Iran warns of "dangerous future" for UAE after historic deal with Israel
Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard called the deal a "shameful" agreement and an "evil action" that was underwritten by the U.S.
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What Israel-UAE peace deal means for Mideast
President Trump announced Thursday Israel and the United Arab Emirates have struck a deal to normalize relations. UAE would join Egypt and Jordan as the only Arab nations to have such an agreement with Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details, and then Newsday columnist Dan Raviv, who's covered the region for years, joins CBSN to discuss the significance.
A French company is showing off a self-driving shuttle bus at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas,
A French company is showing off a self-driving shuttle bus at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It's the first driverless vehicle commercially available in the U.S. With a top speed of 12 miles an hour, the shuttle is intended for college campuses and airport parking lots. That story and more Moneywatch headlines from Wendy Gillette.
Debate rages over Postal Service funding
President Trump is pushing back against Democrats' request for more funding for the U.S. Postal Service and for states as they prepare to process mail-in ballots for November's elections. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to talk about the latest.
Jared Kushner on Israel-UAE peace agreement
President Trump announced he brokered a deal with Israel and the United Arab Emirates to establish diplomatic relations. Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law and senior adviser, led the Middle East peace efforts. Kushner joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the peace agreement, the 2020 presidential race and the government's response to COVID-19.
Israel and UAE reach historic deal
In a surprise announcement, President Trump said Israel and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to establish full diplomatic relations. The agreement would allow travel and trade between the two countries and eventually establish embassies. As part of the deal, Israel agreed to temporarily suspend its controversial plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank territory. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Trump opposes funds to help mail-in voting
President Trump is opposing the Democrats' calls for additional funding for the U.S. Postal Service, as coronavirus relief talks remain stalled on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Skyler Henry joined CBSN with the latest out of the White House.
Trump announces peace agreement between Israel and UAE
The president called the agreement "historic."
Israel and UAE reach peace agreement
President Trump announced that Israel and the United Arab Emirates have reached a peace agreement to normalize diplomatic relations. Newsday columnist Dan Raviv, a longtime Middle East correspondent, joins CBSN to talk about what the deal means for the region.
"Hope" mission launches to Mars
The United Arab Emirates launched an unmanned orbiter to Mars on Sunday, July 19. It's the first of three international Mars missions scheduled to get underway this month. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has details.
UAE set to launch ambitious Mars mission
Nation aims to join an exclusive club with its first interplanetary launch. China and the U.S. also have Mars missions set to launch this month.
UAE foreign minister says investigation into Persian Gulf tanker attack underway
Confrontation with Iran is "not in Iran's interest, it's not in the U.S. interest, and it's definitely not in our interest," UAE foreign minister Anwar Gargash says
U.S. flexes muscle after tanker attacks
The United Arab Emirates said that a "state actor" was most likely behind attacks on four tankers off the Emirati coast. The U.S. suspects Iran is to blame, but the country has denied any involvement. BBC News' Jonathan Beale reports from the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea.
Saudi Arabia, UAE respond to tanker attacks
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are calling for decisive action to protect energy supplies after two oil tankers were attacked this week in the Gulf of Oman. President Trump says Iran is to blame. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Iran shoots down U.S. military drone
Iran has shot down a U.S. Navy drone in what the Pentagon is calling an "unprovoked attack" in international airspace. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from United Arab Emirates and CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN from the Pentagon.
Trump explains why he called off Iran strike
President Trump says he called off a military strike against Iran because too many people would have died. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN from the Pentagon with more on Trump administration's strategy.
Trump orders strike on Iran, then calls it off
President Trump says he called off military strikes on Iran because the Pentagon estimated 150 people would have been killed. He said three sites were originally targeted and more sanctions were issued. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest from the United Arab Emirates, and McClatchy military and veterans reporter Tara Copp join CBSN with more.
Trump set to impose new Iran sanctions
President Trump is set to impose new sanctions on Iran. This comes after the country downed a U.S. drone and allegedly attacked oil tankers in the Middle East. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy reports from Washington, and Asha Castleberry, a national security analyst, U.S. Army veteran and foreign policy professor at George Washington University, joined CBSN to explain the latest developments.
U.S. fears Iran seized UAE-based tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. said Iran could be behind the disappearance of a UAE-based ship that was traveling through the Strait of Hormuz two days ago. Amy Myers Jaffe, senior fellow at the Council for Foreign Relations, joins CBSN with more.
Pentagon holds press conference on Iran
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford held a press conference Friday after meeting with PresidentTrump. They announced that the U.S. will be sending a "moderate deployment" of troops to Saudi Arabia. The news comes after a drone attack on Saudi oil sites, which officials like Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have blamed on Iran.
Chat app exposed as spy tool
Totok is marketed as an easy way to share pictures and videos with friends around the world, but a New York Times report reveals that the chat app is being used by the United Arab Emirates as a method to spy on users. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with the latest.
