U.S. provided support to Israeli forces in rescue of 4 hostages in Gaza
The U.S. role came mainly in the form of intelligence support, two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News but declined to share sensitive details regarding the operation.
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Blinken to ramp up pressure for Gaza cease-fire
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will ramp up the pressure for a Gaza cease-fire next week when he travels to Israel and elsewhere in the Middle East. The trip comes as Israel defends its decision to bomb a United Nations-affiliated school where Palestinian civilians had taken shelter. Chris Livesay reports from Tel Aviv.
Netanyahu to address Congress in July
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress next month. It comes as U.S. lawmakers are starkly divided on how Netanyahu has handled Israel's war with Hamas. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest on the war.
Netanyahu to address Congress in July
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address a joint meeting of Congress July 24 as political divisions grow over Israel's military operation in Gaza. Meanwhile, the IDF is defending its deadly strike on a school in Gaza earlier this week, saying Hamas militants were operating there. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest on the war.
Yemen's Houthi rebels detain at least 9 U.N. staffers, officials tell AP
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have detained U.N. workers as they face U.S. and U.K. airstrikes over their attacks on Red Sea shipping.
Houthi attacks disrupting global supply chain
A surge of attacks from Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on ships traveling through the Red Sea continues to disrupt the global supply chain. U.S. officials say the attacks are driving up prices and delaying critical humanitarian aid deliveries. CBS News reporter Zak Hudak dives deeper into the supply chain effects.
NAACP calls on Biden to halt arms to Israel
The NAACP is calling on President Biden to halt all weapons deliveries to Israel and to push for an immediate, permanent cease-fire in Gaza. Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO, joins "America Decides" to discuss the move.
Israel strikes Gaza school, killing dozens
A school in Gaza sheltering displaced Palestinians was hit by an Israeli strike early Thursday, killing more than 30 people, including 23 women and children, according to local health officials in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory. Hugo Bachega, Middle East correspondent for BBC News, joined CBS News to talk about the situation.
At least one gunman tries to attack U.S. Embassy in Lebanon
A gunman was shot and captured after attempting to attack the U.S. Embassy near Beirut, the Lebanese military says.
U.S. Embassy in Lebanon attack: What we know
American embassies in the Middle East are on high alert after an attempted attack outside the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab is in Tel Aviv with more details.
Time journalist breaks down Biden interview
Last week, President Biden sat with Time magazine for a wide-ranging interview about foreign policy, immigration and the 2024 election. Time's Washington bureau chief Massimo Calabresi, who spoke with Biden, joins "America Decides" to unpack their conversation.
Attempted attack on U.S. Embassy in Lebanon
Lebanese soldiers shot and captured a gunman attempting to attack the U.S. Embassy outside Beirut Wednesday, Lebanon's military says. The attacker, described only as a Syrian national, was taken to a hospital.
Israel, Hamas under pressure to accept deal
Israel and Hamas are under mounting pressure to sign off on a truce outlined by President Biden last week. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by phone with the Israeli defense and war cabinet ministers over the weekend. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more from Tel Aviv and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more from the White House.
McKenzie: Afghanistan withdrawal "one the worst negotiating mistakes"
Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, the former commander of the U.S. forces in the Middle East, writes in a new book that the withdrawal from Afghanistan, which was negotiated under former President Donald Trump and implemented under President Biden, was "one of the worst negotiating mistakes by the U.S." Both presidents, McKenzie tells "Face the Nation," shared a policy objective of leaving Afghanistan, regardless of the consequences."
Netanyahu: No cease-fire until objectives achieved
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Saturday indicated that Israel would not agree to a cease-fire until certain conditions are met, including the return of all hostages and the elimination of Hamas' military and governing capabilities. This seemed to contradict President Biden's announcement Friday that Israel had extended a new cease-fire proposal. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv.
The Dish: Zach Engel
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Details on Israel's new cease-fire plan, more
President Biden announced Friday a three-step proposal to end the war in Gaza. It would include a lasting cease-fire and the release of all hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd examines what the plan could mean for the greater Middle East, and unpacks the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war.
U.S., U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen
U.S. and British officials say 13 targets were hit Thursday in strikes on Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen where drones and surface-to-air weapons were believed to be housed. Houthi television reports at least 16 people were killed, but CBS News has not verified those figures.
