Vance: Israel-Hamas ceasefire "going frankly better than I expected"
Vice President JD Vance urged "patience" as Israel waits for the return of all the hostages' remains from Hamas.
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Top U.S. officials return to Israel after violence tests Gaza ceasefire
After Israel-Hamas clashes test Trump's Gaza peace deal, his top negotiators return to the region to shore up the ceasefire.
Obstacles in implementing Gaza peace plan
U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are in Israel Monday to help shore up the Gaza peace deal. Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Trump threatens Hamas with eradication
President Trump on Monday threatened to eradicate Hamas if it doesn't uphold the ceasefire with Israel as top U.S. officials rushed to the region to preserve a fragile peace. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has 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.
Witkoff, Kushner on the Israel-Hamas deal, what's next for Gaza
As the fragile Gaza truce is tested, ceasefire negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff explain what went into the Israel-Hamas peace deal, and what's needed to make sure it sticks.
Mike Waltz says U.S. to help recover missing hostage remains in Gaza
As return of hostages' remains complicates Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Waltz says "entire task force" to help find missing, including 2 Americans.
How 3 real estate moguls helped get Gaza deal
President Trump, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner all played key roles in the latest Middle East ceasefire. So how did they succeed where others have failed? Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Full interview: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to CBS News days after Hamas released the last 20 living hostages taken on Oct. 7, 2023, and Israel's military withdrew from parts of the Gaza Strip, in the first phase of a peace plan brokered by President Trump and Arab states. Watch his full interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil Tuesday in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
Wendy Sherman on state of Gaza ceasefire
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains intact despite grievances from both sides. Wendy Sherman, who served as U.S. deputy secretary of state under the Biden administration, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Could lost Israeli hostages' remains doom the peace deal?
Gaza is in ruins, and the bodies of 21 Israeli hostages are somewhere amid the rubble, along with an estimated 11,000 Gazans.
Netanyahu's former spokesperson speaks out
Tal Heinrich, a former spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, joins "CBS News 24/7" to share her thoughts on the leader's exclusive interview with CBS News' Tony Dakoupil as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire continues to hold.
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Netanyahu says he's giving "peace a chance," but voices long-term doubts
Netanyahu tells CBS News he's giving "peace a chance," but despite Trump's assertion the war is over, Israel's leader talks of change over generations.
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.
Demands mount for Gaza aid to flow and Hamas to hand over more remains
So far the Gaza ceasefire is holding, but calls are getting louder for Hamas to hand over more hostages' remains, and for Israel to allow in more aid.
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Netanyahu says Hamas must disarm or "all hell breaks loose"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil that conditions outlined in the 20-point Gaza peace plan "are very clear."
Netanyahu on Hamas, peace and what comes next
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses the future of Gaza and calls on Hamas to disarm. Debora Patta reports on the search for the missing in Gaza.
Israel limits Gaza aid over hostage remains
In a potentially alarming sign for the newly-signed peace deal, Israel has opted not to reopen a key passage for supplying aid to civilians in Gaza because Hamas has not returned the bodies of all hostages. Kate Phillips-Barrasso, vice president of global policy and advocacy for Mercy Corps, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Netanyahu reacts to Trump's remark that "he's not the easiest guy to deal with"
Netanyahu is just fine with being described by President Trump as not "the easiest guy to deal with," he told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
Netanyahu reacts to Trump's jest to Knesset
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to President Trump's jest that he "wasn't the easiest guy to deal with" while addressing the Israeli Knesset on Monday, saying he hopes it's because "he's very tough on the matters that pertain to [his] country's future." Watch more of Netanyahu's exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil on Wednesday.
Hamas releases four more deceased hostages
Hamas released the remains of four more deceased hostages to the Red Cross on Tuesday, in addition to the four bodies returned on Monday. There are still 20 bodies left that need to be brought back to Israel. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Trump: Hamas will disarm or "we will disarm them"
President Trump proclaimed peace in the Middle East on Monday, but warned of violence on Tuesday as his Gaza peace deal lurches toward phase two. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, Jon Alterman, with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
Netanyahu says Hamas must "give up its arms"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil that the conditions outlined in President Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza "are very clear," but says Hamas' disarmament remains a key part of the next phase. Watch more of Dokoupil's interview with Netanyahu Wednesday on "CBS Mornings."
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 releases all living Israeli hostages
For the first time in more than two years, Israeli families are getting to see loved ones who were held in Gaza. CBS News' Haley Ott and Olivia Rinaldi report.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Patrick Clancy in his own words, only on 60 Minutes
This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media since his ex-wife's murder trial.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
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A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
Maye Musk says son Elon "just wants to do good" but steps "on a lot of toes"
Maye Musk has described her son Elon as a genius even as a child, and said his efforts have led to insults and unfair treatment from the public.
