Regional fallout of Iran war
Six key Gulf nations are on the verge of ending their neutrality in the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran, accusing Tehran of "reckless and indiscriminate attacks" on their territories. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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Tehran police stations bombed
Police stations, intelligence-related centers and paramilitary bases all around Tehran have been heavily bombarded, CBS News confirms. Mugo Odigwe reports.
H.R. McMaster reacts to strikes in Iran
The U.S. and Israel conducted a massive military operation in Iran on Saturday. CBS News contributor and former National Security Advisor under President Trump's first term H.R. McMaster has analysis.
Students in Iran reignite protests after bloody crackdown
As Iran's new academic year began over the weekend, large-scale protests erupted across several universities.
Iran officials deny detained shopkeeper Erfan Soltani facing execution
Iranian shopkeeper Erfan Soltani is among thousands of people who were feared to be facing death sentences, but after a warning from President Trump, officials claim he never was.
Trump's threats inspiring Iran protesters but might not deter crackdown
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Dozens said to have been killed in Iran protests despite Trump's warning
At least 36 people have reportedly been killed in Iran amid anti-government protests across the nation, putting its rulers under pressure as Trump threatens to intervene.
Dozens reported dead in Iran protests
Rights groups in Iran say dozens have been killed and more than a thousand others have been detained in protests there over the past week. President Trump had warned the U.S. was "locked and loaded" if Tehran violently killed peaceful demonstrators. Masih Alinejad, an Iranian women's rights activist and journalist, joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Protests erupt across Iran amid economic woes
Protesters have taken to the streets of Iran's capital city as the country faces some of its worst economic pressures in years. Iranian journalist and women's rights activist Masih Alinejad joins to discuss.
Inside Tehran as the city mourns its losses
CBS News' senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has been reporting on conditions in Iran's capital, Tehran, following Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on the country. Tyab attended the main Friday prayers in Tehran and heard how local Iranians feel about the latest U.S. intervention in the Middle East.
Iran holds first state funerals for military leaders, nuclear scientists
Mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of top Iranian commanders and scientists killed in a 12-day war with Israel.
Iran's Khamenei speaks after Israel ceasefire
Iran's supreme leader made his first public comments Thursday since the ceasefire with Israel began, warning against any further U.S. attacks. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more from Tehran.
Inside Tehran in wake of the Israel-Iran ceasefire
As the delicate ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict continues to hold, a CBS News crew received permission to enter Iran Wednesday to see how conditions are on the ground in its capital of Tehran. The Iranian government maintains tight control over its media and closely monitors foreign journalists. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Cautious optimism in Iran amid ceasefire
President Trump left the NATO summit on Wednesday after touting the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. There is cautious optimism in Iran that the ceasefire will hold. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tehran.
Iran's Fordo nuclear facility has long been a focus of international concern
Iran has long been suspected of hiding work toward a nuclear weapon at its underground Fordo enrichment site.
U.S. cyclist recounts tense escape from Iran with Israeli bombs falling
American cyclist Ian Andersen said Iranians' warm welcome and hospitality changed abruptly when Israel started bombing.
Iranians evacuate Tehran
President Trump is demanding an "unconditional surrender" from Iran five days into the country's deadly conflict with Israel. CBS News has learned that the president is considering joining Israel in targeting Iranian nuclear sites. Lawmakers are urging Mr. Trump to keep the U.S. out of the growing conflict. CBS News' Holly Williams, James LaPorta and Nikole Killion have more.
Israel-Iran strikes continue: What we know
President Trump is meeting with his national security team over the escalating warfare between Israel and Iran. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Holly Williams and Samantha Vinograd have the latest on what we know.
Would Israel try to kill Iran's leader, and what would it mean?
Israel's prime minister has declined to rule out assassinating Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Trump says he'd be an "easy target," and "our patience is wearing thin."
Iran launches missiles at Israel as Israel attacks Iran's nuclear sites
Sirens sounded in Israel as Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles in retaliation for Israel's strikes on its nuclear facilities.
Protesters gather in Tehran
Protests erupted in Iran Saturday following the Revolutionary Guard's stunning admission that it unintentionally shot down a Ukrainian airliner after last week's missile strike on U.S. troops. Hundreds gathered in Tehran to protest the delayed announcement, demanding those responsible be put on trial. Holly Williams reports.
