Saudi woman given 34-year jail term over tweets, rights groups say
"There is no question with this abhorrent sentence that the situation is only getting worse," group says.
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China's leader to visit Saudi Arabia
Chinese officials announced additional military drills around Taiwan as the island's president met with members of another U.S. congressional delegation. And Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to make a visit to Saudi Arabia this week. Politico 's D.C.-based China correspondent Phelim Kine joined CBS News' Vlad Duthiers and Anne Marie Green to discuss.
Man blows himself up during arrest in Saudi Arabia; 4 others injured
A man wanted by Saudi Arabian state security detonated an explosive belt, killing himself and injuring four others.
Former Twitter manager convicted of spying for Saudi Arabia
The case marked the first time the kingdom has been accused of spying in America.
Deaths of sisters in Sydney apartment "not a random crime," realtor says
Asra Abdullah Alsehli, 24, and her 23-year-old sister, Amaal Abdullah Alsehli, were found dead June 7 in separate bedrooms of the apartment.
Dow ends Thursday firmly in the green
Brian Sozzi, editor-at-large and anchor for Yahoo Finance Live, joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to discuss the latest on the stock market and other financial news.
House passes bill limiting U.S. involvement in Yemen
The House has passed a bill that would limit U.S. military assistance to Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen. Natalie Andrews, who covers Congress for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Trump to increase sanctions on Iran
President Trump says the United States will increase sanctions on Iran as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Saudi government officials blame that country for strikes on oil production facilities in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin, chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, and White House correspondent Paula Reid spoke to CBSN's "Red and Blue" about what to expect from Washington on Iran next.
Biden administration tackles skyrocketing gas prices
In a letter to seven oil companies, President Biden asked for more gas to address high gas prices. The senior vice president of policy, economics and regulatory affairs at the American Petroleum Institute, Frank Macchiarola, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the Biden administration's approach to gas prices.
Saudi Arabia-funded golf event sparks debate
Some families of the victims of 9/11 are outraged as the Saudi Arabia-funded LIV golf tournament is set to be held at a golf course owned by former president Donald Trump. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Trump defends Saudi-backed golf event
Former President Donald Trump Thursday defended a decision to host a Saudi-backed golf tournament at his New Jersey course. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Battiste reported from Bedminster. Then, Herb Scribner, reporter for Axios, discussed the controversy plaguing LIV Golf.
9/11 families slam LIV Golf event at Trump course
Former President Donald Trump is at the center of a growing controversy between 9/11 families and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour. Nikki Battiste has more.
Trump defends hosting Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour amid backlash
"Nobody's gotten to the bottom of 9/11, unfortunately. And they should have," Trump said Thursday.
Putin meets with Iranian, Turkish leaders
Vladimir Putin landed in Tehran, Iran Tuesday, where he's set to meet with the presidents of Iran and Turkey. Michael O'Hanlon, Senior Fellow and Director of Research for the Foreign Policy Program at the Brookings Institute, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what to expect from these meetings, the possibility Iran is giving Russia armed drones and the differing accounts of President Biden's conversation with Saudi Arabia's crown prince.
Admiral John Kirby on Biden's trip to the Middle East
President Biden is back in Washington after his trip to the Middle East. Mr. Biden said he told the crown prince of Saudi Arabia that he believed him personally responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. National Security Council coordinator for strategic communication Admiral John Kirby joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the president's visit to the Middle East and the latest from Ukraine.
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President Biden heads to Saudi Arabia to meet with its crown prince, disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh charged with murder
Biden returns to U.S. from Middle East
President Biden is back in the U.S. following a four day trip to the Middle East. Biden met with leaders to discuss an array of topics including human rights, oil production, and peace in the region. Francesca Chambers, a White House correspondent for USA Today, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Why Pres. Biden's fist bump was significant
President Joe Biden is downplaying last week's fist bump and meeting with Saudi Arabia's crown prince. CBS News anchors Adriana Diaz and Tony Dokoupil spoke with Associated Press White House reporter Chris Megerian about why the meeting could have far-reaching implications for both countries.
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Biden reaffirms U.S. will be "active, engaged partner" in Middle East; NASA releases stunning Webb Telescope images, previewing discoveries to come
Biden faces criticism after Saudi meeting
President Biden is back in Washington after his recent trip to the Middle East, where he met with the Saudi crown prince. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more on why the president is facing criticism after meeting with Mohammed Bin Salman.
Biden meets with Saudi leaders in Mideast
President Biden is back on U.S. soil after a trip overseas to Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss the outcome of the president's visit and the setbacks he now faces in Washington to his climate change agenda.
Slain reporter's fiancée: "Huge betrayal" if Biden meets Saudi leader
Hatice Cengiz was outside the Saudi consulate while Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered. Biden is expected to sit down with the man blamed for the killing.
Slain reporter's fiancée criticizes Biden trip
CBS News producer Pinar Sevinclidir spoke with the fiancée of murdered Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi about President Biden's historic trip to Saudi Arabia.
Biden reaffirms U.S. will remain engaged in Middle East affairs
President Joe Biden's four-day trip to the Middle East comes to a close Saturday. Biden's main goal during his stay was to reaffirm U.S. engagement in the region. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Biden meets with oil leaders in Saudi Arabia
President Joe Biden is spending his second day in Saudi Arabia where he is expected to discuss global energy, security, high oil prices and peace in the Middle East with the leaders of oil-producing Arab states. Ed O’Keefe reports.
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Trump warns Iran is set to "get a beating" as 5-month war expands
The war in the Middle East is expanding, with President Trump threatening Iran with "a beating" and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxies in Iraq.
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
New DOJ rule would allow immigration judges to hold lawyers in contempt
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
Trump unveils plans for overhaul of Dulles airport outside Washington
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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New DOJ rule would allow immigration judges to hold lawyers in contempt
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in federal trial over 2022 stabbing
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
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Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
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Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
New DOJ rule would allow immigration judges to hold lawyers in contempt
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
First on CBS
Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Trump unveils plans for overhaul of Dulles airport outside Washington
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll case
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
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FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Grants halted at agency devoted to safety of U.S. healthcare
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
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Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, political banner
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
2 firefighters die in Greece as others fight massive blaze in France
Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete Wednesday while crews in France confronted a wildfire four times the size of Paris, officials said.
2025 was deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in 30 years, study says
Last year, 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks outside of Israel, making it the deadliest year for such incidents since 1994.
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Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
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OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
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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.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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911 call played in Lindsay Clancy trial
Wednesday marked the second day of the high-profile trial against Lindsay Clancy. She's charged with three counts of first-degree murder and facing life in prison for the killings of her three children in 2023. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in federal trial over 2022 stabbing
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
7 charred bodies found in house with narco gang-related messages
Ecuador has become a cocaine trafficking hub, plagued by gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels.
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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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3 Fed members voted to hike interest rates
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, but the decision was not unanimous: three members voted to raise rates by a quarter of a percentage point. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins with analysis.
Dingell urges Michigan Democrats to unite
The closely-watched Democratic Senate primary in Michigan between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is less than one week away. Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan joins "The Takeout" to weigh in on the divisions in the race.
OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
911 call played in Lindsay Clancy trial
Wednesday marked the second day of the high-profile trial against Lindsay Clancy. She's charged with three counts of first-degree murder and facing life in prison for the killings of her three children in 2023. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Salman Rushdie recounts stabbing (2024)
Jurors on Wednesday convicted a man of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. In 2024, Rushdie spoke with Anderson Cooper about the attack.