Bethlehem experiencing a less festive Christmas amid Israel-Hamas war
In previous years, Bethlehem would be bustling with vibrant decorations and joyful carolers. This year, amid the Israel-Hamas war, the town is eerily quiet.
In previous years, Bethlehem would be bustling with vibrant decorations and joyful carolers. This year, amid the Israel-Hamas war, the town is eerily quiet.
The U.N. Security Council voted to speed up the process of delivering aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza and demand that all hostages held by Hamas be released immediately.
Gadi Haggai, 73, is the latest confirmed fatality among hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza.
The word came as the U.N. reported more than half a million people in Gaza - a quarter of the population - are starving.
As deaths in Gaza soar and the Palestinian enclave's hospitals struggle, mercy flights to the UAE give some of the most vulnerable a chance to survive.
An Israeli strike sent Noor Rihan to the hospital 8 months into her pregnancy. She "lost hope" that her newborn son had survived. Now, they're finally together in Egypt.
Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza rages, with the death toll reportedly nearing 20,000, amid hopes for new cease-fire negotiations.
What to know about the Houthi rebel movement, an Iran-backed group that controls much of Yemen, as the U.S. and allies retaliate for its attacks on Red Sea shipping.
In over a dozen incidents in the Red Sea since October, U.S. ships have either shot down drones or missiles or have had to come to the aid of ships targeted by the Houthis.
Oil prices jumped on Monday after the energy giant said it would pause transits through the Red Sea amid a surge in attacks along the key maritime route.
Israeli forces say the biggest tunnel they've ever discovered, just 500 yards inside Gaza, reflects the challenges of hunting Hamas without harming hostages.
CIA chief William Burns is meeting his Israeli counterpart and Qatar's leader in Europe in a renewed bid to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza.
Israeli mom Yarden Roman-Gat saved her child from Hamas captivity, but spent 54 days in Gaza after the Oct. 7 massacre. Her mother-in-law was killed in the attack and her sister-in-law is still a hostage.
Dr. Itai Pessach describes to CBS News' Lesley Stahl the harrowing physical and psychological abuses he says Hamas perpetrated upon its captives, from branding to rape, as well as the traumas that people on both sides of the war are experiencing.
Container shipping giant Maersk has ordered ships approaching the Red Sea to halt voyages after Houthi missile strikes on commercial ships in the area.
Israeli investigators tell CBS News that there are eyewitness accounts, photos, interrogation statements and circumstantial evidence pointing to sexual attacks.
Israel's military said troops "mistakenly identified three Israeli hostages as a threat" and fired at them, killing the three hostages.
Elia Toledano was attending the Supernova music festival in the southern Israeli desert when he was kidnapped by Hamas militants on Oct. 7.
This wouldn't mean an end to combat operations, but a U.S. official said it would bring about lower levels of bombing in Gaza.
The suspects, including some alleged Hamas members, were detained in Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands over suspected plotting to attack Jews.
Biden's warning over "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza fails to slow Israel's bombardment, as Palestinians say they're facing a "war of starvation."
"There's no question about the need to take on Hamas," President Biden said. But he said Israel is starting to lose support as the toll of the war grows.
Israeli military said they recovered the bodies of two hostages during an operation in Gaza and were brought back to Israel on Tuesday.
The families can have "no better friend" in Washington than President Biden, said the father of one Israeli-American being held.
Palestinians are casting blame at the U.S. as officials in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip say Israel's bombardment has killed more than 18,000 people.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian troops had captured more than 100 Russian soldiers.
The U.S. citizen is reportedly facing charges of using violence against a government official that could bring five years in prison.
A European arrest warrant was requested for a diving instructor whose last known address was in Poland, German media reported.
A hole was found overnight in the fence of the facility in an area near its waterworks, and officials couldn't rule out contamination.
One reporter told Mexico's president that his supporters had harassed her and complained that his polarization of society has put journalists at risk.
Police have launched a criminal investigation and are trying to track down hundreds of people who may have received the sweets.
The athlete's lawyer said Khelif had begun "a new fight: that of justice, dignity and honor."
An Army soldier, Sgt. Korbein Schultz, has pleaded guilty to charges that accuse him of selling sensitive information related to U.S. military capabilities to China.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a surprise move, announced he won't run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, paving the way for Japan to have a new prime minister.
South Carolina's highest court agreed to hear an appeal from disgraced lawyer and convicted killed Alex Murdaugh, who's seeking a new trial.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
Since the giant ant showed up in the heart of New York City, its population has started to spread to and, like other pests, it could cause ecological harm.
When he was arrested, Gokhan Gun was on his way to the airport for a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, according to an FBI affidavit.
Neighbors say the driverless cars are honking at each other, waking residents at night when the vehicles are supposed to be idle.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
Neighbors say the driverless cars are honking at each other, waking residents at night when the vehicles are supposed to be idle.
Mars is buying food company Kellanova, giving it access to brands such as Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts.
