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At a news conference Monday, Israel's military showed members of the press footage of the Oct. 7 terror attacks that ignited the war against Hamas. The new images and information come amid growing criticism of Israel over the civilian casualties in Gaza. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi was at the press conference.
Earlier this month, the New Jersey senator and his wife were indicted on new charges that they conspired to act as foreign agents for Egypt.
Two sources told CBS News the U.S. has sought to slow Israel's plans for a ground invasion in order to prioritize the release of hostages and the distribution of aid. The White House said Sunday that Israel had agreed to allow a "continued flow of assistance" into Gaza after more than two weeks of a complete blockade cut the Palestinian enclave's roughly 2.3 million inhabitants off from supplies. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Israeli tanks are lined up at the country's southern border as many anticipate a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, Israel warned citizens in Jordan and Egypt to leave the countries immediately because of concerns that they could be targeted. Roxana Saberi has more.
Egypt has been a key player in the war between Israel and Hamas. It is home to the only border that can allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, but Egyptian officials have already said they will not allow displaced Palestinian people to enter the country. Chris Livesay has more.
Hours after Hamas released an American woman and her daughter who were taken captive during the brutal attack on Israel on Oct. 7, humanitarian aid has begun to enter Gaza. The territory has been under a blockade since those attacks, with no food, water, medicine or fuel entering. Over a million people have been displaced. Christina Ruffini has more.
However, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt.
The Israeli military says it carried out more than 100 airstrikes across Gaza overnight as thousands of people in Cairo and other cities in the Middle East hold pro-Palestinian protests. The government in Egypt, which had made mass protests illegal in 2013, was allowing demonstrations to go on. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
President Biden, during his visit earlier in the week, got Israel to commit to halting its strikes near the only border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to enable aid to get in, but it remained unclear Friday when the gates will open. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest.
Israel and Egypt agreed to allow around 20 trucks into Gaza to deliver aid to civilians, but so far none have been able to pass. And in a rare Oval Office address to the nation Thursday night, President Biden called on Americans to stand behind Israel and Ukraine, calling aid for both countries "a smart investment." CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Israeli airstrikes hit targets across the Gaza Strip overnight, including some areas in the southern part of the territory that Israel had declared as safe zones. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Teachers around the world are taking on the difficult task of addressing the war between Israel and Hamas in the classroom. Judy Pace is an author and professor at the University of San Francisco School of Education who facilitates professional learning on teaching controversial issues with educators in the U.S. and around the world. She joined CBS News to discuss how educators should handle the war.
Protesters have been gathering in the streets of Lebanon as the fighting between Israel and Hamas intensifies with demonstrators rallying outside the U.S. embassy in Beirut following news of a Gaza hospital's destruction. Meanwhile, Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah has been exchanging fire with Israeli soldiers along the border, raising concerns that violence could spread throughout the region. Middle East geopolitical expert Trita Parsi joined CBS News to discuss the history of Hezbollah and how precarious the situation is right now in the region.
Tension in the Middle East was still rising Thursday over Israel's relentless strikes on Gaza -- and warring narratives over what happened at the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday night, where Palestinian officials say an explosion killed hundreds of people. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab, Holly Williams, Chris Livesay and Ed O'Keefe have more.
President Biden secured a commitment from Israel to stop bombing the area around the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip so desperately needed humanitarian aid can flow into the enclave for the first time since Israel imposed a complete blockade on Oct. 7. But it remained unclear on Thursday when the border would open, and Israeli airstrikes continued across other parts of Gaza. Biden plans to address the U.S. about the war Thursday night. CBS News' Ian Lee and Jim Axelrod have the latest.
Republicans and Democrats on the House floor Wednesday stressed the importance of electing a speaker who supports Israel. House Homeland Security Committee chairman Mark Green joins "America Decides" to discuss Wednesday's speaker vote as well as the latest from Israel.
Thousands of people trapped in Gaza are desperately trying to flee through the Rafah crossing into Egypt, but Egypt is not allowing refugees in and not yet allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports on the situation there.
