Bethlehem lights up 65-foot Christmas tree
The fragile ceasefire in Gaza has meant a return to some normalcy in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Imtiaz Tyab reports from the city of Bethlehem.
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Ceasefire resumes after strikes in Gaza
Israel attacked multiple targets in Gaza after accusing Hamas of breaking the ceasefire. Hamas denied the allegations. Israel has since announced the strikes were over and the ceasefire has resumed.
Netanyahu orders strikes on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he has ordered the military to carry out powerful strikes on the Gaza Strip. This comes after Israel accused Hamas of violating their fragile peace deal by returning the wrong remains of a hostage. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner joins CBS News with more.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire on shaky ground
The Israel Defense Forces say the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is "still" in place after it was under serious threat over the weekend. The IDF launched strikes over Gaza after a deadly attack on Israeli soldiers, blaming Hamas. Hamas has rejected that claim. CBS News' Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem and Mona Yacoubian, director and senior adviser of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
Major test of Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Israel is accusing Hamas of violating their ceasefire agreement and attacking Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip, prompting the IDF to carry out strikes in retaliation. Debora Patta is in East Jerusalem with the latest.
IDF: Body returned by Hamas wasn't hostage
The remains of four more people were handed over to Israel by Hamas, but the Israel Defense Forces said one of them was not a hostage. Meanwhile, in Gaza, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics says more than 11,000 people are still missing. CBS News' Debora Patta has more.
Netanyahu on who will govern Gaza
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed who will govern Gaza, and the prospect of a two-state solution.
Netanyahu on if peace can last in Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah speaks with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil about whether peace can last in the region amid the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, saying, "we agreed to … give peace a chance." He also speaks in the exclusive interview about his views on a two-state solution.
What recovery looks like for released hostages
The last surviving Israeli hostages are now free, but they still face a long road ahead as they recover and get back to regular life. Liz Cathcart, executive director of Hostage US, joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump hosts Argentine President Javier Milei
President Trump is meeting with the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, days after the U.S. agreed to pay a $20 billion bailout for the Argentinean economy. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump takes questions with Argentine president
President Trump spoke to reporters Tuesday during a bilateral meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei. See his remarks.
How fragile is the Israel-Hamas peace deal?
Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel Program at the Arab Center Washington, D.C., joins CBS News to discuss the the strength of the ceasefire in Gaza.
Hamas returns bodies of four dead hostages
The families of 24 dead Israeli hostages are still awaiting the return of their loved ones' remains. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest on the ceasefire.
What's next for Gaza aid and recovery?
Hani Almadhoun, co-founder of Gaza Soup Kitchen and senior director of philanthropy at the U.N. Agency for Palestine Refugees, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the Gaza peace deal, his family in Gaza and the aid needed in the region.
Trump praises Israel-Gaza peace deal
President Trump hailed the new peace agreement in the Middle East as a "momentous breakthrough" and signed a peace declaration with leaders from the region on Monday. However, some key details remain uncertain, including how Gaza will be governed and rebuilt.
Family of Israeli hostage describes reunion
Omri Miran, 48, was one of the 20 Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Monday. Miran's brother-in-law Moshe Lavi spoke about his long-awaited return after he was taken on Oct. 7, 2023.
What happens now in the Middle East
The last surviving hostages in Gaza are now back with their families after more than two years in captivity as people across Israel celebrate the U.S.-brokered peace plan. Samantha Vinograd, former assistant secretary for counterterrorism at DHS, joins CBS News with more on what happens now in the region.
What to know as Gaza peace plan signed
President Trump is heading back to the U.S. after his whirlwind trip to the Middle East, where he celebrated the first phase of a peace plan between Israel and Hamas. CBS News' Debora Patta and Nancy Cordes report.
Trump remarks at Gaza peace signing ceremony
In Egypt Monday, President Trump gave an address after he and Middle East leaders signed a document to inaugurate the U.S.-brokered plan to end the war in Gaza. Following Mr. Trump's remarks, CBS News' Robert Berger, Nancy Cordes, Elizabeth Palmer and Courtney Kealy offered analysis.
Trump reacts to hostage releases
President Trump, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and members of Mr. Trump's administration spoke to reporters ahead of meetings in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, regarding the Gaza peace plan.
Trump arrives in Egypt for summit on Gaza
President Trump arrived in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday following his address at the Knesset in Jerusalem. Mr. Trump is set to meet with world leaders over the future of Gaza. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Group of Israeli hostages released by Hamas
Hamas has handed over a first group of living Israeli hostages to the Red Cross as part of President Trump's peace plan. Kelly O'Grady anchored CBS News' special report.
Reflecting on Oct. 7 and 2 years of Gaza war
Kelly O'Grady looks back at the Oct. 7 attack, the war in Gaza and the U.S. reaction to the conflict as Hamas prepares to release the remaining Israeli hostages.
