Two Michigan sisters publish book teaching religion, culture
Two sisters from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, are on a mission to teach other kids about Ramadan through reading.
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What's next in the Middle East ceasefire
The first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is set to expire this weekend. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more on what's next.
Shooting at Ramadan event in West Philly leaves 3 injured, 5 in custody, police say
Three people were shot at the end of a Ramadan event attended by around 1,000 people in West Philadelphia's Parkside section Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Palestinians celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid war
As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, Palestinians are celebrating amid the devastation of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. But for many, it was a day of mourning. Among them was Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, whose three sons and four grandchildren were killed in an Israeli airstrike. Debora Patta reports.
5 in custody after Philadelphia shooting
Five people are in custody after a shooting at an event celebrating the end of Ramadan in West Philadelphia, police said. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel provided provided an update on the shooting. Doug Kouns, a former FBI special agent, joined CBS News with more on the investigation.
White House cancels iftar dinner
An iftar dinner at the White House to mark the end of the daily fast during Ramadan was canceled Tuesday night, following a meeting between President Biden and Muslim community leaders. Tensions rose during the meeting, with a Palestinian-American ER doctor who recently went to Gaza saying he walked out in protest after addressing the war. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
White House hosts downsized Ramadan gathering
A downsized White House Ramadan gathering offered fresh evidence of how fractured President Biden's relationship with the Muslim American community has become due to his polices on the Israel-Hamas war.
Amid hunger, Palestinians in Gaza are determined to mark Ramadan
Nearly six months into the war between Israel and Hamas, international aid agencies say over 1 million people are in the midst of a famine.
Ramadan amid the Israel-Hamas war
With the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan now in its third week, the United Nations warns at least half a million Palestinians are at risk of famine at a time when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Families are trying to maintain their traditions amid the war.
Thousands pack narrow alleys in Cairo for Egypt's mega-Iftar
For a decade, one Cairo neighborhood has drawn thousands to gather around Egypt's longest Ramadan Iftar table. This year was the biggest ever.
Thousands join Egypt's longest Iftar table
Thousands of people gathered in the Matareya neighborhood of Cairo, Egypt, to break their Ramadan fast together at the longest Iftar table in the country. The tradition began years ago when locals wanted to celebrate together but did not have homes big enough to host everyone.
These South Florida Muslim communities will hold open houses during Ramadan
Ramadan is half over. If you'd like to visit a mosque/masjid, here is a list of specific times and locations Muslim communities around South Florida are welcoming the public and inviting residents to break fast (iftar) with them during this month of Ramadan.
Ramadan observed amid Israel-Hamas war
Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan while the war in Gaza continues. Imtiaz Tyab takes a look at how the ongoing bloodshed is affecting observances at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.
Violence erupts near Jerusalem
As the holy month of Ramadan gets underway, tensions remain high in the West Bank after violent confrontations between Palestinians and Israeli forces near Jerusalem. The exchange of hostages continues to be a sticking point in negotiations for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Ramadan begins with no cease-fire in Gaza
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has begun in Gaza with no sign of a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest.
Some worshippers restricted from attending prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
With the month of Ramadan starting and no cease-fire reached in Gaza, tensions in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories are high. The Israeli government is restricting worshippers from attending prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem — mainly those from the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
More U.S. airdrops in Gaza, no cease-fire yet
The U.S. conducted a new round of airdrops in Gaza Friday containing more humanitarian aid for Palestinians, as a window for a cease-fire deal before Ramadan rapidly closes in. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay is following the latest in the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel-Hamas talks end without deal
Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas have ended in Cairo without a deal, Egyptian officials told the Associated Press. Meanwhile, the Biden administration says it's working on getting more humanitarian aid into Gaza. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Gaza cease-fire discussions stall in Cairo
After three days of negotiations between officials in Cairo, Gaza cease-fire discussions have stalled. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
Gaza aid deaths complicate cease-fire efforts
More than 100 people are dead after a violent scene Thursday beside an aid truck in northern Gaza. Jon Alterman, senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to examine what the incident means for getting additional aid to the territory, and for the likelihood of a cease-fire deal.
