10/15/2023: President Biden; Rescue at the Kibbutz; The 50
First, Pres. Biden: The 2023 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Retired Israeli general rescues family. And, Probe into Martha's Vineyard migrant flights.
First, Pres. Biden: The 2023 60 Minutes Interview. Then, Retired Israeli general rescues family. And, Probe into Martha's Vineyard migrant flights.
In an interview with 60 Minutes, President Biden says the effort to normalize relations between the two countries can ultimately withstand Israel’s on-going war with Hamas.
In an interview with 60 Minutes, President Biden says the U.S. is "working like hell" to find Americans being held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza.
A recent poll shows a significant increase in American support for Israel in the days following the Hamas attacks. Cameron Easley, a Morning Consult lead politics analyst who conducted the poll, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
President Biden on Friday spoke for over an hour with the families of 14 Americans who are missing following Hamas' attack on Israel. At an event in Philadelphia, he spoke about his conversation with them before an address on his economic agenda.
Days after Hamas attacked Israel, former President Trump said Hezbollah was "very smart" and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"I think they have to know that the president of the United States of America cares deeply about what's happened to them," President Biden said.
Israel has called for everyone in northern Gaza to evacuate to the south of the enclave, raising expectations of a ground invasion. A United Nations spokesperson told CBS News the world body "considers it impossible" to move more than 1 million people from the north of Gaza, adding the directive could not be fulfilled without "devastating humanitarian consequences." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
President Biden called Hamas' actions "not even human behavior" and "pure barbarism."
President Biden will meet virtually Friday with families of American hostages believed to be held by Hamas militants. The president told 60 Minutes, “This is not human behavior. It's pure barbarism. And we're going to do everything in our power to get them home.”
The United States is arranging evacuations for Americans trying to flee Israel, with charter flights beginning Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on how it will work.
The House Oversight Committee wants to interview current and former senior White House officials for its investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents.
The U.S. State Department confirms at least 22 Americans are confirmed dead in Israel as the number of fatalities and missing people in the Israel-Hamas war continues to rise. CBS News' Haley Ott and Major Garrett have the latest on the war and President Biden's response, the father of a missing Israeli soldier speaks out and a Gaza resident shares her experience as Israel's retaliation for the Hamas terror attacks continues.
President Biden said Wednesday his "commitment to Israel's security and the safety of the Jewish people is unshakable." CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest on Biden's response to Israel's war with Hamas.
President Biden has been interviewed by the special counsel investigating the president's handling of classified docs from when he was vice president. Mr. Biden met with special counsel Robert Hur on Sunday and Monday.
President Biden addressed the nation Tuesday, saying, "The United States has Israel's back." Mr. Biden also said U.S. citizens are among those being held hostage by Hamas. Ed O'Keefe has the latest from the White House.
President Biden reiterated U.S. support of Israel on Tuesday, vowing to continue sending military assistance. The president and members of his administration spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from the situation room. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Former Texas Republican Rep. Will Hurd dropped out of the 2024 presidential race Monday and endorsed Nikki Haley. Hurd joins "America Decides" to discuss why he thinks Haley is the best candidate in the GOP field.
The Israel-Hamas war intensified Tuesday as the Israeli military took out what they said were Hamas strongholds in Gaza and reporters got a close-up look at some of the atrocities carried out by the militants. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from Tel Aviv. Plus, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on President Biden's response to the attacks.
President Biden on Tuesday reiterated support for Israel and condemned the Hamas militant group's attacks as an "act of sheer evil." The president said at least 14 Americans are among the more than 1,000 people killed in Israel, and American citizens are also among those being held captive by Hamas in Gaza. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report from Tel Aviv.
The USS Gerald R. Ford's positioning near Israel is part of the United States' show of support after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on the Jewish state. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says the aircraft's presence is meant to signal a warning to bad actors in the region.
The United States' efforts to establish diplomatic ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia may be stymied by growing tension in the Middle East. Nader Hashemi, a professor of Middle East and islamic politics at Georgetown University, joins CBS News with a look at what's at risk for diplomacy in the region.
Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are still vying for support among Republican House members as a closed test vote is expected on Wednesday in the race for a new speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Special counsel Robert Hur is overseeing an inquiry related to the discovery of documents with classification markings at President Biden's Wilmington home and former private office.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins to discuss what the party switch could mean for the 2024 race.
The U.S. is sending the USS Georgia guided missile submarine to the Middle East "in light of escalating regional tensions," the Pentagon said.
Photos and videos show a large crowd attended a recent Kamala Harris campaign event in Detroit. Donald Trump falsely claims it was AI-generated.
Kyiv launched a surprise offensive into Russia's western Kursk region last Tuesday in the most significant cross-border attack on Russian soil since World War II.
Vice President Kamala Harris is rolling out a new policy position, saying she'll fight to end taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers.
A 20-mile-long wall of flames, more than 80 feet high in places, was moving toward Athens, local media reported.
The House Freedom Caucus urged Republican leadership to push for a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through the new year rather than approving a new overall funding package.
Some people reported that Google search and other apps weren't functioning on Monday, according to site monitoring service DownDetector.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says his researchers are not predicting an economic downturn "anymore."
The nasal spray "Neffy" is the first needle-free option for severe allergic reactions that the FDA has approved. The spray would be an alternative to EpiPens.
Photos and videos show a large crowd attended a recent Kamala Harris campaign event in Detroit. Donald Trump falsely claims it was AI-generated.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says his researchers are not predicting an economic downturn "anymore."
Some people reported that Google search and other apps weren't functioning on Monday, according to site monitoring service DownDetector.
Vice President Kamala Harris is rolling out a new policy position, saying she'll fight to end taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers.
The House Freedom Caucus urged Republican leadership to push for a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through the new year rather than approving a new overall funding package.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says his researchers are not predicting an economic downturn "anymore."
Some people reported that Google search and other apps weren't functioning on Monday, according to site monitoring service DownDetector.
Vice President Kamala Harris is rolling out a new policy position, saying she'll fight to end taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers.
A growing number of medical tourists are flying abroad for hair transplants. "It's crazy enough to travel to another country," one patient says.
Members will be able to continue to use the gym chain's facilities throughout the sale process, Blink said.
Photos and videos show a large crowd attended a recent Kamala Harris campaign event in Detroit. Donald Trump falsely claims it was AI-generated.
Vice President Kamala Harris is rolling out a new policy position, saying she'll fight to end taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers.
The House Freedom Caucus urged Republican leadership to push for a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through the new year rather than approving a new overall funding package.
According to details first shared with CBS News, the Democratic National Committee is investing $300,000 to reach voters outside the country - military and non-military.
The Federal Trade Commission is expected to finalize a so-called "click to cancel" rule to address a major consumer gripe.
Cancer cases and deaths among men are expected to nearly double globally by 2050, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society.
The nasal spray "Neffy" is the first needle-free option for severe allergic reactions that the FDA has approved. The spray would be an alternative to EpiPens.
A growing number of medical tourists are flying abroad for hair transplants. "It's crazy enough to travel to another country," one patient says.
This post-meal activity, dubbed the #FartWalk by social media user @mairlynsmith, can help you feel better in more ways than one. Here's what a nutritionist says about the trend.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at new research that suggests popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might help with other cravings.
The attack took place at the outpost on Brevoort Island, in Canada's far northeastern Nunavut territory.
Kyiv launched a surprise offensive into Russia's western Kursk region last Tuesday in the most significant cross-border attack on Russian soil since World War II.
The crash early Monday morning prompted the evacuation of hundreds of people from the building as flames engulfed the aircraft.
The U.S. is sending the USS Georgia guided missile submarine to the Middle East "in light of escalating regional tensions," the Pentagon said.
The 31-year-old woman's brutalized body was found in a state-run hospital where she was a resident doctor.
Zoë Kravitz has been an actress, producer, executive producer, and now, for the first time, a writer-director. She talks with correspondent Michelle Miller about coming from a family of celebrity performers; about her new film, the psychological thriller "Blink Twice," in which she directs her now-fiancé Channing Tatum; and about her attraction to stories of strong women.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
In 1959 an unknown named Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." Now, two-time Tony-winning star Sutton Foster is recreating the role of Princess Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate, in the new Broadway revival. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Burnett and Foster about the power of fairy tales – from the theatrical kind to real life.
