IDF says they've reached heart of Gaza City
The Israeli military says its forces have now advanced into the heart of Gaza City. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is in Tel Aviv following the latest.
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Is an Israel-Hamas cease-fire feasible?
Calls for a cease-fire are growing as the fighting between Israel and Hamas rages, but there is concern that a cease-fire could create opportunities for future attacks by Hamas. Raphael Cohen, director of the strategy and doctrine program of Rand Project Air Force, joined CBS News to discuss the prospects of a break in the war.
Embedding with Israeli forces inside Gaza
Israel Defense Forces troops began conducting ground operations inside the Gaza Strip late last month, launching a new phase in Israel's war against Hamas. CBS News was granted an inside look into the conflict with the paratroopers of the 551st Airborne Brigade, among the first forces to invade Gaza after Hamas militants launched a deadly surprise attack against Israel on Oct. 7. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
An inside look at Israel's ground assault in Gaza
CBS News was given a look into the conflict with the paratroopers of the IDF's 551st Airborne Brigade.
Family members of Israeli hostages speak out
Some family members of Israelis believed to be held by Hamas are calling on U.S. lawmakers to do more to get their loved ones home, one month after Hamas' deadly terror attack. Doris Liber and Liran Berman, two of those family members, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Israel's possible post-war role in Gaza
It is not clear who would run Gaza -- home to some 2.3 million people -- if Israel's military takes Hamas out of the Palestinian territory, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted Monday about his vision. "I think Israel will, for an indefinite period, have the overall security responsibility, because we've seen what happens when we don't have it," he told ABC News. BBC News correspondent Paul Adams joins CBS News from Jerusalem with more.
Calls grow for Netanyahu's resignation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing rising cries to step down. A new poll by an Israeli news station found that 76% of respondents want Netanyahu to resign, with many blaming him for the security failures behind Hamas' Oct. 7 terror rampage across southern Israel. Elise Labott, professor at the American University School of International Service, joined CBS News to discuss the political predicament Netanyahu finds himself in.
Status of Hamas' hostages unknown
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday in an interview with ABC News there would only be a cease-fire in Gaza if Hamas agreed to free the more than 240 hostages it's believed to be holding there. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on how little we know about the hostages' wellbeing and the mounting pressure Netanyahu is facing to resign over the security failures of Oct. 7.
Inside Gaza, 1 month after Oct. 7 attack
One month after Hamas launched its deadly terror attack inside Israel, killing 1,400 people and taking more than 200 hostage. Israeli forces have now encircled Gaza City as they prepare for ground battles with Hamas militants. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Blinken in Japan for G7 talks on Israel-Hamas
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Japan as he and his G7 counterparts kick off two days of diplomatic talks, which will include an appeal for unity on the Israel-Hamas war. Blinken spoke earlier Tuesday about the importance of the ongoing partnership between the U.S., Japan and South Korea. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Israeli girl's father pleads with Hamas: "At least let the children go"
Thomas Hand's daughter, initially thought dead, is now believed to be among dozens of children kidnapped by Hamas. A month later, he's surviving on "pure hope."
Israeli troops surround Gaza City
The Israel Defense Forces said over the weekend that it had surrounded Gaza City, the decimated metropolis from which Hamas has ruled the strip for almost 20 years, and there were reports that troops could enter the city -- under which Hamas has constructed an elaborate tunnel network -- within 48 hours. CBS News' Debora Patta in Jerusalem and Doug Williams in Tel Aviv have more on the situation in Gaza.
Netanyahu facing new calls to resign
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing sharp criticism for security failures during Hamas' terror attack last month with some Israelis calling for Netanyahu's resignation. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more on the political situation in Israel, and Debora Patta has a report on the life-threatening situation for civilians in Gaza trying to find safety.
Blinken makes unannounced visit to West Bank
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken brought his frenetic Mideast diplomatic push on the Israel-Hamas war to the occupied West Bank on Sunday, meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in his latest bid to ease civilian suffering in the Gaza Strip and begin to sketch out a post-conflict scenario for the territory. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more on Blinken's trip to the Middle East to try to contain the war.
Israeli troops surround Gaza City
Amid growing global calls for a cease-fire and outrage at the number of Palestinian civilians killed in Israel's war against Hamas, the Israel Defense Forces say they have now encircled Gaza City and are preparing to enter in the coming days. Debora Patta reports on the siutation in Gaza, where 1.5 million Palestinians have been internally displaced.
11/5: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," White House deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer joins Margaret Brennan as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to the Middle East. Plus, Reps. Jason Crow and Tony Gonzales, co-chairs of the For Country caucus in Congress, discuss their efforts working across the aisle.
War between Israel and Hamas is fueling anger in the U.S.
