3 killed in Jerusalem after Israel and Hamas agree to extend Gaza truce
Hamas has freed about 100 hostages since the temporary cease-fire took effect and, despite ongoing violence outside Gaza, the truce was extended for at least 1 more day.
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Hamas frees 16 hostages on 6th day of truce
Hamas released 16 hostages on Wednesday, including one American, CBS News has learned. It's the second successful release of a U.S. citizen since the temporary cease-fire began. Brian Katulis, vice president of policy at the Middle East Institute, joins "America Decides" to discuss the latest developments.
New group of hostages expected to be released
Another group of hostages is expected to be released by Hamas soon, with one American expected to be in the group. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab, Margaret Brennan and Robert Berger have the latest.
White House hopeful on future hostage returns
The Biden administration is hopeful that American citizens being held by Hamas will be released, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Latest on Israel-Hamas cease-fire
A possible extension to the temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is still in the works with multiple countries working to broker a deal. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Moms of shot Palestinian students speak out
The mothers of two of the three Palestinian college students who were shot and wounded in Vermont last Friday will soon be reunited with their children. Tamara Tamimi, Kinnan Abdalhamid's mother, and Elizabeth Price, the mother of Hisham Awartani, joined CBS News to speak about their sons.
Efforts to extend Israel-Hamas truce continue
Negotiators are trying to further extend the fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas before it expires. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more.
Schumer decries antisemitism in floor speech
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer delivered a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday, decrying the rise in antisemitism since Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7. "We're deeply sensitive to the deprivation and horrors that can follow the targeting of Jewish people if it is not repudiated," Schumer said.
Family member of hostages on Hamas treatment
Siblings Sahar and Erez Kalderon were released Monday by Hamas, but their father is still being held captive and two other family members have been found dead. Their cousin, Abbey Onn, joined CBS News to describe what the two siblings went through after being kidnapped Oct. 7.
More Hamas hostages set to be released
Hamas militants are expected to release another group of hostages Wednesday as negotiators scramble to extend a fragile cease-fire before it expires at the end of the day. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more on the talks to maintain the pause in fighting. And Abbey Onn, a family member of hostages taken by Hamas, joined CBS News to discuss their ordeal.
CIA director in Qatar for Hamas hostage talks
CIA Director Bill Burns returned to Qatar Tuesday for a new round of talks aimed at freeing more Hamas hostages held in Gaza. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis looks at what Burns is hoping to achieve.
Vermont shooting investigated as hate crime
The man accused of shooting three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett is tracking the investigation and has more on the case.
Respite of relief from extended cease-fire
The temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was due to expire Tuesday morning, but an extension brokered by Qatar will keep fighting paused for at least two more days. Israel says it's approved a new list of Palestinian prisoners to be freed if Hamas releases more hostages. CBS News' Holly Williams and Nancy Cordes have more.
Hamas says it's open to a longer cease-fire and more hostage releases
With Israel and Hamas extending their truce to facilitate more hostage and prisoner releases, there's joy for dozens of families – and calls for a longer cease-fire.
Israel-Hamas truce extension: What we know
Israel and Hamas have extended a humanitarian pause in fighting by two more days. CBS News' Holly Williams and Ed O'Keefe have more.
Qatar: Israel, Hamas to extend cease-fire
The pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas will be extended two more days, Qatar said Monday before the initial four-day cease-fire in Gaza was set to expire. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Garland addresses U.S. violence after Oct. 7
Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke Monday in New York about the Israel-Hamas war and the rise in violence in the U.S. against Jewish, Muslim and Arab people since the Oct. 7 attacks.
Concerns about fate of next hostage release
Israel and Hamas both appear to be unhappy with the other side's proposed list of hostages and prisoners for the next release. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Truce extended 2 days, Qatar says, amid joy for those freed in Israel
Hamas is expected to release more hostages, and Israel more Palestinian prisoners, under a cease-fire that has been extended 2 days, Qatar announced.
Suspect arrested in shooting of Palestinians
Police in Burlington, Vermont, say a suspect is in custody after three young men of Palestinian descent, all three college students and two of whom are U.S. citizens, were shot and wounded while walking down a street Saturday night. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
First American hostage freed by Hamas
Abigail Mor Edan, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen who was orphaned during Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks, was among the Israeli hostages freed by Hamas over the weekend. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Biden on first release of hostages by Hamas
President Biden spoke to reporters Friday after the first group of hostages were released by Hamas as part of a deal for a temporary cease-fire with Israel. Mr. Biden said he expects more hostages to be released Saturday, but it's unknown when the Americans held will be let go. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson has more from Nantucket, Massachusetts, where the president is spending Thanksgiving weekend.
When more hostages could be released by Hamas
Hamas has released 24 hostages as a temporary cease-fire with Israel has gone into effect. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more on when more hostages could be released.
Breaking down the Hamas hostage release
Twenty-four hostages were released Friday by Hamas as a four-day cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas took effect. Thirteen of the hostages are Israeli, 10 are Thai and one is from the Philippines. CBS News' Holly Williams and Bo Erickson have more on the release.