The monthly report is viewed as key factor in whether the Federal Reserve cuts its benchmark interest rate in September.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Republicans have zeroed in on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' military record since he became Kamala Harris' running mate, claiming he exaggerated his military service.
Former President Donald Trump's latest attempt to get the judge presiding over his New York criminal case to recuse himself has been denied.
Republican Royce White has defeated Joe Fraser in the Minnesota primary election and will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on the November ballot.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a surprise move, announced he won't run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, paving the way for Japan to have a new prime minister.
The militant group claimed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not acting in good faith and wants to prolong the war.
Are eye exams for your kids on your back-to-school to-do list? Here's why experts say they should be.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
Parents worry a lot about their teenagers, but a recent survey highlighted they often don't know how to talk to them. A psychologist shares advice.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The CDC now urges doctors to talk to their patients about options to relieve the pain of inserting IUDs.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian troops had captured more than 100 Russian soldiers.
The U.S. citizen is reportedly facing charges of using violence against a government official that could bring five years in prison.
A European arrest warrant was requested for a diving instructor whose last known address was in Poland, German media reported.
A hole was found overnight in the fence of the facility in an area near its waterworks, and officials couldn't rule out contamination.
One reporter told Mexico's president that his supporters had harassed her and complained that his polarization of society has put journalists at risk.
The renowned street artist Banksy has unveiled nine new animal-themed murals over the past week and a half. They range from a goat teetering on a cliff to piranhas infesting a police box, to a gorilla outside the London Zoo. The images are also posted on the anonymous artist's Instagram account. Their meaning is unknown—much like the artist himself.
In this web extra, "CBS Mornings" featured host Vladimir Duthiers gets a tour of the Esquire archives, where he gets to see some of the magazine's iconic covers and hear stories from its 90-year history. Plus, Esquire reveals Zoë Kravitz as the cover star for its coveted September issue.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is scheduled to return to London in the star's first performances since authorities said they thwarted an attack on her shows in Vienna.
Andra Day reunites with director Lee Daniels in their latest film, "The Deliverance." This thriller is inspired by true events and looks at the many complexities of generational trauma, faith and resilience.
Acclaimed actor and Grammy-winning singer Andra Day joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her latest project, "The Deliverance," a horror film inspired by a true story. Set to release in select theaters on August 16 and on Netflix on August 30, the film explores themes of darkness, possession and spiritual resilience.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
Domain-name investor Jeremy Green Eche — who buys up unclaimed web addresses as a hobby — compared the sale to "hitting the jackpot."
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 is hosting its annual event Tuesday to unveil new products and projects using artificial technology. Abrar Al-Heeti, a CNET technology reporter, joins CBS News with more details.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
Correspondent Conor Knighton visits New Jersey beaches along the Delaware Bay to learn about horseshoe crabs – mysterious creatures that predate dinosaurs – whose very blood has proved vital to keeping humans healthy by helping detect bacterial endotoxins. He talks with environmentalists about the decline in the horseshoe crab population, and with researchers who are pushing the pharmaceutical industry to switch its use of horseshoe crab blood with a synthetic alternative used in medical testing.
South Carolina's highest court agreed to hear an appeal from disgraced lawyer and convicted killed Alex Murdaugh, who's seeking a new trial.
Robert Telles, the former elected official on trial for the murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German, is in court for opening statements Wednesday. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Witness testimony resumes Wednesday in Florida in the trial of 60-year-old Susan Lorincz, who's accused of shooting and killing 35-year-old Ajike "A.J." Owens. Police say Lorincz, a White woman, shot through the locked front door of her house and killed Owens, a Black woman, after Owens came to confront Lorincz over a dispute involving children. Lorincz has pleaded not guilty and claims she was acting in self-defense. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
When he was arrested, Gokhan Gun was on his way to the airport for a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, according to an FBI affidavit.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
It was the 187th launch of the company's Starlink internet relay satellites.
NASA launched Boeing's Starliner two months ago on a one-week mission. However, the two astronauts are still aboard the International Space Station and NASA says officials can't agree if Starliner is safe to bring them home. A new plan could keep them there until February.
NASA is still trying to address problems with the Boeing Starliner capsule. The two astronauts aboard the vessel have been in space roughly seven weeks longer than expected. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with the latest.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Ukraine's incursion into Russia has entered a second week as forces expand in the Kursk region, capturing more than 100 Russian soldiers along the way, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Hamas says it will not be at the table as cease-fire talks with Israel pick back up in Qatar Thursday, CBS News has learned. Ramy Inocencio breaks down the implications.
Robert Telles, the former elected official on trial for the murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German, is in court for opening statements Wednesday. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will campaign in Colorado and Massachusetts Wednesday as former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance tour battleground states North Carolina and Michigan. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has the latest in the 2024 election.
New data shows inflation continuing to cool in July, but sticking right below 3% as housing costs and rental prices continue to affect monthly budgets. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.