Trump heads to the Middle East
President Trump is on his way to the Middle East and plans the address the Israeli Knesset. Nancy Cordes reports.
Inside war-torn Gaza as ceasefire continues
Displaced Palestinians are returning to the ruins of their homes and new drone video from Gaza City shows what remains after two years of war. Debora Patta is in East Jerusalem with more on the territory's urgent needs.
Trump, Clinton seen in new batch of Epstein photos released by Democrats
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released 19 photos from a trove of images obtained from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Trump honors "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic men's hockey team
President Trump hosted members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill-signing.
Johnson's grip on the House slips as Republicans defy leadership
House Republicans have repeatedly defied Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership amid growing frustration over how he's led the fractious majority.
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged with home invasion, stalking
Two days after he was fired as head coach at the University of Michigan, Sherrone Moore was charged Friday in connection with what authorities have said is an assault investigation.
Venezuela's Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure against Maduro
Maria Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
King Charles says he'll scale back cancer treatment thanks to early diagnosis
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Commander overseeing U.S. military forces in Caribbean relinquishes command early
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
Erika Kirk has a "call to action" for parents
Charlie Kirk's widow Erika Kirk tells CBS News that it's easy to blame others for political violence, but she has a message for parents.
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When a regular at his restaurant stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him, and ultimately saved his life.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
National Guard member wounded in D.C. shooting making "extraordinary progress"
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe "has made extraordinary progress," his medical team said.
New Orleans jail escapee who was on the run for months sentenced to life in prison
Derrick Groves, 28, was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.
Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
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Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
U.S. could owe businesses $168B if Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations
President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.
Bessent calls for overhaul of regulator that protects U.S. financial system
Treasury Secretary's proposal to revamp the Financial Stability Oversight Council would expose Americans to risk, critics say.
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U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list
The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Venezuela's Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure against Maduro
María Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
Machado says she'll return to Venezuela "as soon as possible" despite risks
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado spent hours in rough seas during a dangerous secret trip to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize.
Johnson's grip on the House slips as Republicans defy leadership
House Republicans have repeatedly defied Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership amid growing frustration over how he's led the fractious majority.
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Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
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U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list
The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.
Venezuela's Machado appears open to U.S. military pressure against Maduro
María Corina Machado, asked by CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Trump's threat of land strikes, said she'd "welcome more and more pressure" on Maduro.
Machado says she'll return to Venezuela "as soon as possible" despite risks
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado spent hours in rough seas during a dangerous secret trip to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize.
King Charles says he'll scale back cancer treatment thanks to early diagnosis
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Trump says leaders of Thailand, Cambodia agree again to stop fighting
"Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America," President Trump said on Truth Social.
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King Charles says he'll scale back cancer treatment thanks to early diagnosis
King Charles III says that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctor's orders.
Director found guilty of scamming $11M from Netflix and buying luxury cars, mattresses
Carl Erik Rinsch, a Hollywood director, has been convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized.
Taylor Swift talks docuseries, favorite songs
Taylor Swift appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Wednesday while promoting her upcoming docuseries. She spoke about her life after the Eras Tour, her favorite songs from her catalogue and who she turns to for advice.
"Waiting to Exhale" stars on 30th anniversary
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
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What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
College grads struggling to launch careers
New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's upcoming book "How to Start" looks at the difficulties of beginning your career. Kantor joins "The Takeout" to unpack some of the difficulties college students face, artificial intelligence and more.
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.
Trump targets state regulations for AI
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to prevent states from enforcing their own regulations on artificial intelligence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump signs order to block state AI rules
Stocks dipped lower on Friday as tech and AI companies came under pressure from President Trump. He signed an executive order on Thursday to stop state regulation of artificial intelligence, arguing that a patchwork set of rules could hold the U.S. back from dominating the competition. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Jury deliberating in Brian Walshe murder trial
Jurors began deliberations Friday in Brian Walshe's murder trial. Walshe is accused of killing his wife Ana, a charge he denies. Legal analyst Jennifer Roman joins to discuss.
New Orleans jail escapee who was on the run for months sentenced to life in prison
Derrick Groves, 28, was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.
Epstein estate photos released
House Oversight Committee Democrats released several photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate ahead of a Dec. 19 deadline when more files related to the convicted sex offender's case are expected to emerge. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged
Sherrone Moore, who was recently fired from his head football coach position at the University of Michigan, appeared in court for his arraignment after being charged with several counts.
Officials announce shooting at high school
A man shot a student outside Stewartville High School in Minnesota on Friday morning, officials say. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
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"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
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Chef saves man after he didn't come to restaurant
Charlie Hicks ate his lunch and dinner at the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, every day for 10 years. When he suddenly stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him and ultimately saved his life. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
King Charles says cancer treatment will be reduced
King Charles III said that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year because of early diagnosis, effective intervention and adherence to doctors' orders. Imtiaz Tyab has more.