Iran leader says U.S. threats over nuclear program "will get them nowhere"
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, facing pressure from the White House for a new nuclear deal, says any action against Iran will be met with "a hard slap."
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Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader calling for nuclear negotiations
As Iran's nuclear program advances, the country's foreign minister says Tehran won't negotiate under President Trump's "maximum pressure."
Trump reportedly weighs actions against Iran
The Wall Street Journal reported that President-elect Donald Trump and his allies are reportedly considering military action against Iran after he takes office. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd explains further and has more on the New Jersey drone sightings.
Walz, Vance react to Iran's attack on Israel
Tuesday's vice presidential debate began with a question on the Middle East. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan asked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance if they would approve a preemptive strike by Israel on Iran. Walz highlighted his support for Israel before pivoting to criticizing Trump and his foreign policy, while Vance said it's up to Israel to decide what it needs to do.
What does Pezeshkian want for Iran's future?
A heart surgeon is now Iran's next president. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer and Florida International University professor Eric Lob join to discuss how reformist Masoud Pezeshkian was able to beat his ultraconservative opponent, and what his win might mean for the future of Iran.
American freed in Iran prison deal tells story for the first time
Emad Shargi was arrested in Iran in 2018. He's back in the U.S. and sharing the harrowing story of his time in Evin prison.
Iran has even more uranium a quick step from weapons-grade, U.N. says
Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog.
Examining Iran's influence in the Middle East
The U.S. says Iran-backed fighters have been attacking American forces in the Middle East with drones and rockets in recent weeks. Eric Lob, non-resident scholar with the Middle East Institute's Iran program, joins CBS News to unpack Iran's influence in the region.
American freed in Iran deal warns hostage taking "won't end with us"
Emad Shargi, one of five detained Americans released as part of a deal with Iran, shared new details of his time in captivity.
Iran claims it launched new imaging satellite into orbit
The launch of the military satellite comes amid ongoing tensions with Western nations over its nuclear program.
Assessing U.S.-Iran relationship amid swap
Five Americans held in Iran on unsubstantiated spying charges were released to U.S. custody Monday. In exchange, the U.S. agreed to release five Iranians facing charges for non-violent offenses and unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian oil assets. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports.
U.N. reports Iran's nuke program is still growing, and out of sight
While Iran's uranium enrichment may be slowing, the IAEA said Tehran's constraints make it hard to "provide assurance of the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program."
U.S.' Iran envoy on leave, says his "security clearance is under review"
U.S. special envoy for Iran Rob Malley said he was informed that his "security clearance is under review" and has "not been provided any further information."
Iran to allow more inspections at nuclear sites, U.N. says
The International Atomic Energy Agency also said that Iran had agreed to restore surveillance cameras at those nuclear facilities as well.
Iranian girls sickened by gas poisonings
The Iranian government says it will investigate incidents in which hundreds of girls in different schools were poisoned with gas over recent months. That follows widespread protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody after being detained for "improperly" wearing her headscarf. CBS News anchor Elaine Quijano and Errol Barnett spoke with Tara Kangarlou, global affairs journalist and author of "The Heartbeat of Iran," about the investigation.
U.S. national jailed in Iran ends hunger strike, renews appeal to Biden
Namazi said he stopped eating because "U.S. presidents tend to rely more on their political thermometer than their moral compass" in negotiations with Iran.
Foreign policy expert says war in Ukraine could last "years"
The war in Ukraine could last "three to five years," according to Matthew Kroenig, a professor at Georgetown University's Department of Government. He joined CBS News to discuss this year's many foreign policy developments.
U.S. accuses Russia of providing weapons, fighter jets to Iran
The U.S. allegations are part of a deliberate effort by the U.S. to drive global isolation of Russia.
Iran begins construction on new nuclear power plant, state media says
The announcement comes less than two weeks after Iran said it had begun producing enriched uranium at 60% purity.
International concerns over Iranian protests
There's growing concern for Iranian footballers after the team did not sing the national anthem before their World Cup match against England. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio explains why the team took a stand and how the nation is responding.
