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The world is waiting to see how Iran will respond to the assassination of its top nuclear scientist, and the potential shift in the U.S. approach to the region under the Biden administration. Contributing correspondent and author of "Axios from Tel Aviv" Barak Ravid joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Iran's parliament has approved a bill to suspend all U.N. inspections of its nuclear facilities in a show of defiance after the killing of the country's top nuclear scientist. Tehran claims Israel used a remote-controlled gun to kill the scientist, and Israel has repeatedly declined to comment on the attack. Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, joined CBSN to discuss.
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated several advisers with deep experience in foreign policy to serve in key Cabinet positions, and world leaders are preparing for the transition of power. The founder and executive director of the National Security Institute at George Mason University, Jamil Jaffer, joined CBSN AM to discuss what this new team means for U.S. foreign policy and how he thinks they'll perform on the international stage.
A new report from the International Atomic Energy Agency reveals that Iran now has 12 times the amount of enriched uranium permitted under the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal. This latest development gives additional insight into the surmounting challenge the incoming Biden administration will face in an attempt to contain Iran's nuclear capabilities. Former United States Secretary of Energy and the co-chair and CEO of the Nuclear Threat Initiative, Dr. Ernest Moniz, helped negotiate the 2015 accord. He joins CBSN to discuss what this means for the safety of the U.S. and its allies moving forward.
Iranian leaders are hoping that the Biden administration will mean improved relations with the United States. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
People in Iran are watching and waiting for an outcome in the U.S. presidential election. Tanya Rivero spoke with CBS senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer about how Iranians view the uncertainty still hanging over the presidential race and how our election impacts their nation.
Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has indicated to CBS News that the Islamic Republic's leadership would prefer Joe Biden win the U.S. election. It was a first for a country that has been reluctant to tip its hand. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran.
"No need for concern," Iran's atomic energy agency says, revealing previously unreported construction was ongoing at the sensitive Natanz nuclear facility.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the killing of top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani is part of a broader strategy to combat worldwide threats. This comes amid mixed messages from the Trump administration over the "imminent threats" Soleimani posed to U.S. troops and diplomats in the Middle East. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Iran's leaders have vowed revenge against the U.S. over the killing of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. This comes as Congress demands answers on the operation. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran while CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN from the White House with the latest developments.
The crisis at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq has calmed down as demonstrators left the area. Violence erupted earlier this week after supporters of Iranian-backed militias attacked the facility. The turmoil has highlighted escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with Iraq stuck in the middle. Matthew Kroenig, an associate professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Tehran steps further away from crumbling nuclear deal as protesters chant "Death to America" outside the embassy where a 444-day hostage crisis played out
Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham said they would soon advance legislation "to reverse this misguided decision"
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani doubled down on his intention to move forward with nuclear development
We're getting a rare glimpse at how Iran is suffering under U.S. sanctions. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab is in the southern part of the country with a closer look at how average Iranians have been affected.
"The atmosphere was constructive, and the discussions were good," Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi told reporters after the meeting ended in Vienna
A U.S. military official says Iran tested a medium-range ballistic missile on Wednesday. This comes as representatives from nations still involved in the 2015 nuclear deal are set to meet in Vienna to assess what parts of the agreement can be salvaged. Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins CBSN to discuss.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is dismissing Iranian reports that Iran busted a CIA spy network and arrested 17 people. This comes amid rising tensions after Iran seized a British-flagged oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz last week. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN to break down the latest.
The already high tensions between the U.S. and Iran are rising Sunday after Tehran confirmed it would be enriching uranium above agreed-upon limits. USA Today's Washington Bureau chief Susan Page joins CBSN's Dana Jacobson to discuss what happens next.
Hopes for saving the faltering deal faded further as Iran announced another step in its nuclear program
President Trump has taken a tough stance against Iran despite the country not having any nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, he's using charm and diplomacy on North Korea even as its nuclear program grows. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid joins CBSN with more on that and other Washington headlines.
President Trump is set to impose new sanctions on Iran. This comes after the country downed a U.S. drone and allegedly attacked oil tankers in the Middle East. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy reports from Washington, and Asha Castleberry, a national security analyst, U.S. Army veteran and foreign policy professor at George Washington University, joined CBSN to explain the latest developments.
The cyber attacks came as Trump decided not to launch a a retaliatory strike on Iran over the downing of a U.S. drdone earlier this week
President Trump is calling John Bolton a "hawk" but says he still has confidence in his national security adviser despite calling off a planned strike on Iran. This comes as the president gears up for high-stakes talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Japan next week. White House columnist for The Hill, Niall Stanage, joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Speaking to reporters Saturday, President Trump said military action against Iran was "always on the table"
Microsoft said 8.5 million devices running its Windows operating system were affected by the outage that affected consumers and businesses across the globe.
The high school where the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, attended in Pennsylvania also said it has "no record" of him trying out for the rifle team as it had been widely reported.
Al-Masirah TV, a media outlet controlled by Houthi rebels in Yemen reported the airstrikes in the port city of Hodeidah.
It was the pair's first event together since they became the GOP's nominees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
The sight of devastation and the smell of smoke remains outside First Baptist Dallas, one day after a four-alarm fire tore through the original sanctuary.
Police say a Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media has been arrested.
