Ukraine offers to help take down Iran drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered assistance to the U.S. and Gulf Arab states to fight against Iranian drone strikes. CBS News reporter Aidan Stretch has more details.
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Iran vows to keep fighting U.S., Israel
Iran continued retaliatory strikes across the Middle East and threatened to shut down the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said Monday he would not allow "a terrorist regime to hold the world hostage and attempt to stop the globe's oil supply." CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Report: U.S. weighs special operation in Iran
The U.S. is considering a special operation in Iran to take control of the country's nuclear stockpile, Axios reports. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman, a former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran, joins to discuss.
Iran launches new strikes on Gulf neighbors
Iran launched new strikes against its Persian Gulf neighbors Tuesday as the conflict with the U.S. and Israel continues. President Trump said Monday the war would end "very soon." CBS News' Natalie Brand and Ramy Inocencio have the latest.
Hegseth vows most intense strikes on Iran
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine held a Pentagon briefing on Tuesday. Hegseth said Tuesday would be the "most intense day of strikes" against Iran to date, while Caine said U.S. and Israeli attacks reduced Iran's missile launches by 90%. Vladimir Duthiers anchors a Special Report.
How the Strait of Hormuz impacts oil prices
About 20% of the world's oil goes through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a crucial waterway south of Iran. Kelly O'Grady explains how it impacts the oil market worldwide.
Iran launches new strikes on Gulf states
Iran has threatened to shut down Persian Gulf shipping lanes. It comes as it steps up strikes on Gulf states and Israel, with Qatar saying it intercepted 17 Iranian ballistic missile attacks on Monday alone. President Trump said the U.S. has decimated Iran's missile capacity. Matt Gutman has the latest.
As U.S.-Israeli war with Iran intensifies, Trump says it is "ahead of schedule"
President Trump's assurances that a rising U.S. death toll and soaring energy prices will be temporary and worth the pain are failing to assuage jittery investors.
Details on strikes across Middle East
On Monday, President Trump told CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang that the war in Iran "is very complete," but he did not provide a timeline for the end of the conflict. Lindsey Reiser takes a look at the war's first 10 days and some of the strikes that have been carried out across the Middle East.
United CEO warns of higher fares due to oil prices
As the war with Iran causes the price of oil to skyrocket, the CEO of United says that it could soon affect airline prices. Clint Henderson, managing editor for travel website The Points Guy, joins to discuss.
Trump "disappointed" in Iran's pick for leader
President Trump gave updates on the war in Iran on Monday, saying he was "disappointed" in the country's new choice of leadership, the former supreme leader's son, Mojtaba Khamenei. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins to discuss takeaways from the news conference. Then, Joe Zacks, former deputy assistant director for counterterrorism at the CIA, joins with analysis.
Stock market volatility amid Iran war uncertainty
Gas prices rose 14% during the first week of the joint U.S.-Israel war with Iran, according to AAA. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin joins from the New York Stock Exchange with analysis.
The economic cost of war in Iran so far
The average price of a gallon of gas in the U.S. is up 17% since the war with Iran began. Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, joins with analysis.
Trump holds news conference amid Iran war
President Trump on Monday held his first news conference since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran. CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil leads a special report.
Inside Trump's mindset in 2nd week of Iran war
The war in Iran is now in its 10th day. CBS News' Robert Costa and Weijia Jiang both spoke with President Trump about the state of the conflict and joined "The Takeout" to describe their conversations.
Hegseth on U.S. boots on the ground in Iran
When asked about the potential for U.S. troops on the ground in Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, "You don't tell anybody what your limits would be on an operation." Former CIA officer Elliot Ackerman joins with analysis.
Hegseth says U.S. probing strike on school
Sources tell CBS News that a preliminary intelligence assessment suggests the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of a girls' school in Iran that killed 168 people, many of them children, on Feb. 28. The report also suggests the U.S. did not intentionally target the school and may have hit it in error. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has more.
Trump considering Strait of Hormuz takeover
President Trump told CBS News' Weijia Jiang on Monday that the Iran war could be almost over and that he's eyeing control of the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details on the conversation.
Markets plunge amid oil supply fear
Stock markets plunged on Monday as the price of oil hit more than $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022. Noam Raydan, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, joins with more.
McMaster on potential boots on ground in Iran
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser in the first Trump administration, joins CBS News to discuss the potential for boots on the ground in Iran.
Dow slips, oil prices skyrocket amid Iran war
Wall Street is having a rough day as the Iran war spurs on skyrocketing oil prices. Clayton Seigle, senior fellow for the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS, joins CBS News to discuss.
Latest on Iranian girls' school bombing
The U.S. is "likely" responsible for the deadly bombing of a girls' school in Iran, sources told CBS News. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters Saturday that an investigation into the incident is ongoing. CBS News' Oivia Gazis has more.
