Top Hamas leader killed in Beirut explosion
A top Hamas official was killed in an explosion Tuesday in Beirut, according to officials with Hamas and Hezbollah. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports from Tel Aviv.
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Study suggests a stock trader knew in advance of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack
Big bets against Israeli stocks before Oct. 7 suggest someone may have known about the attack in advance, a new study says.
Israeli soldier raised concerns before Oct. 7
A unit of female Israeli soldiers that surveilled the Gaza side of the border says it noticed and reported unusual activity six months before the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, but superiors ignored the warnings. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Hamas releases six more hostages on Thursday
Hamas has freed six more hostages, raising Thursday's total number of releases to eight, according to the Israeli military. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Qatar "very optimistic" about truce extension
Qatar -- which has been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas -- says it is "very optimistic" a temporary truce will be extended. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Tel Aviv.
Israel-Hamas cease-fire set to end Wednesday
Hamas released 12 more hostages from captivity in Gaza on Tuesday. The cease-fire with Israel is expected to end on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Tel Aviv.
Watch: Blinken takes questions in Tel Aviv
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the need for more humanitarian aid to be allowed into besieged Gaza in a news conference with reporters Friday from Tel Aviv.
What it's like to evacuate Gaza through Egypt
Hundreds are escaping Gaza through Egypt as Israeli forces push into the Palestinian territory -- but only foreigners and dual-nationals are being allowed out. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on what the evacuations look like.
Beds representing hostages shown in Jerusalem
As 239 hostages remain in the hands of Hamas, Israelis are displaying yellow ribbons and partaking in other symbolic acts to honor those missing. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports from Tel Aviv.
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.
Missiles hit Gaza, U.S. seeks to delay siege
Israel conducted limited raids in Gaza on Monday as the U.S. advised that it delay a full ground invasion. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more from Tel Aviv.
Hamas, Israel trade blame for hospital blast
The Gaza Health Ministry said at least 500 people were killed Tuesday when an airstrike hit a hospital compound in the center of Gaza City. Israeli officials denied targeting the hospital and said they believed the blast was caused by a rocket from Hamas or Islamic Jihad that fell short and struck the site. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Israeli tanks gather north of Gaza border
Dozens of Israeli tanks have gathered less than 10 miles north of the Gaza border. Their goal -- according to the Israeli government -- will be to "demolish" Hamas. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more from Tel Aviv.
Officials: Gaza hospitals almost out of fuel
The near constant bombardment between Israel and Hamas comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens. Officials say hospitals in the region are almost out of basic necessities. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Fighting upends lives of millions in Israel
Israel says it has sealed the border with Gaza as the counteroffensive against Hamas intensifies. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams is on the ground with more.
American medic volunteers at Israeli hospital
Michele Freund, an American physician assistant, was on vacation in Israel when Hamas first attacked. Freund knew she needed to help, so she began volunteering at a hospital in Tel Aviv. CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell reports.
Biden confirms American casualties in Israel
The Israel-Hamas war intensified Tuesday as the Israeli military took out what they said were Hamas strongholds in Gaza and reporters got a close-up look at some of the atrocities carried out by the militants. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from Tel Aviv. Plus, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on President Biden's response to the attacks.
Americans trying to help family escape Israel
Israel says it has claimed complete control of the southern part of the country and has imposed a total blockade of Gaza. CBS News reporter Haley Ott reports from Tel Aviv and Richard LeBaron, a former U.S. ambassador to Kuwait, joins CBS News to discuss.
American in Tel Aviv describes situation
American civilian Rebecca Brindza survived a rocket strike near her home in Tel Aviv over the weekend. She joined CBS News to discuss the harrowing attack.
Major airlines halt flights to Israel after Hamas attack
Delta, United and American airlines have all temporarily suspended flights to and from the Ben Gurion International Airport.
Dozens injured after Eritrean government supporters, opponents clash in Israel
Among those hurt were 30 police officers and three protesters hit by police fire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hospitalized for dehydration amid heat wave
The Israeli leader's office said the 73-year-old was being treated at Israel's Sheba Hospital, near the coastal city of Tel Aviv.
Israel wants to evict man from his beachfront cave home of 50 years
"I am ready for them to bury me here," Nissim Kahlon said of the elaborate subterranean estate he's carved into a cliff.
Several hurt in Tel Aviv car attack amid Israel's West Bank raid
The Hamas militant group called the car attack "legitimate self-defense" in the face of Israel's largest West Bank raid in nearly 20 years.
Israel trades fire with militants in Gaza
Israeli forces continue to trade fire with Palestinian militants in Gaza. CBS News anchors Errol Barnett and Lana Zak spoke with contributor Robert Berger in Jerusalem about what makes the recent violence different from what we've seen in the past.
Senate advances Trump request to cut foreign aid, public media funding
Some senators have concerns as Congress faces a Friday deadline to act on the rescissions request.
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Critics of Trump's presidential library fundraising say "there are no rules"
CBS News analysis finds that up to $63 million has been raised for Mr. Trump's future presidential library so far from legal settlements alone.
