Gaza's Rafah border crossing reopens again after 2-day closure
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Sunday, allowing limited Palestinian travel after a two-day closure, according to Egyptian state media.
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Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens but only on limited basis
Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, Egyptian and Israeli security officials said.
Remains of ancient king's temple dedicated to sun god found in Egypt
An archaeological team has uncovered for the first time more than half of the temple, long buried under River Nile sediment.
Wreck of 2,000-year-old pleasure boat discovered off Egypt's coast
Underwater archaeologists announced they had discovered the ancient wreck of an ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria.
Treasure trove found in Egyptian tomb solves ancient mystery
The royal symbol on the newly discovered figurines solves a long-standing mystery by identifying who was buried in the sarcophagus.
A grand new home for King Tut's treasures
Cairo's newest attraction is the Grand Egyptian Museum, a modern testament to one of the world's oldest civilizations. Jane Pauley reports on the opening of the museum, whose collection includes thousands of artifacts from the reign of King Tutankhamun.
Egypt says 36 stolen historic artifacts handed over by U.S. authorities
Egyptian officials say dozens of stolen artifacts, from a mummy's burial mask to a vessel depicting an ancient god, have been handed over by the U.S.
Top Egyptian official on rebuilding Gaza
In a wide-ranging interview with CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab, Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, spokesperson for Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discusses the Trump administration's role in negotiating the ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza, and the estimated $70 billion he says will be needed to rebuild the decimated Palestinian territory.
Netherlands set to return 3,500-year-old stolen sculpture to Egypt
A day after attending the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the leader of the Netherlands said an ancient statue discovered at an art fair would be returned.
Egypt opens huge, $1 billion landmark museum dedicated to its past
The Grand Egyptian Museum has taken 30 years to become a reality, but finally opened its doors, with an equally grand opening ceremony.
Gaza ceasefire holds amid peace deal signing
The ceasefire in Gaza is holding for now after Hamas released all living Israeli hostages on Monday. Meanwhile, President Trump returned to the White House following his address at the Knesset in Jerusalem and the peace deal signing in Egypt. CBS News' Haley Ott and Natalie Brand have the latest.
Trump, world leaders sign Gaza peace deal after Hamas frees all living hostages
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
Trump visits Middle East after historic peace deal
By the time President Trump boarded Air Force One on Monday evening, his diplomatic blitz had spanned 12 hours on the ground in two countries. In Egypt, he huddled with heads of state and diplomats from three dozen countries to flesh out the finer points of the Israel-Hamas peace deal. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Egyptian president introduces Trump
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi gave remarks at the Gaza peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, ahead of President Trump's address.
Trump attends peace deal signing in Egypt
President Trump participated in a peace deal signing in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, following his address to Israel's Knesset in Jerusalem. Tony Dokoupil anchors this CBS News Special Report.
All living Israeli hostages released by Hamas
Hamas released all living Israeli hostages on Monday, and Israel began releasing Palestinian prisoners. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump addressed the Knesset. CBS News Nancy Cordes and Debora Patta have more details, while Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Edward Djerejian breaks down the peace deal.
Trump reacts to hostage releases
President Trump, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and members of Mr. Trump's administration spoke to reporters ahead of meetings in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, regarding the Gaza peace plan.
Trump arrives in Egypt for summit on Gaza
President Trump arrived in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday following his address at the Knesset in Jerusalem. Mr. Trump is set to meet with world leaders over the future of Gaza. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Key takeaways from Trump's Knesset address
President Trump addressed the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem for more than an hour after Hamas released all the living Israeli hostages from Gaza. CBS News contributor Robert Berger breaks down what comes next, and CBS News' Ramy Inocencio joins with more details.
What to expect as Trump travels to Egypt
President Trump is traveling to Egypt for a peace summit and to meet with world leaders before signing the Gaza peace plan. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
Egyptian official "confident" on Gaza plan
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "confident the first phase of the Trump peace plan will be implemented," adding that Egypt is in "full contact with the Palestinians, with Hamas, because it's all about, of course, releasing the hostages and for Israel, releasing some of the Palestinian detainees."
Trump says he might visit Middle East
President Trump says he might travel to the Middle East as soon as this weekend as Israel and Hamas continue indirect negotiations to end the war in Gaza. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Trump may go to Middle East amid Gaza talks
President Trump said on Wednesday that negotiations to end the war in Gaza appear so promising that he may fly to the region this weekend. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Israel remembers Oct. 7; peace talks underway
People across Israel held services on Tuesday, remembering those killed and injured in the Oct. 7 attacks two years ago. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas held indirect Gaza peace talks in Egypt for a second straight day. CBS News' Debora Patta and Courtney Kealy report.
Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner heading to Egypt amid Gaza ceasefire talks
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were on hand to take part in indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, which aim to end the war in Gaza.
Bondi faces heated questions on handling of Epstein files at House hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced contentious questioning from House Democrats about the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
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Investigators in Guthrie search get over 4,000 calls to tip line in 24 hours
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say
Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates claim silver in ice dance at 2026 Winter Olympics
Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday following a stunning free dance routine.
9 killed, dozens injured in shootings at high school and home in Canada
The suspected shooter was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
Why ex-FBI agent thinks person in Nancy Guthrie video isn't a career criminal
A former FBI agent called the actions of the person seen in video at Nancy Guthrie's home "extremely amateurish."
