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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the need for more humanitarian aid to be allowed into besieged Gaza in a news conference with reporters Friday from Tel Aviv.
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Blinken meeting with Israeli war cabinet
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel Friday and is expected to press Israeli leaders for more humanitarian aid to be allowed into besieged Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
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Mom describes chaotic evacuation from Israel
When CBS News spoke with Jessica Nagar Zindani earlier this month, she was living in a room that served as a bomb shelter in Israel with her husband and three children while the U.S. organized evacuation plans. Since then, the American-born mother and her children have arrived in Santa Monica, California. She joins "CBS Mornings" to describe her family's journey.
Israeli forces in close combat with Hamas fighters
The Israeli military says it is encircling Gaza City on three sides. But as it battles Hamas militants above ground, danger lurks below from an advanced network of underground tunnels known as the "Gaza Metro," which Hamas uses to house command and control centers, and store weapons. Charlie D'Agata has more.
House Republicans pass $14 billion Israel aid bill
A Republican-backed bill to provide $14 billion in aid to Israel in its fight against Hamas militants passed the House Wednesday, but it faces opposition from Democrats, who wanted Ukraine aid included in the measure. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Jewish man from Brazil survived Hamas massacre by pretending to be dead
Rafael Zimerman, a Jewish man who lives in Brazil, had traveled to Israel with two friends to attend the Nova music festival. When Hamas militants began massacring festival attendees on Oct. 7, he took shelter in a bunker, which ultimately became a killing ground as well. From his home in Brazil, Zimerman told CBS News he watched his friend die trying to save others, and recounted how he survived by pretending to be dead.
Palestinian-American mother and her 3 kids make it out of Gaza
Palestinian-American mother Laila Bseisso was on the list of Americans approved to leave the Gaza Strip — but then she and her young children were stuck in limbo at the border.
Houthis take responsibility for Israel attack
Houthi rebels in Yemen are claiming responsibility for multiple missile and drone attacks aimed at Israel after the Israel Defense Forces earlier this week said it intercepted a strike from Yemen. There are concerns the Houthis, who are backed by Iran, could draw the wider region into the battle between Israel and Hamas. Farea Al-Muslimi, a research fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme, joined CBS News to discuss the group.
What Biden's call for a "pause" in Gaza means
President Biden said he thinks there should be a humanitarian "pause" in the Israel-Hamas war after his campaign speech Wednesday evening in Minnesota was interrupted by a protester calling for a cease-fire. "I think we need a pause," Mr. Biden said. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Israeli forces advance on Gaza as more Americans leave war-torn territory
Israel says its forces faced fierce resistance from Hamas militants at Gaza City as hundreds of Americans looked set to depart Gaza and cross the border into Egypt.
Civilians caught in Gaza crossfire
Israeli soldiers advanced on war-torn Gaza City early Thursday but were met with fierce resistance from Hamas militants, Israel's military said, as hundreds of Americans appeared set to depart Gaza and cross the border into Egypt. As the war rages on and civilians inside Gaza bear the brunt of the fighting, there is growing international pressure on Israel to show restraint. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Biden calls for pause in Israel-Hamas war
President Biden is calling for a humanitarian pause in the Israel-Hamas war. It comes amid mounting pressure from human rights groups. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
Some foreign nationals evacuated from Gaza
Gaza's southern border with Egypt was opened Wednesday for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on Oct. 7, to allow about 500 foreign nationals to evacuate Gaza and allow some critically-injured Palestinians to get medical treatment in Egypt. Diplomatic sources told CBS News that the evacuations were negotiated by the U.S. and Qatar. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
White House calls Gaza evacuations "breakthrough"
A State Department spokesperson on Wednesday hailed the evacuation of hundreds of stranded foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, from war-stricken Gaza as an "important breakthrough," with the Biden administration hoping that further evacuations will continue in the coming weeks. Nancy Cordes has more.
Hamas alleges second Israeli strike hit refugee camp, hostages among dead
Hamas has claimed that seven hostages taken from its Oct. 7 attacks inside Israel, including three foreign passport holders, were killed in Israel's first bombing of Gaza's largest refugee camp on Tuesday.
How Israel-Hamas war could affect oil prices
The World Bank is warning oil prices could jump as much as 75% if the war between Israel and Hamas spills out into a broader conflict across the Middle East. Alan Rappeport, economic policy reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the ongoing financial concerns stemming from the war.
What we know about Rafah crossing evacuations
Some foreign passport holders in Gaza were able to enter Egypt via the Rafah border crossing Wednesday for the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. On Tuesday, Israel carried out airstrikes and ground operations in the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, targeting what it called a Hamas "terrorist stronghold." Palestinian officials said civilians were killed in the strikes. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports there were more airstrikes in the area Wednesday morning.
