Blinken visits Ukraine to offer reassurance as Russia seizes new ground
America's top diplomat visits Kyiv, says U.S. weapons will make a "real difference" as Ukraine faces a fierce new Russian offensive
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U.S. urges Israel to protect Gazan civilians
Israeli forces have pushed across the southern part of Gaza in what the military says are limited and precise attacks targeting Hamas militants. Jake Sullivan, national security adviser to President Biden, called on Israel to do more to protect civilians. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Poll: Trump leading in 5 battleground states
New polling from The New York Times suggests former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial isn't hurting him in key battleground states. Washington Post national politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez and Politico national political correspondent Brakkton Booker join "America Decides" with analysis.
Trump campaigns in deep-blue New Jersey
Former President Donald Trump took a break from the courtroom Saturday to rally supporters at the Jersey Shore. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Fin Gómez have more on the campaign stop.
Hundreds of thousands forced to flee again as Israel pushes into Rafah
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
Harris drops "F-bomb" while encouraging Asian Americans to break barriers
Vice President Kamala Harris was participating in a conversation moderated by actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang.
Biden, Trump swap attacks at campaign events
Former President Donald Trump blamed President Biden for his legal issues while speaking at a campaign rally in New Jersey on Saturday. Meanwhile, during a private fundraiser outside Seattle, President Biden reportedly called Trump unhinged. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Biden seeks to strengthen support among Black men
Black voters helped swing Georgia for President Biden in the 2020 election, but their support appears to be softening, and local grassroots organizers are seeing signs Black men are particularly slow to return to his fold. Taurean Small explains the challenges faced by the campaign.
Black men in Georgia were key for Biden in 2020. Can he keep their support?
Conservative groups look to peel off a key part of President Biden's base.
U.S. and Israel remain at odds over Rafah
The United Nations says more than 100,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah over the past few days due to increased Israeli bombardment. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss the state of the war and the U.S. response.
Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will move forward with plans to invade Rafah, the densely populated city in southern Gaza, with or without U.S. support. Meanwhile, the State Department is expected to submit a report to Congress investigating if countries receiving U.S. aid use it in accordance with U.S. law. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Ed O'Keefe report.
Political strategists on Biden Rafah warning
President Biden told Israel this week the U.S. would withhold certain weapons from them if they went through with a long-planned ground invasion in the Gaza city of Rafah. The announcement has drawn both praise and harsh criticism. Former Republican National Committee spokesman Kevin Sheridan and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined CBS News to discuss the political fallout, as well as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's failed ouster attempt against House Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump's ongoing criminal trial.
Biden campaign ramps up outreach to Black voters in Wisconsin
President Biden met with Black voters earlier this week in Wisconsin, where the race against former President Trump is close.
What does U.S.-built Gaza pier mean for aid?
The first shipment of humanitarian aid bound for the U.S.-built pier in Gaza is now on its way. But questions remain on whether it will be a successful operation for tens of thousands of Palestinians who are already witnessing famine. Katie Striffolino, director of humanitarian policy at Mercy Corps, joins CBS News to discuss.
Israel's far-right blasts Biden as Netanyahu promises Rafah assault
One member of Israel's government says Hamas loves Mr. Biden, but other Israelis worry their leaders are losing the vital war for global support.
Netanyahu pushes back after U.S. arms threat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will "stand alone" after President Biden said he would withhold or restrict weapons shipments to the country if it invades Rafah. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
RFK Jr. campaign responds to brain worm story
RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign is responding to new reports that he suffered memory loss due to a parasitic worm in his brain. CBS News campaign reporter Allison Novelo has the details.
Biden heading out West for major fundraisers
With the 2024 election less than six months away, President Biden is traveling to the West Coast on Thursday night to drum up support. Kevin Munoz, spokesperson for the national Biden 2024 campaign, joins "America Decides" to discuss what the president has planned.
Does Donald Trump have a Nikki Haley problem?
Even though Nikki Haley has been out of the 2024 presidential race for months, she captured nearly 22% of the vote in Tuesday's Indiana Republican primary. Political strategists Joel Payne and Olivia Perez-Cubas join "America Decides" to examine what the figures could mean for former President Donald Trump.
