Tourist sub sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast, killing 6, officials say
Egyptian officials say a submarine tourist vessel with 45 passengers and 5 crew sank off the country's popular Red Sea coast, killing at least six people.
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Is the U.S. escalating against Houthis?
The U.S. military fired a series of airstrikes over the weekend targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The strikes killed at least 53 people, according to the Houthi health ministry. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata explains how the move compares to previous actions in the Red Sea under the Biden administration.
Trump threatens Iran over Houthi attacks
President Trump says he'll hold Iran responsible for any attacks by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Trump authorized strikes against the Tehran-backed group Monday and over the weekend. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the details.
Shark kills tourist, injures another off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The Red Sea is a major tourist destination whose marine life make it popular with divers.
U.S. Navy crew ejects safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
8 people still missing after Egypt tour boat sinks on Red Sea dive trip
Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 44 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 32 rescued and 8 still missing.
U.S. captain battles false Houthi claims
Houthi rebel groups claim to have struck and sunk the U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower that protected Red Sea shipping lanes for nine months. However, the ship floats safely on America's shores as the ship's skipper, Captain Christopher Hill, aims to debunk the false claims. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Houthis suspected in Red Sea ship attack
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.
Ship hit by 3 suspected Houthi missiles in latest Red Sea attack
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.
Navy pilot becomes first U.S. woman to "kill an air-to-air contact"
A fighter pilot for the U.S. Navy became the first American woman to earn an air-to-air victory when she shot down a Houthi drone in the Red Sea region.
USS Eisenhower returns from Red Sea
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and its 4,000 sailors returned from a nine-month deployment in the Red Sea this week. While overseas, the carrier group spent much of its time defending shipping lanes from attacks from Iranian-backed Yemeni rebels and taking part in some of the most intense air combat since World War II.
USS Carney returns from a Middle East deployment unlike any other
For the destroyer's crew, the war between Israel and Hamas turned a routine seven-month deployment to the Middle East into a fight against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who launched drones and missiles from Yemen in support of Hamas.
USS Carney returns from Red Sea engagement
For the crew of the USS Carney, the war between Israel and Hamas turned a routine seven-month deployment to the Middle East into a fight against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, who launched drones and missiles in support of Hamas. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with commanders of the destroyer that patrolled the Red Sea, defending commercial ships transiting to and from the Suez Canal.
6/23/2024: Crisis in the Red Sea; The Looting of Cambodia
First, a report on the U.S. Navy response to the Houthi Red Sea crisis. And, a look at how Cambodia is tracking down looted antiquities.
One U.S. Navy secret weapon in the Red Sea? Sailor morale
On the USS Eisenhower, one of the strategies in the Red Sea fight against the Houthis is increasing morale by making soldiers feel part of something bigger than themselves.
U.S. Navy response to Houthi Red Sea crisis
For months, the U.S. Navy has operated out of the Red Sea at a pace not seen in decades, as the military responds to Houthi targeting of commercial ships. Norah ’O'Donnell reports.
Second ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have attacked ships in the Red Sea since November, claiming the strikes are retaliation against Israel and its allies.
Houthi attacks disrupting global supply chain
A surge of attacks from Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on ships traveling through the Red Sea continues to disrupt the global supply chain. U.S. officials say the attacks are driving up prices and delaying critical humanitarian aid deliveries. CBS News reporter Zak Hudak dives deeper into the supply chain effects.
Yemen's Houthis say 16 killed as U.S. drops massive bunker-buster bomb
The Iran-backed Houthis threaten to escalate attacks on Red Sea shipping after strikes by the U.S. and U.K. that the rebels say killed 16 people.
Navy identifies U.S. sailor lost overboard in the Red Sea
Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Oriola Michael Aregbesola, 34, was lost overboard while working in the Red Sea, the Navy said.
Russian report claims Houthis have acquired hypersonic missiles
Russian state media, without providing evidence, says Yemen's Houthi rebels now have hypersonic missiles to wield in Red Sea attacks.
U.S. forces, allies shoot down over 2 dozen Houthi drones in Red Sea
There were no reports of commercial or naval vessels damaged in the assault, U.S. Central Command reported.
Biden reiterates support for Israel, Gaza aid
President Biden addressed the Israel-Hamas war in his third State of the Union address, reiterating his support for Israel working to eliminate Hamas, but he said the country also has a "responsibility" to protect innocent civilians in Gaza.
