How Houthi rebels are impacting Iran war
Trade routes are under escalating pressure as troubles continue in the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi rebels attack Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.
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Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
Middle East oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
As Iran's attacks keep ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle and oil prices surge, Gulf states are planning to invest billions in pipeline alternatives.
U.S. strikes Iran for 12th night
The U.S. struck Iran for a twelfth consecutive night. President Trump renewed threats to target Iranian infrastructure, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran will continue to pay a high price until negotiations continue. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Houthi attack on cargo ship kills 3 mariners, European naval force says
Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 3 mariners with an attack on a ship in the Red Sea, a European naval force says, fueling concern over a possible new wave of attacks by the Iran-backed group.
2/18/2024: Crisis in the Red Sea; Fake Electors; Finding Cillian Murphy
First, an inside look at the U.S. Navy response to Houthi Red Sea attacks. Then, a Trump fake elector in Wisconsin speaks out. And, Cillian Murphy: The 60 Minutes Interview.
Nature: Dolphins
We leave you this Sunday Morning in waters of the Red Sea, where bottlenose dolphins play. Videographer: Ziggy Livnat.
Pentagon probe on fighter jet loss
The Pentagon is investigating how another U.S. fighter jet ended up at the bottom of the Red Sea. Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, a decorated former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, joins CBS News with more.
For second time in 8 days, fighter jet assigned to USS Truman is lost in Red Sea
Two pilots suffered minor injuries in the ordeal.
Why U.S. fighter jets went overboard in Red Sea
For the second time in just over a week, an F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet assigned to the USS Harry S. Truman has been lost in the Red Sea. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Second U.S. fighter jet lost in Red Sea
For the second time in eight days, an F-18 fighter jet assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman has been lost overboard in the Red Sea. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.
US Navy aircraft carrier loses $60M fighter jet in Red Sea
The F/A-18E Super Hornet was being towed Monday when it and the tug slipped and were lost in the Red Sea, the Navy said.
Tourist sub sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast, killing 6, officials say
Egyptian officials say a submarine tourist vessel with 45 passengers and 5 crew sank off the country's popular Red Sea coast, killing at least six people.
Is the U.S. escalating against Houthis?
The U.S. military fired a series of airstrikes over the weekend targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The strikes killed at least 53 people, according to the Houthi health ministry. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata explains how the move compares to previous actions in the Red Sea under the Biden administration.
Trump threatens Iran over Houthi attacks
President Trump says he'll hold Iran responsible for any attacks by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Trump authorized strikes against the Tehran-backed group Monday and over the weekend. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the details.
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Shark kills tourist, injures another off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The Red Sea is a major tourist destination whose marine life make it popular with divers.
U.S. Navy crew ejects safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
8 people still missing after Egypt tour boat sinks on Red Sea dive trip
Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 44 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 32 rescued and 8 still missing.
U.S. captain battles false Houthi claims
Houthi rebel groups claim to have struck and sunk the U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower that protected Red Sea shipping lanes for nine months. However, the ship floats safely on America's shores as the ship's skipper, Captain Christopher Hill, aims to debunk the false claims. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Houthis suspected in Red Sea ship attack
A commercial ship came under attack in the Red Sea Wednesday, according to the British military. This comes as Secretary of State Antony Blinken ends his trip to the Middle East as Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks progress. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
Ship hit by 3 suspected Houthi missiles in latest Red Sea attack
The U.K. military says a ship was hit by 3 missiles in the Red Sea, leaving it "not under command" in the latest apparent attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
What to know about the Iran-backed groups operating in the Mideast
There are about 40 militant groups backed by Iran in the region, including one that claimed the deadly drone strike on a U.S. base in Jordan.
Navy pilot becomes first U.S. woman to "kill an air-to-air contact"
A fighter pilot for the U.S. Navy became the first American woman to earn an air-to-air victory when she shot down a Houthi drone in the Red Sea region.
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No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say
President Trump, who called Tehran "unbelievably duplicitous," said the talks are the "last chance" for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation.
Trump says Jeanine Pirro "choked" in dropping Reflecting Pool cases
"She folded like an umbrella," President Trump said of Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note
Investigators in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released two ransom notes, including one contradicting what the Arizona sheriff overseeing the case told CBS News.
Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"
President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.
Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting suspect identified after 3 killed, 7 wounded
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Washington wildfires leave some residents with nothing: "Nightmare situation"
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed, and another 400 have yet to be assessed, officials said Monday as three fires burned in the area.
Cornyn, Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on DOJ fund
GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina formally announced their support on Monday for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
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Washington wildfires leave some residents with nothing: "Nightmare situation"
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed, and another 400 have yet to be assessed, officials said Monday as three fires burned in the area.
Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
25 states sue Trump administration over latest round of tariffs
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
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25 states sue Trump administration over latest round of tariffs
New U.S. tariffs are hurting consumers and businesses, California's attorney general said in filing suit to block levies on 60 countries.
Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"
President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.
What to watch for in SpaceX's first public earnings report this week
SpaceX will release its first earnings report as a public company on Tuesday in a key test for the company's stuttering stock price.
JPMorgan Chase to invest $750 billion in boosting housing and homebuying
JPMorgan Chase said the investment will include financing for 1 million affordable housing units and assistance to 500,000 people in buying homes.
Federal workers sour on government work, decrying eroding job security
Nearly two-thirds of current and retired U.S. government workers said they wouldn't re-enter public service, according to a recent survey.
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Justice Dept. moves to dismiss Jan. 6 class action lawsuit
The Justice Department argued that the Jan. 6, 2021, rioters had until Jan. 6, 2023, to sue the federal government under the Federal Tort Claims Act, missing the deadline to file a lawsuit by over two years.
Senate candidate El-Sayed questions assumption Michigan voters are moderates
Populist Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens top the Democratic field going into Tuesday's Senate primary. Former Rep. Mike Rogers is running unopposed for the GOP nomination.
Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"
President Trump said U.S. oil companies made "too much money" from high oil prices. "I'm not happy about it," he added.
Trump says Jeanine Pirro "choked" in dropping Reflecting Pool cases
"She folded like an umbrella," President Trump said of Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
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Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
She went to "hell and back" for a diagnosis. Then her sister showed symptoms.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
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Funeral held for family "wiped off the map" in Russian strike
At least two adults and four children were killed in the strike but the death toll could be higher as all the remains have not yet been formally identified.
Human remains exhumed at WWII massacre site in Ukraine
It is believed that 30 to 40% of the 50 remains so far discovered at the site were children.
Morocco blames Ceuta border surge on misleading info spread online
Morocco is blaming a massive surge of migrants into Ceuta on various factors, including "malicious exploitation of digital platforms" and the spread of misleading information.
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No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say
President Trump, who called Tehran "unbelievably duplicitous," said the talks are the "last chance" for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation.
Suspect arrested in Greece after U.K. woman's body found in suitcase
Police say the suspect transported the body to an abandoned site in a suitcase and subsequently used her bank cards to withdraw money.
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"My Favorite Person" takes over socials
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
Ariana Grande to step out of public eye
A representative for pop star Ariana Grande says the singer is planning to step out of the public eye after wrapping her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour amid "endless, ongoing public scrutiny." Grande has also dropped out of the London-based musical "Sunday in the Park with George," which is set to open next year.
New Spider-Man movie breaks box office records
At the box office, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swung to a massive $360 million in its domestic debut, making it the biggest opening weekend ever. Brooks Barnes, chief Hollywood correspondent for The New York Times, joins to discuss.
Why the 2027 Met Gala is already causing controversy
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
Paul W. Downs on historic "Hacks" Emmy run
Actor Paul W. Downs talks with "CBS Mornings" about the final season of "Hacks" and reveals if there could be a spinoff of the popular series. Downs also describes what it was like to tell his co-star Meg Stalter that she was nominated for an Emmy Award.
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Trump administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
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.
Hugging Face CEO calls hack by rogue OpenAI model "very weird and unprecedented"
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
CEO of AI firm Hugging Face on OpenAI hack
ChatGPT maker OpenAI revealed that its technology hacked into another AI company on its own during internal testing. Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue, whose company was hacked, described the "very weird and unprecedented" incident in an interview on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- and offered suggestions on how future incidents could be prevented.
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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New details in Idaho In-N-Out shooting
New information is coming out about the shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho that killed three people over the weekend. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case contradicted himself on ransom note
Investigators in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released two ransom notes, including one contradicting what the Arizona sheriff overseeing the case told CBS News.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released
Six months after Nancy Guthrie went missing, the Pima County, Arizona, sheriff has released two ransom notes, including one that claims Guthrie died "shortly after she was taken." Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Deadly shooting at Idaho In-N-Out
Officials say three people were killed and seven were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out in Idaho over the weekend. Officials believe the shooter acted alone and are investigating possible motives. Lilia Luciano reports.
Nancy Guthrie case is "active," sheriff says
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is still "very active," Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said after two ransom notes were released. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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"My Favorite Person" takes over socials
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
Ariana Grande to step out of public eye
A representative for pop star Ariana Grande says the singer is planning to step out of the public eye after wrapping her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour amid "endless, ongoing public scrutiny." Grande has also dropped out of the London-based musical "Sunday in the Park with George," which is set to open next year.
New Spider-Man movie breaks box office records
At the box office, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swung to a massive $360 million in its domestic debut, making it the biggest opening weekend ever. Brooks Barnes, chief Hollywood correspondent for The New York Times, joins to discuss.
Michigan reports 2 deaths in parasitic outbreak
Health officials in Michigan have reported two deaths related to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
New details in Idaho In-N-Out shooting
New information is coming out about the shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho that killed three people over the weekend. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.