Israel-Hamas truce extension: What we know
Israel and Hamas have extended a humanitarian pause in fighting by two more days. CBS News' Holly Williams and Ed O'Keefe have more.
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Several U.S. service members injured in missile attack at Iraq airbase
Monday's strike was the 66th attack against American-affiliated bases in Iraq and Syria since Oct. 17, Pentagon officials said.
Bouza: A tribute to Syrian ice cream
At his Anaheim, Calif., bakery, Maher Nakhal honors a traditional sweet treat: Bouza, a style of ice cream that was first served in Damascus, Syria more than 500 years ago. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti delves into the closely-guarded recipe, and the labor involved in creating the ice cream's unique texture.
Examining Iran's influence in the Middle East
The U.S. says Iran-backed fighters have been attacking American forces in the Middle East with drones and rockets in recent weeks. Eric Lob, non-resident scholar with the Middle East Institute's Iran program, joins CBS News to unpack Iran's influence in the region.
U.S. warns IDF against fighting near hospitals
The U.S. is taking a tougher approach toward the Israel-Hamas war. Jon Alterman, senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to explore the Biden administration's options to calm the fighting.
U.S. conducts more airstrikes in Syria
The U.S. conducted another round of overnight airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in eastern Syria. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
8 dead in U.S. strikes on Iran-backed targets in Syria, war monitor says
It was the third time in less than three weeks that the U.S. has hit facilities in Syria it said were tied to Iran, which backs armed groups Washington blames for a spike in attacks on its forces in the region.
U.S. launches airstrikes at Syria
The U.S. military has conducted a series of airstrikes aimed at a training area and safehouse used by Iran's Revolutionary Guard in eastern Syria, the Defense Department said. Iranian-backed militias have launched a series of attacks against U.S. forces in the region since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. David Martin reports.
5 U.S. service members killed in crash
Five U.S. special operations soldiers who died during a training operation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea were deployed to Cyprus in case evacuations were ordered in Israel and Lebanon, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the White House response to the military losses related to U.S. operations in the Middle East.
5 U.S. service members killed in crash
Five special operations aviation soldiers who died during a training operation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea were deployed to Cyprus in case evacuations were ordered in Israel and Lebanon, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the White House response to the military losses related to U.S. operations in the Middle East.
Dire situation at Gaza's largest hospital
Warnings of a health sector collapse are increasing as alarming images from inside Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital show premature babies being kept warm by aluminum foil as the World Health Organization says the facility has been without fuel for days. Israel said Hamas is using the hospital as a command center and medical personnel and patients are being used as human shields; Hamas and the doctors deny that. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports on the latest, and Alyona Synenko, a spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross, joined CBS News to discuss.
Israel-Hamas war's impact on U.S. diplomacy
Israel has agreed to daily, four-hour humanitarian pauses in the fighting in northern Gaza following international pressure to improve conditions for Palestinian civilians. Quincy Institute executive vice president Trita Parsi joins CBS News to discuss how the war is affecting the U.S.' position in the world.
Humanitarian pauses in Gaza: What to know
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirmed Israel has agreed to daily, four-hour humanitarian pauses in the fighting in northern Gaza. CBS News contributor Robert Berger shares more details on the pauses, and Marwan Al Ghoul, a CBS News producer, reports meters away from a recent airstrike in Gaza. Natalie Brand, a CBS News correspondent, reports on the White House's reaction to the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.
U.S. strikes Iran-linked site in Syria
The U.S. has carried out a second strike in two weeks on Iran-linked facilities in retaliation for continuing attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement that the strike was conducted at the direction of President Biden, targeting a weapons storage facility in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
New U.S. airstrike on Syria weapons facility
For the second time in two weeks, the United States carried out airstrikes against what the Pentagon says is an Iran-linked weapons warehouse in Syria. Nancy Cordes has our report with more on this ongoing escalation that the Pentagon says has become more dangerous.