UAE leader rises in the Middle East
With hostility between the United States and Iran threatening chaos across the Middle East, the leader of the United Arab Emirates could soon emerge as a key player in de-escalating tensions. A new feature in The New York Times Magazine explores his mission to reshape the future of the region. Author Robert Worth joins CBSN to discuss his story.
Trump expected to unveil Mideast peace plan
President Trump is expected to unveil his long-awaited Middle East peace plan today. This comes as President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both face political turmoil. i24 News Washington correspondent Dan Raviv joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
The world's largest firework was set off this weekend
The firework weighed more than a ton and exploded nearly a mile above Colorado.
Dubai police adding Tesla's new Cybertruck to their fleet?
After a botched demonstration of the Cybertruck's armor glass windows – which shattered – the Dubai Police still seem impressed with Elon Musks' latest invention
Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Winter weather alerts to impact 18 million people across West and Midwest
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
Trump's birthday added to list of free days at national parks; MLK Day, Juneteenth removed
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Trump calls on Baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado to travel to Oslo for peace prize
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Gaza ceasefire talks in "critical moment" as second phase in deal yet to begin
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working toward the second phase of peace deal.
Michael Annett, former NASCAR racing star, dies at 39
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
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Teen's sister looks to TikTok to help solve 25-year-old murder mystery
With her posts and pleas on TikTok, Molly Bish's sister Jennifer hopes she will generate new tips that will finally solve her sister's Massachusetts murder case and put an end to a painful decades-old mystery.
How did teen Danni Houchins die? Her family's search for the truth
For years, the death of 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Montana investigators initially said it could have been a tragic accident, but her family always suspected something more sinister.
Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in Oval Office ceremony
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Trump calls on Baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
Winter weather alerts to impact 18 million people across West and Midwest
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
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For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in Oval Office ceremony
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Trump calls on Baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
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California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
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At least 23 killed in nightclub fire in India
The blaze occurred just past midnight in Arpora in North Goa, a party hub.
Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
Afghan refugees forge their way on the soccer pitch
The Taliban made women's sports illegal in 2021 when the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, but it hasn't stopped a group of refugees in Houston determined to forge their own way on the soccer pitch.
Gaza ceasefire talks in "critical moment" as second phase in deal yet to begin
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working toward the second phase of peace deal.
Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado to travel to Oslo for peace prize
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
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Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in Oval Office ceremony
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
From the archives: Architect Frank Gehry
Frank Gehry, one of the towering figures in architecture in the last century, died on Fri., Dec. 5, 2025 at age 96. Watch four reports on Gehry from the "Sunday Morning" archives, including, from 2002, a profile by Scott Pelley; from 2006, Serena Altschul looked at Gehry's jewelry line; from 2022, Gehry talked with Bill Whitaker about his creative process; and from 2020, Gehry discussed his contested design for the Eisenhower Memorial, in Washington, D.C., with Rita Braver.
Tim Blake Nelson on his new book "Superhero"
You may recognize Tim Blake Nelson from "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs," but his latest book "Superhero" explores what he considers Hollywood's favorite genre.
Netlix and Warner Bros. deal sparks concern
Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $72 billion, but the announcement has sparked concern among industry workers.
AVTT/PTTN perform "Received"
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Received."
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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Teen's sister looks to TikTok to help solve 25-year-old murder mystery
With her posts and pleas on TikTok, Molly Bish's sister Jennifer hopes she will generate new tips that will finally solve her sister's Massachusetts murder case and put an end to a painful decades-old mystery.
How did teen Danni Houchins die? Her family's search for the truth
For years, the death of 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Montana investigators initially said it could have been a tragic accident, but her family always suspected something more sinister.
20,000-pound cocaine seizure by Coast Guard breaks 18-year-old record
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
Latest details on 2021 pipe bomb suspect
The man suspected of placing pipe bombs around Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, had his first court appearance on Friday after he was arrested Thursday following a five-year manhunt. A judge ordered the suspect to remain in jail pending future hearings.
11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Help Find Molly Bish's Killer
With her sister's murder long unsolved, a woman turns to TikTok pleading for leads. Can you help? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Uncorking a greener future for wine lovers
A California winery is saying goodbye to glass, serving its wine a little differently. Joy Benedict has the story.
Man nears end of walk across the world
Ramy Inocencio shares the story of a man who set out to walk around the world. 27 years later, he's now nearing the home stretch.
Why real Christmas trees may be a better bargain
With 19 days to go until Christmas, the rush is on to get ready, including finding just the right tree. Andres Gutierrez has more on the search.
Palestinian Christians celebrate Christmas
Christmas celebrations returned to the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem after two years of war in Gaza. Imtiaz Tyab has more on the festivities and hope for economic recovery.