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A commercial ship came under attack in the Red Sea Wednesday, according to the British military. This comes as Secretary of State Antony Blinken ends his trip to the Middle East as Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks progress. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.
The U.K. military says a ship was hit by 3 missiles in the Red Sea, leaving it "not under command" in the latest apparent attack by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is ending another Middle East trip to push for a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, Israel says it has recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza who were taken by Hamas during its October 7 attack. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest on the situation in the Middle East and Raphael Cohen, senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation, joined CBS News to discuss Blinken's visit.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took questions from the press pool at a Doha, Qatar, plane tarmac Tuesday to press the urgency of a cease-fire deal between Hamas and Israel. Blinken has been working with Qatari and Egyptian officials to help negotiation efforts.
Israel says it recovered the bodies of six people taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. This comes as cease-fire talks continue in the Middle East and the war rages on in the Gaza Strip. Wyre Davies with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
President Biden says Hamas is "backing away" from a cease-fire proposal as Palestinian officials accuse Israel of bombing a school in Gaza.
Protests are planned throughout the week at the Democratic National Convention calling for an end to U.S. aid to Israel over its war with Hamas. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest on the demonstrations, where police have made some arrests.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli leaders Monday and said Israel supported a U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza. But it's unclear if Hamas' concerns about previous proposals were addressed. Jon Alterman, senior vice president and Middle East program director for CSIS, joined CBS News to discuss the latest news from the region.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the Middle East and warned of a potentially final opportunity to rescue Israeli hostages in Gaza and establish a cease-fire in the war with Hamas. Wyre Davies with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Antony Blinken returns to Israel at a "decisive moment" amid negotiations to secure a cease-fire with Hamas and avert a wider war.
Mediators have spent months trying to halt the fighting, efforts that gained new urgency amid rising fears of an all-out war across the Middle East.
The strike on Wadi al-Kfour in Nabatieh province is among the deadliest in Lebanon since the Hezbollah militant group and Israeli military started trading strikes on Oct. 8.
Negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza resumed Friday in Qatar as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. Israeli forces have ordered new evacuations in parts of the enclave that had previously been designated civilian safe zones. BBC News correspondent Jenny Hill has more on the cease-fire talks and an attack in the West Bank.
Thursday marks three years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. And at Bagram Airbase, once the center of America's war to unseat the Taliban and topple al-Qaeda, the Taliban held a parade showcasing abandoned U.S. and NATO military hardware. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins to discuss the current state of the country and some of the major changes since the U.S. left.
Thursday marks three years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Taliban marched straight into the capital of Kabul and has been in control of the country ever since. Nasir Andisha, permanent representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, and a former deputy foreign minister of Afghanistan, joins "America Decides" to reflect on the withdrawal.
Representatives from the U.S., Israel, Qatar and Egypt are present at the new Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks for a negotiation on hostage releases and an end to the war in Gaza. Hamas does not have a representative at the table. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down what's next, and Natasha Hall, a senior fellow with the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with more on what's at stake.
Negotiations for a potential cease-fire deal in Gaza will resume in Qatar Thursday with hopes of preventing a wider war between Israel and Iran, but the talks will not include a delegation representing Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
A new round of cease-fire negotiations are scheduled to begin Thursday, despite Hamas leaders skipping the talks. Iran has vowed to attack Israel in retaliation for the death of a Hamas leader, but it says a potential cease-fire could delay that strike. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv, and Dan Byman, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International studies, joins to discuss more.
Hamas says it will not be at the table as cease-fire talks with Israel pick back up in Qatar Thursday, CBS News has learned. Ramy Inocencio breaks down the implications.
Even as hopes fade of a potential cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, facilitating negotiations and securing an agreement remains a top priority for President Biden and the White House. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on that and the Biden administration's approval of a $20 billion arms and aircraft sale to Israel.
The U.S. approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel on Tuesday, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, as Hamas said it wouldn't be attending Thursday's cease-fire talks.
Iran is rejecting urgent pleas from European leaders not to attack Israel in response to the killing of a Hamas official in Tehran in July. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports. Then, retired Lt. Gen. Mark Schwartz, former U.S. security coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, joins with analysis.
Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder briefed reporters at the Pentagon Tuesday and provided more details on U.S. efforts to contain a wider conflict in the Middle East, including the recent deployment of a nuclear-powered submarine. Ryder also provided updates on Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
An Iran and Hezbollah retaliatory attack targeting Israel may come with little to no warning, CBS News has learned. Ramy Inocencio breaks down how tensions have escalated in the Middle East.
Israel, the United States and other allies remain on high alert for possible retaliation by Iran and Hezbollah after a pair of high-profile assassinations. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports on the rising tensions and Seth Jones, director of the CSIS International Security Program, joins CBS News with analysis of the situation in the Middle East.
