Fact check: Is Trump right on Saudi jobs?
Assessing President Trump's claim about the number of jobs created by America's defense ties with the kingdom
Jamal Khashoggi
Saudis say Khashoggi's body was rolled in carpet, not dismembered
A Saudi official tells CBS News that they have do not know where the body is now
Turkey's president on Khashoggi's death
Turkish president Recep Erdogan said Tuesday that Saudi Arabia "planned and executed" the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. His words directly contradicted the Saudi government's account of events. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett explains what we know and how the U.S. might respond.
Khashoggi's death clouds Saudi investment forum, but deals get made
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's high-profile conference gets started with $50 billion in contracts signed
Shaky start to Saudi Arabia conference
Many global business leaders and officials from the U.S., Britain and other countries pulled out of the three-day Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia following the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner has more.
Turkey's president: Khashoggi death "savage"
The Turkish president directly contradicted Saudi Arabia's official version of events that Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi died accidentally after getting into a fight inside the consulate. Holly Williams reports.
Secretive Saudi court may soon decide to execute female rights activist
Saudi Arabia's crackdown on dissent is attracting fresh attention following the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey
Transcript: Norman Roule talks with Sandy Winnefeld on "Intelligence Matters" podcast
Former top CIA official Norman Roule talks with former Vice Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Sandy Winnefeld, Jr. about the Saudi-U.S. relationship in the wake of the killing of Jamal Khashoggi
Khashoggi case: Former top U.S. intel official says past Saudi activity suggests attempted rendition, not assassination
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, Former top CIA official Norman Roule says the idea of a murder sanctioned by MBS is "not in the DNA of their past operational activity"
Turkish leader offers no evidence, but alleges "political murder" of Khashoggi
After weeks of media leaks, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declined to offer solid evidence of a "political murder" in Saudi Arabia's Istanbul consulate
CIA director travels to Turkey to work on Khashoggi investigation
Trump told reporters "we have top intelligence people in Turkey," but he didn't specify who he meant
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Trump threatens aid cuts over migrant caravan; Purple hearts and purple paws
Questions over Jamal Khashoggi's death
New details are emerging about the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Surveillance video that was broadcast by CNN appears to show a man walking into the Saudi consulate, and then leaving dressed in Khashoggi's clothes. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams explains.
10/22: CBS Evening News
Migrant caravan heads north despite warnings to end journey; Soldier and his military dog travel the road to recovery together
Kushner says administration still in "fact-finding phase" of Khashoggi case
The president's son-in-law and senior adviser says, "Once we have all the facts, then we'll make an assessment"
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson slams CNN reporter over "clickbait"
Reporter pressed Johnson over his tweet about a dinner with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi royals call Khashoggi's son
Saudi Arabia's official explanation of the death of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi has failed to end allegations of a cover-up. Saudi officials say King Salman and the crown prince have called Khashoggi's son to offer condolences. President Trump spoke with Turkey's president on the phone Sunday and agreed the case needs to be cleared up. Major Garrett reports.
Saudis say crown prince called Khashoggi's son to express condolences
With pressure mounting but Trump still apparently reluctant to blame a close ally, Turks to present their story of journalist's death, "in all its nakedness"
10/21: CBS Evening News
Trump questions Saudi story on Jamal Khashoggi death; "Operation Find and Fix" works to repair faulty airbags
Trump criticizes Saudi government
"Deception and lies" are the words President Trump is now using to describe Saudi Arabia's ever-shifting story about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. But the president is not ready to accuse Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of any involvement in the journalist's death. Nikole Killion reports.
Top Saudi diplomat: Crown prince unaware of "rogue operation" that killed Khashoggi
"The crown prince has denied this. The crown prince was not aware of this," the Saudi foreign minister said in an interview Sunday
Trump responds to confirmation of Jamal Khashoggi's death
President Trump has responded to Saudi Arabia's confirmation of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death. The president is hesitating to terminate a new $110 billion arms deal. Errol Barnett reports.
Amnesty International on Saudi journalist's death
Amnesty International is calling on Saudi Arabia to immediately produce the remains of Jamal Khashoggi so that an independent autopsy can be conducted. Holly Williams reports.
10/20: CBS Evening News
Amnesty International calls on Saudi Arabia to produce Jamal Khashoggi's body; National Law Enforcement Museum opens in Washington.
Where does Khashoggi's death leave MBS?
The Saudi government admitted that Saudi columnist Jamal Khoshoggi was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Five top officials were fired and 18 others were arrested, but the prince is still untouched. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest on the investigation.
House GOP regroups with hours to go before a government shutdown
House Republicans are set to meet on Capitol Hill after Thursday's failed vote on a government funding and debt ceiling bill.
Delphi double murderer Richard Allen sentenced to 130 years in prison
An Indiana jury has convicted Allen in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams who had vanished during a hike in Delphi in 2017.
Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
Biden's top hostage envoy in Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens is in Syria making the first known in-person U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
7-year-old killed, 6 wounded in stabbing attack at Croatia school
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.
How Trump could undo portions of Biden's climate legacy
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Planned Starbucks strike in 3 cities could spread nationwide
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
Hip-hop star reportedly shot dead in parking garage in Sweden
In a video, seemingly filmed with a camera worn by the shooter, a person carrying a handgun can be seen firing multiple shots in a parking garage.
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Here's what to know about Medicare's new $2,000 prescription drug cap
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
JonBenét Ramsey murder: The ransom note and other evidence
A closer look at what police found at the Ramsey family's Boulder, Colorado, home following the murder of their 6-year-old daughter JonBenét.
Americans coexisted with 4-ton sloths for millennia, research shows
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
Can JonBenét Ramsey's murder be solved by 7 items of evidence?
Her father John Ramsey said DNA testing on items like a blanket and a rope could point to the killer.
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Here's what to know about Medicare's new $2,000 prescription drug cap
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
Biden issues likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Looking for a home in 2025? Check out these 10 housing hotspots.
House-hunters may want to zero in on these hot housing markets next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Planned Starbucks strike in 3 cities could spread nationwide
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
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Biden issues likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
How Trump could undo portions of Biden's climate legacy
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Biden's top hostage envoy in Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens is in Syria making the first known in-person U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
Deportations by ICE jumped to 10-year high in 2024, surpassing Trump-era peak
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
Cuomo sues woman who accused him of sexual harassment for defamation
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
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Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Stuffing stockings with skincare? Here's what kids should and shouldn't be using
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Frito-Lay recalls some Lay's chips over "life-threatening" allergy risk
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
"Sleepmaxxing" trend has young adults optimizing their sleep
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
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Hip-hop star reportedly shot dead in parking garage in Sweden
In a video, seemingly filmed with a camera worn by the shooter, a person carrying a handgun can be seen firing multiple shots in a parking garage.
7 killed in prison riot as officers try to transfer 2 dangerous inmates
One of the inmates with a gun held out for about three hours, protected by 20 fellow prisoners, officials said.
7-year-old killed, 6 other people wounded in stabbing attack at Croatia school
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.
Malaysia agrees to launch new search for missing MH370 plane
The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
Two journalists killed in northern Syria
A journalists' association says two journalists working for Kurdish media outlets were killed in Syria while covering fighting between Turkish-backed fighters and Syrian Kurdish militia.
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The untold WWII story of "Six Triple Eight"
Tyler Perry and Kerry Washington team up on the film "Six Triple Eight," spotlighting the only all-Black women's battalion in Europe during WWII. Washington stars as Charity Adams, the highest-ranking Black female officer.
Alicia Keys surprises students at her former high school
The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.
Quirky Guinness World Records of 2024 include a skateboarding cat
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
Apollo Theater honored by Kennedy Center
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
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Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Americans coexisted with 4-ton sloths for millennia, research shows
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
"Murder hornets" eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials say
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
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Mangione's Thursday federal court appearance
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in federal court Thursday after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania and being transported back to New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Hip-hop star reportedly shot dead in parking garage in Sweden
In a video, seemingly filmed with a camera worn by the shooter, a person carrying a handgun can be seen firing multiple shots in a parking garage.
Allen gets 130 years for Delphi murders
Richard Allen, the man convicted of killing teenage girls Abigail Williams and Liberty German in Delphi, Indiana, has been sentenced to 130 years in prison for the 2017 murders.
JonBenét Ramsey murder: The ransom note and other evidence
A closer look at what police found at the Ramsey family's Boulder, Colorado, home following the murder of their 6-year-old daughter JonBenét.
JonBenét Ramsey's dad shares details on case
"48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty speaks with John Ramsey to discuss the ongoing investigation into the murder of his 6-year-old daughter JonBenét in December 1996. Nearly 28 years later, Ramsey says he believes the case can be solved "if the police take advantage of all the technology" available to them.
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Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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The significance of U.S. officials in Syria
U.S. diplomats are meeting with Syria's new leaders as they work to locate missing American Austin Tice. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
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Up to half a million U.S. firearms are smuggled into Mexico each year. Now, Mexico is suing American gun manufacturers and dealers to curb the flow. Sunday.
Ritchie Boys | 60 Minutes Archive
The Ritchie Boys were a secret U.S. intelligence unit who fought in World War II. Many were German-born Jews who fled their homeland before being sent back to Europe to fight Nazism. Jon Wertheim shared their little-known story in 2022.
Trump puts blame on Biden for looming shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump took to social media Friday morning to blame President Biden for the impending government shutdown. Earlier in the week, Trump and Elon Musk pushed Republican lawmakers to kill a bipartisan agreement that would have kept the government open. CBS News political reporter Allison Novello has more.
Mangione's Thursday federal court appearance
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in federal court Thursday after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania and being transported back to New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.