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Top Hamas leader killed by Israel inside Gaza; Police say drugs and alcohol found in Liam Payne's hotel room.
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Former ambassador on Hamas leader's death
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his forces have killed Mohammed Sinwar, senior leader of Hamas, as the region marks 600 days of war. Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Drone launched at Netanyahu home, Israel says
The Israeli government says a drone strike was launched towards the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His spokesperson says both Netanyahu and his wife were not home at the time, and there were no injuries. The attack came after Iran's supreme leader said Friday that Hamas would continue its fight against Israel after the death of leader Yahya Sinwar. Today, Israel launched a series of strikes into Gaza, killing at least 50, according to hospital officials.
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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed by Israeli forces in Gaza; Family calls for swift rescue of hostages in Gaza.
Netanyahu on Sinwar, war continuing
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip as Israel's war continues to escalate there and in Lebanon against Hezbollah. Netanyahu called for members of Hamas to release the remaining Israeli hostages being held in Gaza. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.
Hamas' Yahya Sinwar killed, Israel says
Yahya Sinwar has been killed by Israeli forces, Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz said. Hamas' top leader and apparent architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks against Israel was killed during an operation in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military said. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report.
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Barriers to a cease-fire in Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been in the Middle East trying to revive talks for a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza. Blinken said Israel's military has achieved its goal of "effectively dismantling" Hamas. "CBS Mornings" talks to Dan Senor who served as White House foreign policy adviser in the George W. Bush administration and Arwa Damon, the founder of the humanitarian nonprofit Inara, about the remaining barriers to a cease-fire in Gaza.
Blinken expresses hope for Gaza de-escalation
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel Tuesday as the U.S. pushes for de-escalation in the Middle East. Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials in Jerusalem. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Charlie D'Agata have the latest.
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.
Blinken meets with Netanyahu
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel where he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Blinken is in the Middle East hoping to revive Israel and Hamas cease-fire negotiations. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest on conflict in the Middle East, and and Robert Berger looks at prospects of a deal after Yahya Sinwar's death.
The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
He was Israel's "most wanted," the accused mastermind of the October 7 attacks. But the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, killed by IDF forces this week in southern Gaza, has not ended Israel's long conflict against the terrorist group. Correspondent Holly Williams reports on the latest developments, and looks back on a 2021 press conference, where Sinwar issued a warning about another war.
Drone strike launched at Netanyahu's home, no injuries reported
Israel's government says a drone was launched toward the prime minister's house, with no casualties.
U.S. says Hamas leader's killing an opportunity, but the war rages on
President Biden says he told Israel's leader to make the killing of Hamas' leader "an opportunity" for peace in Gaza.
Israel, Gaza react to killing of Yahya Sinwar
In the aftermath of the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, there is renewed hope but little hard evidence that it will be possible to reach a cease-fire deal in the Israel-Hamas war. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv.
Takeaways from Biden's trip to Germany
President Biden closed out the week by meeting with European allies in Berlin. The president used the overseas trip to urge continued Western support for Ukraine. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
White House: Hamas weakened from Sinwar death
White House national security communications adviser John Kirby said Friday that Hamas is in a "dramatically weakened position" following the killing of its leader Yahya Sinwar. His death has opened many questions about the future of the Israel-Hamas war and the possibility of a cease-fire and hostage release deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Israeli official on Yahya Sinwar killing
Ofir Akunis, the Consul General of Israel in New York, says Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was caught while he was trying to escape through the Philadelphi Corridor. Akunis joined CBS News with more details on the Israeli military operation that led to Sinwar's death.
IDF gives more details on Sinwar killing
The Israel Defense Forces provided more details on the operation that led to the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip. Video of Sinwar's apparent last moments alive was also released. CBS News' Haley Ott has the latest.
Hamas wants cease-fire for hostages
Deputy Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya has confirmed Yahya Sinwar's death and said the remaining Oct. 7, 2023, hostages will not be released until a cease-fire deal is reached and Israeli troops withdraw from Gaza. CBS News' Haley Ott has more from Tel Aviv, and CBS News' Willie James Inman has more on Biden's response to the developments in the Middle East.
Biden on Israeli response to Iran attack
President Biden spoke to reporters before departing Germany. Mr. Biden commented on the potential to move forward with cease-fires in Lebanon and Gaza after Israel's operation that killed Hamas' leader Yahya Sinwar. Mr. Biden also said he has a good understanding of Israel's plans and timing for a response to Iran's recent attack.
How Sinwar killing changes Gaza cease-fire talks
The U.S. is calling the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar an opportunity for the end of the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Biden on death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar
President Biden on Friday in Berlin addressed U.S. allies on Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, calling it a moment of justice and urging a path to peace. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on Biden's comments and what to expect from the rest of his trip to Europe.
Hezbollah vows to escalate fight with Israel
A day after an IDF operation killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the Lebanese-based Hezbollah militant group has vowed to launch a new phase of fighting against Israel. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more.
IDF spokesman on Yahya Sinwar's killing
IDF international spokesman Major Doron Spielman joined CBS News to talk about Thursday's operation that killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar and where Israel's war with Hamas goes from here.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
Hegseth says U.S. can sustain Iran fight "for as long as it takes"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is giving a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
House approves bill to fund DHS, but roadblocks remain in Senate
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, but Senate Democrats blocked similar legislation.
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Hegseth says U.S. can sustain Iran fight "for as long as it takes"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
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Hegseth says U.S. can sustain Iran fight "for as long as it takes"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
Tech investors sue Trump administration, accusing it of violating TikTok ban
A pair of tech investors have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of failing to enforce a law that required TikTok to either separate from its China-based owner or face a U.S. ban.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Hegseth says U.S. can sustain Iran fight "for as long as it takes"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
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Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Spoiler: Ex-"Survivor" winner on elimination
(Warning: Spoiler alert ahead!) Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has 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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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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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U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Austin PD give update on probe of deadly mass shooting that killed 3
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis played surveillance video and police body cam video.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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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.
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.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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DHS operating with lame duck leader
The Department of Homeland Security, created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the lead agency in threat detection, is operating without full funding and now has a vacancy at the top after President Trump ousted Kristi Noem. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
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J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News and Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq war, joins CBS News to discuss the war in Iran.
Trump tells Iranian military to surrender
President Trump spoke Thursday from the White House about the war in Iran, calling on members of Iranian Revolutionary Guard to lay down their arms or face "guaranteed death." See his remarks.
American stuck in Mideast: "Mass confusion"
As missiles are flying in the Middle East, one million Americans are currently in the region, and many want out. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul spoke with a woman who said she feels the government's messaging is creating "significantly more stress for people."
Iran war could lead to higher airfares, more
The war with Iran has pushed the cost of oil to $80 a barrel. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News to unpack the possible repercussions.