Angelina Jolie meets Palestinian refugees, aid workers at Rafah crossing
The Rafah border crossing was set to reopen under the ceasefire in effect in Gaza since October, but has so far remained closed.
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Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, the first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Hamas confirms death of senior commander killed in Israel strike on Gaza
The military said it killed Raed Saad, described as one of the architects of the Oct. 7 attack, after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers.
Gaza ceasefire talks in "critical moment" as second phase in deal yet to begin
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working toward the second phase of peace deal.
Israel confirms return of Thai hostage's remains, leaving just 1 in Gaza
In all, 20 living hostages and the remains of 27 others have been returned to Israel since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire began in early October.
Netanyahu submits formal request for pardon in long-running corruption trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the request would help unify the country at a time of momentous changes in the region.
Israeli troops execute 2 Palestinians as they surrender, rights group says
Israeli human rights group B'Tselem says a video shows soldiers fatally shooting two Palestinian men as they surrender during a West Bank raid.
Israel says it targeted Hezbollah militant in first strike since June
Smoke could be seen in the busy Haret Hreik neighborhood, with one video that circulated on social media showing dozens of people crowded around the area of the strike.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza after reported attacks against IDF troops
Health officials in Gaza reported at least 14 people killed and another 45 wounded, including children.
U.N. Security Council approves U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan
The U.N. Security Council has approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the Palestinian territory.
Palestinian detainees dying at "alarming rate" in Israel, group says
A human rights group says the "rate at which people are killed in Israeli custody" shows a loss of "all moral and professional restraint."
Israel receives remains of an Israeli soldier who was killed in Gaza in 2014
Hamas said it found the body of the soldier, Hadar Goldin, in a tunnel in the enclave's southernmost city of Rafah on Saturday. Goldin was killed on Aug. 1, 2014.
Pope Leo meets Palestinian president, calls for two-state solution
The Vatican recognized Palestine a decade ago, and Pope Leo has backed statehood, even if that looks increasingly unlikely.
Israel offers glimpse inside Gaza, where destruction and uncertainty linger
Israel's military gave CBS News a rare look deep inside Gaza, where many questions still hang over the ruins of war and the future of 2 million Palestinians.
Israeli military says remains of a hostage have been turned over in Gaza
Ahead of the announcement Tuesday, Hamas had returned the remains of 20 hostages to Israel under the ceasefire that began Oct. 10.
Ex-Israeli military lawyer arrested over leaked video of alleged abuse
The Israeli military's former top legal official was arrested days after admitting to leaking a video allegedly showing troops abusing a Palestinian detainee.
Hamas returns 3 more Israeli hostages' remains, leaving 8 still in Gaza
Among the 8 deceased Israeli hostages whose remains are yet to be returned from Gaza is soldier and U.S. citizen Itay Chen.
IDF identifies remains of 2 Israeli hostages handed over by Hamas
The transfer had initially been delayed by Hamas in response to "powerful strikes" on Gaza earlier in the week.
Red Cross responds to video of Hamas allegedly moving Israeli hostage remains
The Red Cross said its staff in Gaza "were not able to intervene directly on-site" as alleged Hamas members were seen burying and then uncovering the remains of a deceased hostage.
Israel says ceasefire resumes after dozens killed in fresh Gaza strikes
Israel says it has "renewed enforcement of the ceasefire" after deadly airstrikes in Gaza that tested the U.S.-brokered peace deal.
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to carry out "powerful strikes" in Gaza
The order from Netanyahu follows heightened tensions after Hamas returned a set of remains that Israel said belonged to a hostage recovered earlier in the war.
Israel says Hamas violates peace deal by returning partial hostage remains
The Israeli prime minister's office says he'll convene generals to discuss "a clear violation" of the U.S.-brokered peace deal by Hamas, and Israel's response.
Hamas expands search for remaining hostages' bodies in Gaza
Under the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire reached on Oct. 10, Hamas is expected to return all of the remains of Israeli hostages.
