Israel frees Gaza hospital boss after 7-month detention without charge
Israeli forces had detained Al-Shifa hospital boss Mohammed Abu Selmia and said Hamas was using the facility as a commander center.
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Israel reportedly frees Palestinian detainees
Israel has reportedly released dozens of Palestinians it detained from Gaza, including the director of Gaza's main hospital, Al-Shifa Hospital, which the IDF raided twice. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
UNICEF chief: Gaza crisis "the most challenging environment for us"
Catherine Russell, the UNICEF executive director, tells "Face the Nation" that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is "the most challenging environment for us to work," with the main problem being a "lack of security" and "so many times so many children have multiple times moved, trying to seek refuge trying to get away from the bombardments."
Concerns of full-scale Israel-Hezbollah war
As the Israelis continue their assault against Hamas, they've also been trading strikes with Hezbollah fighters on their northern border with Lebanon. Fears are growing that those strikes could escalate into a full-scale war with a much different dynamic than the war in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Children starving to death in Gaza
Conditions in Gaza are continuing to deteriorate with aid groups saying at least 35 children have died from famine in the enclave. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a phase of the IDF's operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah could soon end with troops possibly being redeployed to Israel's border with Lebanon where strikes have been exchanged with Hezbollah. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
How divide over Israel affected Bowman's race
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a member of the progressive Democrat group known as "The Squad" in Congress, lost his primary in New York's 16th District to Westchester County Executive George Latimer. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down how the divide over U.S. support for Israel's war in Gaza may have factored into the upset.
Reporters allowed on Gaza floating pier
Humanitarian aid efforts from a U.S. military pier off the Gaza coast are resuming, but the amount of help it has provided so far has been relatively minuscule. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has a first-hand look at the pier.
Tensions grow between White House, Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again accused the U.S. of delaying weapons shipments as Israel continues its deadly strikes in the Gaza Strip. The U.S. denied the accusations, as tensions appear to be rising between Israel and the White House. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Combatants for Peace: Seeking a solution without violence
Formed 18 years ago, the group Combatants for Peace began bringing together former combatants from both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian divide – emphasizing the all-too-rare-approaches of dialogue, understanding, and community building. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with participants (including an Israeli military veteran and a former member of Hamas) who now seek purpose through cooperation.
Dozens killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza amid continued West Bank violence
Israel said it was investigating the conduct of its soldiers after a video surfaced online showing an injured Palestinian being transported on the hood of an Israeli armored car in the northern West Bank.
Dozens killed in Israeli strikes in northern Gaza
A series of Israeli strikes across northern Gaza Saturday left several dozen people dead, according to Palestinian health officials. One of the strikes struck the Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza City. Israel's military confirmed it targeted the camp but said it struck what it called "two Hamas military infrastructure sites." Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv.
Netanyahu increasingly at odds with U.S., IDF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is starting to look like a man alone on an island after the collapse of his war cabinet and the admission by the IDF's chief spokesperson that Hamas cannot be destroyed, contradicting Netanyahu's stated goal for Israel's war in Gaza. What's more, the White House is expressing dismay with and denying Netanyahu's claim that the U.S. is withholding weapons from Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest on the war and John Bresnahan, co-founder of Punchbowl News, joined CBS News to discuss Netanyahu's situation.
White House rift with Netanyahu growing
The White House is taking issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims in a Tuesday video that the U.S. is keeping weapons and ammunition from the Israelis, with White House national security communications adviser John Kirby calling the video perplexing and disappointing. Doubt is also growing from both U.S. and Israeli officials over Netanyahu's goal of destroying Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
IDF spokesperson: Hamas can't be destroyed
In a fairly stunning admission, the Israeli military's chief spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, told an Israeli television station Wednesday that, "whoever thinks we can eliminate Hamas is wrong." The IDF later issued a statement saying Hagari's comments were referring to the destruction of Hamas as an ideology. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Protesters march near Netanyahu's home
Demonstrators in Jerusalem protested near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home and called for new elections Monday night. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more on the protests and efforts by the White House to prevent a full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Netanyahu dissolves Israel's war cabinet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the country's war cabinet after rival Benny Gantz resigned from the body. In Gaza, Israel's military paused its offensive for several hours to allow more aid to enter, and it says it will continue to do so. Chris Livesay has more.
