Palestinians say teen girl killed during Israeli army raid
The 16-year-old-girl's family reportedly found her on the roof of their home with a gunshot wound to the head.
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Palestinians say 3 people killed by Israeli fire in West Bank
More than 138 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank and east Jerusalem this year, making it the deadliest year since 2006.
At least 21 killed in Gaza Strip residential building fire
The blaze erupted on the third floor of a three-story building in the crowded Jabaliya refugee camp, according to the territory's Hamas rulers.
Netanyahu returns with boost from far-right
Exit polls indicate Israel's government will be led by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the support of an ultranationalist coalition that promises tougher crackdowns on Palestinians. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the regional implications.
Netanyahu's coalition leads in Israel's vote
Regular ballots have been counted in Israel's election, and officials are now moving on to votes cast by diplomats, members of the military, and prisoners. CBS News contributor Robert Berger joins "CBS News Mornings" from Jerusalem to explain what a win by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition would symbolize for the direction Israel is headed and the impact it could have on relations with the U.S. and Palestinians.
Palestinians say 12-year-old boy killed by Israeli troops in West Bank
Israeli officials haven't commented on the death, which comes amid nightly military raids across the occupied West Bank.
Palestinians say 7-year-old boy died as Israeli forces chased him home
"His heart stopped beating because he was so scared," the boy's father claims, as the U.S. and European Union call for a "thorough" investigation.
Palestinians reach truce to stop violent clashes in West Bank city
Authorities announced a truce this week between Palestinian security forces and militants in the city of Nablus and the West Bank.
5 Palestinians executed in Gaza on charges of murder, espionage for Israel
These are the first executions reported in Gaza since 2017.
Judge rejects Ben & Jerry's bid to block sales in occupied West Bank
The company has tried to halt sales of its ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and contested east Jerusalem, calling it "inconsistent" with its values.
Palestinian gunman opens fire on bus in Jerusalem, wounding 8
Sen. Chuck Schumer said a press conference that three of the eight people wounded in the attack were Americans from Brooklyn.
Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire
Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings linked to militants in Gaza. The Palestinians say at least 24 people have been killed, including children. The militants responded by firing rockets into Israel.
Slain journalist's family calls for justice
Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's family spoke with officials in Washington this week, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Abu Akleh was killed in the West Bank in May. Abu Akleh's niece, Lina Abu Akleh, spoke about the trip and justice for her aunt on "Red and Blue."
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Biden meets with Saudi crown prince
President Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia Friday, where he greeted Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman with a fist bump, prompting controversy and criticism. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden reaffirms commitment to thwart Iran nuclear threat
President Biden signed the "Jerusalem Declaration" Thursday, which reaffirms the U.S. commitment to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent, Ed O'Keefe, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the joint pledge between the U.S. and Israel.
Day two of Pres. Biden's Middle East trip
President Joe Biden's visit to Israel is turning its focus to Iran's nuclear program and U.S. relations with Palestine. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson breaks down day two of the president's visit to the Middle East.
Slain Al Jazeera reporter's family call on Biden to meet them in Israel
Shireen Abu Akleh was killed as she covered an Israeli operation in the West Bank. Her family is "disappointed" the Biden administration "wouldn't take this matter seriously."
Shireen Abu Akleh's family wants to meet Biden
While in Israel, President Biden will likely be confronted with more fallout over the death of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. A ballistic analysis overseen by the United States suggested that she was shot by Israeli soldiers but stopped short of drawing a definitive conclusion. Ian Lee speaks with Shireen's niece who criticizes the White House for its lack of support to identify and prosecute her killer.
Biden hopes to renew Iran nuclear talks
Israel is the first stop on President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East this week. The renewal of the Iran nuclear deal is part of his agenda while he is in the region. The president will also meet with the Saudi king and crown prince. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Jerusalem.
