Palestinians mark 76th "Nakba" as a new catastrophe unfolds around them
More than 700,000 Palestinians were displaced when modern Israel was formed. 76 years later, the war in Gaza has displaced twice as many.
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American medics trapped in Gaza hospital
More Palestinians are fleeing the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of a possible Israeli ground offensive. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab is in Tel Aviv with the latest.
Palestinians flee Rafah ahead of Israeli operation
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have fled the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of a long-awaited ground operation by Israel's military. Amid the ongoing war, an American doctor stuck in Gaza says President Biden isn't doing enough to stop the fighting. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Sen. Duckworth on doctors trapped in Gaza
Israeli forces forged deeper into Rafah on Tuesday, raising fears of more civilian casualties in the Israel-Hamas war. Apprehensions of a more intense military push come amid word that a team of international doctors, including several Americans, are trapped in a hospital near the city. Illinois Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth joins "America Decides" to discuss.
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Palestinian woman shares heartbreaking story
Six of Jamila Abu Jerba's seven children and her husband were killed when an airstrike destroyed their home in Gaza seven months ago. Jamila says the body of her 8-year-old son Usama has not been retrieved from under the rubble. Only she and her 10-year-old daughter Deema survived, rescued from the wreckage by their neighbors. They now live in a makeshift tent in Dier el Balah in Gaza, where Jamila says she needs to stay strong for Deema and make sure she provides her with a better future. "I keep thinking I will wake up from this and find my children around me," she says.
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Israeli activists attack Gaza aid convoy as U.N. worker killed in Rafah
Right-wing Israeli activists in the Wests Bank attack a convoy carrying food to Gaza as a U.N. worker is killed in Rafah.
U.S., Israel tension over Rafah
The U.S. is still pressing Israel over its planned ground operation in Gaza's southern city of Rafah. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang breaks down how conversations are evolving.
U.S. urges Israel to protect Gazan civilians
Israeli forces have pushed across the southern part of Gaza in what the military says are limited and precise attacks targeting Hamas militants. Jake Sullivan, national security adviser to President Biden, called on Israel to do more to protect civilians. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Fighting continues in Gaza amid food struggles
Israel is again fighting Hamas in northern Gaza months after saying the militants had been largely removed from that area. The fighting continued in southern Gaza as well, worsening the struggle to find food and shelter for hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians. Ramy Inocencio reports.
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Nearly 360,000 Gazans have fled Rafah
Nearly 360,000 Gazans have fled the city of Rafah as pressure increases on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to come up with a plan to help solve the humanitarian crisis.
Palestinians flee Rafah as fighting continues
Parts of Rafah are now abandoned as Palestinians who were sheltering there amid the war have been forced to flee again. Fighting has also broken out again in the northern Gaza Strip. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Biden facing criticism as Israel strikes Rafah
As the civilian death toll in Gaza continues to climb, President Biden is facing criticism both for his continued support of Israel and for limiting weapons transfers to the country. Skyler Henry reports.
U.S., Israel "drifting apart," former head of Israeli army intelligence says
Amid heightened tensions with the U.S. over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israel is continuing its war with Hamas in Gaza. It's also facing the Iran-backed Hezbollah to the north.
Israel preparing for Rafah invasion in Gaza amid increasing tension with U.S.
Israel, preparing for a possible Rafah invasion, faces increased tension with the U.S. over the Gaza humanitarian crisis. To the north, it's also confronting Hezbollah attacks coming in from Lebanon.
Duke graduates walk out ahead of Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address
Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported Israel since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants, delivered the commencement address at Duke University on Sunday.
Blinken: U.S. won't back Rafah incursion without plan to protect civilians
Following President Biden's confirmation that the U.S. will not send weapons to Israel if there is an invasion of Rafah, Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on "Face the Nation" that the U.S. "will not support" Israel if there is a "major military operation" in Rafah in the "absence of a credible plan to protect civilians."
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Margaret Brennan as America's relationship with Israel faces a serious stress test this week, with a new U.S. report that says it is "reasonable to assess" that Israel violated international law in its war with Hamas. Plus, a story about how a group of special operations veterans helped a fellow service member's family get their mother out of war-torn Gaza.
Israel orders new Rafah evacuations
Thousands more people are evacuating the southern Gaza city of Rafah, on top of the more than 100,000 who have already fled in the past week as Israel warns of a possible ground assault of the city. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
White House walks diplomatic tightrope with Israel
A State Department report released Friday found that U.S. weapons may have been used by Israel's military in instances "inconsistent" with international law. This comes as the Biden administration has worked urgently to try and deter Israel from conducting a full-scale ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Natalie Brand has more.