War pause possible for Ramadan
U.S. President Joe Biden hints at a potential ceasefire in Gaza, revealing Israel's conditional agreement to halt its offensive during Ramadan in exchange for hostage releases by Hamas.
Dearborn Mayor makes history by marking Eid as paid holiday, recaps memorable month of Ramadan
Dearborn becomes the first city in U.S. history to mark Eid Al-Fitr, end of Ramadan celebration, as a paid holiday by closing city hall.
Easter, Passover and Ramadan in Jerusalem
Christians, Jews and Muslims celebrate holidays in Jerusalem amid tensions over recent violence. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Israeli-Palestinian clash at al-Aqsa mosque
Violence flared up between Israeli police and Muslims at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque overnight. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab about what sparked the incident and growing tensions in the region.
Tension escalates in Israel amid holidays
Israel and Hamas exchanged fire following clashes between Israeli police and worshippers at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. It comes as Jews, Muslims and Christians celebrate major holidays this week. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata discusses the latest with anchor Shanelle Kaul.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Second pilot involved in New Jersey helicopter crash dies, police say
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
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Photos show motorcycle collection tied to Olympian-turned-alleged-drug-kingpin
Authorities in Mexico have seized a large collection of motorcycles believed to be owned by Ryan Wedding, the former Olympian wanted for allegedly running a major drug trafficking operation.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
Georgia execution paused over questions about clemency process
Stacey Humphreys, 52, was convicted of malice murder and other crimes in the 2003 shooting deaths of Cyndi Williams, 33, and Lori Brown, 21, in Cobb County, northwest of Atlanta.
Victim in Christmas shooting in Southfield never called 911, police say
Police investigating the Christmas Day deaths of two people at an apartment complex say neither the victim nor her friend ever called 911, despite a history of domestic violence in the victim's relationship.
These 9 states are cutting income taxes in 2026. See where.
Income tax cuts are taking effect in multiple U.S. states on Jan. 1, 2026, a new analysis says.
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Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
These 9 states are cutting income taxes in 2026. See where.
Income tax cuts are taking effect in multiple U.S. states on Jan. 1, 2026, a new analysis says.
OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
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Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
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Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
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U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash
British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that killed two other people, Matchroom Boxing said.
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Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
2025: The year's top books
"Sunday Morning" checks out the bestselling fiction and non-fiction of the past year.
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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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.
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Photos show motorcycle collection tied to Olympian-turned-alleged-drug-kingpin
Authorities in Mexico have seized a large collection of motorcycles believed to be owned by Ryan Wedding, the former Olympian wanted for allegedly running a major drug trafficking operation.
Victim in Christmas shooting in Southfield never called 911, police say
Police investigating the Christmas Day deaths of two people at an apartment complex say neither the victim nor her friend ever called 911, despite a history of domestic violence in the victim's relationship.
DOJ: D.C. pipe bomb suspect confessed
The Virginia man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the DNC and RNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots has confessed, according to a new court filing. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents were in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
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Bondi Beach hero speaks out on deadly attack
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled a gunman on Australia's Bondi Beach during a violent ambush targeting a Jewish community gathering on the first day of Hanukkah, is speaking out as he heals from his injuries. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Shaq helps tall police recruit after failed exam
After completing the police academy earlier this year, 7-foot-3 Jordan Wilmore fell short of passing the state exam by one point. NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal learned about his story and offered his support. Jericka Duncan reports.
Young Americans weigh climate fears
Some young adults say their considering climate change and the future when deciding whether or not to have children. David Schechter reports.
Hero who disarmed Bondi Beach gunman speaks out
It's been two weeks since gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, killing 15 people and wounding 40 others. Amid the tragedy, an act of heroism stands out -- shopkeeper Ahmed al Ahmed tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen. Anna Coren has an exclusive interview.
Viral video prompts Minnesota day care probes
As Homeland Security agents were in Minnesota conducting what DHS Secretary Kristi Noem called a "massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," many of their targets came not from tips from the FBI, but from a video posted on social media over the weekend. CBS Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan reports.
Bystander recounts deadly helicopter crash
Two pilots have died of their injuries after their helicopters crashed over New Jersey. CBS Philadelphia reporter Ray Strickland spoke to a woman who says she comforted one of the pilots after the chopper crashed outside her home.