"F-1 Trillion," the new album from one of the biggest pop stars in the world, features Post Malone's duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton.
He's one of the biggest pop stars in the world, yet Post Malone's new album, "F-1 Trillion," features his duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton. Correspondent Anthony Mason visits Malone in Nashville to talk about his acceptance among country music fans; how he dealt with being called a "one-hit wonder" following his debut with the 2015 hip hop smash "White Iverson"; and how he recovered from a downward spiral that he experienced in the midst of his success.
Some people reported that Google search and other apps weren't functioning on Monday, according to site monitoring service DownDetector.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including pioneering tech executive Susan Wojcicki, who was instrumental in the rise of Google and YouTube.
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.
Excitement is building for an annual meteor shower that is expected to peak this weekend. Brian Hackney reports. (8-9-24)
Iranian actors have created fake news sites and impersonated activists in an effort to sway American voters, Microsoft found.
Correspondent Conor Knighton visits New Jersey beaches along the Delaware Bay to learn about horseshoe crabs – mysterious creatures that predate dinosaurs – whose very blood has proved vital to keeping humans healthy by helping detect bacterial endotoxins. He talks with environmentalists about the decline in the horseshoe crab population, and with researchers who are pushing the pharmaceutical industry to switch its use of horseshoe crab blood with a synthetic alternative used in medical testing.
A year ago, one of the deadliest wildfires in modern American history tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui. For several days, the fires damaged and destroyed thousands of buildings and homes in the historic downtown area of Lahaina and forced people to evacuate. Caleb Hopkins, a restauranteur in Hawai'i, joins CBS News to reflect on the past year.
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades, there have been no federal protections. That soon could change, however. David Schechter explains.
No final decisions have been made and NASA remains hopeful ongoing tests will show the Starliner can safely return its crew to Earth.
Modern aircraft create "longer-lived planet-warming contrails" than older planes, a new study found.
The 31-year-old woman's brutalized body was found in a state-run hospital where she was a resident doctor.
A trove of documents were released that underscored law enforcement's failure to stop the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Included in the nearly 600 items released are police dash and bodycam videos, documents, text messages and phone calls.
Customs agents X-rayed a container and found 80 packages hidden inside the container's cooling mechanism, officials said.
Authorities say Christopher Casey used a large military-style knife to stab Robert Wallace several times.
Heidi Firkus called 911 to report a burglar breaking into her home. Her husband later told police his gun fired while he struggled with the intruder, but something in Nick Firkus' story struck police as odd.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
It was the 187th launch of the company's Starlink internet relay satellites.
NASA launched Boeing's Starliner two months ago on a one-week mission. However, the two astronauts are still aboard the International Space Station and NASA says officials can't agree if Starliner is safe to bring them home. A new plan could keep them there until February.
NASA is still trying to address problems with the Boeing Starliner capsule. The two astronauts aboard the vessel have been in space roughly seven weeks longer than expected. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with the latest.
The Boeing Starliner capsule crew remains at the International Space Station as NASA navigates issues with the spacecraft and considers alternatives to bring the astronauts home. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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 look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
JD Vance suggested this weekend on "Face the Nation" that he'd like to see the child tax credit increased to $5,000. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on Vance's proposal, which comes after he skipped a failed Senate vote on expanding the benefit earlier this month.
Newly-released police video, 911 calls, and emails are retelling the story of the 2022 attack at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 students and two teachers. The release follows a lawsuit by CBS News and other media organizations after officials refused to make those records public. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more.
U.S. mortgage rates are now at their lowest point in 15 months and experts say they could continue to drop with the Federal Reserve is expected to slash the federal funds rate next month. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling an aircraft carrier strike group to speed up its arrival to the region. The threat of possible attacks from Iran and Hezbollah on Israel looms following the killings of Hamas' political leader and a top Hezbollah commander. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Trump campaign suggests Iran is involved in stealing, distributing internal documents in hack; Suspect in arson attack in Australia accidentally lights himself on fire.