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U.S., Qatar reach understanding on $6 billion in Iranian funds
White House national security spokesman John Kirby says that "the regime was never going to see a dime of that money."
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White House national security spokesman John Kirby says that "the regime was never going to see a dime of that money."
At every turn, there was no escaping the intense rocket fire in Israel for Brad Waldow's family. After exhausting his options with the U.S. Embassy and airlines, Waldow turned to outside help.
Seventeen Americans remain unaccounted for, with the numbers expected to increase, said John Kirby, a National Security Council spokesperson.
The Gaza Strip has been pounded by relentless airstrikes since Hamas militants launched a full-scale assault on southern Israel.
"The depravity of it is haunting," an Israeli military official told CBS News of the scene in Kfar Aza, where an emergency responder says even babies were beheaded.
The Gaza Strip is a densely populated stretch of land. More than 2 million people live in the territory. It has been under the control of Hamas since 2007.
On Tuesday, Pres. Biden condemned the Hamas militant group's bloody attacks on Israel that took place over the weekend, calling them an "act of sheer evil" and forcefully declaring that "we stand with Israel." He went on to say the people of Israel experienced "pure, unadulterated evil" at the "bloody hands" of Hamas, which has long been designated a terrorist organization by the U.S.
Fighting has broken out between Israel and Hamas, pushing up global oil prices amid fears the conflict could escalate.
Here in Sacramento, some with ties to the israeli-Palestinian conflict are watching closely as fighting unfolds halfway around the world.
More than 1,500 people have been killed since the Hamas militant group launched a surprise assault on Israel from Gaza early Saturday, leading Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare "we are at war." At least 11 U.S. citizens are among the dead, the White House confirmed Monday, while an unknown number of Americans remain missing.
President Biden delivered remarks from the White House on the unprecedented Hamas attacks on Israel.
The death toll from Hamas' surprise attack on Israel stands at 900, while Palestinian officials say retaliatory strikes on Gaza have killed over 700.
People in Sacramento on both sides of the fighting are watching what is happening in Israel closely. The Chabad of Sacramento congregation came together for a service at their temple as fighting erupted in Israel.
Community members in Sacramento are feeling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a very deep way including two prominent community leaders organizing their own as best they can.
Pro basketball player Brad Waldow, a Shingle Springs native, claims to have exhausted nearly every possible way of getting out of the country.
"She is an amazing person. A sweet child," Noa Argamani's father, Yakov, told CBS News. He said he was in disbelief at the images he saw of his daughter being taken away by Hamas at the Supernova music festival in Israel.
Israel says it's "taking more time" than expected to fend off an unprecedented attack by Hamas, as it locks down Gaza and more rockets fly from the Palestinian enclave.
On Sunday afternoon, Palestinian supporters were locked in a raucous counterprotest with Israeli loyalists in downtown San Francisco. Earlier in the day, members of the Jewish community met at a synagogue where city leaders, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, condemned the murder and kidnapping of hundreds of Israeli men, women and children in Saturday's surprise attack.
Families in Israel and Palestine are looking for missing family members after fighting broke out following Hamas' attack on Israel.
Israel is reeling from a series of surprise attacks by the militant Palestinian organization Hamas and reaction in the Bay Area was swift.
Defense Secretary Austin said Sunday that he has ordered American military ships to move closer to Israel after Hamas' unprecedented attack.
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog said he is under the impression that Americans are among those taken hostage by Hamas militants.
President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "pledged his full support" to the Israeli government, the White House said.
A Sacramento man says he is worried for the safety of his daughter and her unborn child after she escaped the city of Tel Aviv
As tensions continue to rise, a Sacramento man says he is worried for the safety of his daughter and her unborn child after she escaped the city of Tel Aviv following the missile strikes. Sacramento's Jewish community is closely watching the events unfolding in Israel.
The Corral Fire in San Joaquin County which burned over 14,000 acres is now the catalyst behind a program that would allow local farmers and ranchers to go into evacuated areas and take care of their livestock.
One California lawmaker called out Musk for his announcement that he will move his companies to Texas, while another lawmaker agreed with the billionaire's concerns.
A father and his daughter are dead after a South Sacramento apartment fire. It happened at the Stonegate apartments on Mack Road Monday afternoon.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
A suspect was arrested as authorities investigated a bomb threat at a Sacramento library, officials said Tuesday.