Everyday Americans, a half-world away from Gaza, are caught in the crossfire of words as the war between Israel and Hamas fuels anger — and antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate incidents are on the rise. Mark Strassmann reports.
Blinken makes unannounced visit to West Bank
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's unannounced visit to the West Bank is the first since the war in Gaza began. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas joined other Arab leaders in calling for an immediate ceasefire. Charlie D'Agata reports from Tel Aviv, Debora Patta from Ramallah and Marwan Al Ghoul from Gaza.
White House: More than 300 Americans have left Gaza
Hundreds of Americans have been able to leave Gaza in recent days after "intensive negotiations,"Jon Finer, a top national security adviser to President Biden, tells "Face the Nation." "We believe that there are still a number of Americans inside Gaza," Finer added.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," White House deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer joins Margaret Brennan as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to the Middle East. Plus, Reps. Jason Crow and Tony Gonzales, co-chairs of the For Country caucus in Congress, discuss their efforts working across the aisle.
What Biden's call for a "pause" in Gaza means
President Biden said he thinks there should be a humanitarian "pause" in the Israel-Hamas war after his campaign speech Wednesday evening in Minnesota was interrupted by a protester calling for a cease-fire. "I think we need a pause," Mr. Biden said. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Blinken meeting with Israeli war cabinet
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel Friday and is expected to press Israeli leaders for more humanitarian aid to be allowed into besieged Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
War in Gaza intensifies
The war in Gaza is intensifying today, as Israeli troops announced they had surrounded Gaza City as part of a ground offensive in the territory. The army released video of dozens of troops and tanks firing at the city, and said that it had killed multiple Hamas leaders responsible for the bloody Oct. 7 terror attacks. Debora Patta is in Jerusalem with more.
Netanyahu: No cease-fire until hostages freed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a ceasefire with Hamas won't happen until hostages are released. He also says Israel will not allow fuel into Gaza as hospitals run low. Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, joins CBS News to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the risk of a broader regional conflict.
Political strategists on 3rd party candidates
Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBS News to share their thoughts on what a third-party candidate means in the presidential race and how Middle East policies may resonate with voters.
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Oman-Iran talks advance on reopening Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Talks between Oman and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and their respective territorial waterways have made progress, sources said.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner on Senate ballot
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
Thousands of people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain
The fires in Spain and France advanced quickly because of tinderbox conditions worsened by successive heat waves.
Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Typhoon Noul hits southern China as more than 700,000 evacuate, flights canceled
Typhoon Noul is battering southern China and Hong Kong with winds and heavy rain.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
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.
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.
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.
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Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
4th firefighter dies from burn injuries battling Colorado's Knowles wildfire
Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died from injuries sustained while battling the blaze, the Department of the Interior said.
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.
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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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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner on Senate ballot
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
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.
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Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control said the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states and sickened thousands. In the weeks following the initial reports, some consumers expressed confusion about what's safe and what's not. Ali Bauman has more details.
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.
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Brazil denies visa requests to U.S. officials ahead of upcoming elections
Brazil's Foreign Ministry says it denied visas to two U.S. State Department officials who sought to travel to the South American nation next week.
Suspect in Berlin LGBTQ+ parade attack has ties to Islamic "circles," police say
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of helping Iran target U.S. bases with satellite images
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Typhoon Noul hits southern China as more than 700,000 evacuate, flights canceled
Typhoon Noul is battering southern China and Hong Kong with winds and heavy rain.
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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7/25: CBS Saturday Morning
The U.S. pauses strikes against Iran, LeBron signs with the Sixers, plus SpaceX's first post-IPO flight.
Charles Wesley Godwin plays "Better That Way"
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Better That Way."
Charles Wesley Godwin sings "Hallelujah High"
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hallelujah High."
Charles Wesley Godwin plays "Hey There Son"
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hey There Son."
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.
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Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
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.
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.
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Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
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.
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Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
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.
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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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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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The Boy Across the Street
A college student is killed by her boyfriend who lived right across the street. Her family's long battle to keep him in prison. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Justine's Voice
After a teenager is strangled and buried alive, her family takes on the fight to keep her convicted killers behind bars. "We're her voice" says Justine's sister. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
83-year-old rescued near Grand Canyon
An 83-year-old Utah man was found safe, two days after he went missing on what was supposed to be a brief hike in Grand Canyon National Park.
Family self-deporting back to Ecuador
Jorge Angamarca and his family are choosing to self-deport from Minnesota back to Ecuador. They came to the U.S. seeking asylum, telling CBS Minnesota that they were being extorted for money with threats of kidnapping their daughter if they did not pay. Jennifer Mayerle has their story.
Woman swimming along California coast
California woman Catherine Breed is trying to swim the entire length of the state's coast, over 900 miles. Kenny Choi has more on the potentially history-making feat.