Biden begins high-stakes Mideast trip in Israel
President Biden arrived in Israel with the specter of a nuclear-armed Iran hanging over his first presidential trip to the region. CBS News has learned that an off-duty Secret Service agent was sent home after he was detained by police for allegedly shoving a woman at a Jerusalem bar. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Biden to meet with Israelis, Palestinians
President Biden is spending the first day of his Middle East trip in Israel. He will meet with Israeli, Palestinian and Saudi leaders during the trip to discuss security and international oil prices. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk, a distinguished fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations, about the trip.
Pres. Biden starts Middle East tour in Israel
President Joe Biden will meet with leaders across the Middle East this week after arriving in Israel, his first stop, on Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson discusses Biden's itinerary and what to expect from his first official trip to the region since taking office.
Ben & Jerry's to sue Unilever over Israel licensing agreement
Ice cream maker calls parent company's deal to keep pints on shelves in the occupied West Bank a breach of a licensing agreement and a threat to its "social integrity."
Palestinian officials say teen fatally "shot by Israeli forces"
Israel's army says "hundreds of Palestinians took part in a violent riot" in the West Bank, and "soldiers responded with fire at a suspect throwing a firebomb."
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Election 2024 live updates as Trump-Harris polls show ties in battleground states
Going into the final weekend before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are crisscrossing the battleground states.
Trump: See how Cheney feels "when the guns are trained on her face"
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
Family of mom who died after delayed abortion care says death was preventable
CBS News' Jericka Duncan spoke to Amber Thurman's family and the ProPublica reporter whose investigation found doctors waited 19 hours before performing surgery on Thurman.
In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms to know.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
Supreme Court won't block counting of certain provisional ballots in Pennsylvania
The order means that election officials must tally provisional ballots submitted on Election Day by voters who returned defective mail ballots.
2 dead, 6 wounded in shootings in downtown Orlando
Eight people were shot, two fatally, into a crowd celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.
IRS increases pension and retirement plan contribution limits for 2025
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
When does daylight saving time end in 2024?
The end to daylight saving time means our clocks will "fall back" on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. But why do we have to adjust the time twice a year?
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Supreme Court won't block counting of certain provisional ballots in Pennsylvania
The order means that election officials must tally provisional ballots submitted on Election Day by voters who returned defective mail ballots.
Illegal border crossings remain low amid concerns that election could end lull
The last time monthly apprehensions were lower than the levels seen in the past four months was four years ago, in September 2020.
MrBeast fires workers, but probe finds no proof of sexual misconduct
Online video production company says it fired as many as 10 employees after an investigation into its workplace culture.
Harris campaign pounces on Trump rally " garbage" remarks in push for Latino vote
Harris' campaign believes that rhetoric is helping boost Harris with late-breaking battleground voters — by double digits.
In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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MrBeast fires workers, but probe finds no proof of sexual misconduct
Online video production company says it fired as many as 10 employees after an investigation into its workplace culture.
Wendy's to close 140 more restaurants by end of year
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
IRS increases pension and retirement plan contribution limits for 2025
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
Here's how much Tim Walz is worth. It's less than you might think.
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.
Here's how much JD Vance is worth, from his bitcoin to real estate
JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has come a long way from his hardscrabble childhood of "Hillbilly Elegy."
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Supreme Court won't block counting of certain provisional ballots in Pennsylvania
The order means that election officials must tally provisional ballots submitted on Election Day by voters who returned defective mail ballots.
Illegal border crossings remain low amid concerns that election could end lull
The last time monthly apprehensions were lower than the levels seen in the past four months was four years ago, in September 2020.
Harris campaign pounces on Trump rally " garbage" remarks in push for Latino vote
Harris' campaign believes that rhetoric is helping boost Harris with late-breaking battleground voters — by double digits.
In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
How Trump and Harris' stances and policy plans on marijuana legalization compare
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
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Serial sperm donors capitalize on lack of regulation, creating risks
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms to know.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
Voters in 3 red states cast ballots on paid sick leave
The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska are deciding whether employers must provide it.