Vance slams Israeli lawmakers' "political stunt" on West Bank annexation
Vice President Vance says he was insulted by Israeli lawmakers' "very stupid political stunt" with a vote on West Bank annexation.
Vance: Israel-Hamas ceasefire "going frankly better than I expected"
Vice President JD Vance urged "patience" as Israel waits for the return of all the hostages' remains from Hamas.
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Mike Waltz defends U.S. at UN: "We are not occupying a country"
At an emergency UN meeting on Monday, UN ambassador Mike Waltz repeated the Trump administration's argument that the air and ground assault was not an attack.
Berlin mayor calls arson attack behind huge power cut left-wing terrorism
As left-wing extremists claim an attack that's plunged Berliners into the dark and cold, the mayor says it isn't "just arson or sabotage," it's terrorism.
Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as Venezuelan president, but who is she?
With Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, who is Venezuela's new acting President Delcy Rodríguez, and what are her chances of remaining in power?
Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister, dies at 96
Eva Schloss was a tireless educator about the horrors of the Holocaust.
Polar bear attacks and injures 3 family members in Russia
Polar bear attacks on humans are extremely rare, but experts say that shrinking sea ice is pushing them to approach inhabited areas in search of food.
Massive bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2 million at Tokyo auction
A massive 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market.
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Maduro appears in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were appearing before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
AI-generated images, old footage circulate on social media after Maduro's capture
CBS News analyzed circulating images of President Nicolás Maduro by comparing dubious photos to verified content and using publicly available tools such as reverse image search.
Woman chokes to death on mochi, continuing a fatal New Year's trend
Over recent years, the chewy rice cakes have killed and hospitalized hundreds of people in Japan, where it is eaten to celebrate the new year.
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Gov. Tim Walz's turn from vice-presidential candidate to dropping out of 2026 governor's race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that he won't seek reelection in a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the party's nominee for vice president.
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2,000 agents deploying to Minneapolis in immigration crackdown, fraud probe
The Trump administration has begun a massive deployment of hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents to the Twin Cities area, officials tells CBS News.
Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism, weapons charges
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is facing narco-terrorism and weapons charges.
Hegseth moves to demote Sen. Mark Kelly, cut pension over illegal orders video
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon had begun a process that could result in Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona being demoted and having his retirement pay cut.
Klobuchar considering run for Minn. governor after Walz ends re-election bid
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is seriously considering a run for governor in the wake of Tim Walz's decision Monday to end his bid for a third term.
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Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
U.S. seeks to tap Venezuela's vast oil reserves after military strikes
President Trump said "we're going to get the oil flowing the way it should be" after the surprise U.S. attack. Here's what to know about Venezuela's oil sector.
California could impose a billionaire tax. Here's how it would work.
Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.
What to know about Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Abel, 63, takes the helm of Berkshire Hathaway after a six-decade run by Buffett.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
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Gov. Tim Walz's turn from vice-presidential candidate to dropping out of 2026 governor's race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that he won't seek reelection in a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the party's nominee for vice president.
Mike Waltz defends U.S. at UN: "We are not occupying a country"
At an emergency UN meeting on Monday, UN ambassador Mike Waltz repeated the Trump administration's argument that the air and ground assault was not an attack.
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2,000 agents deploying to Minneapolis in immigration crackdown, fraud probe
The Trump administration has begun a massive deployment of hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents to the Twin Cities area, officials tells CBS News.
Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism, weapons charges
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is facing narco-terrorism and weapons charges.
Hegseth moves to demote Sen. Mark Kelly, cut pension over illegal orders video
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon had begun a process that could result in Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona being demoted and having his retirement pay cut.
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Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Doctor's orders: Eat ice cream, and other tips for a long and healthy life
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Why this doctor says: Eat your ice cream
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules For a Long and Healthy Life," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a prominent oncologist and health policy expert, goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep. He talks with Norah O'Donnell about the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Book excerpt: "Eat Your Ice Cream" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D.
