Blinken visits Ukraine to offer reassurance as Russia seizes new ground
America's top diplomat visits Kyiv, says U.S. weapons will make a "real difference" as Ukraine faces a fierce new Russian offensive
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Israel's Netanyahu says militants make up about half of Gaza deaths
Israel's leader acknowledges that more than half of those killed in Gaza are likely civilians, as the U.N. shifts to a lower estimate of women and children victims.
Hundreds of thousands forced to flee again as Israel pushes into Rafah
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
Putin replaces long-time defense chief as Russia takes ground in Ukraine
Russia's Vladimir Putin has replaced his minister of defense Sergei Shoigu as he begins his 5th term in office and as his war in Ukraine heats up.
Thousands flee as Russia presses border assault in northeast Ukraine
Thousands more civilians have fled Russia's renewed ground offensive in Ukraine's northeast that has targeted towns and villages with a barrage of artillery and mortar fire.
Palestinians flee Rafah as fighting continues
Parts of Rafah are now abandoned as Palestinians who were sheltering there amid the war have been forced to flee again. Fighting has also broken out again in the northern Gaza Strip. Ramy Inocencio reports.
What is Eurovision? Everything to know about the European song contest
While officials worked to keep politics out of the event, the Israel-Hamas war led to controversy this year.
Israel orders more evacuations in Rafah
The Israeli military ordered people seeking refuge in east Rafah to evacuate immediately and head to designated humanitarian zones. The move comes after the Israeli war cabinet voted to expand its operation in the southern Gaza city, where millions are taking refuge.
Israel's far-right blasts Biden as Netanyahu promises Rafah assault
One member of Israel's government says Hamas loves Mr. Biden, but other Israelis worry their leaders are losing the vital war for global support.
Eurovision 2024 hit by protests over Israel taking part amid Gaza war
Demonstrators chanting anti-Israeli slogans have descended on the Swedish city hosting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
Lessons on war and peace from one of Israel's few unsegregated schools
Jerusalem's Hand in Hand school sees Jewish and Arab kids learn together — and they're learning a lot more than just math and science.
Sudan paramilitary forces accused of possible genocide as civil war rages
Human Rights Watch says Sudan's RSF forces are waging "an ethnic cleansing campaign" in Darfur, warns another massacre may be looming.
Biden sends Israel weapons warning over Rafah
In a major shift in U.S. policy, President Biden said the U.S. will not supply weapons for any invasion of Rafah as Israel considers a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city.
Biden says U.S. won't supply Israel with weapons for Rafah offensive
President Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
U.S. reviewing planned Israel weapons sales
The Biden administration says it paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week because of concerns that the Israeli military could use them in Rafah where more than one million civilians are sheltering. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
U.S. pauses arms shipment to Israel
The U.S. last week halted a weapons shipment to Israel over concern about the humanitarian impact of a possible Israeli ground operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday. More than one million Palestinians are taking shelter in Rafah after evacuating other parts of Gaza. Margaret Brennan has the latest.
U.S. stalls weapons to Israel: What we know
A senior Biden administration official confirmed to CBS News that the U.S. paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week over concerns about how they might be used in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
On Netanyahu's orders, Israeli troops seize Gaza side of Rafah border
Israeli forces took "operational control" of the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the latest cease-fire proposal.
USC students on canceled commencement
The University of Southern California was the first school this year to cancel its main commencement ceremony, citing unspecified security concerns. Mark Strassmann went to the campus to get a sense of how people are feeling about the move, the school's decision to cancel valedictorian Asna Tabassum's speech, and the ongoing protests.
Ukraine says plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy foiled
2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Olympic weightlifter killed "defending Ukraine" from Russia, coach says
Ukraine's national weightlifting coach said Oleksandr Pielieshenko "died a hero defending" his country from Russian forces.
History of student protests on U.S. campuses
Some commentators have compared the campus protests over the war in Gaza to the anti-Vietnam war movement and other past protests. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green looks back at how some past students made their voices heard.
Rafah assault looks imminent as hope fades for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Russia plans tactical nuclear weapons drills near Ukraine border
Claiming a "new round of escalation" from NATO amid the war in Ukraine, Russia plans drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons.
Israel issues warning to Rafah
Israel has issued a warning to the civilian population in the southern Gaza city of Rafah to leave, a sign of a possible ground invasion despite strong opposition from the U.S. and other allies. Israel says it's prepared for 100,000 people to move west to the al-Mawasi humanitarian camp.
Old Dominion shooting suspect was previously arrested for trying to support ISIS
The suspect, who was killed following the shooting, had previously been imprisoned for several years for trying to support ISIS, the FBI said.
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Iran war disrupts global oil trade as Trump administration prepares to escort ships
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
Suspect in synagogue attack lost family in recent airstrike in Lebanon, source says
The attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
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U.S. fired at Iranian vessel that approached aircraft carrier, officials say
An Iranian vessel sailed too close to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, and the U.S. fired at the vessel, according to two U.S. officials.
Trump administration allows purchase of Russian oil already at sea
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
U.S. launches new investigations into 60 countries as it fights to restore tariffs
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
Cuba to release 51 people from prison in surprise move amid Trump pressure
Cuba's government says it will release 51 people from prisons, in an unexpected move that comes as the Trump administration puts immense pressure on the country.
Brave ROTC students credited with stopping deadly shooting at Old Dominion
Officials praised the "brave" actions of ROTC students who confronted a gunman Thursday after he opened fire in a classroom on the campus of Old Dominion University, killing one person and injuring two others.
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U.S. launches new investigations into 60 countries as it fights to restore tariffs
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
Brave ROTC students credited with stopping deadly shooting at Old Dominion
Officials praised the "brave" actions of ROTC students who confronted a gunman Thursday after he opened fire in a classroom on the campus of Old Dominion University, killing one person and injuring two others.
3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
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White House mulls defunding civil rights election observer program
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
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U.S. launches new investigations into 60 countries as it fights to restore tariffs
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
Trump administration allows purchase of Russian oil already at sea
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
What will it take for ships to brave the Strait of Hormuz again?
Energy prices won't ease up until the Strait of Hormuz is secure, experts say. Here's what it will take to get the oil flowing again.
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
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U.S. launches new investigations into 60 countries as it fights to restore tariffs
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
Trump administration allows purchase of Russian oil already at sea
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
Cuba to release 51 people from prison in surprise move amid Trump pressure
Cuba's government says it will release 51 people from prisons, in an unexpected move that comes as the Trump administration puts immense pressure on the country.
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U.S. fired at Iranian vessel that approached aircraft carrier, officials say
An Iranian vessel sailed too close to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, and the U.S. fired at the vessel, according to two U.S. officials.
U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
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Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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Cuba to release 51 people from prison in surprise move amid Trump pressure
Cuba's government says it will release 51 people from prisons, in an unexpected move that comes as the Trump administration puts immense pressure on the country.
U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
How do other countries view the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran?
CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Paralympian Oksana Masters "on top of the world" after winning 22nd medal
Oksana Masters said she was shocked to win her 22nd Paralympic Medal in Milan.
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Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
John Grisham on his first-ever spy novel
John Grisham, who has written 52 bestsellers, reveals the name of his new novel on "CBS Mornings" and talks about how writing about espionage compares to his legal thrillers.
Spoiler alert! Latest "Survivor elimination
The fourth contestant eliminated from "Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being voted off and playing the game again.
Misty Copeland on Timothée Chalamet comments
Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, said Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance in that medium." Her response comes after Chalamet's comments on ballet and opera sparked backlash.
Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
How Pentagon-Anthropic AI dispute escalated
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
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.
Memory chip shortage could raise tech prices
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
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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
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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What happened in Michigan synagogue attack
The FBI is assisting in the Michigan synagogue attack investigation, calling the incident a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community." CBS News' Alysia Burgio, Sam Vinograd and Rodney Harrison have more.
FBI helping Michigan synagogue attack probe
Officials in Michigan gave an update on Wednesday afternoon's synagogue attack in West Bloomfield. The FBI is assisting in the investigation as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community."
Details on Michigan synagogue attack
Two major active shooting situations occurred in the U.S. on Thursday. The first happened at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, during an ROTC class. A retired Army officer was killed and two other people were injured. The gunman, who was also killed, had previously pleaded guilty in the U.S. over connections to ISIS. In Michigan, a truck rammed into one of the biggest synagogues in the country. A security guard shot killed the suspect who exited the vehicle armed with a rifle. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn, Anna Schecter and Sam Vinograd have more.
FBI identifies Old Dominion shooter
The FBI held a briefing Thursday after a gunman killed at least one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University. Officials identified the shooter as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who was previously imprisoned for trying to support ISIS.
Sen. Gary Peters on Michigan synagogue attack
Security staffers killed a man after he rammed a car into a Michigan synagogue on Thursday. Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
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.
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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?
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Strait of Hormuz's impact on oil prices
Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was mostly stopped amid the war in Iran on Thursday, which contributed to rising oil prices. The waterway typically carries around 20% of the world's supply of oil. On Wednesday, President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves. In a statement attributed to Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, he said Iran should keep putting pressure on the critical chokepoint.
NASA eyes April 1 launch of Artemis II
NASA says it is rolling the Artemis II rocket back out to its launch pad one week from Thursday in the hopes of an April 1 launch date. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Oz on Newsom, California's hospice fraud issue
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, tells CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi, "If we could fix California it would help the rest of the country," as the state grapples with a growing hospice fraud problem.
Former FBI agent on Michigan, Virginia attacks
An armed suspect with explosives rammed a truck into a Michigan synagogue on Thursday before a security guard shot and killed the suspect. Meanwhile, a deadly shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University, also on Thursday, is being investigated as an act of terrorism. Former FBI special agent Jeff Harp joins CBS News to discuss both attacks.
3/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Police investigating attacks at Old Dominion University and Michigan synagogue; Iran's new supreme leader releases first statement.