Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in U.S., crown prince tells Trump
Saudi Arabia's crown prince told President Trump in a call that the kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.
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Saudi cartoonist jailed for 23 years for insulting leaders, group says
A Saudi court has sentenced a cartoonist to more than two decades in prison for insulting the kingdom's rulers, his family and a rights group say.
Saudi woman given 34-year jail term over tweets, rights groups say
"There is no question with this abhorrent sentence that the situation is only getting worse," group says.
U.S. denies UAE's explanation for arrest of Jamal Khashoggi's lawyer
The United Arab Emirates claimed Washington wanted Asim Ghafoor arrested. The UAE sentenced the U.S. citizen to three years then deportation on money laundering charges.
Slain reporter's fiancée: "Huge betrayal" if Biden meets Saudi leader
Hatice Cengiz was outside the Saudi consulate while Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered. Biden is expected to sit down with the man blamed for the killing.
Anger as Turkey decides to let Saudis take over Khashoggi murder trial
Fiancee of Saudi dissident brutally murdered in kingdom's consulate vows to appeal the move, which a defense lawyer called entrusting "the lamb to the wolf."
Saudi Arabia executes 81 people in its largest mass execution
Saudi Arabia said it had executed a record 81 people in one day, exceeding the total number killed last year and sparking criticism from rights activists.
Saudi Arabia showcases anti-extremism efforts 20 years after 9/11
CBS News gets rare access to a prison, and prisoners, in the conservative Islamic kingdom from which almost all of the September 11 hijackers came.
Saudis execute man convicted as teen in "deeply flawed" trial
Amnesty International calls Mustafa al-Darwish latest victim of a justice system that sentences people to die "based on confessions extracted through torture."
Saudi court rejects rights activist's appeal of terror conviction
Family says the failed appeal by prominent women's rights advocate Loujain al-Hathloul against terrorism charges means Saudi Arabia considers the U.S. a terrorist entity.
Will a looming deal fix "cracks" in the "wall of opposition" to Iran?
Saudi Arabia and 3 allies have tried for years to cut Qatar off from the world. Now the feuding neighbors are "close to finalizing" a deal that may come as a relief to Washington.
Saudi tanker attacked by "booby-trapped boat" while unloading gas
The apparent attack would be the 4th in a month targeting Saudi energy infrastructure as the kingdom wages a war against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia sentences five to death for Jamal Khashoggi killing
Three others were sentenced to prison, and state-run TV says the verdicts can all be appealed. Critics of the Saudi crown prince say the verdicts shortchange justice.
Slain journalist's fiancee criticizes international community
Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee says "international organizations failed to do enough" to hold those behind killing responsible
Mohammad bin Salman on imprisoned activist
Norah O'Donnell interviewed the Saudi crown prince for "60 Minutes"
Highlights from this week's Mohammad bin Salman interview on "60 Minutes"
Four important questions "60 Minutes" asked Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman of Saudi Arabia
MBS denies ordering Khashoggi murder
Saudi Arabia's crown prince also discusses the impact of a September attack on Saudi oil facilities, and responds to allegations that a female Saudi activist has been tortured in prison
Trump to hear military options on Iran as Saudis show oil site damage
Saudi Arabia and the U.S. continue to make the case that Iran launched the missile and drone attack, but it's still not clear how they'll respond
Trump mulls response as Saudis say oil attack "sponsored by Iran"
President must decide whether to strike Iran militarily, as Tehran warns its retaliation would not be "limited" to any one nation
Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia concert to support human rights
Nicki Minaj was originally scheduled to headline Jeddah World Fest on July 18
Saudi crown prince should face probe over Khashoggi killing, UN official says
Special Rapporteur releases 101-page report blaming Saudi Arabia for journalists murder, and saying there's "credible evidence" heir to Saudi throne should be investigated
Activist claims Saudi campaign of terror continues
Pro-democracy activist says he and 2 colleagues have lived in fear since taking on work of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was killed by Saudi officials
Activist says CIA passed on warning Saudis might be targeting him
Palestinian-born Iyad el-Baghdadi says "something came on the radar of the CIA" to prompt Norwegian security services to move him into hiding
Saudi Arabia beheads 37 for alleged terrorism-related crimes
It was the largest mass execution by the conservative Islamic kingdom's government since 2016
2 U.S. dual nationals reportedly swept up in new Saudi "crackdown"
Human rights group says 10 perceived critics of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman detained in 1st such raids since Jamal Khashoggi murder
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Commercial moon lander Blue Ghost sets sights on Sunday touchdown
The Blue Ghost lunar lander privately developed by Firefly Aerospace is carrying a suite of sophisticated instruments to the moon for NASA.
Most European leaders back Zelenskyy as he joins crisis talks in London
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London ahead of a summit with other European leaders organized by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Kurdish terror group declares ceasefire in 40-year insurgency in Turkey
The Kurdistan Workers' Party, designated a terror group by the U.S., has declared a ceasefire amid changes in the Middle East.
