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Israeli airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah left dozens of people dead Saturday. The approximately 1.4 million Palestinians seeking shelter in Rafah have been told by Israel they can either move to another part of Rafah, go to Khan Yunis, which is still regularly bombed, or return to the north, which has been all but obliterated. Debora Patta reports.
The U.S. is warning of disaster, and humanitarian aid groups are preparing for the worst as Israel gets ready for a full-scale ground offensive in Gaza's southernmost city. Nearly 1.5 million Palestinians have taken refuge in Rafah since the war began in October, spurred by Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks in Israel. CBS News' Deborah Patta reports from Jerusalem.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israeli forces Friday to put together a plan to evacuate civilians in the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of a massive military push there. An estimated 1.3 million Gazans are estimated to be sheltering in Rafah, which is located on the border with Egypt. Debora Patta has the latest.
Hamas delivered a new set of terms for the hostage talks to the Qatari government days ago, according to multiple sources.
The move comes as the Biden administration faces pressure from top Democratic lawmakers to limit civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip.
A day after President Biden called Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip "over the top," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear that the war was likely to escalate.
President Biden said Israel's offensive in Gaza was "over the top" in his Thursday night press conference and said he was working tirelessly on a cease-fire deal. Samantha Vinograd, former Homeland Security assistant secretary for counterterrorism, joined CBS News to discuss how Mr. Biden is handling the situation in the Middle East.
Ukraine removed its top military general Thursday as the country continues to wait for U.S. aid. Eliot Cohen, researcher for the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the situation.
President Biden pushed back on a special counsel report about his handling of classified materials in remarks at the White House Thursday night. CBS News correspondents Catherine Herridge, Ed O'Keefe and legal contributor Jessica Levinson join with analysis.
A $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan is making its way through the Senate, but it faces steep opposition in the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has an update from Capitol Hill.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has returned from his fifth trip to the Middle East since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Blinken discussed with Israeli leaders Hamas' latest proposal for a potential cease-fire in the war in Gaza. CBS News' Christina Ruffini reports on what happens next.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a Hamas cease-fire proposal, calling it delusional and vowing to continue the war in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports on the latest details of the war and Christopher O'Leary, a former director of hostage rescue and recovery for the U.S. government, joined CBS News to discuss where negotiations go from here.
In a significant blow to peace efforts in the Middle East, Israel's prime minister has firmly rejected the latest demands from Hamas, vowing to continue the war despite international attempts to halt the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages. This decision comes amid U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel, marking a notable diplomatic setback.
In January, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian-American teenager in the West Bank. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke with the teen's father about what he wants from the U.S. as he seeks justice.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a counter-offer from Hamas over a possible hostage deal, calling the terror group's demands "delusional." Debora Patta has more from Jerusalem.
Relatives of Samaher Esmail are desperately seeking information after Israel arrested her late Monday for "incitement on social media."
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took questions from reporters Wednesday during his latest trip to Israel in a push for a diplomatic resolution to the war in Gaza. Before Blinken's address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the media and rejected Hamas' demands for a cease-fire.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas demands for a Gaza cease-fire and says his forces will push into Rafah.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the Middle East to broker talks that the U.S. hopes will evolve into a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes is following the diplomatic developments as Israeli leaders weigh the war's future.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday as he continued another whirlwind diplomacy trip through the Middle East to try to secure a cease-fire in Gaza. The meeting comes a day after Hamas proposed a three-phase plan for a cease-fire that Israel likely won't accept outright. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Two blasts have killed at least 26 people and injured more than a dozen others in Pakistan near two election offices in the southwest region of the country. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks which came a day before the country holds parliamentary elections. BBC News Pakistan correspondent Caroline Davies has more.
As Israel escalates its military engagement with Hamas in Gaza, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a regional tour pressing for an immediate ceasefire and the safe return of hostages.
Appeals court rejects Trump's immunity claim; Super Bowl security reaches new heights in Las Vegas.
Thousands of civilians are caught in the middle of the war between Israel and Hamas, and American doctors are among those trying to save their lives.
Amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, CBS News’ Debora Patta offers a rare glimpse into one of Gaza's operational hospitals as American medical teams treat the wounded under harrowing conditions, often lacking essential equipment.
Going into the final weekend before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are crisscrossing the battleground states.
Eight people were shot, two fatally, into a crowd celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
The mailings show whether each recipient voted in recent elections, and what appears to be redacted neighbors' voting histories.
The end to daylight saving time means our clocks will "fall back" on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. But why do we have to adjust the time twice a year?
Collins experts monitor their 20-billion-word database to create the annual list of new and notable words that reflect the ever-evolving English language.
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.
JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has come a long way from his hardscrabble childhood of "Hillbilly Elegy."
This month's report reflects a lot of noise due to hurricanes, Boeing machinists strike.
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
From the Chihuahuan Desert to the Pineywoods, what are voters across the Lone Star State thinking about as they cast their ballots?
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
The mailings show whether each recipient voted in recent elections, and what appears to be redacted neighbors' voting histories.
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska are deciding whether employers must provide it.
There has been one death in a severe E. coli outbreak that affected dozens of people. That victim lived in Grand Junction, and his family there says they have not filed a lawsuit against McDonald's or anyone involved.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
Two of Pop Art pioneer Andy Warhol's four "Reigning Queens" were taken from an Amsterdam gallery in a heist described by the owner as "amateurish."
"Entire houses have disappeared," says a local mayor in Spain's flood-battered Valencia region. "We don't know if there were people inside."
Emergency teams were dispatched to the downtown station and bulldozers were removing the debris looking for survivors.
A Russian court found long-time U.S. Consulate employee Robert Shonov guilty of "gathering information" on the Ukraine war and sharing it with a foreign nation.
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back at a 1993 CBS report on America's growing appetite for large portions and bulk buying—a trend that now feels as classic as apple pie.
Ticketmaster accounts are being hacked and the tickets resold on other sites in the final leg of the Taylor Swift concert tour. Ticketmaster won't say how many people are impacted.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.
The lawsuit claims popular content creator Milagro Gramz caused Megan Thee Stallion emotional distress by cyberstalking and questioning if the Grammy winner was actually shot.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
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.
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to commandeer mining operations. These claims are false — but extreme weather does have a significant impact on U.S. mines, particularly coal mines. Here's what to know.
Opening statements began in Daniel Penny's trial for Jordan Neely's chokehold death during a 2023 New York City subway incident. Prosecutors allege Penny's reckless actions led to Neely's death. Penny's defense may offer other potential reasons for Penny's death. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
Opening statements began Friday morning in the manslaughter trial for Marine veteran Daniel Penny over a fatal chokehold incident that killed Jordan Neely on the New York City subway last year. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a breakdown of the case.
In Illinois, fitness instructor Leslie Reeves was killed and her date Chris Smith was gravely wounded in a 2021 shooting ambush. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty breaks down how investigators tracked down the suspect.
When Dustin Kjersem was brutally attacked and killed at a Montana campsite earlier this month, friends who found him thought he had been mauled by a bear, but investigators now say evidence suggests he was murdered. Police have arrested a suspect, but don't have a motive yet.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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?
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.
Three top U.S. diplomats asked the Chinese ambassador to the United States to try to convince China to use its influence over North Korea to try to stop efforts in Russia in the war against Ukraine, CBS News' Ellee Watson reports.
The Associated Press reported that White House press officials changed the official transcript of President Biden's remarks that included the "garbage" comments. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on the reported concerns.
Opening statements began in Daniel Penny's trial for Jordan Neely's chokehold death during a 2023 New York City subway incident. Prosecutors allege Penny's reckless actions led to Neely's death. Penny's defense may offer other potential reasons for Penny's death. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Actress Jeniffer Lopez and Mexican rock band Maná joined Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, Thursday, the same day former President Donald Trump attacked former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Harris campaign surrogate, during a live interview with Tucker Carlson in Arizona. CBS News' Zak Hudak has more.
Trump delivers his final message to Latino voters during campaign rallies in Southwest; New details on the killing of a Montana camper revealed.