Israel orders new evacuations in Rafah, forcing tens of thousands to move
The United Nations and other agencies have warned for weeks that an Israeli assault on Rafah, which borders Egypt near the main aid entry points, would cripple humanitarian operations
How one college ended campus protests with talks
Different colleges have taken different approaches to handling campus protests, with very different outcomes. Sacramento State's response stands out. Elise Preston had an exclusive interview with the university's president, one of the first to sit down to talk about the protests.
Defense in Trump trial calls first witnesses during chaotic day in court
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
Iran's president and foreign minister found dead at helicopter crash site
Iran's president and foreign minister were killed when their helicopter crashed in mountains in dense fog, state media say.
Cyberattacks on water systems are increasing, EPA warns
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Maryland assault weapons ban
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Maryland's ban on so-called assault weapons, allowing legal proceedings to play out.
Genesis to pay $2 billion to victims of alleged cryptocurrency fraud
New York prosecutors allege that bankrupt crypto lender Genesis hid more than $1 billion in losses.
Senate Republicans introduce bill to protect IVF access
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Powerful animal sedative likely cause of overdose spike in Chicago
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
Dali refloated weeks after collapse of Key Bridge. Here's what happens next.
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks since it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated Monday. Now it's headed to Seagirt Marine Terminal.
Michigan county refused to certify vote, prompting fears of growing election threat
The Delta County clerk who administered the election said there were no voting irregularities in the election, in which 4,550 voted.
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Capitol riot defendant predicts Trump will win election, shutter Jan. 6 cases
Jan. 6 defendant John Banuelos told the judge he had "nothing to worry about," since Trump would soon "be in office."
Some McDonald's franchises may charge for refills
McDonald's is transitioning away from self-serve beverage stations and some locations may start to charge for refills that were once free.
Cyberattacks on water systems are increasing, EPA warns
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
Trump Media says it booked less than $1 million in first-quarter sales
Trump Media posted a loss of $327.6 million in the first quarter because of a financial transaction.
Will mortgage rates fall in 2024? Here's what Freddie Mac predicts.
Demand for buying a home will remain strong in 2024 even though mortgage rates have been around 7% this year.
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Some McDonald's franchises may charge for refills
McDonald's is transitioning away from self-serve beverage stations and some locations may start to charge for refills that were once free.
Trump Media says it booked less than $1 million in first-quarter sales
Trump Media posted a loss of $327.6 million in the first quarter because of a financial transaction.
Will mortgage rates fall in 2024? Here's what Freddie Mac predicts.
Demand for buying a home will remain strong in 2024 even though mortgage rates have been around 7% this year.
Panera's Charged Lemonade cited in lawsuit over teen's cardiac arrest
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
OpenAI disables ChatGPT voice that sounds like Scarlett Johansson
ChatGPT disables AI voice after users say it sounds similar to Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson.
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Capitol riot defendant predicts Trump will win election, shutter Jan. 6 cases
Jan. 6 defendant John Banuelos told the judge he had "nothing to worry about," since Trump would soon "be in office."
Cyberattacks on water systems are increasing, EPA warns
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
Defense in Trump trial calls first witnesses during chaotic day in court
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
Michigan county refused to certify vote, prompting fears of growing election threat
The Delta County clerk who administered the election said there were no voting irregularities in the election, in which 4,550 voted.
Senate Republicans introduce bill to protect IVF access
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
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Panera's Charged Lemonade cited in lawsuit over teen's cardiac arrest
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
Powerful animal sedative likely cause of overdose spike in Chicago
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
Senate Republicans introduce bill to protect IVF access
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Hims & Hers to sell GLP-1 weight loss drug for 85% less than Wegovy
Hims & Hers is pitching consumers on a GLP-1 weight loss injection that will cost 85% less than brand-name drugs like Wegovy.
Dog food sold by Walmart recalled as it may contain metal pieces
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
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France selling scratch-and-sniff baguette stamps
If you live in France or are traveling there for vacation, you can now send your friends overseas an authentic French fragrance in the mail.
Man seriously injured by grizzly bear while hunting with father
Despite suffering broken bones and lacerations during the attack, the man was able to defend himself with his gun and the bear ran off.
Pope Francis on media's "serious responsibility"
Pope Francis tells Norah O'Donnell about the role of communication media and its lasting impact on young people in a historic interview airing on CBS.