Family of grandfather who died after eating Quarter Pounders is heartbroken
There has been one death in a severe E. coli outbreak that affected dozens of people. That victim lived in Grand Junction, and his family there says they have not filed a lawsuit against McDonald's or anyone involved.
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.
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Serial sperm donors capitalize on lack of regulation, creating risks
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
Andy Warhol pieces stolen and damaged in "amateurish" gallery heist
Two of Pop Art pioneer Andy Warhol's four "Reigning Queens" were taken from an Amsterdam gallery in a heist described by the owner as "amateurish."
Maps, satellite images reveal Spain flood impact as death toll hits 205
"Entire houses have disappeared," says a local mayor in Spain's flood-battered Valencia region. "We don't know if there were people inside."
At least 8 killed in roof collapse at train station in Serbia
Emergency teams were dispatched to the downtown station and bulldozers were removing the debris looking for survivors.
Russia sentences former long-time U.S. Consulate worker to prison
A Russian court found long-time U.S. Consulate employee Robert Shonov guilty of "gathering information" on the Ukraine war and sharing it with a foreign nation.
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Revisiting the rise of super-sized portions
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back at a 1993 CBS report on America's growing appetite for large portions and bulk buying—a trend that now feels as classic as apple pie.
Tickets vanish from Ticketmaster accounts
Ticketmaster accounts are being hacked and the tickets resold on other sites in the final leg of the Taylor Swift concert tour. Ticketmaster won't say how many people are impacted.
Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Charli XCX to host "Saturday Night Live" for the first time
Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.
Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger over "defamatory falsehoods"
The lawsuit claims popular content creator Milagro Gramz caused Megan Thee Stallion emotional distress by cyberstalking and questioning if the Grammy winner was actually shot.
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In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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How 2024 races may affect U.S. climate policy
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Halloween weather breaks records
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
New research on climate and extreme weather
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
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.
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Deadly Orlando mass shooting
A 17-year-old suspect could be charged as an adult after allegedly shooting at least eight people in downtown Orlando as Halloween celebrations continued into early Friday morning. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Deadly Halloween events shootings in U.S.
Officials say at least two people were killed in downtown Orlando, Florida, during shootings on Halloween night. In Northglenn, Colorado, multiple people were shot during a house party and several victims have died. CBS News Colorado's Michael Abeyta reports. Also, in Vancouver, Washington, three were reportedly injured during a mall shooting.
Daniel Penny trial on Jordan Neely death
Opening statements began in Daniel Penny's trial for Jordan Neely's chokehold death during a 2023 New York City subway incident. Prosecutors allege Penny's reckless actions led to Neely's death. Penny's defense may offer other potential reasons for Penny's death. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Wife of missionary killed in Angola arrested in connection to his death, church says
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
Opening statements in Daniel Penny trial
Opening statements began Friday morning in the manslaughter trial for Marine veteran Daniel Penny over a fatal chokehold incident that killed Jordan Neely on the New York City subway last year. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a breakdown of the case.
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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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Notable Deaths in 2024
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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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Factors that could affect control of Congress
Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, while the Democrats' margin in the Senate is slimmer. Seats are being vacated, districts redrawn, and the pull of presidential candidates are all likely to play a major role in the balance of power in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane details the key races that could swing control of either chamber.
How 2024 races may affect U.S. climate policy
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
The women who have run for U.S. president
CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak takes a look back at the history of women who have run for president in the U.S.
Daylight saving time's health impact
While most Americans are looking forward to gaining an extra hour of sleep when daylight saving time ends on Sunday, some experts warn it could be harmful to the body and mind. Dr. Norman Rosenthal, clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University, joins CBS News to discuss how "falling back" could disrupt health.
Spotting misinformation before Election Day
With the 2024 election fast approaching, it is more important than ever for Americans to be able to spot misinformation. The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips on how to tell the fake stories from the real ones.