Israel, Ukraine funding fight in Washington
The Biden administration pushed Congress Tuesday to approve its $105 billion national security supplemental request that includes support for both Israel and Ukraine as the House of Representatives prepares to consider legislation that would only support Israel. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Evacuations via Rafah crossing in Gaza
Hundreds of foreign passport holders and wounded civilians trapped in Gaza were set to leave the war-torn territory Wednesday via the Rafah crossing on the border with Egypt. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Hundreds of Americans appear set to leave Gaza
Foreign nationals continued to cross over the Rafah border crossing into Egypt for the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Dozens killed in airstrike on Gaza refugee camp
An Israeli airstrike on the densely-packed Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza left residential buildings in ruin and at least 50 people dead Tuesday, according to numbers provided by the director of Gaza's Indonesian hospital to Al Jazeera. This comes as fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas militants has intensified, and Israeli troops continue to advance into Gaza. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Understanding Hamas' tunnel network
Much of the war between Israel and Hamas, which governs Gaza, may not be fought on the territory's streets, but instead underneath them, where Hamas is believed to have built an elaborate network of tunnels. Anne-Marie Green has more.
Desperate civilians in Gaza scramble for food
Israel says its war is only with Hamas, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flatly rejected calls for an immediate cease-fire, but the toll has been immense for the roughly 2 million people who live in the Gaza Strip. For civilians caught between two sides intent on destroying each other, it's become a daily struggle for survival. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
FBI director warns of terrorism threat
Testifying before senators on Tuesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that Hamas and its allies could serve as an ISIS-like inspiration for violent extremists in the U.S.
Harris, Trump back in battleground states; Biden "garbage" comment sparks outrage
Republicans seized on comments made by President Biden appearing to refer to Trump supporters as "garbage."
Dodgers overcome five-run deficit to defeat Yankees, win World Series
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
North Korea launches new, perhaps more agile 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.
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.
Candidates for Congress seize on comments stemming from Trump rally "garbage" joke
Since comedian Tony Hinchcliffe told a racist joke about Puerto Ricans at a rally for Donald Trump Sunday, congressional candidates have been trying to use the comment to their advantage.
Menendez brothers receive support for clemency from L.A. County DA
Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have spent more than 30 years behind bars for the 1989 murder of their parents, have received support in their bid for clemency from Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.
North Korean troops in Russian uniforms moving toward Ukraine, Pentagon says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said some of the 10,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia are headed towards the border with Ukraine in Russian uniforms and with Russian equipment.
Puerto Rican artist Nicky Jam takes back his Trump endorsement
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."
"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.
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Which state has the most Halloween spirit?
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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.
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.
How older Americans are grappling with hanging up their car keys
The aging U.S. population raises new questions about how to approach keeping drivers safe behind the wheel.
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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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
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Airlines must now give automatic refunds for significant delays. Here's what to know.
The new rule standardizes what constitutes a significant delay, and forces airlines to provide automatic refunds to customers.
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.
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Comparing Trump and Harris' views on LGBTQ rights, marriage equality
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have starkly different messages and backgrounds on LGBTQ issues.
Trump campaign debuts Halloween-themed billboards
The Trump campaign will place billboards in Erie, Pennsylvania; near Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and in Las Vegas.
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.
Puerto Rican artist Nicky Jam takes back his Trump endorsement
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."
North Korean troops in Russian uniforms moving toward Ukraine, Pentagon says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said some of the 10,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia are headed towards the border with Ukraine in Russian uniforms and with Russian equipment.
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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.
CDC: "Walking pneumonia" cases surge
ER visits for "walking pneumonia" have sharply risen in young children over the past six months. Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News and CBS News medical contributor, discusses what this means for parents and caregivers.
Florida medical device maker Exactech declares bankruptcy
Exactech faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging it sold defective knee and hip implants.
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Almost 100 people killed by devastating floods in eastern Spain
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left almost 100 people dead and others still 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, perhaps more agile 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.
North Korean troops in Russian uniforms moving toward Ukraine, Pentagon says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said some of the 10,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia are headed towards the border with Ukraine in Russian uniforms and with Russian equipment.
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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.
Puerto Rican artist Nicky Jam takes back his Trump endorsement
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."
Hurricane Helene and Milton relief benefit airing on CBS, CMT
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
Aly & AJ on pushing for gun control measures ahead of 2024 election
As the 2024 election approaches, Aly & AJ reflect on surviving a mass shooting and why they're pushing for an assault weapons ban.
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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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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.
Body of missing TikTok personality found in Georgia
Minelys Zoe Rodriguez-Ramirez, 25, disappeared from the store in Cornelia on Tuesday night, the Habersham County Sheriff said.
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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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Summer music heats up 2024
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Sneak peek: Fatal First Date
A couple's first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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.
Sound shirts for deaf soccer fans
While many of us may take the excitement of a crowd at a live event for granted, two deaf sports fans in the U.K. have just experienced it for the first time - thanks to sound shirts. CBS News Leah Mishkin explains how Newcastle United and their sponsor Sela teamed up to bring the hi-tech shirts to fans.
U.S. on Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza said dozens of civilians were killed in an Israeli airstrike. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on the U.S. response and de-escalation efforts in the Middle East.
China halts foreign adoptions
Last month, China announced that it would end foreign adoptions of Chinese children to foreign families other than to blood relatives. Parent Aimee Welch joins CBS News to discuss her ongoing struggle to adopt her potential daughter.