Did identical twin brothers nearly pull off the perfect murder by watching "CSI"?
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
A popular doctor's brutal murder baffles investigators until digital clues lead to three unusual suspects.
A popular doctor's brutal murder baffles investigators until digital clues lead to three unusual suspects.
It was the pair's first event together since they became the GOP's nominees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
Sandra Hemme, whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, is now free — despite objections from Missouri's attorney general.
The high school where the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, attended in Pennsylvania also said it has "no record" of him trying out for the rifle team as it had been widely reported.
The German-based sportswear company drew criticism from Israel for including supermodel Bella Hadid in the advertising for the SL72 shoes.
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
Investors are sizing up which industries could benefit under a second Trump administration. But Wall Street preach caution, saying it's easy to get burned.
Starbuck's mobile order ahead and pay features are down. Here's what the company is doing to restore them.
It was the pair's first event together since they became the GOP's nominees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Police say a Florida man accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. JD Vance and their families on social media has been arrested.
Last month, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The virtual ballot will show Biden "as the presumptive and only qualified nominee," but there's an option for delegates to mark their own preference, as there was in 2020.
The call comes nearly five years after another phone conversation between the leaders triggered Trump's first impeachment.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Researchers have published more than 24,000 papers on long COVID — a constellation of health effects such as shortness of breath, fatigue, brain fog and heart failure that last months or years after the initial infection.
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
Al-Masirah TV, a media outlet controlled by Houthi rebels in Yemen reported the airstrikes in the port city of Hodeidah.
The war in Gaza, sparked by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, has killed more than 38,900 people, according to the territory's Health Ministry.
Police in Bangladesh have enacted a strict curfew with a "shoot-on-sight" order amid violent protests and chaos.
The German-based sportswear company drew criticism from Israel for including supermodel Bella Hadid in the advertising for the SL72 shoes.
Dangerous heat has posed a threat around the world this year.
Birdwatching might seem like an antiquated activity - but thanks to young fans and TikTok, it's having a moment in the spotlight. Actor Ian Harding detailed his love for the hobby in a new memoir, "Odd Birds."
A live album recorded by Louis Armstrong three years before his death in 1971 has been released. It's another moment in the spotlight for the beloved musician. Michelle Miller has more.
Bob Newhart, whose observational humor and deadpan delivery raised his comedy albums and TV sitcoms to classic status, died on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 94. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that aired on November 3, 2002, the comedian, recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, talked with correspondent Rita Braver about his journey from accounting to standup. Braver also talks with the comic's co-stars Jane Curtin ("The Librarian") and Tom Poston ("Newhart") about Newhart's gifts.
Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley talks with Anthony Mason about his songwriting process for the band's new album, following up the hit song "Heat Waves" and becoming more confident as a writer.
After the success of "Heat Waves," Dave Bayley opens up about his struggles and the creative process behind Glass Animals' new album, "I Love You So F***ing Much."
Travelers at airports across the globe were still facing long lines and flight cancellations as airlines Saturday struggled to recover from the CrowdStrike software meltdown. Elise Preston reports.
Saturday marks 55 years since the crew of Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Buzz Aldrin, the only surviving member of that crew, remembered the historic moment by writing, "I am still inspired by what we all saw and did, the best of America and the best of humanity."
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.
With medical providers facing rising levels of burnout, software designers are testing specialized AI-powered chatbots that they hope provide preventative care advice to patients. However, CBS News Confirmed found that the summaries given from existing AI bots like ChatGPT aren't always accurate.
A flaw in a software update from CrowdStrike, a firm that provides cybersecurity services through Microsoft for half of the Fortune 1000 companies, has caused a major worldwide tech outage. Carter Evans examines exactly what caused the glitch and how it is being fixed.
This summer millions of people have experienced the fact that climate change is making our days hotter, but new research shows it is also making them longer. CBS News' Lana Zak explains.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
Experts say the surging demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit record-highs both this year and next year, straining the country's aging power grid and creating more planet-warming emissions. Part of the demand is from a growing number of data centers across the nation and the rise of artificial intelligence.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
A popular doctor's brutal murder baffles investigators until digital clues lead to three unusual suspects.
Sandra Hemme, whose murder conviction was overturned after she served 43 years in prison, is now free — despite objections from Missouri's attorney general.
"It was just a horrific scene that even seasoned officers told me it is the worst thing they've ever seen," the sheriff said.
The drug ring would appeal to a witchdoctor "to receive his blessing and for the success of its cocaine transportation," police said.
John Carter was charged with two counts of murder in relation to the death of his fiancée Katelyn Markham.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Did a Florida man hire a look-a-like to kill his wife? A GPS leads police right to the hit man’s door. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
CBS News has learned President Biden is deeply frustrated amid a push from within the Democratic Party to end his presidential bid. Some Democrats are supporting the president while pitching an alternative should he leave the race. Willie James Inman has the latest.
A young mother is dead and identical twin brothers are the suspects. Did studying TV crime shows help them come close to pulling off the perfect crime? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Travelers at airports across the globe were still facing long lines and flight cancellations as airlines Saturday struggled to recover from the CrowdStrike software meltdown. Elise Preston reports.
A cockatoo on the back of a pickup truck is a rare sight in most places, but not in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Madeleine Wright explains.