India avalanche kills at least 4 construction workers
The incident occurred near the Mana Pass in northern Uttarakhand state on Friday, initially trapping 55 construction workers.
Pope Francis has calm night after breathing crisis caused recovery setback
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
Future of military aid to Ukraine, minerals deal uncertain, sources say
Ukrainian officials reached out to senior White House officials desperate to get the deal back on track, but President Trump was unwilling to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy further today, officials said.
Trump administration approves nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel
The arms sale approval comes as the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to expire on Saturday.
USAID freeze slams American manufacturer of item that saves babies' lives
In the weeks since the White House began targeting USAID for closure, services to a variety of life-saving causes have faltered.
Watch video of Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting
Video shows President Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy having a contentious meeting at the White House.
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Trump says he will issue a posthumous pardon for Pete Rose
The baseball legend pleaded guilty in 1990 to two counts of filing false tax returns and served a five-month prison sentence.
Commercial moon lander Blue Ghost sets sights on Sunday touchdown
The Blue Ghost lunar lander privately developed by Firefly Aerospace is carrying a suite of sophisticated instruments to the moon for NASA.
Andrew Cuomo running for mayor of NYC
Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday afternoon that he would run for mayor of New York City, joining a crowded race.
Saving Nevada's dark skies - one license plate at a time
Nevada is one of very few places left in the country where there is so little artificial light the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye.
How an Idaho boy's ninth birthday wish struck an entirely different tone
When Grant Mullen's parents asked him what he wanted for his ninth birthday, they were pleasantly surprised by the answer.
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U.S. set to unleash tariffs on Canada, Mexico and other countries
Trump officials remain on course to hit Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs on March 4, with a wave of other levies ready to roll.
Social Security workers warn job cuts could hurt service for Americans
"We are already short-staffed as it is,"one Social Security Administration employee said of the agency's plans to slash its workforce.
Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's "Economic Blackout"?
The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and politicians, to stand for the people."
Citi mistakenly credits $81 trillion to customer account
Citigroup reported the "near miss" to the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, according to the Financial Times.
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Trump says he will issue a posthumous pardon for Pete Rose
The baseball legend pleaded guilty in 1990 to two counts of filing false tax returns and served a five-month prison sentence.
Andrew Cuomo running for mayor of NYC
Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday afternoon that he would run for mayor of New York City, joining a crowded race.
Illegal border crossings plunge to levels not seen in decades amid Trump crackdown
Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.
Future of military aid to Ukraine, minerals deal uncertain, sources say
Ukrainian officials reached out to senior White House officials desperate to get the deal back on track, but President Trump was unwilling to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy further today, officials said.
Trump administration approves nearly $3 billion arms sale to Israel
The arms sale approval comes as the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to expire on Saturday.
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A country star played one of his best shows. Then he collapsed
Colt Ford had even undergone a preventative check-up that found no signs of concern before he had a "silent" heart attack on tour.
Pope Francis has calm night after breathing crisis caused recovery setback
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
Map shows measles cases across U.S.
Measles cases are popping up across the United States, including an outbreak in Texas that has led to the death of a child.
FDA allowed to help WHO update flu shots, despite Trump ban
A World Health Organization official said the FDA "participated as in the past" in the process.
Mom receives heart transplant after suffering rare condition after childbirth
Kristin King underwent a heart transplant four months after her heart began to fail following childbirth.
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Commercial moon lander Blue Ghost sets sights on Sunday touchdown
The Blue Ghost lunar lander privately developed by Firefly Aerospace is carrying a suite of sophisticated instruments to the moon for NASA.
Most European leaders back Zelenskyy as he joins crisis talks in London
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London ahead of a summit with other European leaders organized by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Kurdish terror group declares ceasefire in 40-year insurgency in Turkey
The Kurdistan Workers' Party, designated a terror group by the U.S., has declared a ceasefire amid changes in the Middle East.
India avalanche kills at least 4 construction workers
The incident occurred near the Mana Pass in northern Uttarakhand state on Friday, initially trapping 55 construction workers.
Pope Francis has calm night after breathing crisis caused recovery setback
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
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Angie Stone, soul singer behind hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You," dies in crash
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
David Johansen, punk icon and Buster Poindexter alter ego, dies at 75
David Johansen, the gravelly-voiced singer, was last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls.
Who's performing at the Oscars? Here's a preview of the performances
The Academy Awards celebrates the best movies of the past year, and at the 2025 Oscars, it will also honor the filmmaking legends with some showstopping performances.
Michael Marcagi performs "Flyover State"
Michael Marcagi broke into the music scene in 2024 with his debut EP "American Romance." His vocals and knack for storytelling connecting with fans and led to his single "Scared to Start" going platinum and amassing over a billion TikTok views. On Friday, he released "Flyover State," the first single off his new EP "Midwest Kid," which comes out in April. Here is Michael Marcagi with "Flyover State."