In his new book, the oncologist and health policy expert discusses longevity, and how to best differentiate valid and effective health and wellness advice from "the speculative, deceptive, and just plain stupid."
A new mom skipped a routine appointment. An infected cut led to a devastating diagnosis
Postpartum depression and a busy home life kept Ameilia Boodoosingh Gopie from her regular appointments.
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Mike Waltz defends U.S. at UN: "We are not occupying a country"
At an emergency UN meeting on Monday, UN ambassador Mike Waltz repeated the Trump administration's argument that the air and ground assault was not an attack.
Berlin mayor calls arson attack behind huge power cut left-wing terrorism
As left-wing extremists claim an attack that's plunged Berliners into the dark and cold, the mayor says it isn't "just arson or sabotage," it's terrorism.
Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as Venezuelan president, but who is she?
With Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, who is Venezuela's new acting President Delcy Rodríguez, and what are her chances of remaining in power?
Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister, dies at 96
Eva Schloss was a tireless educator about the horrors of the Holocaust.
Polar bear attacks and injures 3 family members in Russia
Polar bear attacks on humans are extremely rare, but experts say that shrinking sea ice is pushing them to approach inhabited areas in search of food.
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Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family.
Extended interview: Michael B. Jordan
In this web exclusive, Michael B. Jordan talks with Tracy Smith about being pushed out of his comfort zone by performing two characters – identical twin brothers – in Ryan Coogler's horror film "Sinners."
Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family. He talks with Tracy Smith about portraying the characters Stack and Smoke; his ties to his parents; and what it took for him to recover from playing the villain Killmonger in "Black Panther."
Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"
The HBO Max drama immerses viewers in the struggles faced by the ER staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. "Sunday Morning" visits the hyper-realistic set, and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wyle.
Extended interview: Noah Wyle
In this web exclusive, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Noah Wyle, the star of "ER" and the HBO Max series "The Pitt," about how his new show depicts the fragility of the medical system, and about his character, Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch.
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AI-generated images, old footage circulate on social media after Maduro's capture
CBS News analyzed circulating images of President Nicolás Maduro by comparing dubious photos to verified content and using publicly available tools such as reverse image search.
More on lewd images from Grok AI tool
Grok, the artificial intelligence tool created by Elon Musk, posted online about "lapses in safeguards" that led to the generation of lewd images involving children. Journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News with 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.
Grok let users post altered photos of minors in "minimal clothing"
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
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The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
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Maduro, wife plead not guilty at arraignment
Venezuela's ousted leader Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty in a New York federal court on Monday during their arraignment for drug trafficking and weapons charges. Tony Dokoupil anchors this CBS News Special Report.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops reelection bid
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he's no longer running for a third term. This comes as federal officials probe massive fraud allegations in the state.
Tim Walz says he won't run for a third term
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will not run for a third term as he faces scrutiny over his handling of the fraud scandal plaguing his state. CBS News' Hunter Woodall reports.
Maduro's alleged crimes in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro is being transported to federal court in New York City where he will face charges related to drug trafficking with his wife, Cilia Flores. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports.
10 convicted of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron
A Paris court found Monday 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality,
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Trump administration set to brief lawmakers
The Trump administration is set to brief some members of Congress on the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, amid objections from some lawmakers over the mission's lack of congressional approval. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Maduro, wife plead not guilty at arraignment
Venezuela's ousted leader Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty in a New York federal court on Monday during their arraignment for drug trafficking and weapons charges. Tony Dokoupil anchors this CBS News Special Report.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops reelection bid
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he's no longer running for a third term. This comes as federal officials probe massive fraud allegations in the state.
World response to U.S. operation in Venezuela
The global reaction to the attack that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro has raised questions among U.S. allies as adversaries like China, Russia and Iran call the operation a violation of Venezuela's sovereignty.
Waltz defends U.S. action against Venezuela
At an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting, ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz defended the U.S. military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife.