Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks coming?
Talks for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal are supposed to continue in Cairo but there are questions about a U.S.-backed "bridging proposal" being enough for both parties. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
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Biden pressed Netanyahu to reach deal
A White House readout on President Biden's call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu detailed the conversation topics, including Israel's defense against Iran and the urgency of a cease-fire deal with Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports as some warn of a wide conflict with Hezbollah if a deal is not reached.
DNC invites social media influencers for first time
The DNC's decision is part of the Harris campaign's strategy to shore up support among young voters ahead of the November election.
Watch: Gov. Tim Walz gives pep talk to DNC
Gov. Tim Walz's coaching background came out during his speech accepting the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night at the DNC. See Walz's full remarks.
Amanda Gorman reads "This Sacred Scene"
Poet and activist Amanda Gorman addressed the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, reciting her poem "This Sacred Scene."
Watch: Gov. Josh Shapiro's full DNC speech
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said the Democratic Party is the party of "real freedom" while addressing the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night. See Shapiro's full remarks.
Gretchen Whitmer on Trump, political violence
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined CBS News from the Democratic National Convention to speak about recent comments made by former President Donald Trump, political violence she's been a target of, Kamala Harris' campaign and what she expects to hear from Tim Walz's DNC speech.
Pelosi: Trump assaulted democracy on Jan. 6
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi bashed Donald Trump for his actions surrounding Jan. 6 and celebrated the Harris-Walz campaign and Democrats as a whole while addressing the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night. See Pelosi's full remarks.
Full Video: Bill Clinton's 2024 DNC speech
Former President Bill Clinton addressed the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, speaking in support of Vice President Kamala Harris and attesting to her background as a public servant. See Clinton's full remarks.
Republicans speak out for Harris at DNC
Former adviser to Vice President Pence Olivia Troye and former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, both Republicans, spoke at Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, calling on fellow Republicans to vote for Kamala Harris instead of Donald Trump in November.
GOP, Democratic strategists on Walz DNC speech
Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Hogan Gidley joined CBS News to discuss Gov. Tim Walz's upcoming DNC speech and the latest fundraising numbers for the Harris and Trump campaigns.
Comparing Harris' '20 and '24 campaigns
Ian Sams is the senior national spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign and acted as national press secretary for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign in the leadup to the 2020 election. Sams joined CBS News to discuss Harris' 2024 campaign so far.
Former Kamala Harris comms director on DNC
CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne is also the former communications director for Vice President Harris. She commented on what she expects from Bill Clinton's address at the Democratic National Convention and offered her thoughts on Michelle Obama's Tuesday night speech and Nancy Pelosi's upcoming Wednesday night remarks.
Inside the added security for Trump rally
There were noticeable differences at Donald Trump's Wednesday rally due the the security failures that allowed for the assassination attempt on July 13. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more on that.
What to expect from Walz speech at DNC Day 3
Gov. Tim Walz will officially accept the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night at the DNC. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has a preview of Walz's remarks.
Political experts on RFK Jr. campaign's future
CBS News political director Fin Gómez and Washington Post White House bureau chief Toluse Olorunnipa discuss the impact of having Republican speakers at the Democratic National Convention and what could be coming for RFK Jr.'s campaign.
"Pod Save America" host Tommy Vietor on DNC
Tommy Vietor and his "Pod Save America" co-hosts were among the first to call on President Biden to end his reelection campaign after Biden's debate against former President Donald Trump earlier this summer. Vietor, a former Obama spokesman, joined CBS News to discuss the DNC, Kamala Harris' campaign and Biden's decision to drop out of the race.
Sen. Brian Schatz on DNC so far
Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii joined CBS News to discuss how the Democratic National Convention has been progressing, Kamala Harris' campaign, the Israel-Hamas war and more.
Walz, Bill Clinton among DNC Day 3 speakers
Gov. Tim Walz will address the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night as he accepts the party's vice presidential nomination. CBS News Weijia Jiang and Ed O'Keefe have more on Day 3 of the DNC.
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Barack and Michelle Obama make the case for Harris at DNC; War in Gaza continues as Blinken leaves Middle East without cease-fire deal.
Michelle Obama praises Harris in DNC speech
In a rousing speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, former first lady Michelle Obama recounted Kamala Harris' past, took a dig at Donald Trump's comments about "Black jobs" and called on Democrats to come out to vote. See Obama's full remarks.
Obama bashes Trump, makes case for Harris
Former President Barack Obama closed out Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention with a speech that touched on Donald Trump's worldview and Kamala Harris' qualifications for president while calling for unity among Americans. See Obama's full remarks.
