9/19: CBS News 24/7 Episode 1
Lebanon hit by second wave of exploding devices; NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored.
Lebanon hit by second wave of exploding devices; NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored.
Concern over a possible full-scale Israel-Hezbollah war grows as the two sides trade new fire, Hezbollah's leader accuses Israel of crossing "red lines."
For the second day in a row, handheld electronic devices exploded across Lebanon. Lebanese health officials say at least 20 people were killed and hundreds injured Wednesday as walkie-talkies and some solar equipment exploded. Charles Faint, U.S. Army special operations veteran, joins CBS News with analysis.
Hezbollah militants in Lebanon were targeted in two large-scale and sophisticated attacks this week. Margaret Brennan takes a look at the possible implications of those attacks on cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas war, and on the Middle East as a whole.
More electronic devices belonging to members of Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon on Wednesday. This is the second day of what Lebanese officials are calling a coordinated attack. BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega is in Beuirut with the latest.
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby addressed reports of exploding devices in Lebanon. Kirby said the U.S. was not involved in the deadly blasts and did not address reports of Israel's involvement in the explosions.
A source close to Lebanon's Hezbollah group told French news agency AFP that walkie-talkies used by the militant group had exploded in Beirut Wednesday. This comes after thousands of pagers exploded on Tuesday, killing at least 12 people, according to Lebanon's public health minister. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest.
Lebanese officials say more handheld devices exploded a day after thousands of pagers carried by Hezbollah members blew up in an attack blamed on Israel.
A Taiwanese firm's name appeared on Hezbollah's pagers that blew up in Lebanon, but two other firms have since been linked to the devices.
Hezbollah members' handheld pagers simultaneously exploded Tuesday in Lebanon, killing at least nine people and wounding thousands more, according to officials. Hezbollah and the Lebanese government blamed Israel for what appeared to be a sophisticated, remote attack. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Gal Hirsch, who's led Israel's hostage negotiations for almost a year, is making an offer to end the war in Gaza and provide safe passage to Hamas leader Yahyah Sinwar in exchange for the remaining Israeli hostages held captive. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing that Yemen's Houthi rebels will pay a "heavy price" after the Iranian-backed group launched a missile into central Israel. BBC News Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joined CBS News with more.
The United Nations says six of its employees were among those killed by an Israeli strike on a school in Gaza that was being used to shelter displaced people. Israel's military says it carried out a precise strike on a Hamas command center in the camp. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Israel's army says it hit a terrorist command center in Gaza. The U.N. says it was the deadliest strike for its staff during the war.
Local officials say more than two dozen people have been killed in Israeli strikes over the West Bank and Gaza over the past 24 hours. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on the war.
Israel's military says strikes on a humanitarian zone in Gaza killed Hamas terrorists. Medics say more than 40 people were killed.
Palestinian media is reporting that an American woman who was participating in an anti-settler protest in the West Bank was shot and killed by Israeli forces. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Israel is pressing forward with its expanded operations in the occupied West Bank for a third consecutive day after the IDF says it killed a senior Hamas commander and several militants during a strike in Jenin. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
The Israeli military says it killed five Palestinian militants in one of the deadliest raids in the West Bank since the start of the war in Gaza, last year. Israel launched this operation Wednesday, raiding multiple cities to root out militants they say were planning attacks. BBC News correspondent Jon Donnison has more.
Israel is carrying out more raids as part of a major military operation in the occupied West Bank even as negotiations continue for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Hundreds of Israeli troops raided multiple cities in the West Bank Wednesday, where nearly three million Palestinians live under Israeli rule, in what it called a "counterterrorism operation." Imtiaz Tyab reports from the occupied West Bank with details.
Israel says it's rescued another one of the hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks, but the country remains under threat from Iran and its proxies after exchanging strikes with Hezbollah over the weekend. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the hostage rescue and ongoing cease-fire talks surrounding the war in Gaza. And Mark Cancian, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News to discuss the presence of American military in the region and the risk of wider war there.
