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.
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U.S., Israel tension over Rafah
The U.S. is still pressing Israel over its planned ground operation in Gaza's southern city of Rafah. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang breaks down how conversations are evolving.
U.S. urges Israel to protect Gazan civilians
Israeli forces have pushed across the southern part of Gaza in what the military says are limited and precise attacks targeting Hamas militants. Jake Sullivan, national security adviser to President Biden, called on Israel to do more to protect civilians. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Fighting continues in Gaza amid food struggles
Israel is again fighting Hamas in northern Gaza months after saying the militants had been largely removed from that area. The fighting continued in southern Gaza as well, worsening the struggle to find food and shelter for hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians. Ramy Inocencio reports.
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U.S. opposes Israel's Rafah operations
The U.S. is pressing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for plans to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This comes as more than 300,000 Palestinians fled Rafah before a potential offensive. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
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.
Where things stand between U.S. and Israel
Over the weekend, the U.S. leveled some of its strongest criticism yet of Israel's actions in Gaza, with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken telling "Face the Nation," "In certain instances, Israel acted in ways that are not consistent with international humanitarian law." CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on the diplomatic relationship between the two countries.
Nearly 360,000 Gazans have fled Rafah
Nearly 360,000 Gazans have fled the city of Rafah as pressure increases on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to come up with a plan to help solve the humanitarian crisis.
Biden facing criticism as Israel strikes Rafah
As the civilian death toll in Gaza continues to climb, President Biden is facing criticism both for his continued support of Israel and for limiting weapons transfers to the country. Skyler Henry reports.
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.
U.S., Israel "drifting apart," former head of Israeli army intelligence says
Amid heightened tensions with the U.S. over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israel is continuing its war with Hamas in Gaza. It's also facing the Iran-backed Hezbollah to the north.
Israel preparing for Rafah invasion in Gaza amid increasing tension with U.S.
Israel, preparing for a possible Rafah invasion, faces increased tension with the U.S. over the Gaza humanitarian crisis. To the north, it's also confronting Hezbollah attacks coming in from Lebanon.
5/12/2024: A Week in Israel; A Web of Intrigue
First, a report on Israel's fronts: Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran. And, a look at a Marine veteran’s work to help North Koreans.
Israel's fronts: Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran
Israel, preparing for a possible Rafah invasion, faces increased tension with the U.S. over the Gaza humanitarian crisis. To the north, it’s also confronting Hezbollah attacks coming in from Lebanon.
Duke graduates walk out ahead of Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address
Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported Israel since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants, delivered the commencement address at Duke University on Sunday.
How a group of vets helped a mother get out of Gaza
Zahra Skaik, a 44-year-old Palestinian woman who fled Gaza City, escaped the war thanks to her American sons – one of whom is a specialist in the U.S. Army. Margaret Brennan sat down with Skaik recently as she described how she left Gaza with nothing but a small backpack and the same clothes she had been wearing since the war began.
Blinken: U.S. won't back Rafah incursion without plan to protect civilians
Following President Biden's confirmation that the U.S. will not send weapons to Israel if there is an invasion of Rafah, Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on "Face the Nation" that the U.S. "will not support" Israel if there is a "major military operation" in Rafah in the "absence of a credible plan to protect civilians."
Face the Nation: Cotton, Van Hollen
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas tells "Face the Nation" that it is different from actions taken by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s." "Israel is fighting a war of survival against a terrorist group that committed the worst atrocity against Jews since World War II," he added, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland tells "Face the Nation" that the Biden administration has set a "very low bar for what's acceptable" from Israel in a report on that country's use of U.S. weapons in the war against Hamas, and Zahra Skaik, a 44-year-old Palestinian woman living in Gaza City, escaped the war thanks to her sons – one of whom is an infantryman in the U.S. army. Margaret Brennan sat down with Skaik recently as she described how she left Gaza with nothing but a small backpack and the same clothes she had been wearing since the war began.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Margaret Brennan as America's relationship with Israel faces a serious stress test this week, with a new U.S. report that says it is "reasonable to assess" that Israel violated international law in its war with Hamas. Plus, a story about how a group of special operations veterans helped a fellow service member's family get their mother out of war-torn Gaza.