U.S. airstrike hits Iran-linked site in Syria
The U.S. military launched an airstrike Wednesday on a weapons storage facility used by Iranian-backed militant groups in eastern Syria. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
U.S. launches strike on weapons facility in Syria
The Pentagon said Wednesday that it has launched airstrikes on a weapons storage facility in eastern Syria linked to Iranian-backed militia groups. The strike was in response to a series of recent attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria, the Pentagon said. Weijia Jiang reports.
Houthis take responsibility for Israel attack
Houthi rebels in Yemen are claiming responsibility for multiple missile and drone attacks aimed at Israel after the Israel Defense Forces earlier this week said it intercepted a strike from Yemen. There are concerns the Houthis, who are backed by Iran, could draw the wider region into the battle between Israel and Hamas. Farea Al-Muslimi, a research fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme, joined CBS News to discuss the group.
How Israel-Hamas war could affect oil prices
The World Bank is warning oil prices could jump as much as 75% if the war between Israel and Hamas spills out into a broader conflict across the Middle East. Alan Rappeport, economic policy reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the ongoing financial concerns stemming from the war.
Ex-CENTCOM commander on U.S. in Middle East
Gen. Joseph Votel, former Commander of U.S. Central Command, tells "Face the Nation" that any attacks on American installations in the Middle East could "significantly change the calculus for us." "It's very clear … that Iran is behind" the militia attacks in Syria and Iraq, Votel said.
Response to Israel expanding raids into Gaza
The White House says it supports a humanitarian pause to allow critical aid into Gaza. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest after speaking with National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.
Expanded Israeli raids mark escalation in war
Israel expanded ground operations in Gaza on Friday, nearly three weeks after Hamas launched an attack on the country. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, David Martin and Nancy Cordes have the latest.
How the military responded to Syria attacks
The U.S. military conducted strikes against two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iranian-backed groups that recently reportedly attacked U.S. forces. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House on the U.S. strategy to deter Syria's recent aggressions in the Middle East as the Israel-Hamas war continues.
Next as Israel's rolling start reports emerge
As officials confirm to CBS News that Israel is conducting a rolling start to the ground invasion in Gaza, eyes are on surrounding countries and global reaction. Paul Salem, the president and CEO of the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News with his insight on what may come next in the Israel-Hamas war.
New details on U.S. airstrikes in Syria
The U.S. military conducted strikes against two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iranian-backed groups in retaliation for recent attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Ohio man charged with threatening to kill Vance, processing child abuse files
An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month.
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Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Ohio man charged with threatening to kill Vance, processing child abuse files
An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month.
Jake Paul joins JD Vance to watch U.S. women's hockey team at Olympics
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Jake Paul joins JD Vance to watch U.S. women's hockey team at Olympics
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Italy nabs first gold medal of Milano Cortina Olympics in speedskating upset
Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record of 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds, shaving more than two-and-a-half seconds off the mark set by Dutch legend Irene Schouten four years earlier in Beijing.
4 suspects arrested after bombing at Pakistan mosque leaves 31 dead
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Hungary's Orbán to attend inaugural meeting of Trump's "Board of Peace"
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attended the launch of the initiative last month in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
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Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Twisted Sister cancels reunion shows as frontman Dee Snider resigns
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Winter Olympics kick off with opening cermony
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics marked its official start on Friday with an opening ceremony that included the traditional Parade of Nations and performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. "CBS Saturday Morning" goes inside the event.
Three sisters chase Olympic dream
Sam, Lauren and Alli Macuga are competitive skiers across different disciplines who were hoping to represent Team USA at Milano Cortina. Lauren, who was a top contender in alpine, suffered an ACL injury in November that ended her season -- but she explains why the world hasn't seen the last of the Macuga sisters.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
The Dish: Noor Murad
Noor Murad's latest cookbook is a love letter to the Middle Eastern flavors she is known for using in her dishes.