Divisions grow between U.S., Israel leaders
A rift between the White House and Benjamin Netanyahu's government is growing after President Biden said the U.S. won't supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Israel reacts to Biden's warning about Rafah
President Biden said the U.S. will stop supplying Israel with weapons if it expands military operations into Rafah. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports on reactions from Israeli officials, and chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes breaks down Mr. Biden's latest moves.
Schools rescind commencement invites to U.S. ambassador to U.N. over Gaza conflict
Administrators at two universities cited pressure from students and the community over U.S. support for Israel in its war with Hamas.
Hunter Biden's bid to toss charges rejected
A federal appeals court has rejected a motion to dismiss federal gun charges against Hunter Biden. The ruling clears a path for a trial against President Biden's son to move forward. CBS News' Robert Legare and Jessica Levinson break down the ruling.
Biden: No U.S. weapons for Rafah offensive
President Biden said the U.S. will not supply Israel with weapons if it launched its planned military offensive in Gaza's southern city of Rafah. Last week, the U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over concerns about the impact some of the weapons could have in Gaza. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Nancy Cordes have more.
Biden campaign emphasizes economic record
A majority of voters says the economy is a major factor for them. President Biden visited Racine, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, the future home of a Microsoft data center. It's also where his predecessor, former President Donald Trump, touted a project that ended up falling flat as Mr. Biden looks to contrast their economic records.
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Iran-backed Houthis step up conflict with Saudis by targeting oil facilities
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said they targeted two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia owned by Aramco on Saturday.
Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats are gathering Saturday to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot, with former state Senate President Troy Jackson poised to secure the nomination.
Trump cracks jokes at White House Correspondents' Dinner redo
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Substance in work van of man killed by ICE tested negative for drugs, prosecutor says
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
India education minister resigns after weeks of "Cockroach" protests
India's education minister resigned Saturday after weeks of protests that demanded his removal over irregularities in the education system.
Small plane crashes into family home in Germany, killing at least 1
The residents of the house were not home at the time of the crash, German news agency dpa reported.
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Man, 83, who went missing near Grand Canyon rescued after overnight search
Multiple teams worked to find and rescue Gerald Guinn, 83, after he disappeared during a hike near the Grand Canyon.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
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Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats are gathering Saturday to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot, with former state Senate President Troy Jackson poised to secure the nomination.
Substance in work van of man killed by ICE tested negative for drugs, prosecutor says
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
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Grandfather with pancreatic cancer beats the odds with clinical trial
Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer after mild symptoms. Chemotherapy made him feel worse than before his diagnosis.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
"The child is terrified": Doctors on front lines of measles comeback speak out
Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high, and it's only July.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
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Small plane crashes into family home in Germany, killing at least 1
The residents of the house were not home at the time of the crash, German news agency dpa reported.
Wildfires in France and Spain force more than 267,000 to flee
The fires in Spain and France advanced quickly because of tinderbox conditions worsened by successive heat waves.
India education minister resigns after weeks of "Cockroach" protests
Movement organizers said the government had accepted their remaining demands and called off future protests.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
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SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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.
Lawmakers weigh AI "kill switch"
Days after OpenAI revealed one of its models went rogue and hacked into another company's servers, House lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the federal government to effectively shut down models that may put the public at risk. Jo Ling Kent explains.
How to save on your next laptop amid AI boom
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
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SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
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WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
High security for correspondents' dinner
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Georgia school shooting suspect pleads guilty
Nearly two years after a school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two fellow students, two teachers and wounding nine other people in Georgia. Jericka Duncan reports.
Judge to decide on D4vid's murder trial
A judge is set to decide whether to move forward with a jury trial of singer D4vid in the case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's murder after the doctor who performed her autopsy delivered a disturbing testimony in a preliminary hearing. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Upper West Side double stabbing suspect facing hate crime charges
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
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SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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White House Correspondents' Dinner, take two
President Trump spoke to journalists at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, months after an armed security breach led to the event's rescheduling and downscaling. The president offered jokes, insults and compliments to members of the press during the dinner.
Passengers survive seaplane crash
The NTSB is investigating after a seaplane crashed into Washington's Puget Sound. All aboard the plane survived the fiery crash.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
LeBron James signs with the Sixers
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia to join the 76ers. It's been 43 years since the Sixers last won the NBA Finals, but with James on their side, the team has high hopes.
U.S. pauses Iran strikes for a night
After 13 consecutive nights of bombing, the U.S. paused strikes on Iran Friday night. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.