House to vote on the SAVE America Act as GOP makes election bill push
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
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Georgia army veteran deported after traffic stop speaks out on ICE detention
A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop.
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates claim silver in ice dance at 2026 Winter Olympics
Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday following a stunning free dance routine.
Some job-seekers are paying thousands of dollars just to land an interview
"Reverse recruitment" firms promise to cut the length of job searches in half and help connect candidates with employers.
Breezy Johnson has plans for her repaired gold medal
Team USA star skier Breezy Johnson talks with CBS News about her broken Olympic medal, a superstition, and what keeps her motivated on the slopes.
Stellantis issues "do not drive" warning for cars with unrepaired air bags
Stellantis is telling owners of the affected vehicles not to drive them until a potentially dangerous air bag is replaced. See which models are affected.
James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
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Some job-seekers are paying thousands of dollars just to land an interview
"Reverse recruitment" firms promise to cut the length of job searches in half and help connect candidates with employers.
Stellantis issues "do not drive" warning for cars with unrepaired air bags
Stellantis is telling owners of the affected vehicles not to drive them until a potentially dangerous air bag is replaced. See which models are affected.
Dispute over Cardi B's Super Bowl cameo roils prediction markets
Cardi B appeared during Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl, but one prediction market says it's unclear whether she sang.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
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Lawyer for lawmaker in video to troops threatens suit after failed charges
An attorney for one of the lawmakers who appeared in a video telling members of the military to reject "illegal orders" demanded that the federal prosecutors preserve records for a potential suit.
McConnell released from hospital after weeklong stay for "flu-like symptoms"
"He is feeling better and will be working from home this week on the advice of his doctors," Sen. Mitch McConnell's spokesman said.
Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say
Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.
Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
House to vote on the SAVE America Act as GOP makes election bill push
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Breezy Johnson has plans for her repaired gold medal
Team USA star skier Breezy Johnson talks with CBS News about her broken Olympic medal, a superstition, and what keeps her motivated on the slopes.
Rules of mysterious ancient board game decoded by AI, scientists say
The aim of the "deceptively simple but thrilling strategy game" was to hunt and trap the opponent's pieces in as few moves as possible, scientists said.
Lindsey Vonn shares update after 3rd surgery: "I'm making progress"
The 41-year-old American came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and crashed seconds into her downhill race on Sunday.
Russia says again it will abide by lapsed weapons treaty if U.S. does
Moscow reiterates willingness to adhere to expired nuclear weapons treaty, "as long as the United States does not exceed the aforementioned limits."
How Team USA's Maxim Naumov carried his parents' legacy onto the ice
A close family friend tells CBS News about the Olympic dream Team USA skater Maxim Naumov shared with his parents, and how "he did it."
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Actor James Van Der Beek dies at 48
Actor James Van Der Beek, known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek," "Varsity Blues" and more, has died at the age of 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media.
James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York Fashion Week begins
New York Fashion Week is underway, with designers debuting looks for the Fall/Winter 2026 season. Claire Sulmers, the editor-in-chief and founder of Fashion Bomb Daily, joins with more.
Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
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TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Americans turn to AI for mental health advice
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for emotional therapy. A report in JAMA found about 13% of young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice. Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist, explains what to know about safety, privacy and ethical standard concerns.
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.
AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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New details in Tumbler Ridge shooting
Police say a shooter killed at least nine people and injured dozens of others in shootings at a high school and a home in British Columbia, Canada. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Bitcoin's possible role in Nancy Guthrie case
A purported ransom note for Nancy Guthrie demanded payment in bitcoin. Ben Weiss, a crypto reporter for Fortune, joins with analysis.
Former FBI special agent on Guthrie case
Authorities released new surveillance video and photos showing a subject at Nancy Guthrie's doorstep the night she disappeared. Former FBI special agent Jeffrey Harp breaks down clues the new surveillance video reveals and discusses the latest on the investigation.
Lieu accuses Bondi of lying under oath
Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of lying under oath about apparent evidence in the Epstein files released by the Justice Department that he says links President Trump to potential crimes.
Watch: Bondi on Don Lemon probe
Rep. Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, asked Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Justice Department's probe into Don Lemon for his presence during a protest inside a church in Minneapolis. Jordan also asked Bondi about a potential probe into former CIA Director John Brennan surrounding allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 campaign.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Sources: Spat led to El Paso airspace closure
Sources tell CBS News that the FAA briefly grounded all flights in El Paso, Texas, Wednesday due to disagreements with the Pentagon over drone-related tests. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
New details in Tumbler Ridge shooting
Police say a shooter killed at least nine people and injured dozens of others in shootings at a high school and a home in British Columbia, Canada. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Combative Bondi hearing over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced tough questions from lawmakers on Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins with her takeaways.
Bitcoin's possible role in Nancy Guthrie case
A purported ransom note for Nancy Guthrie demanded payment in bitcoin. Ben Weiss, a crypto reporter for Fortune, joins with analysis.
Bondi tells congressman "your time is up"
Attorney General Pam Bondi hit back at Rep. Hank Johnson, a Democrat from Georgia, during a House hearing on Wednesday. Johnson focused his questions on the documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and asked whether she would turn around and apologize to the Epstein survivors at the hearing.