Disney announces plans for theme park in Abu Dhabi
The seventh Disney theme park is set to be built on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. The company did not give a timeline for construction.
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UAE sentences 3 people to death in killing of 28-year old rabbi
A United Arab Emirates court sentenced three people to death for the killing of Israeli-Moldovan Zvi Kogan, state media reported.
Arab nations reject Trump's suggestion to relocate Palestinians
President Trump told reporters last month that he would urge the leaders of Jordan and Egypt to take in Gaza's now largely homeless population.
Pressure grows for ceasefire and hostage deal
The United Arab Emirates, the U.S., Israel and other nations are in discussion for a joint, temporary administration of the Gaza Strip after the war ends, according to Reuters. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports on the latest from the region.
"High-level" cocaine trafficker targeted by U.S. is arrested in Dubai
Othman El Ballouti, who was sanctioned by the U.S. last year, was held over an international arrest warrant issued by Belgian authorities.
Israel says, rabbi killed in the UAE in "heinous antisemitic terror incident"
Zvi Kogan, 28, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who went missing on Thursday, ran a Kosher grocery store in the futuristic city of Dubai.
Rights group says weapons from U.S. allies fueling Sudan's forgotten war
Amnesty International says there are weapons from the U.S.-allied UAE and even France in Sudan's civil war, helping fuel the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
How much foreign influence is there in the U.S. election?
As Trump claims the U.K. Labour Party is meddling in the U.S. election, CBS News takes stock of foreign agent political donations, and who's behind them.
Macklemore says he canceled Dubai show over UAE's role in Sudan war
Macklemore said he canceled a concert in Dubai over the United Arab Emirates' role "in the ongoing genocide and humanitarian crisis" in Sudan.
UAE charged a victim of alleged domestic violence for attempting suicide
Tori Towey was briefly detained and charged with attempting suicide in the UAE as she faced what a legal advocacy group said was "brutal domestic violence."
Flights ramp back up at Dubai airport after historic rains inundate UAE
Water still covers some roads around Dubai International Airport, but the major hub expects to be fully running again soon as the UAE bails out from a deluge.
What is cloud seeding and did it impact Dubai's floods?
Dubai is known for using planes to help prompt precipitation over the region. But experts say it did not play a role in this week's historic downpour.
Historic rain, flash flooding in Dubai
A rainstorm that dumped more than five inches of water and hail Tuesday in Dubai has led to flash flooding and closed operations at Dubai International Airport. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata is following the unusual weather event in the United Arab Emirates.
Historic rainstorm sparks floods, derails Dubai airport operations
Dubai International Airport is urging travelers to stay away as flooding from "a historic weather event" hobbles the arid United Arab Emirates.
Dubai slammed with average year's worth of rain in single day
Dubai was slammed Tuesday with an average year's worth of rain in a single day, halting operations at one of the world's busiest airports and stranding cars on roadways not used to such extreme downpours. Here's why, in some places, less than 6 inches of rain can be so catastrophic.
Cat rescued from Dubai floodwaters
A cat clinging to a car's door handle while submerged in Dubai's floodwaters was rescued as the United Arab Emirates was swamped with its heaviest rain ever recorded. The state-run WAM news agency called the deluge a "historic weather event."
Blinken goes on 4th Israel trip since Oct. 7
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed to Israel this week for his fourth visit since the war with Hamas started. Axios world editor Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath joins CBS News to discuss Blinken's goals for the trip.
Mercy flights give some of Gaza's most vulnerable a chance at survival
As deaths in Gaza soar and the Palestinian enclave's hospitals struggle, mercy flights to the UAE give some of the most vulnerable a chance to survive.
COP28 extended due to fossil fuel debate
The COP28 climate talks have gone into overtime as nearly 200 nations try to reach an agreement over the future of fossil fuel use. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins to unpack the debate.
What to make of Putin's Middle East trips
Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in a lightning round of Middle East diplomacy this week, traveling to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia -- and later welcoming Iran's president to Moscow. Former U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Gerald Feierstein, and a distinguished senior fellow with the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News to examine Putin's motivations.
John Kerry: U.S. backs cutting fossil fuels
Special Climate Envoy John Kerry wrapped up the first week of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai by announcing the U.S. supports "largely" phasing out fossil fuels. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to discuss.
Controversy at COP28 climate summit
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, the president of the COP28 climate summit, is facing backlash after reportedly saying during an online event that "there is no science out there" that phasing out fossil fuels would achieve the climate goals outlined in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. Al-Jaber is also the CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber draws fire over fossil fuel remarks
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, president of the COP28 climate conference and CEO of a major oil company, says he's "quite surprised" by what he calls "attempts to undermine" his work.
U.S. commits to promote sustainable farming
The U.S. will participate in the United Arab Emirates' declaration to promote sustainable agriculture, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to unpack the overarching goals of the conference.
COP28 climate summit: Who's going, who's not, and will it matter?
The global U.N. climate summit known as COP28 is now underway in Dubai. Here's what to know — and why it matters.
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3 killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego, police say; 2 suspects dead
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
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Trump calls off attack on Iran amid "serious negotiations" toward peace deal
President Trump had warned Sunday that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran to accept a peace agreement.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
The jury dismissed all charges due to the statute of limitations.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
Judge rules some key evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Divers find bodies of 4 tourists in Maldives sea cave
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
Fighter jets' crews eject from air show crash: "A lot of luck involved"
The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down following the midair crash during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
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Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
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3 killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego, police say; 2 suspects dead
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
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Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion in a $67 billion utility deal
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Is the answer to the housing crunch right in your own backyard?
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
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Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"
President Trump said he received a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
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Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"
President Trump said he received a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Gunman kills 6, wounds 8 in latest shooting rampage in Turkey
A man armed with a rifle carried out a string of attacks, killing at least six people and wounding eight others, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
198 pounds of cocaine found hidden in Kim Kardashian brand underwear
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
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2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Hayden Panettiere opens up in new memoir
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
5/17: Sunday Morning "By Design"
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper announces pregnancy
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
Director Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
Jury to start deliberations in OpenAI trial
A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with more.
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.
An adobe renaissance
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
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El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
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1 suspect dead after San Diego mosque shooting
At least one of two shooters at a San Diego mosque is dead, sources say. Police say the threat is neutralized. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Police: Threat neutralized at San Diego mosque
San Diego police said the threat at the Islamic Center of San Diego "has been neutralized" after officers responded to a reported active shooter on Monday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Witness on San Diego Islamic Center shooting
An active shooter has been reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego. CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
Shooting reported at Islamic Center of San Diego
Police are responding to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
Gunman kills 6, wounds 8 in latest shooting rampage in Turkey
A man armed with a rifle carried out a string of attacks, killing at least six people and wounding eight others, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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1 suspect dead after San Diego mosque shooting
At least one of two shooters at a San Diego mosque is dead, sources say. Police say the threat is neutralized. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Police: Threat neutralized at San Diego mosque
San Diego police said the threat at the Islamic Center of San Diego "has been neutralized" after officers responded to a reported active shooter on Monday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Witness on San Diego Islamic Center shooting
An active shooter has been reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego. CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
Shooting reported at Islamic Center of San Diego
Police are responding to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
Wildfire prompts evacuations in California
A wildfire in California's Simi Valley forced evacuations Monday. CBS Los Angeles had on the ground coverage.