U.S. "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
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Missile hits near U.S. Embassy in Israel
Iran and lsrael traded more attacks over night with one missile landing near the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has the latest on the fighting.
Arrest in attempted Tel Aviv embassy bombing
A U.S.-German citizen was arrested at JFK airport for allegedly trying to firebomb the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv.
Israel plans to expand Gaza war to capture entire Palestinian territory
A Houthi missile struck Ben-Gurion airport Sunday for the first time since the war began, briefly closing it just as Israel voted to expand Gaza operations.
Israelis launch new ground operation in Gaza
Israeli's military says it intercepted a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels toward Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have resumed ground operations in southern and central Gaza. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest on the fighting in the Middle East.
Details on Hamas failure to return Bibas' body
Israeli forces have announced that none of the bodies returned by Hamas Thursday belonged to Shiri Bibas, as originally believed. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more on that and a series of bus explosions near Tel Aviv.
4 hurt in Tel Aviv stabbing attack
Four people have been hurt in a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, with the suspect, reportedly a Moroccan citizen with a U.S. green card, shot dead at the scene. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest on that and the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza.
Rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people
Inside Gaza, mourners held funerals for 19 people, 12 of them children, killed in Israeli strikes.
Israel launches missile attack against Iran
One person is dead and dozens are injured after a truck rammed into a bus stop near Tel Aviv in a suspected terror attack. It came during a weekend when Israel launched a barrage of missiles into Iran. The IDF says it has fulfilled its mission in Iran, but tensions remain high.
Protests in Israel amid Blinken visit
The FBI says it is investigating an alleged leak of classified U.S. documents disclosing information on Israel's preparations for a retaliatory attack on Iran. The news comes during Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel in an effort to revive cease-fire talks between the nation and Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest on the violence in the Middle East from Tel Aviv.
7 killed in Tel Aviv mass shooting moments before Iran's missile attack
Police said two suspects were killed after opening fire on a boulevard in the Jaffa neighborhood in southern Tel Aviv.
Lebanon says 50 killed after Israel strikes
Israel has been launching strikes into Lebanon, according to Lebanese officials, after the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group launched a missile toward Tel Aviv. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest.
Hezbollah says it fired at Tel Aviv
The Hezbollah militant group confirmed it fired a missile toward Israel's Tel Aviv targeting the Mossad intelligence agency headquarters. Yolande Knell with BBC News, a CBS News partner, reports on the thwarted attack.
CBS News tours Philadelphi Corridor with IDF
The Philadelphi Corridor, a narrow strip of land along Gaza's southern border with Egypt, has become a sticking point in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to accept any agreement that calls for Israeli forces to pull out of the corridor. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer toured the corridor with the Israeli military.
United, Delta suspending flights to and from Tel Aviv amid rising tensions
United and Delta are pausing flights to and from Tel Aviv as concerns grow about a possible widening Middle East conflict.
Protests in Israel over Netanyahu's U.S. trip
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, protesters in Tel Aviv took to the streets, criticizing him for the visit. Meanwhile, the Israeli military is increasing attacks on Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Debra Patta has the latest.
Israel says 1 killed in drone strike claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels
Israel's military says a drone attack launched from Yemen has killed 1 person in Tel Aviv and left at least 8 others wounded.
1 killed, several injured in Tel Aviv drone strike
One person was killed and several more wounded when a drone exploded in central Tel Aviv early Friday morning, about a block from the U.S. consulate. Yemen-based Houthi militants have claimed responsibility for the attack, which pierced through Israel's sophisticated air defense system. It's unclear exactly what the target was. Debora Patta reports from Tel Aviv.
Officials investigating Tel Aviv drone strike
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a drone strike in Tel Aviv that killed one person and wounded several others. The State Department said it is working with Israeli authorities to investigate the attack. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Deadly drone attack on Tel Aviv
One person was killed and several others injured in a drone attack early Friday morning on the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for the attack and Israeli authorities say it was an Iranian-made drone that came from Yemen. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
U.S. military finishes installing Gaza pier
The U.S. military said Thursday it finished installing the pieces of a temporary pier in Gaza. The floating dock will transport humanitarian aid from the Mediterranean Sea. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
American medics trapped in Gaza hospital
More Palestinians are fleeing the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of a possible Israeli ground offensive. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab is in Tel Aviv with the latest.