Iran reacts to IAEA's slap on the wrist with uranium enrichment boost
Tehran, responding to a censure by the U.N. nuclear watchdog for non-cooperation, says it's now enriching uranium to 60 percent at its underground Fordo plant.
Protesters clash with security forces in Iran
The Iranian army said it will confront "the enemies" responsible for the growing unrest across the country. The military's hard-line stance comes as Iran's president says authorities will open an investigation into the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died while in the custody of the country's so-called morality police. Amini's death sparked nationwide demonstrations. Eric Lob, an associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, joined CBS News to discuss the growing unrest.
Iran faces global criticism over woman's death while in police custody
Iran is facing global criticism over the death of a woman while in police custody. The news comes amid a gathering of some 150 world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, where Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is slated to speak this week. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joined John Dickerson to discuss the annual gathering and what to expect.
U.N. ambassador on General Assembly agenda
CBS News correspondent Pamela Falk talks one-on-one with the United States' U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield about the agenda for this week's meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
Iran briefly seizes U.S. Navy sea drones in two incidents this week
The U.S. Navy drones involved in the incidents, called Saildrone Explorers, started operating in the waters of the Middle East in January.
Democrats call Trump intel officials' use of group chat "reckless, sloppy and stunning"
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe testified in a Senate Intelligence hearing that was pre-scheduled to deal with global threats.
NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
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U.S. pauses some green card applications as part of aggressive vetting effort
The Trump administration has quietly paused the processing of green card applications filed by certain individuals, including approved refugees.
Russia, Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea to enable shipping
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.
Flight data show Steve Witkoff was in Russia during group chat on Signal
As top Trump cabinet members sent texts in a Signal group chat, CBS News analysis shows one of them, Steve Witkoff, was in Russia.
Many with disabilities risk losing Medicaid if they work too much
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
Social Security chief nominee vows to run agency "in the right fashion"
President Trump's nominee to oversee the Social Security Administration faced lawmakers' questions about his plans for the retirement program.
Top officials warn of "coordinated" attacks on Teslas as intel suggests otherwise
This year, incidents targeting Tesla EVs have taken place in nine states. Intelligence suggests lone actors are behind them.
Forensic genetic genealogy helps identify "John Doe" killed in 1986
An investigation into the death of David Clary, who was killed in 1986, remains ongoing, police said.
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Trump issues pardon for Hunter Biden's ex-colleague Devon Archer
Devon Archer was convicted in 2018 for his connection to a scheme to defraud a business arm of a Native American tribe.
NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
How the Iranian regime targeted a dissident with help from the Russian mob
Masih Alinejad, a prominent critic of the regime, is a leader of the movement to free Iranian women from the compulsory hijab and has drawn the ire of Iran's Supreme Leader.
Forensic genetic genealogy helps identify "John Doe" killed in 1986
An investigation into the death of David Clary, who was killed in 1986, remains ongoing, police said.
What to know about Signal, app used by Trump officials for war plans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
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What to know about Signal, app used by Trump officials for war plans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
Many with disabilities risk losing Medicaid if they work too much
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
Social Security chief nominee vows to run agency "in the right fashion"
President Trump's nominee to oversee the Social Security Administration faced lawmakers' questions about his plans for the retirement program.
U.S. infrastructure's "C" grade from engineers comes with a warning
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy quits after 5 years in position
Louis DeJoy's departure comes as President Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE have floated the idea of privatizing mail service.
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Trump issues pardon for Hunter Biden's ex-colleague Devon Archer
Devon Archer was convicted in 2018 for his connection to a scheme to defraud a business arm of a Native American tribe.
NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
How the Iranian regime targeted a dissident with help from the Russian mob
Masih Alinejad, a prominent critic of the regime, is a leader of the movement to free Iranian women from the compulsory hijab and has drawn the ire of Iran's Supreme Leader.
What to know about Signal, app used by Trump officials for war plans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
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U.S. pauses some green card applications as part of aggressive vetting effort
The Trump administration has quietly paused the processing of green card applications filed by certain individuals, including approved refugees.