Trump admin. releases 2,000 California National Guard members from L.A. duty
The Trump administration is releasing thousands of California National Guard troops from a federal mission in Los Angeles.
Russia calls Trump's demand for Ukraine ceasefire in 50 days unacceptable
As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."
U.S. sends deportees convicted of violent crimes to small African country of Eswatini
As it seeks to ramp up deportations, the Trump administration has sent some migrants to far-flung places that aren't their home countries.
Former DOJ prosecutors seek to derail Emil Bove's federal judge nomination
A group of former prosecutors are pushing to block the judicial nomination of Emil Bove, a former Trump attorney who they accused of being a "hatchet man," according to memos obtained by CBS News.
Arrest made in shooting of "American Idol" executive and her husband, police say
Police say that one person is in custody in connection with the shooting, which left "American Idol" executive Robin Kaye and her husband dead, according to a show spokesperson.
Georgia police dog dies after being left in hot patrol car
A police dog died Sunday in Georgia, after being left alone inside of her handler's hot patrol car without a working air conditioning system, authorities said.
Trump ally, ex-Brazil leader Jair Bolsonaro to face fate in coup trial
A prosecutor has asked Brazil's Supreme Court to find ex-president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a violent coup after a trial that saw President Trump try to intervene.
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Georgia police dog dies after being left in hot patrol car
A police dog died Sunday in Georgia, after being left alone inside of her handler's hot patrol car without a working air conditioning system, authorities said.
U.S. drug raids net $10 million in crypto linked to cartel, officials say
U.S. drug enforcement agents seized more than $10 million in cryptocurrency linked to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel during raids that also netted massive quantities of fentanyl and other drugs, officials say.
National League wins All-Star Game in first-ever home run swing-off
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic House primary, Butierez wins GOP nomination
The late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who is Adelita Grijalva's father, was one of the most senior and progressive power brokers on Capitol Hill.
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Arkansas State Sen. Bryan King has been trying to repeal a 2011 mandate that added fluoride to most public drinking water.
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Why the Genius Act could be a big boost for cryptocurrencies
Backers of the Genius Act, a potentially landmark bill that could help "stablecoins" go mainstream, say it would greatly speed electronic payments.
Federal judge halts CFPB rule to remove medical debt from credit reports
The ruling targets a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would have removed medical debt from 15 million credit reports.
How do you stop an AI model from turning Nazi? What the Grok drama reveals.
The latest Grok controversy is revealing not for the extremist outputs, but for how it exposes a fundamental dishonesty in AI development.
Which countries could Trump hit with 100% tariffs over ties with Russia?
More than a dozen countries stand in the crosshairs of Trump's threat to impose 100% tariffs over their economic ties to Russia.
CPI rose in June to 2.7% annual rate, highest since February
The Consumer Price Index in June rose 2.7% on an annual basis, in line with economists' predictions.
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Critics of Trump's presidential library fundraising say "there are no rules"
CBS News analysis finds that up to $63 million has been raised for Mr. Trump's future presidential library so far from legal settlements alone.
Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic House primary, Butierez wins GOP nomination
The late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who is Adelita Grijalva's father, was one of the most senior and progressive power brokers on Capitol Hill.
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Trump set to sign executive order on national standards for college sports NIL
President Trump is looking to establish national standards for college athlete endorsement deals — an issue that has upended collegiate sports and led some student athletes to make millions.
U.S. sends deportees convicted of violent crimes to small African country of Eswatini
As it seeks to ramp up deportations, the Trump administration has sent some migrants to far-flung places that aren't their home countries.
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Arkansas State Sen. Bryan King has been trying to repeal a 2011 mandate that added fluoride to most public drinking water.
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States pass privacy laws to protect brain data collected by devices
Colorado, California, and Montana have passed neural data privacy laws meant to prevent the exploitation of brain information collected by consumer products.
Arkansas one of several states weighing fluoride ban
Arkansas State Sen. Bryan King has been trying to repeal a 2011 mandate that added fluoride to most public drinking water.
Popular yogurt recalled nationwide due to possible plastic pieces
Plastic pieces were discovered in the dome toppers of YoCrunch products, the FDA said in a recall alert.
The rise in body image concerns among kids
Dr. Sheryl Ziegler joins "CBS Morning" to discuss the rise in body image concerns among children as young as 6 years old and what parents can do to promote a healthy mindset during the crucial middle childhood years.
Nicotine pouch ingestions among children have surged, new study finds
The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found a 763% increase in the rate of reported nicotine pouch ingestions among children younger than 6 from 2020 to 2023.
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Trump ally, ex-Brazil leader Jair Bolsonaro to face fate in coup trial
A prosecutor has asked Brazil's Supreme Court to find ex-president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a violent coup after a trial that saw President Trump try to intervene.
Report of hijacked small plane grounds flights at Canada airport
Police said they received a report that a Cessna 172 "had been hijacked from the Vancouver Island area and was entering into airspace near Vancouver International Airport."
Police seize ton of cocaine in high seas shootout; 3 suspects killed
Police said two suspected drug traffickers jumped into the ocean and later died. A third suspected drug trafficker died on shore.