Netanyahu dissolves Israel's war cabinet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disbanded the country's war cabinet, the group tasked with making critical decisions about the conflict in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more on why the cabinet folded and what it could mean for the war.
Pilgrims begin the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Fourteen Jordanian pilgrims have died from sunstroke during the Hajj pilgrimage, according to Jordan's state-run Petra news agency.
Hamas unsure how many hostages still alive
The Biden administration is blaming Hamas for the ongoing bloodshed in Gaza and accuses the group of stalling on a proposed cease-fire deal with Israel. According to senior Hamas officials, no one knows how many of the Israeli hostages taken on Oct. 7 are still alive. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Israel-Hamas cease-fire in limbo
Hamas is facing international pressure to accept a U.S.-backed cease-fire deal with Israel, but the group is proposing changes to the potential arrangement that the Israelis call unacceptable. Meanwhile, on Israel's northern border with Lebanon, fighting is intensifying with Hezbollah. BBC News Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joined CBS News to discuss the war.
Hezbollah, Israel exchange rocket attacks
Hezbollah and Israel have spent the last couple days exchanging rocket fire at Israel's northern border with Lebanon, again stoking fears the war in Gaza could expand into a wider regional conflict. Meanwhile, Hamas has submitted amendments to a U.S.-backed cease-fire deal. BBC News correspondent Jon Donnison joined CBS News with more.
U.N. adopts U.S. cease-fire resolution
The United Nations Security Council on Monday voted in support of a three-phase cease-fire proposal outlined by President Biden. Hamas said it welcomed the move, something U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called a hopeful sign. BBC News correspondent Jon Donnison joined CBS News with more on the latest developments.
Inside the IDF's hostage rescue mission
Israeli forces rescued four hostages during a raid in central Gaza over the weekend in a mission that Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says killed at least 200 Palestinians. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more on the mission and the war.
Benny Gantz resigns from Israeli war cabinet
Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel's war cabinet, resigned Sunday over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza. BBC News correspondent Hugo Bachega joined CBS News with more on Gantz and the war.
What we know about the raid that rescued 4 Israeli hostages from Gaza
Scores of hostages are believed to be held in densely populated areas or inside Hamas' labyrinth of tunnels, making such operations extremely complex and risky.
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"WE GOT HIM!," Trump declares after U.S. airman rescued deep inside Iran
As the Iran war passes the five-week mark, President Trump hailed the rescue of a U.S. airman who was missing for days inside Iran — and threatened to hit power plants if Iran doesn't let the Strait of Hormuz open.
Former CENTCOM commander calls rescue of U.S. airman a "hard lesson for Iran"
Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, a former commander of U.S. Central Command, outlined takeaways on the search-and-rescue mission for a missing U.S. airman on "Face the Nation," and called it a "hard lesson for Iran."
What NASA is looking for in the coming days as Artemis II loops around the moon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Missing U.S. crew member from downed fighter jet rescued in Iran, Trump says
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Family of Iran military leader Soleimani has U.S. residence visas revoked
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
U.S. drawn deeper into war, as Trump calls for Iran to accept a deal
While President Trump threatens to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages" if they do not agree to a deal to end the war, some experts tell CBS News that the continuing war will likely make the regime in Tehran more determined to build a nuclear weapon.
Ousted Army chief of staff says soldiers deserve "courageous leaders" in email
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.
Secret Service investigating overnight gunfire near White House
No injuries were reported and a suspect was not located following a search of the area, the Secret Service said.
Actress Tori Spelling hospitalized after Southern California crash
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
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4 killed in Alabama car crash during pursuit by state trooper
The driver was trying to elude the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's highway patrol on a rural road in southeast Alabama's Pike County when the crash occurred late Friday night.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join Ed O'Keefe.
Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
What NASA is looking for in the coming days as Artemis II loops around the moon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Secret Service investigating overnight gunfire near White House
No injuries were reported and a suspect was not located following a search of the area, the Secret Service said.
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See which stores are open and closed for Easter 2026
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
Sauté pans sold at Costco recalled after metal caps "forcefully eject"
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie join Ed O'Keefe.
