Trump says MBS "knew nothing" about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing
President Trump accused a journalist of trying to "embarrass" Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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Trump welcomes MBS for White House visit with fanfare, military flyover and black-tie dinner
President Trump plans to seal major business and security deals during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit.
Khashoggi's widow describes "7 years of hell," demands accountability from MBS
Hanan Elatr Khashoggi said Tuesday she was "disappointed" to hear President Trump describing her late husband, Jamal Khashoggi, in a way that "kind of justifies a crime."
Extended interview: Hanan Elatr Khashoggi
President Trump on Tuesday saluted and defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at his first White House visit since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi's widow, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, sat down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to respond to Mr. Trump's comments.
Expert on Trump meeting with MBS
President Trump welcomed Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington on Tuesday. Karen Elliott House, who wrote a book on Bin Salman called "The Man Who Would Be King," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
What Saudi Arabia, U.S. want from each other
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House is the latest example of Saudi Arabia aiming to strengthen its relationship with the U.S. Former Ambassador-at-Large Nathan Sales joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Jamal Khashoggi's widow on Saudi prince visit
President Trump on Tuesday said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman "knew nothing" about the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi's widow, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
Trump, MBS announce Saudi investment boost
President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday. The two leaders announced a boost in Saudi Arabia's planned investment in the U.S., from $600 billion to nearly $1 trillion. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Olivia Gazis report.
Inside Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with Saudi Arabia
Documents suggest Epstein had contacts with the Saudi royal family and traveled to the Kingdom in the last years of his life.
Trump defends Saudi crown prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday visited the U.S. for the first time since U.S. intelligence concluded that he approved the brutal 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Breaking down Trump's meeting with MBS
President Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Tuesday at the White House. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more on the meeting and Iulia Joja, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News with analysis.
Khashoggi's widow reacts to Trump-MBS meeting
President Trump said Tuesday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman "knew nothing" about the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, despite a 2021 intelligence report finding bin Salman ordered the killing. Khashoggi's widow responded on social media. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
Trump blasts reporter during Saudi meeting
President Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday. During a meeting in the Oval Office where reporters were present, Mr. Trump slammed an ABC News reporter for her approach while she asked about Trump family business ties to Saudi Arabia, Washington Post journalist and human rights activist Jamal Khashoggi's killing, and the calls for the release of the Epstein files. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Olivia Rinaldi have more on what was discussed.
Trump hosts Saudi crown prince at White House
President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
Trump hosting Saudi crown prince
President Trump is hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports, and Mohammed Sergie, the editor of Semafor Gulf, joins with more on the U.S.-Saudi dynamic.
Trump says the U.S. will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
President Trump told reporters Monday the U.S. will sell Saudi Arabia F-35 fighter jets, a day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to visit the White House.
Big-name comedians perform in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival is attracting global stars including Dave Chappelle, Pete Davidson and Kevin Hart, with reports that some are being paid more than $1 million each. The event is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's push to rebrand the conservative kingdom through sports and entertainment. Human rights groups say the campaign is an attempt to whitewash abuses, pointing to restrictions on free speech and the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Electronic Arts acquired in $55 billion deal
Video game company Electronic Arts, the maker of the "The Sims" and "Madden NFL," is being acquired in a $55 billion deal by a consortium of companies that includes Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF; private equity firm Silver Lake, and Miami-based investment firm Affinity Partners, which is led by President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. Nick Earl, former CEO of Glu Mobile, joined CBS News to discuss the deal.
U.S. comic Tim Dillon says jokes got him fired from Saudi comedy festival
American stand-up comedian Tim Dillon says he's been dropped from the Riyadh Comedy Festival bill after jokes about the country's alleged use of forced labor.
Push for U.S. to curb global nuclear supply
A bipartisan group of former senior government officials and national security experts is pushing the U.S. to revitalize its strategy for preventing more countries from acquiring nuclear weapons. Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, a co-author of the report, joins "The Takeout" to break down the findings.
