IDF spokesman says goal is to destroy Hamas
"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil sits down with Israel's military spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari. They discuss Israeli's military goals, the state of hostages and the future of Gaza.
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Released hostage speaks out about experience
Released hostage Yocheved Lifshitz speaks out at an Israeli hospital about her experience in Gaza. She says Hamas was prepared with doctors and supplies for hostages from the attack. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Why Hamas released 2 American hostages
U.S. officials confirmed that Hamas released two American hostages Friday. Judith and Natalie Raanan — a mother and daughter from suburban Chicago — were visiting family in southern Israel when Hamas attacked nearly two weeks ago. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Imtiaz Tyab and Margaret Brennan have more.
Israeli family says baby boy among 3 held hostage by Hamas
CBS News meets a family struggling "not to think about the worst" with 3 loved ones believed to be Hamas captives, including a 10-month-old boy.
Man who hired Palestinians loses daughter in attack
Eyel Waldman's 24-year-old daughter and her boyfriend were among at least 260 festivalgoers who were killed by Hamas militants in an attack on a music festival in the Israeli desert. Waldman, a tech executive, had strived to employ Palestinians for his computer chip company. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Israelis await news of those taken captive
Israel's military estimates around 100 Israelis have been taken captive by Hamas. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Man arrested over alleged plot to kidnap and murder popular TV host
Gavin Plumb is charged with soliciting a man named David Nelson to commit murder, and incitement to commit a kidnapping.
2 pollsters killed, 1 kidnapped in Mexico; cartel sign reportedly left with victims
Local media reported the two murdered pollsters were found with a sign threatening the government, signed by the Jalisco drug cartel.
Suspect charged in kidnapping of 9-year-old girl
A suspect has been arrested and charged with the kidnapping of a 9-year-old girl who went missing from a New York state park over the weekend. A break in the case came when a fingerprint was found on a ransom note allegedly left by the suspect. Jericka Duncan reports.
American woman said to be among 18 aid workers detained in Afghanistan
A regional official tells CBS News the aid workers were arrested for "promoting Christianity," but the nonprofit group involved says it's received no information.
Man accused of raping, waterboarding girlfriend in dorm for days
She was strangled, threatened with a knife and forced to lie in a bathtub while Labatte covered her face with a washcloth and poured water on her, the complaint says.
Woman allegedly kidnapped by fake Uber driver aids in her own rescue
The woman was able to signal another customer and give them a note with her name and information about the vehicle she was being held in.
American nurse kidnapped in Haiti speaks out for first time since release
Alix Dorsainvil addressed both her captors and the people of Haiti in a video shared by El Roi Haiti, the nonprofit where Dorsainvil worked when she was kidnapped with her young daughter.
Tech executive's brutal kidnapping caught on surveillance video
After neighborhood security cameras show Tushar Atre fighting for his life during a vicious attack near his Santa Cruz, California, home, he is later found shot to death at his cannabis farm 14 miles away.
Abducted U.N. workers free after 18 months in Yemen
In a brief statement, a spokesman for U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said all "available information suggests that all five colleagues are in good health."
U.S. nurse, daughter released by kidnappers
American nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her young daughter have been released by kidnappers in Haiti, according to El Roi Haiti, the nonprofit Christian ministry she was working for. Dorsainvil, from New Hampshire, was seized with her child in late July. Macollvie Neel, executive editor of the Haitian Times, joined CBS News to discuss the incident and other kidnappings in the country.
U.S. nurse and daughter released more than a week after kidnap in Haiti
Members of the local community where U.S. nurse Alix Dorsainvil was abducted had called on her kidnappers to set her free.
Details emerge about suspect accused of locking a woman in cinderblock cell
The FBI said Negasi Zuberi may have used other methods of gaining control of women, including drugging their drinks.
Woman escapes kidnapper's cell in Oregon
An Oregon man is accused of posing as an undercover police officer after kidnapping a woman and sexually assaulting her. The woman was able to escape from the cinder block cell where she was being held. Now, authorities are investigating whether the suspect may have committed similar crimes in other states. Jonathan Vigliotti has the story.
Man linked to 1984 rape by DNA testing is sentenced to 25 years
The victim was found bound, naked and slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle with the horn sounding in 1984, authorities said.
Woman escapes cinderblock cell after kidnapping
An Oregon man is accused of posing as an undercover police officer, abducting a woman and sexually assaulting her before she managed to escape from the cinderblock cell she was being kept in. Authorities are now searching for victims in other states. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Haitians protest to demand release of kidnapped U.S. nurse and daughter
Members of the local community where U.S. nurse Alix Dorsainvil "fell in love with the people" are calling on her kidnappers to set her free.
Kidnapped U.S. nurse "fell in love with the people" of Haiti after 2010 quake
"We are now entering day 5 since our dear friend Alix and her child were kidnapped," Christian humanitarian organization El Roi Haiti said in an update on Monday.
American nurse and daughter kidnapped in Haiti
The State Department says it is in contact with Haitian authorities regarding the kidnapping of American nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her daughter.
2 Americans kidnapped in Haiti: What we know
Authorities in Haiti are searching for an American nurse and her young child, who were kidnapped last week near Port-au-Prince. The abductions come as Haitian authorities grapple with a rise in violent crimes and kidnappings fueled by gang violence. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest.