5/12: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Margaret Brennan as America's relationship with Israel faces a serious stress test this week, with a new U.S. report that says it is “reasonable to assess” that Israel violated international law in its war with Hamas. Plus, a story about how a group of special operations veterans helped a fellow service member's family get their mother out of war-torn Gaza.
Israel orders new Rafah evacuations
Thousands more people are evacuating the southern Gaza city of Rafah, on top of the more than 100,000 who have already fled in the past week as Israel warns of a possible ground assault of the city. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
White House walks diplomatic tightrope with Israel
A State Department report released Friday found that U.S. weapons may have been used by Israel's military in instances "inconsistent" with international law. This comes as the Biden administration has worked urgently to try and deter Israel from conducting a full-scale ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Natalie Brand has more.
Israeli artists form Jewish-Arab hip-hop group to inspire others to create together
Two Israeli artists are working together to create a different reality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Police departments sell their used guns. Thousands end up at crime scenes.
Firearms sold by law enforcement have turned up at crime scenes thousands of times in recent years, a CBS News Investigation found.
Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
Garland contempt resolution clears House panel as Biden asserts privilege
The Justice Department said Thursday morning that the president was asserting executive privilege over the recordings with special counsel Robert Hur.
U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
5 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza by their own army's tank fire
As the Israeli defense chief says his troops shouldn't take over Gaza after the war, mistaken tank fire kills 5 of the IDF's own.
Justice Department moves forward with easing restrictions on marijuana
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
Hurricane Katrina victim identified nearly 2 decades after deadly storm
Forensic tests allowed Mississippi authorities to identify the remains of a woman killed almost two decades ago in Hurricane Katrina.
"One Chip Challenge" led to Massachusetts teen's death, autopsy finds
Worcester teen Harris Wolobah died after taking part in the "One Chip Challenge" last year.
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Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid concerns over Black support
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
Video footage shows aftermath of Florida bus crash that killed at least 8
Authorities have released body camera footage and dash camera video recorded at the scene of Tuesday's deadly bus crash in central Florida.
Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
Older Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges pose risk of fires, maker warns
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg, who brought Trump case, not often seen at the trial
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg has attended portions of about a third of Trump's trial days.
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Older Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges pose risk of fires, maker warns
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
Dow hits 40,000 for the first time as bull market accelerates
Robust corporate profits and steady U.S. economic growth are driving stocks to record highs.
Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Half of Amazon warehouse workers struggle to pay for food, housing, report says
The report also highlights the financial destruction that can occur when workers take unpaid time off after being hurt or tired from the job.
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Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid concerns over Black support
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg, who brought Trump case, not often seen at the trial
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg has attended portions of about a third of Trump's trial days.
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Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Surgery patients at lower risk with women doctors, more research shows
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
More employees are cheating on workplace drug tests. Here's how.
Experts call for better drug testing procedures as more states legalize marijuana and societal norms change.
Drug overdose deaths decreased in 2023
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
The lure of specialty medicine pulls nurse practitioners from primary care
Nurse practitioners have been viewed as a key to addressing the shortage of primary care physicians. But data suggests that, just like doctors, they are increasingly drawn to better-paying specialties.
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U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
5 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza by their own army's tank fire
As the Israeli defense chief says his troops shouldn't take over Gaza after the war, mistaken tank fire kills 5 of the IDF's own.
Spain claims its "biggest-ever seizure" of crystal meth
Spanish police said they dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after seizing 1.8 tons of the drug.
Mysterious origin of the "tree of life" revealed
The trees have been called both "grotesque" and "one of the most charismatic species on our planet" – and now we know where they came from.
Russian state media say jailed U.S. soldier has entered a guilty plea
Russian media say U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who has been jailed for two weeks, is cooperating with authorities and has pleaded guilty to theft.
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Daniel Martin on embracing his roots and empowering women through makeup
Celebrated makeup artist Daniel Martin is known for his work with Hollywood stars like Michelle Yeoh, Nina Dobrev, Jessica Alba and Meghan Markle.
"CBS News Sunday Morning: By Design" gets a makeover by legendary designer David Rockwell
Preview: The Emmy Award-winning news program's annual "By Design" edition on May 19 features Courteney Cox, a $3 million sports car, a bold new plan by tech billionaires, Martha Stewart and more.
Angie Harmon sues Instacart, delivery driver for fatally shooting dog
Angie Harmon said she heard a gunshot and rushed outside, where she found her dog had been shot, and saw the delivery person putting a gun into the front of his pants, according to the lawsuit.
Whoopi Goldberg reflects on family, career in new memoir "Bits and Pieces"
Whoopi Goldberg described the book as a way to dispel speculations about her upbringing and to share her story on her own terms.
Brittney and Cherelle Griner reveal baby's name
Brittney and Cherelle Griner shared videos from their baby shower exclusively with "CBS Mornings."
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Nissan data breach exposes Social Security numbers of nearly 53,000
Ransomware attack targeted a Nissan virtual private network, the automaker's U.S. subsidiary said.
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The Innovation & Disruption Leaders documentary series transforms corporate buzzwords like 'tech' and 'AI' into accessible concepts. Through the power of visual storytelling, we delve into the minds of industry leaders, executives and entrepreneurs alike. Who will decide the destiny of tomorrow's business landscape? By putting business in front of the camera, these incredible films get us one step closer to the answer.
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.
MIT-educated brothers accused of stealing $25M in crypto in 12 seconds
The 12-second execution of the alleged theft took months to plan, federal prosecutors said.
TikTok creators sue U.S. government
A group of TikTok creators is suing to stop a new law that could ban the social media app in the U.S. The legal challenge follows another lawsuit filed by TikTok and its China-based owner.
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New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Cicadas pee from trees. And they can urinate a lot, a new study finds.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Solar storms can affect electronics and the power grid – an expert explains
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.
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U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
Body believed to be missing Tampa mom found
Police believe they have found the body of Sylvia Pagan days after her daughter was found safe.
DNA leads to arrest of Ohio man in 1989 murder of Pennsylvania woman
The Lehigh County District Attorney announced charges against Michael Breisch, 65, for the murder of 78-year-old widow Rose Hnath in 1989 outside Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Spain claims its "biggest-ever seizure" of crystal meth
Spanish police said they dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after seizing 1.8 tons of the drug.
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Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Boeing Starliner launch retargeted for May 21
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
More geomagnetic storms likely to continue today
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
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Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
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N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
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When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
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Trump listens to Cohen cross-examination
Former President Donald Trump appears attentive in court as his defense team questions his former attorney Michael Cohen. Cohen already testified against Trump in the "hush money" criminal trial in New York. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Katrina Kaufman break down the latest in Cohen's testimony.
The Album | Sunday on 60 Minutes
When a photo album depicting Nazis at dinner parties and picnics arrived at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2007, historians weren’t sure what to make of it. It turned out to be a rare personal scrapbook of a high-ranking Nazi officer. Sunday.
Potential Garland contempt charges
Various House committees are considering contempt of Congress charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland after he advised President Biden to invoke executive privilege to block access to a taped interview in the classified documents case. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Fighting across Gaza intensifies
Battles are raging in northern and southern Gaza as Israel's military closes in on the southernmost city of Rafah, where thousands of Palestinians sought refuge after being displaced. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab breaks down the latest in the Israel-Hamas war.
House panel advances Garland contempt
The House Judiciary Committee advanced a resolution Thursday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.