What NASA is looking for in the coming days as Artemis II loops around the moon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Former CENTCOM commander calls rescue of U.S. airman a "hard lesson for Iran"
Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, a former commander of U.S. Central Command, outlined takeaways on the search-and-rescue mission for a missing U.S. airman on "Face the Nation," and called it a "hard lesson for Iran."
Transcript: Gen. Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, former commander of U.S. Central Command, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026.
Transcript: NASA's Jared Isaacman on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026.
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Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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Falling tree kills 3, including 10-month-old, on Easter egg hunt in Germany
Three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed Sunday when high winds toppled a tree during an Easter egg hunt, German police said.
How archaeology turns political in the West Bank
Archaeologists, residents and government officials talk about how uncovering and preserving centuries-old sites and artifacts in Israel and the West Bank also serves to highlight contemporary disputes over ownership rights, and concerns about history being erased.
British Prime Minister criticizes London festival for booking Kanye West
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
Divine art: Inside the Vatican's Mosaic Studio
For hundreds of years, St. Peter's Basilica has been adorned by mosaics – millions of tiny colored tiles melted and fashioned into astonishing art – created using tools and techniques dating back centuries.
U.S. drawn deeper into war, as Trump calls for Iran to accept a deal
While President Trump threatens to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages" if they do not agree to a deal to end the war, some experts tell CBS News that the continuing war will likely make the regime in Tehran more determined to build a nuclear weapon.
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Actress Tori Spelling hospitalized after Southern California crash
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
4/5: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Vatican's Mosaic Studio; a fight over history at West Bank archaeological sites; Dan Levy on his new series "Big Mistakes"; the creative talents behind "Hacks"; the latest on the Artemis II lunar mission; the works of Renaissance artist Raphael; and the beauty of moss.
The sublime perfection of Raphael
One of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance is now the subject of the first comprehensive exhibition of his work ever in the United States, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Extended Interview: Jean Smart
In this web exclusive, Jean Smart, the Emmy-winning star of "Hacks," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about filming the final season of her HBO series.
Inside the final season of "Hacks"
The Emmy-winning HBO comedy "Hacks," about the travails of comedian Deborah Vance and her writer, Ava, is launching its fifth and final season. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder about saying goodbye to roles that were a match made in comedy heaven. Smith also talks with the show's co-creators: Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello (who describes directing one episode while in labor).
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The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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.
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
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Artemis II astronauts speak during historic lunar mission
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
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Robbery reveals sinister plot to kill a man with a root beer float
When Harold Allen died suddenly in his home in Freetown, Indiana, no one suspected anything out of the ordinary. Nine months later, a burglary at his home would lead to a murder investigation and an unusual weapon.
Would Michigan investigators be able to prove murder in a case without a body?
After Dee Warner, a Michigan businesswoman and mother, disappeared from her home, her family believed she has been murdered and suspected her husband Dale Warner. But without physical evidence, they knew it would be hard to prove.
Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
More on Pam Bondi's firing
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
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Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
Despite toilet trouble, Artemis II crew reflects on wonder of deep space experience
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
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4/5: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Vatican's Mosaic Studio; a fight over history at West Bank archaeological sites; Dan Levy on his new series "Big Mistakes"; the creative talents behind "Hacks"; the latest on the Artemis II lunar mission; the works of Renaissance artist Raphael; and the beauty of moss.
Reporters break down Iran war on "Face the Nation"
The New York Times' David Sanger, Bloomberg's Jeff Mason and Cook Political Report's Amy Walter discuss the Iran war, its political implications and the upcoming midterms on "Face the Nation."
NASA's Jared Isaacman on Artemis II mission
Days after the Artemis II mission launched toward the moon, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe on "Face the Nation" the primary goal in this phase is to gather data to help prepare for an eventual return to the lunar surface.
Face the Nation: Isaacman, Broglio, reporters
Missed the second half of the show? Archbishop Timothy Broglio and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman join, along with a panel of political reporters.
Military archbishop on Iran war
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who leads Catholic military chaplains, said on "Face the Nation" he wants negotiations to end the Iran war, and argued "it's hard" to see the war "as something that would be sponsored by the Lord."