U.S. soldier killed in Iran war identified
The Pentagon has identified Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington from Kentucky as the soldier who died from Sunday injuries sustained in a March 1 attack on a U.S. airbase in Saudi Arabia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
U.S. identifies soldier killed in Middle East
The soldier killed in an attack on an American base in Saudi Arabia has been identified as Army Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, 26, of Kentucky, the Defense Department said. He is the seventh U.S. service member to be killed in the Middle East since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
U.S. weigh use of special forces, report says
Marc Caputo, who covers the White House for Axios, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his report on the U.S. weighing the use of special forces in Iran to destroy its stockpiles, and more details on the U.S. possibly being at odds with Israel over its strikes on Iran's fuel depots.
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense accord, criticized by Iran
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test
A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.
Appeals court says Trump needs congressional approval for White House ballroom
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom where the East Wing once stood.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
Pentagon releases 5th batch of UFO files, with more documents and videos
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
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Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
Appeals court says Trump needs congressional approval for White House ballroom
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom where the East Wing once stood.
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test
A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Aug. 9)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Feds could scrap rules requiring airlines to disclose airfares in full
A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
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Appeals court says Trump needs congressional approval for White House ballroom
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom where the East Wing once stood.
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test
A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.
Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Did you see that?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
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"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
The Truth About Postpartum Psychosis
The issue of postpartum psychosis has come to the forefront amid the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 35-year-old mother accused of killing her three children. What are the signs of a mental break, and is the healthcare system failing mothers? In this special episode of Healthful, Norah speaks with Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist who has treated patients with the rare and severe mental health emergency. She also speaks with Kriti Lodha, a postpartum psychosis survivor who has made it her mission to help other mothers.
Flesh-eating bacteria have killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacterium found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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Plans for another mass migrant crossing into Ceuta spreading online
CBS News reviewed dozens of posts on social media that suggest a renewed push for migrants to cross the border from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
Amanda Knox's comedy show faces criticism from murdered roommate's family
Amanda Knox made headlines almost two decades ago when she was convicted, but later acquitted, of the murder of Meredith Kercher in Italy.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense agreement, officials say
The agreement says any armed attack against one of the three states will be regarded as an attack on them all, Pakistan and Turkey said in statement.
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Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
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What's the song of the summer?
While many songs generate acclaim as soon as they hit the airwaves, there can only be one song of the summer. SiriusXM radio host Lamar Dawson makes his pick.
Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham on "Ted Lasso"
Emmy Award-winning actors Juno Temple and Hannah Waddingham share their thoughts on returning to "Ted Lasso" for a fourth season after a three-year hiatus. Temple returns as publicist Keeley Jones while Waddingham is back as club owner Rebecca Welton.
Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
The costs of a Broadway musical production have skyrocketed in recent years. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
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Meta fined $567M over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
Kids dropping phones for summer jobs
Meet the children leaving their devices behind this summer to flex their entrepreneurial muscles with summer jobs.
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.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Deadly school shooting in Thailand
At least seven people died during a school shooting in Bangkok, Thailand. BBC News' Jonathan Head reports.
New DNA evidence in Utah death row case
New DNA evidence is raising questions about the case against Douglas Carter, who is on death row in Utah for murder. Neal Hamilton, one of Carter's defense attorneys, joins CBS News with his take.
Amanda Knox defends comedy show
Amanda Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of murder in Italy, appeared on stage for a comedy show and is now facing backlash for her appearance. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Lindsay Clancy bawls in courtroom
Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom charged with the murder of her three children, had an emotional day in court as expert testimony continued. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Inside the NYC supervised drug-use sites
A 5-year-old experiment sanctioned by the city of New York, but not by the federal government, provide supervised sites for drug users. The goal is to reduce overdose deaths and street drug use, but some critics still have doubts about the process. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
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.
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Deadly school shooting in Thailand
At least seven people died during a school shooting in Bangkok, Thailand. BBC News' Jonathan Head reports.
Cassidy to support Todd Blanche's for AG bid
Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy announced on the Senate floor that he plans to support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Cassidy elaborated on his process for understanding the matter and argued that this decision would be best for his constituents. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
New DNA evidence in Utah death row case
New DNA evidence is raising questions about the case against Douglas Carter, who is on death row in Utah for murder. Neal Hamilton, one of Carter's defense attorneys, joins CBS News with his take.
Andy Ogles loses Tennessee primary
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles has lost his bid to win back his House seat representing Tennessee. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more on President Trump's preferred candidate losing.
RFK Jr. visiting CDC campus
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention campus as Dr. Erica Schwartz prepares to lead the nation's top federal health agencies. CBS News' Dr. Celine Gounder reports.