Fed rate hike is expected today. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
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White House backs Hegseth as new details come out about Iran war's cost
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion — most of it on munitions — and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
AI is making it easier for adversaries to target U.S. military, experts say
An Iran-linked adversary used Claude AI to try to target U.S. naval forces, Anthropic revealed in a recent report.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
AI is making it easier for adversaries to target U.S. military, experts say
An Iran-linked adversary used Claude AI to try to target U.S. naval forces, Anthropic revealed in a recent report.
Maye Musk says son Elon "just wants to do good" but steps "on a lot of toes"
Maye Musk has described her son Elon as a genius even as a child, and said his efforts have led to insults and unfair treatment from the public.
Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods perks
Amazon said it is increasing its minimum pay for operations workers by $1 an hour and adding grocery discounts for all U.S. employees.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods perks
Amazon said it is increasing its minimum pay for operations workers by $1 an hour and adding grocery discounts for all U.S. employees.
Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
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Obamas' dog Sunny dies: "A cherished member of our family"
"As far as our family was concerned, she was pretty much perfect," former President Obama wrote about Sunny, who was a 13-year-old Portuguese water dog.
U.S. adds sanctions on South Africa, alleging discrimination against White people
The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa.
House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
Mike Rogers speaks out after skipping Michigan Senate debate
The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."
DOJ accuses Russian intel agents of plotting to murder U.S.-based dissident
The Justice Department is accusing several members of Russia's intelligence services of running a "global assassination network" that targeted Kremlin critics.
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How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
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Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Is the U.S. and China's mutual distrust the biggest risk as AI evolves?
Analysts tell CBS News that as the U.S. and China race for AI supremacy, they risk driving all of humanity "off a cliff."
U.S. adds sanctions on South Africa, alleging discrimination against White people
The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa.
War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing at least 20 people
Health officials in Gaza say a building damaged months ago by an Israeli strike has collapsed, killing people from 6 displaced families who had taken shelter inside.
House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
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Ed Sheeran speaks out on Macklemore decision
Ed Sheeran spoke out Tuesday after facing backlash for dropping Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Ed Sheeran breaks silence amid controversy
The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand and daughter on latest book
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
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AI is making it easier for adversaries to target U.S. military, experts say
An Iran-linked adversary used Claude AI to try to target U.S. naval forces, Anthropic revealed in a recent report.
Is the U.S. and China's mutual distrust the biggest risk as AI evolves?
Analysts tell CBS News that as the U.S. and China race for AI supremacy, they risk driving all of humanity "off a cliff."
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.
OpenAI chief on tech safety efforts
Chris Lehane, the chief global affairs officer for OpenAI, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss recent tech leaders' efforts to address AI safety and regulations.
Expert weighs in on AI regulation
Artificial intelligence regulation has become a political flashpoint, with expert whistleblowers, frontier tech CEOs and some bipartisan politicians calling for government oversight. Meanwhile, President Trump has dismissed concerns that AI could threaten humanity. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports, and MIT professor and AI activist Max Tegmark shares his thoughts.
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Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
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Family blames abortion ban for woman's death
Tierra Walker, 37, died of preeclampsia when she was 20 weeks pregnant. Her family filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other doctors, alleging that the state's abortion ban led to her death. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Navy vet's murder solved after suspect who gave DNA dies by suicide
A veteran's 1987 murder has been solved, after the now-deceased suspect's DNA matched evidence at the scene of the killing, authorities said.
Georgia execution delayed for hearing under new law that may reduce sentence
A Georgia judge has put an execution on hold to allow time for a hearing on whether the sentence should be reduced under a new state law that lets victims of abuse have their sentences reconsidered.
Man arrested for alleged ISIS plot
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested for allegedly plotting what could have been a "mass casualty attack" inspired by ISIS, federal officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Investigators believe fireworks triggered wildfire
In Washington state, investigators said they believe illegal fireworks, shot from the back of a pickup truck, sparked a nearly 10,000-acre deadly wildfire earlier this summer. Jason Allen reports.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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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.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media since his ex-wife's murder trial.
Family blames abortion ban for woman's death
Tierra Walker, 37, died of preeclampsia when she was 20 weeks pregnant. Her family filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other doctors, alleging that the state's abortion ban led to her death. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Cancer research funding falls short
A new medical report shows that while less people are dying of cancer, there is a gap in federal research funding. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Kennedy Center's future uncertain
A judge ruled Tuesday that President Trump's name cannot be put back on the Kennedy Center without an act of Congress. In response, Mr. Trump threatened to halt the renovation completely. Weijia Jiang reports.
House votes to limit Trump's war powers
The House voted for a third time to restrict President Trump's power to strike Iran. Meanwhile, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.