Hamas releases 13 Israeli hostages
Thirteen Israeli hostages taken captive by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attacks have been released from Gaza hours after a four-day cease-fire took effect. CBS News' Omar Villafranca, Lilia Luciano, Robert Berger and Willie Inman have more.
Election 2024 live updates as Trump vs. Harris polls show tie just 5 days out
Former President Donald Trump tried to seize on the "garbage" comments at a truck in Wisconsin while Vice President Harris will have a campaign event with J.Lo in Las Vegas.
Death toll from historic flooding in Spain soars to at least 158
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
What to expect in "swingiest state" of Pennsylvania this election
Joe Biden's narrow win over Donald Trump in Pennsylvania sealed his victory in 2020, but how will the 2024 election compare?
Trump says "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them"
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
North Korea launches new ICBM designed to reach U.S.
North Korea launched a new, perhaps more agile ICBM in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland, days ahead of the U.S. election.
The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
Elon Musk doesn't show at Philadelphia court hearing over $1M voter lottery
Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.
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Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
Former Disney worker allegedly hacked menus, changed peanut allergy info
Former Disney World employee Michael Scheuer is accused of changing allergen information for some menu items that could have been deadly to those with peanut allergies.
The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Trump says "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them"
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
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The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Dentists are pulling treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.
Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say
Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.
The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024
Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.
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Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Elon Musk doesn't show at Philadelphia court hearing over $1M voter lottery
Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.
Trump says "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them"
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
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Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
Dentists are pulling treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.
4+ hours of screen time linked to more anxiety, depression in teens, data shows
Teens getting more hours of daily screen time are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new data. But technology isn't always all bad, an expert explains.
"Oprah Daily" tackles women's mental health
Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzmán join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pressures women face managing life's demands.
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Rockets from Lebanon kill 7 in Israel, Israeli strike kills 5 in Syria
Israel's wars with Iran's allies in Lebanon and Gaza grind on as top U.S. envoys visit the region to push for cease-fires.
Death toll from historic flooding in Spain soars to at least 158
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
2 journalists killed in separate attacks in Mexico within hours
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
North Korea launches new ICBM designed to reach U.S.
North Korea launched a new, perhaps more agile ICBM in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland, days ahead of the U.S. election.
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JB Smoove on hosting new game show
Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, is bringing his humor to "Buy It Now," a Prime Video game show where entrepreneurs have 90 seconds to pitch products to a live audience and celebrity panel. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk more about it.
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright return with "Here"
Reuniting with "Forrest Gump" director Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in "Here," a multigenerational story set in a single living room across decades. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the film.
Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger
Megan Thee Stallion is suing blogger Milagro Gramz, claiming the blogger is purposely spreading false information on behalf of Tory Lanez, who was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. The lawsuit accuses the blogger of intentionally causing emotional distress by cyberstalking, promoting and sharing deep fake pornography of Megan Thee Stallion and questioning if she was actually shot. Gramz's reps have not commented to CBS News on the lawsuit yet.
Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say
Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.
"Tiger King" Joe Exotic announces prison engagement
Joe Exotic, made famous in the Netflix series "Tiger King" and currently serving time in federal prison, says he is engaged to a fellow inmate in Texas and hopes to get married.
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Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
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.
Alleged China interference efforts: New details
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
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The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
The Climate Election: Disaster recovery
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
The Climate Election: Mining, explained
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to commandeer mining operations. These claims are false — but extreme weather does have a significant impact on U.S. mines, particularly coal mines. Here's what to know.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
The Climate Election: The economy, explained
The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study found that not limiting global temperature rise could cost $551 trillion, roughly 19 times the size of the entire U.S. economy.
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Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
2 journalists killed in separate attacks in Mexico within hours
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
Phoenix man says hot asphalt during arrest caused third-degree burns
Michael Kenyon spent more than one month in the hospital after the incident recovering from his burns, his attorney said.
Musk ordered to attend court hearing over $1 million voter giveaway
Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner.
New details in investigation into ballot box fires
The incendiary devices used in suspected arson attacks on two ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state on Monday were marked with the words "Free Gaza," a law enforcement source told CBS News Wednesday. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
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"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
SpaceX Dragon Capsule splashes down
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
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New details on suspect in ballot box fires
The FBI believes one man is responsible for the fires at ballot dropboxes in Oregon and Washington that damaged hundreds of ballots. They're warning that he may do it again. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Inside the Senate race between Cruz, Allred
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has found himself in a tight race with Democratic Congressman Colin Allred for Cruz's U.S. Senate seat. The race could play a major role in which party gets control of Congress after the election. CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink has more.
Michigan family's haunted house raises money
Karri Dumas and her family in Cadillac, Michigan, go all out for Halloween with a haunted house featuring inflatable clowns, skeleton armies and a cemetery. Rather than charging admission, they collect food and supplies for local charities, inspiring their community to give back.
JB Smoove on hosting new game show
Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, is bringing his humor to "Buy It Now," a Prime Video game show where entrepreneurs have 90 seconds to pitch products to a live audience and celebrity panel. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk more about it.
Deadly strike from Lebanon hits Israel
Israeli officials say at least five people were killed when a projectile fired from Lebanon struck in northern Israel on Thursday. The attack came after Hezbollah's new leader, Naim Qassem, gave his first public speech Wednesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.