U.S. confident missiles hit Ukrainian plane
There are new indications that Iran shot down a civilian passenger jet in its own airspace, killing many of its own citizens. A video obtained by the New York Times seems to show the impact. You can see a bright flash, which our sources tell us was the explosion of two surface-to-air missiles. Surveillance cameras picked up a shower of debris from the Ukrainian plane that crashed after takeoff from Tehran's main airport, killing 176 people. Elizabeth Palmer reports on what Iran’s government is saying about the crash.
Holes in plane crash wreckage raise questions
Iranian authorities say the crew of a Ukrainian airliner that crashed in Tehran never called for help. They say according to an early crash report, the plane was trying to turn back when it went down, leaving a trail of wreckage in a field on the outskirts of the city. But Kris Van Cleave reports that holes found in that wreckage are leading some to question the idea that the plane had mechanical issues.
Ukrainian plane crashes in Tehran
Officials say all 176 people who were on board a Ukrainian plane are dead after it crashed in Tehran, just hours after Iran attacked two U.S. military bases in Iraq. Unverified video from Iranian TV appears to show the Ukraine International Airlines flight on fire before it went down in a field just after takeoff on the city's outskirts. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Iran's drone and missile strikes continue, hit new ground as war spreads
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
GOP senator joins police in ejecting protester from Capitol Hill hearing
A Senate Republican assisted several police officers in ejecting a man who interrupted a Capitol Hill hearing on Wednesday to object to the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Probe into Biden autopen closed by D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, source says
Federal prosecutors are dropping their probe into whether Biden and his aides unlawfully used an autopen for pardons, a source said.
Key takeaways from House hearing with Walz, Ellison on Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
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Search on for suspect after 3 women's bodies found in Utah, 2 on hiking trail
Authorities in Utah are searching for a suspect in the deaths of three women. Two bodies were found on a hiking trail and the third in a residence.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Brawl at women's college basketball game injures ref; 8 players ejected
Referee Marla Gearhar was knocked to the floor in the melee between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
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Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Nearly 37 million pounds of food recalled because it could contain glass
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. $700 million a month in interest
The U.S. government must also reimburse businesses for the interest they paid on tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court, according to the Cato Institute.
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House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
GOP Sen. Steve Daines of Montana won't seek reelection
Sen. Steve Daines said he had wrestled with the decision for months.
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
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Iran's drone and missile strikes continue, hit new ground as war spreads
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
What we know about U.S. service members killed in Iran war
The fallen soldiers identified by the Pentagon were Sgt. Declan Coady, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, Capt. Cody Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan.
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True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
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Luke Grimes on "Marshals"
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Preview of UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira
UFC commentator Laura Sanko joins "CBS Mornings" to preview Saturday's UFC fight where defending champion Max Holloway will take on Charles Oliveira for the BMF title.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
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Search on for suspect after 3 women's bodies found in Utah, 2 on hiking trail
Authorities in Utah are searching for a suspect in the deaths of three women. Two bodies were found on a hiking trail and the third in a residence.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
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Officers who killed Austin gunman "undoubtedly saved lives," DA says
Travis County DA Jose Garza said suggestions that he would seek charges were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
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NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
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Qatar faces fresh Iran strikes
Iranian counterstrikes threaten Qatar overnight as the Middle East grapples with an expanding war. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Americans in Middle East plead for help
President Trump is projecting optimism as the Iran war drags on. This comes as Americans in the Middle East continue to face challenges evacuating. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Son of British couple imprisoned in Iran speaks
CBS News' Haley Ott speaks with Joe Bennett, the son of a British couple currently imprisoned in Tehran's Evin Prison after having been detained and sentenced on espionage charges last year, which they deny. "They are there. They need help. I implore President Trump to help them," Bennett said.
U.S. releases video of strikes inside Iran
The U.S. released videos of strikes against targets in Iran as the Islamic Republic continues to launch attacks against its neighbors. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Experts on Iran threats to U.S.
CBS News national security contributors and former counterterrorism officials Sam Vinograd and Joe Zacks join "CBS Mornings" to discuss potential Iranian threats to the U.S. and U.S. intelligence history of assessing them.