New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring support for ISIS, FBI says
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
Las Vegas authorities give updates on Cybertruck explosion
Law enforcement in Las Vegas provided an update on the investigation into a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel there early Wednesday.
Details emerge about the victims of deadly New Orleans attack
At least 14 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
What we know about the New Orleans truck attacker
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Trucks in New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion were rented on Turo
Vehicles used in deadly New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion at Trump hotel were rented via same app, Turo.
Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie, dies at age 73
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medal to Cheney, Thompson
Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, and former Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, served as chair and vice chair of the House Jan. 6 select committee.
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Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie, dies at age 73
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Orca who carried her dead calf for weeks in 2018 doing so once again
An endangered orca who carried her dead calf for over two weeks in 2018 is doing so once again following the death of her new calf.
FBI releases new video in D.C. pipe bomb case, still unsolved 4 years later
Investigators released fresh security camera video showing the suspect sitting on a park bench, reaching into his backpack and planting a pipe bomb on Jan. 5, 2021.
Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
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Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Trucks in New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion were rented on Turo
Vehicles used in deadly New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion at Trump hotel were rented via same app, Turo.
Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade
Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.
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FBI releases new video in D.C. pipe bomb case, still unsolved 4 years later
Investigators released fresh security camera video showing the suspect sitting on a park bench, reaching into his backpack and planting a pipe bomb on Jan. 5, 2021.
Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
Johnson meets with conservatives as speakership in jeopardy
It's unclear whether House Speaker Mike Johnson has enough support to remain speaker for another term.
Biden marks 235 judicial confirmations during White House tenure
President Biden delivered remarks from the White House highlighting the 235 judges confirmed by the Senate during his single term in office.
FBI briefs House Homeland Security Committee on New Orleans truck attack
The Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterterrorism briefed the committee members and staff in a call on Thursday morning, according to a committee aide.
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Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
Medicare's new spending cap in 2025
This year, a new spending cap on medication goes into effect for the first time for people on Medicare. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains its impact.
L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
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Looking to amp up your exercise as part of your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.
New Year's resolutions often fail. Here's expert tips on how to keep them.
New Year's resolutions rarely last. Here's why they fail so often and how to change that, according to an expert.
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U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
Police raid airline's offices after crash killed 179 people in South Korea
The flight was carrying 181 passengers and crew when it belly-landed before slamming into a barrier, killing all aboard except two flight attendants.
Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.
Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.
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Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie, dies at age 73
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt agree on divorce settlement after 8-year battle
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
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Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Taco Bell using AI to take orders at drive-thru
Fast food chain Taco Bell is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the demand of its drive-thru customers. The technology is said to cut the wait for an order by 29 seconds and improve accuracy, according to a study. Danya Bacchus has the story.
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.
Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
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U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
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Florida sheriff's deputy identified as accused killer in 1979 cold case
Former Charlotte County Sheriff Deputy John Greer was named as the accused killer in the 1979 cold case, the sheriff said.
Biden updates on terrorist attack
President Biden provided an update on the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, before delivering remarks on his judicial confirmations. Mr. Biden reiterated that as of now, the Bourbon Street attacker is believed to have acted alone.
New Orleans probes act of terrorism
Officials are investigating the New Orleans truck attack as an act of terrorism as several pieces of evidence pointing toward the attacker show he may have been radicalized by ISIS. David Viola, an adjunct professor at John Jay College, joins CBS News with more on the investigation.
Bourbon Street reopens in New Orleans
Bourbon Street has reopened in New Orleans, Louisiana, after a man rammed a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street. At least 14 people were killed and dozens were injured on New Year's Day. CBS News' Kati Weis has more from the scene and Michelle Miller breaks down the city's legacy. Also, CBS News Confirmed's Rhona Tarrant reports on the known details about the driver of the truck, Shamsud-Din Jabbar.
Teens shot, injured in NYC, police says
A group of teens huddled outside the Amazura Concert Hall in Jamaica, Queens, were shot at and some were injured, officials say. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest confirmed details.
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When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
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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.
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Biden updates on terrorist attack
President Biden provided an update on the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, before delivering remarks on his judicial confirmations. Mr. Biden reiterated that as of now, the Bourbon Street attacker is believed to have acted alone.
Taco Bell using AI to take orders at drive-thru
Fast food chain Taco Bell is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the demand of its drive-thru customers. The technology is said to cut the wait for an order by 29 seconds and improve accuracy, according to a study. Danya Bacchus has the story.
New Orleans probes act of terrorism
Officials are investigating the New Orleans truck attack as an act of terrorism as several pieces of evidence pointing toward the attacker show he may have been radicalized by ISIS. David Viola, an adjunct professor at John Jay College, joins CBS News with more on the investigation.
Trump's response to New Orleans attack
President-elect Donald Trump's comments on the New Orleans terrorist attack first bashed President Biden's immigration policy. This comes as the nation prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter's legacy while preparations continue for the new presidency. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Lawmakers react to terrorist attack
Lawmakers are reacting to the terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 people and injured dozens. This comes as the House prepares to vote for a new speaker and as a new Congress begins. CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.