Protesters in Israel want hostage deal
There were mass demonstrations in Israel as thousands of protesters blocked a highway in Tel Aviv, demanding a deal to secure the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Israel warns civilians of Iran drone launch
Iran has launched a drone attack toward Israel, the Israeli military said Saturday evening. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) vowed to protect the country and ordered changes to its defensive guidelines, closing schools and limiting crowded gatherings. CBS News contributor Robert Berger and foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab are following the latest developments.
Overwhelming civilian response in Israel war
For people in Israel, terrorism is not a new phenomenon. The country is flanked by militant groups, with Hamas to the south and Hezbollah to the north. But the enormity of what happened this past weekend has shaken many to their core, prompting an unprecedented call to action. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell spoke with one American who is volunteering at a hospital in Tel Aviv.
Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Despite Trump warning, Iran shopkeeper among many facing possible hanging
Iranian shopkeeper Erfan Soltani is among thousands of people who could face death sentences despite Trump's warning to Iran's rulers.
Vance, Rubio meeting with Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers
The meeting comes one day after Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference, "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark."
Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
6 Minnesota federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump on Iran, Renee Good, Jerome Powell and his own morality
Here are the major takeaways from President Trump's interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil on Iran, Renee Good, the Federal Reserve and more.
Trump says Renee Good likely a "solid, wonderful person" under "normal circumstances"
President Trump told CBS News he believes the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, was likely a "very, solid wonderful person," but her actions before she was killed were "pretty tough."
White House defends Trump after he appeared to flip off heckler
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
Saks Global, century-old high-end department store chain, files for bankruptcy
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
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Demand for high-achiever visas fuels pay-to-play market for credentials
Demand has risen for the EB-1A visa, creating a cottage industry of services for vanity awards, ghostwritten research papers and "profile building" services. USCIS is investigating potential fraud.
Saks Global, century-old high-end department store chain, files for bankruptcy
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
Lindsey Halligan argues she should still be U.S. attorney, accuses judge of abuse of power
Judge David Novak had given Lindsey Halligan a week to explain why she is using the title of U.S. attorney after another federal judge found her appointment to the position invalid.
GM CEO Mary Barra on electric vehicles, tariffs and competing with China
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
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President Trump shared a warning for Iran, called Jerome Powell a "lousy Fed chairman" and defended the ICE agent who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis. Read the full transcript of their conversation.
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"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Saks Global, century-old high-end department store chain, files for bankruptcy
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
GM CEO Mary Barra on electric vehicles, tariffs and competing with China
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
Trump: Jerome Powell has "been a lousy Fed chairman"
President Trump brushed off a question about whether the Justice Department probe amounts to political retribution.
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Vance, Rubio meeting with Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers
The meeting comes one day after Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference, "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark."
Demand for high-achiever visas fuels pay-to-play market for credentials
Demand has risen for the EB-1A visa, creating a cottage industry of services for vanity awards, ghostwritten research papers and "profile building" services. USCIS is investigating potential fraud.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
Lindsey Halligan argues she should still be U.S. attorney, accuses judge of abuse of power
Judge David Novak had given Lindsey Halligan a week to explain why she is using the title of U.S. attorney after another federal judge found her appointment to the position invalid.
Trump on Iran, Renee Good, Jerome Powell and his own morality
Here are the major takeaways from President Trump's interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil on Iran, Renee Good, the Federal Reserve and more.
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Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
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Vance, Rubio meeting with Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers
The meeting comes one day after Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference, "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark."
"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Despite Trump warning, Iran shopkeeper among many facing possible hanging
Iranian shopkeeper Erfan Soltani is among thousands of people who could face death sentences despite Trump's warning to Iran's rulers.
Japanese and South Korean leaders bang out surprise K-pop drum duet
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says he always wanted to play the drums, so Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi surprised him after a summit, and they hit it off.
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, "Dilbert" comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, a co-founder and guitarist for the iconic rock band the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. Anthony Mason looks back at Weir's life and music career.
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"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
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.
Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
British regulators on Grok AI images
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with more.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Man plotted murder to "get rid of" his wife after affair, au pair testifies
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
Uvalde teacher's emotional testimony in trial
Tuesday marked Day 5 in the trial of former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales over his response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Trump posts about Minnesota ICE raids
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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Cancer survival at historic high: report
A new report found that the number of people surviving cancer is at a historic high. The new findings published by the American Cancer Society found that the five-year-survival rate for all cancers has reached 70% for the first time. That's up from just half in the mid 1970s. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.