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Many with disabilities risk losing Medicaid if they work too much
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
Foods that trigger acid reflux, how to prevent it and when to see a doctor
An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. Here's what to know.
West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing health concerns
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law this week that bans some artificial dyes as well as two preservatives from foods sold statewide.
Trump nominates Susan Monarez for CDC director
President Trump announced Susan Monarez is to be elevated from her role as acting CDC director, after nominee David Weldon was withdrawn earlier this month.
UNAIDS chief says U.S. aid cuts could leave AIDS pandemic to resurge
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director released by Israeli army after being attacked
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Russia, Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea to enable shipping
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.
Flight data show Steve Witkoff was in Russia during group chat on Signal
As top Trump cabinet members sent texts in a Signal group chat, CBS News analysis shows one of them, Steve Witkoff, was in Russia.
Motorcyclist found dead after being swallowed by sinkhole in South Korea
A motorcyclist who fell into a massive sinkhole that opened up on a street in Seoul was found dead after an overnight search.
Democrats call Trump intel officials' use of group chat "reckless, sloppy and stunning"
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe testified in a Senate Intelligence hearing that was pre-scheduled to deal with global threats.
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director released by Israeli army after being attacked
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director detained by Israeli army
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
"American Idol" contestant's song for late dad brings judges to tears
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
Conan O'Brien honored at Kennedy Center
Comedian Conan O'Brien accepted this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday at the Kennedy Center. Some comics took jabs at the night's honoree and President Trump, who took over as chair of the Kennedy Center in January.
Krysten Ritter on new thriller, "Retreat"
Known for her role as Marvel's "Jessica Jones" and her appearances in "Breaking Bad," Krysten Ritter is also making her mark as an author. Her second novel, "Retreat," follows a con artist navigating high society and hidden danger in an exclusive Mexican beach town. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the twist-filled story.
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NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
What to know about Signal, app used by Trump officials for war plans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
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.
Inside the AI gold rush
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin dives into the fierce competition between tech giants in his new book "AI Valley," exploring how companies like Microsoft and Google are battling for control over the future of artificial intelligence. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about how AI is already reshaping everyday life—and where it's headed next.
How ChatGPT can affect users' well-being
As scientists study the long-term mental health effects of artificial intelligence chatbot use, new research from OpenAI and MIT finds that ChatGPT could be linked to loneliness for some frequent users. Cathy Fang, PhD student at MIT and lead author of a controlled study, joins CBS News to unpack her findings.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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Forensic genetic genealogy helps identify "John Doe" killed in 1986
An investigation into the death of David Clary, who was killed in 1986, remains ongoing, police said.
Luigi Mangione wants laptop in jail in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Luigi Mangione is asking for a laptop in jail to view material as he awaits trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
FBI creates task force to probe Tesla threats
The FBI says it has created a task force to investigate threats and attacks against Tesla locations and vehicles. It comes after police said incendiary devices were found at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, on Monday. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more from the Lone Star State.
"American Idol" contestant's song for late dad brings judges to tears
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
French actor Gérard Depardieu denies sexual assault charges in court
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.
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Data on dark energy, universe collapse
Data on dark energy weakening over time may signal that if the trend continues it could eventually cause the universe to collapse, according to a new study. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a physics professor and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) researcher, joins CBS News with more.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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Update on Trump deportations case
An appeals court is deliberating on whether to lift a judge's ban against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to carry out deportations. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Trump officials react to group chat story
Monday's story about an Atlantic journalist being included in a group chat among Trump officials discussing war plans for Yemen is reverberating across Washington. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Nikole Killion report.
Trump takes questions on Yemen group chat
President Trump and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz spoke Tuesday about the inclusion of a journalist in a group chat where top administration officials were discussing the bombing of Yemen.
Legal status revoked for over 500,000 migrants
The Trump administration is revoking legal status for more than 500,000 Latin American and Haitian migrants who were welcomed into the U.S. under a Biden-era sponsorship process. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Black Sea deal announced for Ukraine, Russia
The White House announced Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop fighting in the Black Sea to enable shipping. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.