Trump administration told U.S. allies in Middle East about Israel's Iran strikes in advance
The State Department told regional allies about Israel's plan to strike Iran, and indicated it wasn't a U.S. operation, four sources told CBS News.
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Trump calls on Iran to accept nuclear deal
President Trump on Friday said Iran should make a deal ending its pursuit of a nuclear weapon or suffer more than it already has following Israel's aerial assault. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the latest.
Israelis take shelter after Iran's missiles
Israelis are taking shelter across the Jewish state after dozens of Iran's ballistic missiles launched into the skies in retaliation for a massive operation targeting Tehran's nuclear program. CBS News' Courtney Kealy and Robert Berger have the latest details, and Florida International University Associate Professor Eric Lob breaks down the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Iran launches missiles toward Israel
Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles toward Israel, an Israeli military official confirmed. There are reports of at least one missile breaking through Israel's Iron Dome defense system. The retaliatory escalation comes hours after Israel carried out a massive operation protesting Iran's nuclear program. CBS News' John Dickerson anchored this special report.
Iran launches missiles toward Israel
Iran has launched missiles toward Israel, and residents are taking shelter, the Israel Defense Forces confirm. This comes after Israel's massive and ongoing operation against Iran for its growing nuclear program. CBS News' Courtney Kealy and Robert Berger have the latest.
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel on strikes
Daniel Shapiro, the former U.S. ambassador to Israel, says all eyes are on Iran's expected response following Israel's targeted operation. Shapiro joined "CBS News 24/7" with his take on what happens next.
Israel claims Iran planned surprise attack
President Trump is meeting with his National Security Council after Israel's operation scorched parts of Iran. Some reports out of Iran depict mixed reactions to the airstrikes by citizens living under the strict regime. This comes as Israel's operations are expected to continue. CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Courtney Kealy and Ellee Watson report.
Israel on Iran attack
Israeli officials are speaking out about an operation against Iran to stymie its nuclear efforts. Contributor Andrew Boyd has more on the facilities and military officials targeted inside Iran.
Could Israel's strikes embolden Iran?
The world is awaiting Iran's response to Israel's operations targeting senior military officials and potential nuclear facilities. Eric Lob, an associate professor at Florida International University, joins "CBS News 24/7" with more.
North Korea to reveal "new strategic weapon"
In another challenge to the U.S., North Korea's leader is promising to reveal a "new strategic weapon." Kim Jong Un's vow was announced after North Korea's capital celebrated the new year. According to the state-run media, Kim threatened shocking action and said North Korea could end a moratorium on testing nuclear weapons and missiles, but he also left the door open to dialogue with the U.S.
Trump attacks Pelosi on Twitter over impeachment trial
President Trump took to Twitter to attack House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over her decision to delay sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate. Meanwhile, the White House continues to closely monitor North Korea where Kim Jong Un is holding a meeting with his top political leaders. Ben Tracy reports.
Video shows blasts in Iran amid airstrikes
New security camera footage verified by the Associated Press shows explosions in Iran amid an Israeli attack. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has the latest.
Rubio: U.S. not involved in strikes on Iran
The U.S. is not involved in Israel's airstrikes on Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement Thursday night. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
What we know about Israel's strikes on Iran
Israel has launched airstrikes on Iran, sources say. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has the latest.
Clock is ticking on nuclear proposal to Iran, as Israel mulls military strikes
Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff is holding a sixth round of talks with Tehran Sunday as Israel considers strikes against Iran.
Potential impact of an Israeli attack on Iran
President Trump on Thursday afternoon said an Israeli assault on Iranian nuclear facilities "could very well happen" and there is a "chance of massive conflict" in the Middle East. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Weijia Jiang have the latest. Then, Benjamin Jensen, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
Pope Francis visits Japan
Pope Francis has begun his three-day visit to Japan where he will be taking a stand against nuclear weapons. The pope has plans to stop in both Hiroshima and Nagasaki to pay tribute to the victims killed during the nuclear bombings in 1945. Anna Matranga is in Tokyo with more on his trip.
Warnings abroad as Iran tensions rise
The U.S. is warning servicemembers abroad about rising tensions in the Middle East as Israel signals a potential operation against Iran, sources tell CBS News. This comes as nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran deteriorate. CBS News' Olivia Gazis and Sam Vinograd have more.
Israel-Iran tensions rise
Israel is prepared to launch an operation against Iran, sources tell CBS News. Contributor Andrew Boyd breaks down the rising tensions between the countries as President Trump comments on Tehran's nuclear program.
Alert raised for Americans across Mideast as Israel poised to strike Iran
With Israel apparently poised to attack Iran, the U.S. government warns staff in Israel to restrict travel and clears service members' families across the Mideast to evacuate.
Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran in call
President Trump's phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was "very smooth," the president said Monday. The two leaders discussed Iran's nuclear facilities among other subjects. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Saddam's Secrets
Come along on a chilling, high-stakes game of hide-and-seek. Mike Wallace accompanies United Nations inspectors in Iraq as they try to determine if some of Saddam Hussein's secret nuclear complex escaped destruction in the Gulf War.
North Korea
Mike Wallace explores North Korea, a country rarely visited by foreigners, where poverty, disease and malnutrition are rampant. Worse yet are the conditions endured by the roughly 1 million Koreans, often political prisoners, confined to slave labor camps.
Looking at Iran's uranium enrichment
Iran's foreign minister says his country will not accept any nuclear deal with the U.S. that completely bans uranium enrichment. Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Element of Truth
It may mostly be propaganda when North Korea boasts about its nuclear capabilities, but one American says to be careful not to underestimate the country's power. David Martin reports.
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Iran announces new strikes on U.S. targets hours ahead of Trump speech
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
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Artemis II moon mission counts down to historic flight
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran
Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including
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DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100K
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
Trump indicates he'll try to pull U.S. out of NATO
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
Gas prices hit $4.06 a gallon before Trump's prime-time address
U.S. gasoline prices continue to inch higher after crossing the $4 a gallon threshold on Tuesday for the first time since 2022.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
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Trump says he may withdraw US from NATO. The law says he can't without Congress
President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance.
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DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100K
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering
The Texas-based company could go public with a valuation of more than $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe after backlash
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering
The Texas-based company could go public with a valuation of more than $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe after backlash
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
Gas prices hit $4.06 a gallon before Trump's prime-time address
U.S. gasoline prices continue to inch higher after crossing the $4 a gallon threshold on Tuesday for the first time since 2022.
Jamie Dimon says rejecting capitalism is "dead wrong" in CBS News interview
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shares his thinking on capitalism, AI, prediction markets and more in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
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Trump says he may withdraw US from NATO. The law says he can't without Congress
President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance.
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DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100K
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
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Booker urges Supreme Court to allow Roundup cancer lawsuits to proceed
The filing supports a plaintiff who alleges Monsanto failed to warn consumers about cancer risks tied to Roundup, one of the most widely used herbicides in the world.
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U.S. commandos in Ecuador for mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists
American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.
King Charles III to address Congress on April 28
Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.
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A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack"
A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.
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U.S. commandos in Ecuador for mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists
American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.
King Charles III to address Congress on April 28
Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.
Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran
Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including
Hiker's dog rescued by helicopter week after getting lost in forest
After strangers raised thousands of dollars for a search, the border collie was flown to safety by a pilot who was determined to reunite pet and owner.
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Kenan Thompson on new children's book
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II moon mission counts down to historic flight
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission launching today
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
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Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Son of Hawaii doctor testifies at trial
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Luigi Mangione lawyers seek to postpone trial
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Defense in Kirk case questions bullet analysis
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are asking to delay a preliminary hearing set for May, arguing the defense team needs time to review ATF analysis they contend "could not" connect a bullet fragment recovered during Kirk's autopsy with the rifle found near the scene of the crime. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the development.
New details on Tiger Woods arrest report
Tiger Woods had bloodshot eyes, was "sweating profusely" and had "extremely dilated" pupils after a rollover car crash last week, an arrest report shows. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
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Artemis II moon mission counts down to historic flight
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
The Artemis II launch is today. Here's how to watch it live.
As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.
Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
These 4 astronauts are about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Artemis II crew boards Orion capsule
The Artemis II crew have boarded the Orion capsule with just a few hours remaining before they launch for their mission around the moon. Former NASA administrator and astronaut Charles Bolden joins CBS News to discuss.
Former astronaut on bathroom breaks
The four-person crew of the Artemis II mission are scheduled to launch Wednesday on a nine-and-a-half day journey around the moon. Former NASA administrator and astronaut Charles Bolden joins CBS News to discuss some of the human aspects of the trip.
Former astronaut Charles Bolden on Artemis II
Former NASA administrator and astronaut Charles Bolden joins CBS News to share his thoughts on the Artemis II mission as the four-person crew continues its final preparations for launch.
Artemis II crew prepares to board Orion capsule
The four-person crew of the Artemis II mission are making their final preparations ahead of Wednesday's scheduled launch for their mission around the moon. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Artemis II astronauts get suited up
The four Artemis II astronauts are making their final preparations before Wednesday's scheduled launch for their trip around the moon. CBS News space consultant William Harwood and meteorologist Jessica Burch have the latest.