The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has led to thousands of innocent civilian deaths, raising concerns about whether they are both in violation of international humanitarian law. Robert Goldman, the faculty director of the War Crimes Research Office at American University Washington College of Law, joined CBS News to discuss how the Geneva Convention and other international humanitarian laws apply to the fighting happening in the Middle East.
President Biden is in Israel to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and some of the families whose loved ones died in the recent fighting. After a Gaza hopsital blast killed hundreds, Biden's meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and King Abdullah of Jordan was canceled. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Thousands of Palestinians remain at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt as Israel continues to target Hamas with missile strikes on Gaza. CBS News correspondent Chris Livesay spoke with former Egyptian politician Emad Gad about the implications of allowing thousands of Palestinians into Egypt.
The Israel-Hamas war has triggered a wave of Palestinians fleeing Gaza. While the Biden administration has not announced efforts to resettle people from Gaza, historically the U.S. does not admit many Palestinian refugees. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains why.
CBS News video shows children among those being pulled from the rubble of an Israeli airstrike in the southern half of the Gaza Strip, where Palestinian civilians were told to seek safety.
President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to deliver a strong message of support for the nation amid its war with Hamas. From Israel, Mr. Biden will go to Jordan to meet with Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, the White House said. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more.
A residential section of southern Gaza near the border with Egypt was hit with a deadly Israeli airstrike on Tuesday morning. A CBS News crew witnessed the carnage in the immediate aftermath.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. is working with Israel, Egypt and the United Nations to reopen a key humanitarian aid route. Former U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Gerald Feierstein joins CBS News to discuss America's diplomatic response to war in the Middle East.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Judge Kenneth King is ordered to attend training "to address the underlying issues that contributed to this incident," according to 36th District Court Chief Judge William McConico.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
It marked the first-ever well-preserved mastodon skull excavated in Iowa, state officials said.
When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst's bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
A 19-year-old giant panda named Ying Ying has given birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on October 15, 1913. Just 70 sailors survived.
Chinese-based tour operators said North Korea will soon allow visitors to the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon.
The woman was found dead "because of being constricted and bitten by the snake," a police spokesman said.
Jools Lebron is taking TikTok by storm with her "demure" videos, transforming a simple word into a powerful statement on confidence and mindfulness. We looked into the trend.
Jools Lebron's viral TikTok videos have given new meaning to the word "demure." We break down what it means.
Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page and actress Hillary Baack star in the heartfelt film "Close to You," exploring themes of love, identity and the challenges of returning home.
Taylor Swift kicked off the latest leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour on Thursday, her first performance since canceling three shows in Vienna due to an alleged terror plot from ISIS. While Swift did not address the plot or cancellations, heightened security measures were in place.
Following a nine-month investigation into the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, five people, including two doctors, one of his assistants and an alleged drug dealer, have been criminally charged.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
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.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from custody is over. Police found Ramone Alston early Friday morning at a hotel outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, more than a hundred miles from the Hillsborough hospital parking lot he ran from on Tuesday.
The escaped killer of a 1-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
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.
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."
On the day of his death, "Friends" star Matthew Perry was injected with three shots of ketamine by his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, according to a plea agreement Iwamasa reached with federal prosecutors. Perry had been introduced to the drug in a clinical setting to help treat depression, but investigators said he later turned to illegal sources. Adam Yamaguchi reports from Los Angeles.
When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst's bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
New rules that will impact real estate agents, homebuyers and sellers will take effect this weekend as part of a groundbreaking antitrust settlement earlier this year. Under the new rules, it will now be standard practice to negotiate commissions with agents. Jo Ling Kent examines the changes.
A Florida jury returned a guilty verdict Friday in the trial of a White woman who fatally shot her Black neighbor last year. Prosecutors said the defendant, Susan Lorincz, had yelled at the victim's children while they were playing outside. When Ajike "A.J." Owens went over to confront Lorincz, she was killed. Mark Strassmann has details on the verdict.
The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in the Windy City, and security is tight as Chicago prepares for thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.