Soldiers' drawings, possible Napoleon hanging, found on 18th-century door
A door to a French Revolution-era watchtower in England is engraved with more than 50 drawings, including gruesome depictions of people being hanged.
Who replaces Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and what happens next?
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, but his death is unlikely to spark any political crisis. Here's what happens next.
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Tony marks 5 years as CBS Mornings anchor
"CBS Mornings" celebrates Tony Dokoupil as he marks five years as an anchor on the show.
Vlad celebrates 5 years on "What to Watch"
"CBS Mornings"celebrates the 5-year anniversary of Vlad Duthiers hosting "What to Watch" by taking a look back at some favorite moments.
"Diddy" apologizes for 2016 assault
Sean "Diddy" Combs is apologizing after a disturbing video surfaced over the weekend. The video appears to show the hip-hop mogul assaulting his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in 2016. Warning: This video contains content that is graphic and disturbing.
Sean "Diddy" Combs apologizes for alleged assault seen in 2016 video
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
A Monopoly on fun
Monopoly is the top-selling modern board game of all time, available today in 114 countries and 47 languages, and a myriad of variations. Hasbro's senior VP of board games Brian Baker explains to correspondent Susan Spencer the most important design element to a game's success.
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OpenAI disables ChatGPT voice that sounds like Scarlett Johansson
ChatGPT disables AI voice after users say it sounds similar to Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson.
Pope Francis on media's "serious responsibility"
Pope Francis tells Norah O'Donnell about the role of communication media and its lasting impact on young people in a historic interview airing on CBS.
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.
Behind the wheel of a $3 million car
The Hennessey Venom F5 is not just a sports car; its twin turbo V8 engine can muster more than 1,800 horsepower, almost twice that of a Formula 1 racing car. And yes, you can drive it on the street, for the cool price of $3 million. Correspondent Lee Cowan goes inside the design of a machine that shuns the mundane.
TikTok influencers sue U.S. government
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more.
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Discovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Cicadas pee from trees. And they can urinate a lot, a new study finds.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
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Powerful animal sedative likely cause of overdose spike in Chicago
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
Arizona man learns his fate 7 years after wife was buried alive
"Sandra was kidnapped from her home while her children slept nearby, bound in packing tape, driven to a remote location and buried alive," prosecutors said.
Man acquitted in killing of pregnant woman, boyfriend in Kansas
Camrah Trotter, was killed as she called 911 after her boyfriend, 23-year-old Dominique Ray, was fatally shot.
9 more killed in attacks on political candidates before Mexico elections
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.
County sheriffs wield lethal power, face little accountability
More people were killed by U.S. law enforcement in 2023 than any other year in the past decade — and it's increasingly happening in small towns and rural areas.
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America's 1st Black astronaut candidate
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally reached space on a Blue Origin flight at 90 years old. The 10-minute flight ended Dwight's 60-year journey for a chance to travel beyond Earth. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with more on Dwight's legacy.
Blue Origin takes oldest man ever into space
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket lifted off Sunday, carrying the oldest man ever to go into space. Ed Dwight, 90, trained to become NASA's first Black astronaut candidate 60 years ago, but he didn't get to fly then.
Blue Origin launches first Black astronaut candidate 60 years after rejection
Ed Dwight trained to become the first African American astronaut but was never asked to join NASA. He finally flew into space on Sunday.
Launch of Boeing's hard-luck Starliner delayed yet again
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
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Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
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Houston braces for more severe weather
More than 200,000 residents in the Houston area remain without power as severe weather threats persist. Claire Hao, an energy reporter at the Houston Chronicle, joins CBS News with more on the impact of an expected heat wave.
Prosecution rests in Trump trial
Michael Cohen's cross-examination in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal trial has concluded. Now the defense has the chance to call its own witnesses to the stand. CBS News' Errol Barnett has the latest.
Canada wildfires, air quality concerns
Canada is battling several wildfires that are prompting air quality concerns in the U.S. Dr. Alice Chen, a primary care physician, joins CBS News with more details on the health risks that come with raging wildfires.
America's 1st Black astronaut candidate
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally reached space on a Blue Origin flight at 90 years old. The 10-minute flight ended Dwight's 60-year journey for a chance to travel beyond Earth. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at The Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with more on Dwight's legacy.
How Iran is reacting to Raisi's death
Iranian regime supporters are mourning the death of President Ebrahim Raisi after a deadly helicopter crash that is shaking up Iran's leadership. Dr. Eric Lob, an associate professor at Florida International University, joins CBS News with more on the political implications.