Doug Emhoff describes meeting Kamala Harris
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff remembered his earliest days with Vice President Kamala Harris as he addressed the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. See Emhoff's full remarks.
Republican mayor praises Kamala Harris at DNC
Mesa, Arizona, Mayor John Giles, a Republican, praised Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden for reaching across the aisle and called on moderates to turn the page and "put adults in the room where our country deserves." See Giles' full remarks.
Trump tariffs could hike prices for many products, including these items
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
3 Americans held for years in China released, White House says
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold, fueling new push for Gaza truce
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
Stowaway caught after getting aboard Delta flight from New York City to Paris
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
Trump team says threats, swatting incidents against Cabinet picks being probed
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
Trump tariffs on Canada imports could bring sharply higher gas prices
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada could increase U.S. gas prices by up to 70 cents a gallon, energy experts say.
Has tipping reached a tipping point?
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
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Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Stowaway caught after getting aboard Delta flight from New York City to Paris
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
New Jersey farmers struggle amid drought conditions
Before temperatures dip to single digits, the cranberry bogs at the Lee Brothers Cranberry Farm will have to be flooded to keep the fragile buds from drying out.
Has tipping reached a tipping point?
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
Arizona executions to resume, attorney general says
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said that she will soon seek an execution warrant for Aaron Brian Gunches, who is on death row for killing his girlfriend's ex-husband.
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Has tipping reached a tipping point?
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
How Trump's economic agenda could affect mortgage rates in 2025
Here's what a noted housing expert thinks will happen to mortgage rates next year as Donald Trump outlines his priorities.
Trump tariffs on Canada imports could bring sharply higher gas prices
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada could increase U.S. gas prices by up to 70 cents a gallon, energy experts say.
What's hot in kids toys this holiday season — and what to avoid
Consumers are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, with these children's toys high on the list.
A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
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Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez seeks new trial
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
Trump taps retired Gen. Keith Kellogg for Ukraine envoy
Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.
Trump team says threats, swatting incidents against multiple Cabinet picks being investigated
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
Trump team signs some, but not all, critical transition documents
The Trump transition team has yet to sign key agreements with the Justice Department or General Services Administration, White House officials say.
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A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
How to safely cook your turkey — and how long to keep leftovers
If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.
Biden administration set to miss chance to lock in new food guidelines
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Trump taps Jay Bhattacharya as director of the National Institutes of Health
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
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Stowaway caught after getting aboard Delta flight from New York City to Paris
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
Accused "Pink Panthers" member among 11 nabbed in cocaine bust
Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.
NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Australian lawmakers advance bill to bar under-16s from social media
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold, fueling new push for Gaza truce
As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."
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Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Grateful Dead remembers band member Phil Lesh
Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.
Grateful Dead bandmates remember Phil Lesh
Iconic band The Grateful Dead, is remembering one of the band's original members, Phil Lesh, who died in October at 84 years old. The surviving original members of the band credit Lesh for the impact he made in each of their lives and revealed they were hoping to play together one more time.
Harvey Weinstein accuses Rikers Island of substandard medical treatment
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
The Script on loss, resilience in new album
Irish band The Script continues to inspire with hits like "Hall of Fame," while moving forward after the loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan. Danny O'Donoghue talks to Natalie Morales about the band's journey, and how boxing helps him cope.
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Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Australian lawmakers advance bill to bar under-16s from social media
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
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.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Accused "Pink Panthers" member among 11 nabbed in cocaine bust
Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.
Bombing suspect on most wanted list arrested
Daniel Andreas San Diego, a suspect in in two 2003 northern California bombings, was arrested in the U.K. this week. San Diego, who had been one of the FBI's most wanted terror suspects, now faces extradition.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Drug cartel reeling in huge profits with illegal fishing in Gulf of Mexico
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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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.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
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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Beloved rescue dog on the loose in New Orleans
Scrim the rescue dog has become a familiar sight to some in New Orleans, as his face has been plastered on missing posters more than once. The well-known rescue dog has escaped once again, but recent sightings give people hope he'll be home again soon. Kati Weis has the story.
Threats made against Trump's picks
The FBI is investigating multiple threats made against some of President-elect Donald Trump's administration picks like Susie Wiles, Pam Bondi, Howard Lutnick and others. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more on the attacks and the Trump transition.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' latest bail request denied
Sean "Diddy" Combs will not get out of jail on bail after a federal judge denied his latest request Wednesday.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds
The fighting between Israeli forces and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah forced over a million people to leave their homes. Some began returning to Southern Lebanon on Wednesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons
Something is in the air in New York City --it's the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons! CBS News New York reporter Alecia Reid has more on the characters to expect and what's behind the fun display.