Will U.S. comics help Saudi Arabia comedy-wash its grim rights record?
A rights group is urging some top-level Western comedians not to be "complicit in covering up the abuses of a repressive regime" in Saudi Arabia.
Judge lets families of 9/11 victims sue Saudi Arabia for allegedly helping hijackers
A federal judge in New York kept alive a lawsuit accusing officials in Saudi Arabia of assisting the Sept. 11 hijackers — which the Saudi government has vehemently denied.
Evidence could change understanding of 9/11
Important questions are being raised about 9/11 as evidence surfaces in a lawsuit against the Saudi government filed by families of the people killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks.
17 people executed in Saudi Arabia, mostly for drug crimes
It is the quickest pace of capital punishment since March 2022, when 81 people were executed in a single day for terrorism-related offenses.
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President Trump heading back to United States after trip to the Middle East; Contestants prepare for Eurovision song contest final in Switzerland.
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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.
Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Airport immigration arrests stem from TSA-ICE collaboration, sources say
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
The Federal Reserve meets Wednesday. Could it raise interest rates?
The central bank is widely expected to stand pat on Wednesday, but persistent inflation concerns are reshaping expectations for the rest of 2026.
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.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
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How Trump drafted renovation plans for Dulles, a "terrible airport"
President Trump asked for 3D models of the renovation proposals as he personally tweaked ideas to overhaul Dulles International Airport that are scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday.
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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Fed holds interest rates steady amid signs inflation is cooling
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Murder victim found in Oregon woods in 1972 identified as WWII veteran
A murder victim has been identified decades after his remains were discovered in a wooded area in Oregon in 1972, authorities said.
Airport immigration arrests stem from TSA-ICE collaboration, sources say
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
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.
Maps show where heavy rainfall poses flood risks across Northeast
The storm system that brought dangerous tornadoes to the Midwest earlier this week has now moved into New England, threatening to cause flooding in multiple states.
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Fed holds interest rates steady amid signs inflation is cooling
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.
U.S. bans humanoid robot imports, eyeing China and national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
Canadian tourism slumped in the U.S. last year amid heightened tensions
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
Americans face higher back-to-school costs. Here's what's pricier.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
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Airport immigration arrests stem from TSA-ICE collaboration, sources say
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Fauci invokes 5th in hearing, citing Rand Paul's "unhinged obsession"
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
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.
Comey claims DOJ ordered illegal surveillance, seeks dismissal of "86 47" case
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
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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.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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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.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
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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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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.
Tech workers warn AI development must slow
The artificial intelligence industry faces internal pressure as developers at top technology companies caution that accelerating AI development is risky, emphasizing that the industry must pace itself and develop oversight. CBS News' 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.
Apple to lease devices
Apple announced on Tuesday a new program called "Apple Upgrade," which allows consumers the option to lease new devices. It applies to everything from watches to laptops. Kelly O'Grady explains.
AI workers sound alarm on the technology
Nearly 1,200 AI workers signed a letter on Tuesday, asking the U.S. government to slow down the development of the technology. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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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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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.
Georgia teen sentenced for school shooting
Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for the 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School which killed four people.
Colt Gray sentenced to life without parole
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Colt Gray to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Gray pleaded guilty to killing four people in the deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest.
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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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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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What's next for Fauci after COVID hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing about COVID-19. Arthur Allen, a senior correspondent for KFF Health News, joins with more.
"The Shark Lady" talks why she loves sharks
Emily Morrison, a marine biologist who is known online as "The Shark Lady," speaks with "CBS Mornings" about why she loves sharks, how she turned her fear into enthusiasm and her record number of shark tattoos.
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.
Fauci invokes 5th for all hearing questions
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right for all questions asked during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more from Capitol Hill.
U.S., Saudis ramp up Middle East strikes
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched strikes against Iranian-backed forces in Iraq. Meanwhile, the U.S. also stopped what it called a surprise attack on forces in the Middle East, according to CENTCOM. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.