There are growing concerns of a broader war in the Middle East after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged airstrikes on Sunday before both sides pulled back. Israel said it fired a preemptive strike to prevent a much larger attack. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv.
Israel launched a series of strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon Sunday after receiving apparent warnings of the militant group planning an attack. Seth Jones, a senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with more on tensions in the Middle East.
Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Israel has been carrying out a large-scale operation in northern Gaza for the last two weeks, saying Hamas has regrouped there.
Georgia authorities announced Sunday an investigation has been opened into the "catastrophic failure" of the dock gangway.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.
After spending years behind bars for crimes they didn't commit, some men and women who have been wrongfully convicted have received their freedom. But as Erin Moriarty points out, for many, justice falls short.
A group of about 2,000 migrants left Mexico's southern border Sunday in hopes of ultimately reaching the United States.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Paul Whelan join Margaret Brennan.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned Sunday of efforts by bad actors to "hack voters' minds" to spread misinformation ahead of Election Day.
Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.
After spending years behind bars for crimes they didn't commit, some men and women who have been wrongfully convicted have received their freedom. But as Erin Moriarty points out, for many, justice falls short.
Love them or hate them, pigeons are an iconic animal of New York City. But there is much about these birds that remains a mystery to most, from their intelligence, to their ability to thrive in a concrete jungle, to their suitability as pets.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.
Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
Navigating the insurance process after a natural disaster damages your home can be daunting. Here are some key tips.
Donald Trump said he'd appoint a CEO who is 78, his own age. But chief executives of top companies who are his age or older are rare.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Paul Whelan join Margaret Brennan.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned Sunday of efforts by bad actors to "hack voters' minds" to spread misinformation ahead of Election Day.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Oct. 20, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Oct. 20, 2024.
Brooklinn Khoury was 20 years old when a family member's pet launched at her face and bit off her upper lip.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.
A group of about 2,000 migrants left Mexico's southern border Sunday in hopes of ultimately reaching the United States.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Many Cubans are waiting in anguish as electricity on much of the island has yet to be totally restored after days of blackout.
Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.
This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondent David Pogue looks into the history of Gershwin's first major work, a piece that melded jazz, classical and orchestral music, and became a fixture of American culture.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented and hilarious relatives.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House." It's the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented siblings Keenan, Shawn, Marlon and Kim, son Michael, and nephews Damien and Craig. Damon talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his journey from working in the Paramount Studio mailroom, to creating edgy characters in movies and TV.
Keri Russell, who played a Russian spy in "The Americans," is now on the frontlines of geopolitics in "The Diplomat," playing the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Join "Sunday Morning" on the set of the hit Netflix series.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
Gordon Lubold from The Wall Street Journal joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the rise in drone activity over restricted U.S. military airspaces.
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals more than 20% of voters frequently use social platforms to stay informed.
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.
Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS News to discuss the devices.
Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
Richard Allen stands accused of killing the girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in 2017.
As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote for, despite FBI data showing reported violent crime fell in 2023. In Chicago, a group of women is trying to continue to lower crime rates end the cycle of violence in the city.
Disturbing new details and heart-wrenching testimony were given during the first day of the Delphi murders trial. Prosecutors revealed how Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were killed on a hiking trail more than seven years ago. Here's what to know about the case.
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
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?
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."
Paul Whelan, a Marine veteran who was imprisoned in a Russian labor camp for nearly six years until being released after a prisoner swap this summer, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" in his first interview since being freed about the first moments he realized he was free.
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview of Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia, a portion of which aired on Oct. 20, 2024.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there are foreign bad actors who are not only trying to "sow the seeds of distrust, but to diminish citizens' confidence in the process and in their own voices."
As former President Donald Trump has accused his adversaries of being the "enemy from within," Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York, who represents a district heavily targeted by Democrats, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "all of the rhetoric needs to stop."
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it will "absolutely not" take seven days for his state to tabulate votes despite recent comments that it would by former President Donald Trump.