Convicted murderer Scott Peterson is back in court on Tuesday in a new effort to prove his innocence.
Davis resident Megan Duncanson, 29, was as a kind-souled woman who never stopped smiling, family says.
The driver accused of hitting and killing a Vacaville police officer who was initiating a traffic stop last week appeared in court for the first time Monday.
On this first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump supporters are in solidarity like never before.
The Corral Fire in San Joaquin County which burned over 14,000 acres is now the catalyst behind a program that would allow local farmers and ranchers to go into evacuated areas and take care of their livestock.
We got a look at some newborns on display at the Sacramento Zoo and how a baby boom there could help protect some species from extinction.
A man and child died in a fire at an apartment complex in south Sacramento, officials said Monday.
On this first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump supporters are in solidarity like never before.
Thousands of music fans braved the heat to help celebrate the opening of a new outdoor Sacramento concert venue. Here's a look at the site and what's being done to keep people cool.
California has set a goal of having five million electric vehicles on the road in the next six years, and training is now underway to ensure there are enough people with the high-tech skills to maintain them.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
Banking services from Patelco Credit Union halted following a ransomware attack have been mostly restored although questions about customers' personal information remained.
Convicted murderer Scott Peterson is back in court on Tuesday in a new effort to prove his innocence.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
An NFL legend had an awesome moment at the celebrity golf championship in Tahoe over the weekend.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers because the two sides haven't made progress on a new deal.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Coast Guard came to the rescue of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy after his boat lost power off Nantucket.
FBI agents detained Denver Broncos Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis over the weekend after an incident that happened during a commercial plane flight.
One California lawmaker called out Musk for his announcement that he will move his companies to Texas, while another lawmaker agreed with the billionaire's concerns.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
There had been a brief hiatus in the growing calls by House Democrats for a new nominee after Saturday's attempt on Donald Trump's life, but that seems to have ended.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The sniper radioed to a command post, according to a local law enforcement officer.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
At least 58 illnesses have been reported across 27 states from now-recalled Diamond Shruumz brand products.
A year before Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder is diagnosed, average credit card delinquencies jump 50%.
The Sears department store in Stockton, a longtime staple of the community, will be closing next month.
Neighbors in Sacramento's Land Park say that in the battle over retail theft statewide, law enforcement officials and retail giant Target have worked to clean up a store location on Riverside Boulevard that had become overwhelmed by crime.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape.
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
Sizzling hot temperatures are cooking much of the Sacramento Valley and Northern California this week, so it is only natural to reach for the thermostat to flip on your air conditioner for some cooling and comfortable relief.
Laura Allen says after months of trying to get her father's military service records from the Veterans Administration, she still didn't have them.
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
As more and more Americans struggle to save money these days, we found a 45-day challenge to save $1,000.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Jessie Fischer's Airbnb rental off Highway 140 was one of those homes flattened by the fire on the Fourth of July.
The Pay Fire in El Dorado County that broke out Saturday afternoon got dangerously close to multiple neighborhoods, but firefighters were able to stop it from destroying any homes.
Firefighters are battling a 168-acre fire that was reportedly started by an escaped campfire found by hikers in the Tahoe National Forest on Sunday evening, officials said.
As crews make progress on the Pay Fire in El Dorado County, local downtown businesses said they feel lucky the situation wasn't much worse.
All evacuation warnings were lifted Monday for a fire that sparked over the weekend near Placerville.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
We previously mentioned a Sears store in Stockton that's closing once had a bomb shelter underneath. Well, it wasn't the only building in our area that had one. In this segment of The Answer, we dig up a story Tony Lopez did several years ago on why our area was a target during the Cold War and where other bomb shelters can still be found today.
One California lawmaker called out Musk for his announcement that he will move his companies to Texas, while another lawmaker agreed with the billionaire's concerns.
Here is a look at your next seven days of weather.
A suspect has been detained as authorities investigate a bomb threat at a Sacramento library, officials said Tuesday.
The Corral Fire in San Joaquin County that burned over 14,000 acres is now the catalyst behind a program that would allow local farmers and ranchers to go into evacuated areas and take care of their livestock during natural disasters.