Investigating deaths of Gene Hackman, wife
Unanswered questions remain about the death of two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The couple was found dead this week in their New Mexico home. On Friday, authorities ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning and said Hackman may have been dead for several days before he was found.
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Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
25 arrested in global operation targeting AI child sexual abuse content
Law enforcement agencies from Australia to Canada helped detain dozens of suspects linked to a Denmark-based AI child sex abuse platform, Europol says.
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.
Meta apologizes for error that exposed Instagram users to violent content
Instagram users reported violent and other inappropriate content showing up in their Reels feeds.
Commercial lunar lander heads to moon
SpaceX has launched another lunar lander, named Athena, with the mission to deliver groundbreaking technology to the south pole of the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.
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Commercial lunar lander heads to moon
SpaceX has launched another lunar lander, named Athena, with the mission to deliver groundbreaking technology to the south pole of the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses significant threat to Earth, NASA says
2024 YR4 now has roughly a 0.004% chance of hitting Earth in about eight years, NASA said.
Why does a big elk sound so puny?
In this animated video essay, "Sunday Morning" contributor Robert Krulwich and animator Nate Milton go inside one of Nature's mysteries, to examine why an adult male elk, weighing around half a ton, makes such an uncharacteristically high-pitched sound.
Odds of "city-killer" asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 rise, then fall again, NASA says
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.
Vaccine targeting pancreatic cancer shows promise in new study
A clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at the effects of a targeted mRNA vaccine on early-stage pancreatic cancer patients.
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Plainfield landlord convicted in hate crime murder of 6-year-old Palestinian boy
The boy's mother, mother, Hanan Shaheen who also was stabbed – took the witness stand on Tuesday.
Man killed by shotgun booby trap at family member's home, police say
Jordan Dove, 34, was killed while checking on a family member's home, officials said.
Cartel leader Rafael Caro Quintero pleads not guilty in NYC
Cartel leader Rafael Caro Quintero, wanted for the notorious killing of a U.S. DEA agent in Mexico, pleaded not guilty in NYC.
Why Mexico extradited 29 cartel members
Mexico extradited 29 cartel members, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, to the U.S. to face charges. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Mexico sends cartel suspects to U.S.
Mexico agreed to hand over 29 people suspected of being cartel members into U.S. custody. Among those released is Rafael Caro Quintero, who's accused in the killing of a DEA agent in 1985.
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Commercial moon lander Blue Ghost sets sights on Sunday touchdown
The Blue Ghost lunar lander privately developed by Firefly Aerospace is carrying a suite of sophisticated instruments to the moon for NASA.
Firefly Aerospace prepares for moon landing
No American spacecraft has successfully landed intact and upright on the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972, but one private space company is looking to change that. Firefly Aerospace will be landing its "Blue Ghost" lunar lander this Sunday. Spacecraft program director for Firefly Aerospace, Ray Allensworth, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Lunar lander headed to the moon
Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena is headed to the moon as part of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch for NASA's Artemis program. Leroy Chiao, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more details.
Gayle King heading to space as part of Blue Origin's historic crew
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King revealed Thursday that she will be among the six passengers on Blue Origin's next history-making mission comprising all women.
Ambitious lunar lander heading to the moon to search for ice
Intuitive Machines launches its second moon lander, which will use NASA and commercially developed tools to search for ice in the moon's crust.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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Michael Marcagi performs "Flyover State"
Michael Marcagi broke into the music scene in 2024 with his debut EP "American Romance." His vocals and knack for storytelling connecting with fans and led to his single "Scared to Start" going platinum and amassing over a billion TikTok views. On Friday, he released "Flyover State," the first single off his new EP "Midwest Kid," which comes out in April. Here is Michael Marcagi with "Flyover State."
Michael Marcagi performs "Keep Me Honest"
Michael Marcagi broke into the music scene in 2024 with his debut EP "American Romance." His vocals and knack for storytelling connecting with fans and led to his single "Scared to Start" going platinum and amassing over a billion TikTok views. On Friday, he released "Flyover State," the first single off his new EP "Midwest Kid," which comes out in April. Here is Michael Marcagi with "Keep Me Honest."
Investigating deaths of Gene Hackman, wife
Unanswered questions remain about the death of two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The couple was found dead this week in their New Mexico home. On Friday, authorities ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning and said Hackman may have been dead for several days before he was found.
Egg producers work to resolve shortages
According to a CBS News price tracker, the average price of a dozen eggs is nearly double what it was last year, sending grocery bills soaring. The increased prices are partially due to an egg shortage caused by an outbreak of the bird flu, which has killed millions of chickens. Here's how companies are using tax dollars to try and restore their lost flocks.
Michael Marcagi performs "Scared to Start"
Michael Marcagi broke into the music scene in 2024 with his debut EP "American Romance." His vocals and knack for storytelling connecting with fans and led to his single "Scared to Start" going platinum and amassing over a billion TikTok views. On Friday, he released "Flyover State," the first single off his new EP "Midwest Kid," which comes out in April. Here is Michael Marcagi with "Scared to Start."