Almost 1.3 million customers in Florida were without power as the Helene moved inland over the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
The special counsel's filing is expected to provide the most comprehensive look at the evidence federal prosecutors have compiled in their case against former President Donald Trump.
Chocolates, flowers and gold mines: A CBS News investigation reveals the lengths scammers go to to romance and rob unsuspecting Americans.
The FBI launched probes earlier this summer after both the Trump and then-Biden campaigns experienced attempted phishing schemes targeting people associated with the candidates, sources told CBS News in August.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations.
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
Alan Eugene Miller was convicted of killing three men in 1999 and the state had previously attempted to execute him by lethal injection in 2022.
President Biden and his French counterpart say an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire is needed now to avoid a potentially "much broader conflict."
Maps show possible storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast.
The FBI launched probes earlier this summer after both the Trump and then-Biden campaigns experienced attempted phishing schemes targeting people associated with the candidates, sources told CBS News in August.
Alan Eugene Miller was convicted of killing three men in 1999 and the state had previously attempted to execute him by lethal injection in 2022.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
Former President Donald Trump announced the new watch line on Truth Social, describing the timepieces as "truly special."
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
The FBI launched probes earlier this summer after both the Trump and then-Biden campaigns experienced attempted phishing schemes targeting people associated with the candidates, sources told CBS News in August.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
A top investor in Trump Media & Technology Group has shed most of its position in the Truth Social owner, according to a filing.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
The latest round of COVIDTests.gov will again rely on less sensitive "antigen" tests.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Polls are showing renewed support from Black women voters for the Democratic ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris has backed key health priorities for Black women.
Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
President Biden and his French counterpart say an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire is needed now to avoid a potentially "much broader conflict."
The ruling by Tokyo's Shizuoka District Court brought an end to Iwao Hamakada's status as the world's longest serving death row inmate.
The third AUKUS defense ministerial will see the allies look to expand their global ties as China-Russia cooperation deepens.
The Israeli commander in charge of operations against Hezbollah says his troops "must be fully prepared for maneuvers and action."
The Nevada Supreme Court left open a possibility for charges to be refiled.
Academy Award-winning actor Cate Blanchett joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new psychological thriller, "Disclaimer."
Disney follows in the footsteps of Netflix in looking to convert Disney+ password-borrowers into paying customers.
Disney+ is the latest of the major platforms to crack down on sharing outside of the home. The company announced Wednesday that users will have to pay $6.99 a month for each additional user on the basic plan, which includes ads, or $9.99 for those with the ad-free option, and only one additional member is allowed per account.
Hoda Kotb has been the co-anchor of "Today" for more than five years.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Some of California's Democratic state politicians say they are voting against clean energy measures and climate legislation for economic reasons connected to their constituents. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.
Men and women in the U.S. looking for love online are being tricked by young men trained to scam them. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta followed the money all the way to Ghana.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing decades in prison if convicted on federal charges unsealed Thursday. Adams denies any wrongdoing. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter reports.
A defiant Eric Adams denied allegations made in a federal indictment that was unsealed Thursday. Adams is now the first sitting mayor in New York City's history to be indicted on federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports following Adams' remarks.
Federal prosecutors presented the alleged crimes New York City Mayor Eric Adams carried out during his campaign and while he has been in office. Prosecutors outlined apparent dealings with foreign entities and alleged paid travel expenses that were not disclosed, among other crimes. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on the charges, and contributor Caroline Polisi has more insight on the allegations.
An indictment alleges New York City Mayor Eric Adams sought and accepted benefits from foreign nationals. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down the charges in the indictment and legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe looks at the legal implications.
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Hurricane Helene has made landfall in Florida, about 10 miles away from Perry. The Category 4 storm is now expected to head north through Georgia, where it will carry dangerous winds and flooding that could lead to landslides in southern Appalachia.
The National Hurricane Center is raising the alarm about a life-threatening storm surge from Helene after it makes landfall in Florida on Thursday night. Some parts of Florida's Gulf Coast could see water levels above 15 feet. CBS News meteorologist and hurricane expert David Yeomans looks at the storm's path and the dangerous storm surge threatening the region.
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Men and women in the U.S. looking for love online are being tricked by young men trained to scam them. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta followed the money all the way to Ghana.
Operating out of underground boiler rooms across Ghana, online criminal syndicates prey on older Americans, running sophisticated scams that break hearts and empty bank accounts. Ghanaian scammers told CBS News they prefer targeting men as they are easier to trap and less likely to report the scam because of their deep shame. Debora Patta reports.