IDF says it finished northern Gaza operation
Israeli forces say they have completed a nearly three-week operation in northern Gaza where they conducted dozens of airstrikes and recovered the bodies of seven hostages. The news comes as the U.N.'s food agency warns that hunger levels in central and southern Gaza are deteriorating fast. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
White House takes questions on Rafah strike
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe on Tuesday asked National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby how this week's Israeli strike on Rafah that killed dozens in a tent camp hadn't violated a "red line" President Biden had laid out for Israel. Kirby responded, "We don't want to see a major ground operation, we haven't seen that at this point." O'Keefe then asked how many more "charred corpses" Mr. Biden needed to see before changing policy on weapons supplies for Israel. Kirby said, "We don't want to see a single more innocent life taken and I kind of take offense to the question." It was one of several questions Kirby faced about the strike during the briefing.
White House on latest civilian deaths in Gaza
Israel is shifting blame for the strike on Rafah that killed dozens in a tent camp to a secondary explosion that they say could have caused a fire in the camp. On Tuesday, the White House said the latest civilian deaths in Gaza had not crossed the "red line" President Biden warned would cause the U.S. to withhold weapons from Israel. Former DHS assistant secretary for counterterrorism Samantha Vinograd joined CBS News to discuss the situation in Gaza.
U.S. pushing Israel to protect civilians
The U.S. National Security Council released a statement saying "Israel must take every precaution possible to protect civilians" following an Israeli airstrike in Rafah that killed 45 people, including displaced people living in tents. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Israel airstrike in Rafah kills dozens as Netanyahu admits "tragic mishap"
The Israeli strike came hours after Hamas claimed it fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza toward central Israel for the first time in months.
Diplomatic efforts for Israel-Hamas hostage talks expected to resume next week
U.S. diplomatic efforts to broker a deal to release hostages held in Gaza by Hamas and other allied groups are expected to continue in the coming week, four sources with knowledge told CBS News.
Israeli military widens bombing campaign
The devastating increase in violence in the Gaza Strip has triggered a mass forced displacement of tens of thousands of Palestinians. Meanwhile, CBS News has learned negotiations to release hostages held by Hamas are expected to resume next week. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, official says
Israel and Hezbollah have reached a Lebanon ceasefire agreement after their fighting delayed progression of the U.S.-Iran deal, a diplomat tells CBS News.
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What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
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New book details the moment a GOP lawmaker appeared to lunge at Matt Gaetz
A new book recounts one of the most rambunctious moments on the floor of the House in modern history.
Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump's remarks
Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."
Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new surface after algae turn water green
President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flood homes and force evacuations in Gulf states
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.
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Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
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What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flood homes and force evacuations in Gulf states
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars
In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.
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Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Intel shares leap after Trump announces chip deal with Apple
In a social media post, President Trump touted the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel, noting that it is now worth $60 billion.
Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
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Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump's remarks
Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."
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What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump's remarks
Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."
Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, official says
Israel and Hezbollah have reached a Lebanon ceasefire agreement after their fighting delayed progression of the U.S.-Iran deal, a diplomat tells CBS News.
Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.
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Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
Man charged in death of girl after life sentence commuted by Kristi Noem
McKenna Wendel was last seen alive on March 14 and her body was found outside Brookings, an hour's drive north of Sioux Falls, on March 19.
Mangione's legal team drops psychiatric defense
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, dropped plans for a psychiatric defense in his state case on Thursday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
"Lady Gucci," who had her ex-husband killed, could soon inherit $23M fortune
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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The Ebola outbreak in Africa continues to concern global health leaders as cases rise. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports from Uganda.
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Peeling paint spotted in Reflecting Pool
Just two weeks after President Trump announced work at the Reflecting Pool in D.C. had been completed, paint is now peeling off. Nikole Killion reports.
Dangerous flooding in Louisiana, Mississippi
Dangerous flooding conditions in the Gulf states persist, and more extreme weather is expected. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Deadly Israeli attack in Lebanon
More than a dozen people in Lebanon are dead following an attack by Israel, officials said. Israel said it was retaliation for a deadly attack by Hezbollah. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.