war
President Biden has canceled a planned trip to Colorado Monday and will stay in Washington, D.C., amid the Israeli-Hamas war. Secretary of State Antony Blinken continued to criss-cross the Middle East working to ensure safe passage for Americans to leave Gaza, secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and keep the war from spreading. The White House also appointed a special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues to focus on getting humanitarian aid to Palestinians. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Biden: Saudi Arabia-Israel talks not dead
In an interview with 60 Minutes, President Biden says the effort to normalize relations between the two countries can ultimately withstand Israel’s on-going war with Hamas.
U.S. seeks to keep Israel-Hamas war from spreading
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Egypt's president Sunday, the latest in a series of high-stakes talks with several Middle Eastern leaders who are keeping a close eye on the Israel-Hamas war. Blinken said there is a "shared view" among leaders in the Middle East that the war shouldn't spread. Skyler Henry reports.
President Joe Biden: The 2023 60 Minutes interview transcript
President Biden answers questions on Israel, efforts to locate American hostages in Gaza, the state of the war in Ukraine and more during a wide-ranging conversation with Scott Pelley.
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Iran's supreme leader gives first statement as oil prices go up, markets down
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
Senate to vote again on funding DHS as tempers flare over impasse
The Senate will vote again on a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security as an impasse over how to reform immigration enforcement agencies has grown ugly, nearly a month into a partial shutdown.
Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.
Clyburn, 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat, running for reelection
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in Congress.
Trump administration takes steps to impose new tariffs
The Supreme Court ruled in February that the president lacks the authority to impose unilateral tariffs using an emergency powers law.
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U.S. imposes sanctions over North Korean scheme to fund weapons program
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.
Iran won't surrender "in a million years," analyst says
The U.S. and Israel had a "flawed assumption" that the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would lead to the collapse of the regime, said an expert on the region.
Officer took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says
The report raised questions about what took place after the shooting, which left Dyshan Best bleeding with fatal injuries.
First week of Iran war cost U.S. over $11 billion, military told lawmakers
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
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Dad of 3 felt forced to quit TSA job amid shutdown: "Family has to come first"
More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.
Retired Air Force major general still missing after vanishing in New Mexico
William "Neil" McCasland was last seen at his home in Albuquerque on Feb. 27, investigators said. They have not found evidence of foul play.
Clyburn, 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat, running for reelection
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in Congress.
Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.
As pennies begin to disappear, states grappling with "rounding" problem
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
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Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.
As pennies begin to disappear, states grappling with "rounding" problem
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
Will Iran war-linked leap in gas prices boost EV sales?
Whether the Iran war-linked leap in the price of gas will give a shot in the arm to EV sales will depend on a variety of factors, experts say, so the answer isn't clear-cut.
Trump releasing 172 million barrels of oil from reserve as prices soar
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
FTC to refund more than $47 million to consumers allegedly deceived by Invitation Homes
A 2024 government lawsuit accused Invitation Homes of deceiving renters about lease costs, charging undisclosed junk fees and other unlawful practices.
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Dad of 3 felt forced to quit TSA job amid shutdown: "Family has to come first"
More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.
Clyburn, 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat, running for reelection
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in Congress.
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U.S. imposes sanctions over North Korean scheme to fund weapons program
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.
First week of Iran war cost U.S. over $11 billion, military told lawmakers
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
Senate to vote again on funding DHS as tempers flare over impasse
The Senate will vote again on a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security as an impasse over how to reform immigration enforcement agencies has grown ugly, nearly a month into a partial shutdown.
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Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
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Paralympian Oksana Masters "on top of the world" after winning 22nd medal
Oksana Masters said she was shocked to win her 22nd Paralympic Medal in Milan.
Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet in Japan
The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, towered as high as 42 feet at one point, according to the Osaka construction department.
Strike in Strait of Hormuz may be message to U.S., analyst says
The strike appears to have come without warning, and shows that Iran and its proxies can target ships even without mining the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. imposes sanctions over North Korean scheme to fund weapons program
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.
19 convicted over deadly Moscow concert hall attack claimed by ISIS
The rampage at a Moscow concert hall killed 149 people and wounded over 600 in one of the deadliest attacks in the capital in years.
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Spoiler alert! Latest "Survivor elimination
The fourth contestant eliminated from "Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being voted off and playing the game again.
Misty Copeland on Timothée Chalamet comments
Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, said Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance in that medium." Her response comes after Chalamet's comments on ballet and opera sparked backlash.
Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
"Sinners" cinematographer on crafting scenes
Oscar-nominated "Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw watches scenes from the film with Anthony Mason and breaks down how some of its most memorable moments were created. She also shares how her collaboration with director Ryan Coogler helped define the film's look.
Flavor Flav celebrates women athletes
Pop culture icon Flava Flav stopped by "CBS Mornings" to discuss his plans to celebrate women Olympic and Paralympic medalists from the 2026 Winter Games.
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Memory chip shortage could raise tech prices
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
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.
How Hollywood is grappling with AI
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on Pentagon removal of Claude
CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Cops on potential bomb near Mamdani's home
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards and Sgt. Luis Navarro are being lauded for their actions during a tense encounter outside Gracie Mansion involving a potential explosive device. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
NYPD cop who chased down bomb suspect had just one thought: "Catch the bad guy"
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards hopped a metal barrier to chase down a suspect accused of throwing IEDs during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion.
Officials downplay risk of attacks off West Coast
Officials are downplaying the risk of Iranian drone attacks against California after an FBI memo said the regime "allegedly aspired" to target the Golden State. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports. Then, former FBI Special Agent Jeff Harp joins with analysis.
NYPD officers on response to terror incident
A picture of an NYPD chief responding to the terror incident outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence last week has gone viral. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more about what happened that day.
New details in Georgia teacher's death
The family of a Georgia student charged in what investigators describe as a prank gone horribly wrong says they are grieving the tremendous loss to the community. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano has the latest.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Recent cyberattack impact on Iran war
Hackers with ties to Iran have claimed responsibility for a cyberattack at Stryker, a medical device company based in the U.S. Stryker says the attack disrupted global Microsoft networks, but it believes the situation is "contained." CBS News contributor Chris Krebs explains what the attack could mean about escalation in the Iran war and how the partial government shutdown is making an impact.
Key details on Day 13 of Iran war
Iran attacked multiple Persian Gulf states overnight and targeted ships in the region as oil prices continue to spike. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Aaron Navarro report.
Teens test ways to cut down on screen time
Research shows teenagers spend about 8.5 hours per day staring at screens. Three high school students took on a challenge to test out different tools in an attempt to reduce their screen time. Meg Oliver reports.
Spoiler alert! Latest "Survivor elimination
The fourth contestant eliminated from "Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being voted off and playing the game again.
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