Volcanic eruption forces tourists to flee Iceland's renowned Blue Lagoon
Tourists at Iceland's Blue Lagoon geothermal spa were forced to pack up and get out as a volcanic eruption left lava oozing from a 3,000-foot fissure in the ground.
Woman arrested for allegedly seducing and blackmailing monks
At least nine abbots and senior monks involved in the scandal have been disrobed and cast out of the monkhood, police said.
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Emily Ratajkowski embraces acting again
Emily Ratajkowski joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her latest role as the new fiancée in "Too Much," a romantic comedy created by Lena Dunham and starring Meg Stalter as a heartbroken woman starting over in London.
Amazon's top book picks for summer reading
Amazon books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to share her picks for must-read books this summer, from thrillers to feel-good fiction
Jake Wesley Rogers reflects on healing
Singer-songwriter Jake Wesley Rogers joins "CBS Mornings" to talk with Anthony Mason about his debut album "In the Key of Love" and opening for Cyndi Lauper's farewell tour.
"Severance" tops Emmy nominations
Streaming shows dominated nominations for the 2025 Emmy Awards. "Severance" earned the most series nominations with 27. Meanwhile, "The Studio" earned the most-ever nominations for a debut comedy series with 23.
Erotic ancient mosaic stolen by Nazi captain returns to Pompeii
The mosaic shows a pair of lovers who are partially undressed. The tile may have been in a bedroom floor, Pompeii officials said.
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Delta Air Lines aims to take AI to the skies
Along with seemingly everything else, the price of your next flight might be determined by artificial intelligence. Delta Air Lines said it is using AI to influence some of its domestic flight prices instead of solely relying on dynamic price systems. Sean Cudahy, senior aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Companies flock to Pennsylvania for energy
President Trump unveiled $90 billion in investments in Pennsylvania energy and innovation on Tuesday. That follows Amazon's recent announcement that it plans to invest $20 billion in data centers across the state. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang 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.
Why the Genius Act could be a big boost for cryptocurrencies
Backers of the Genius Act, a potentially landmark bill that could help "stablecoins" go mainstream, say it would greatly speed electronic payments.
Nextdoor CEO shares how the app is changing
Neighborhood social network app Nextdoor is getting a redesign with some new features. Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia joins CBS News to discuss.
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Crossbreeding corals from Honduras could help protect Florida's coast
Elkhorn coral helps form the skeleton of a healthy reef, but more than 95% of the Elkhorn coral off Florida has been wiped out. Scientists have created the "Flonduran" crossbreed to solve the problem.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Teenager wants to cure skin cancer with soap
Teenage scientist Heman Bekele's ultimate goal is to cure melanoma. After winning 3M's Young Scientist Challenge by inventing soap that can cure skin cancer, he caught the attention of Dr. Jay William Fox, associate director at the University of Virginia's cancer center.
How to vet scientific research
Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
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More on slain "American Idol" executive
"American Idol" supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Monday after police made a welfare check. 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian has been arrested in connection with the couple's death, police say. CBS News' Jarred Hill has the latest details.
Report of hijacked small plane grounds flights at Canada airport
Police said they received a report that a Cessna 172 "had been hijacked from the Vancouver Island area and was entering into airspace near Vancouver International Airport."
Police seize ton of cocaine in high seas shootout; 3 suspects killed
Police said two suspected drug traffickers jumped into the ocean and later died. A third suspected drug trafficker died on shore.
Woman arrested for allegedly seducing and blackmailing monks
At least nine abbots and senior monks involved in the scandal have been disrobed and cast out of the monkhood, police said.
U.S. drug raids net $10 million in crypto linked to cartel, officials say
U.S. drug enforcement agents seized more than $10 million in cryptocurrency linked to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel during raids that also netted massive quantities of fentanyl and other drugs, officials say.
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What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Massive black hole merger forms one 225 times the mass of the sun
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
Privately funded crew returns to Earth after space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
Mars rock could fetch millions at auction
A piece of Mars is going up for auction this week, and it could go for as much as $4 million.
Axiom space crew returns from historic trip
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary and the U.S. are returning from the International Space Station following the historic Axiom Mission 4 trip. CBS News' consultant Bill Harwood joins with more details.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Amazon's top book picks for summer reading
Amazon books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to share her picks for must-read books this summer, from thrillers to feel-good fiction
Jake Wesley Rogers reflects on healing
Singer-songwriter Jake Wesley Rogers joins "CBS Mornings" to talk with Anthony Mason about his debut album "In the Key of Love" and opening for Cyndi Lauper's farewell tour.
Father of U.S. Marines adjusts after release
Narcisco Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines who could be seen being violently detained by immigration agents in a viral video, was released from an ICE facility in Southern California on Tuesday. One of his sons told CBS News that he's "never seen him like this." Adam Yamaguchi has more details.
Lawmakers pressure Bondi over Epstein files
Democrats and Republicans are calling for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, while Attorney General Pam Bondi continues to dodge questions over the case. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.