Foreign policy in State of the Union speech
One of the key issues President Biden will be focusing on in his State of the Union speech will be foreign policy. Mr. Biden is set to announce a plan to build a temporary port on the Gaza coast for humanitarian aid delivery. Sam Vinograd, a CBS News contributor and former assistant secretary for counterterrorism and threat prevention at the Department of Homeland Security, discusses what to expect.
Deadly Houthi attack on commercial ship
The attacks from Houthi rebels on commercial shipping traffic have turned deadly after a strike on a ship in the Gulf of Arden killed three crew members. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
How health will be hurt by cuts at the nation's medical research agency
Cuts and layoffs to the National Institutes of Health threaten medical research around the U.S., agency insiders warn.
Houthis say U.S. strike on migrant detention center in Yemen kills dozens
Yemen's Houthi rebels say a U.S. strike has hit a detention center for migrants in Saada, killing dozens of people.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from underground in a number of eastern U.S. states this spring.
Poll: Trump's first 100 days seen as bringing big change, too much tariff focus
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
Border czar maintains "no U.S. citizen child was deported"
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan argued Sunday that "due process" was applied when a mother and her child who is a U.S. citizen were removed to Honduras.
DOJ halts funds for programs for victims of child abuse and more
At least two of the 365 grants have since been restored. Nonprofits call it a "devastating blow."
Car plows into Vancouver street festival, killing at least 11. Terrorism ruled out
Vancouver police ruled out terrorism as a motivator for the incident at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival, saying the suspect has a history of mental health issues.
Jeffries, Booker warn of "moment of moral urgency" at Capitol sit-in
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Cory Booker opposed the Republican budget plan key to enacting President Trump's agenda with a sit-in protest on the steps of the Capitol as the sun rose on Sunday.
Florida ferry crash kills 1, injures several others
A ferry carrying 45 people and a private boat carrying six people collided near Clearwater, Florida, killing one person and injuring several others.
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In a broken mental health system, a jail cell is an institution of last resort
Like local jails nationwide, Montana's small holding facilities have become institutions of last resort as patients in mental health crisis wait for beds at a mental hospital.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from underground in a number of eastern U.S. states this spring.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 announced
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Florida ferry crash kills 1, injures several others
A ferry carrying 45 people and a private boat carrying six people collided near Clearwater, Florida, killing one person and injuring several others.
Jiggly Caliente of "RuPaul's Drag Race" dies at age 44, family says
Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, died days after her family said she had been battling a "severe infection" and lost "most of her right leg."
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YouTube turns 20: From cat videos to AI
In the 20 years since its first video was uploaded, YouTube has become the second-most visited website on Earth. "Sunday Morning" looks at how creators build online communities, and how artificial intelligence may fundamentally change the site.
Poll: Trump first 100 days seen as bringing big changes, too much tariff focus
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
The ripple effect of Trump's tariff war with Canada on Nashville's local economy
The U.S. Travel Association says just a 10% dip in Canadian travel to the U.S. for the year could result in over $2 billion in lost spending.
Small businesses push for exemptions from Trump tariffs
Small businesses operate on narrow margins and lack the financial resources to absorb the cost of steep tariffs, Sen. Ed Markey said.
DOGE's $160 billion in savings have cost $135 billion, analysis finds
The push by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to slash federal funding will cost taxpayers money, nonpartisan group finds. Here's why.
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2 suspects arrested in theft of Noem's bag were in U.S. illegally: officials
Two people were arrested in connection to the Easter Sunday theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse, authorities said.
Border czar maintains "no U.S. citizen child was deported"
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan argued Sunday that "due process" was applied when a mother and her child who is a U.S. citizen were removed to Honduras.
Trump says he's "bringing back Columbus Day"
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
DOJ halts funds for programs for victims of child abuse and more
At least two of the 365 grants have since been restored. Nonprofits call it a "devastating blow."
Shaheen says Hegseth has "created chaos" at the Pentagon
"The fact is, Pete Hegseth was not qualified to take the job as Secretary of Defense, and he has shown that time and again," Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said Sunday.
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In a broken mental health system, a jail cell is an institution of last resort
Like local jails nationwide, Montana's small holding facilities have become institutions of last resort as patients in mental health crisis wait for beds at a mental hospital.
He had 2 months to live. Research "like science fiction" saved his life.
Michael Wolff was at the "edge of a cliff" when he was diagnosed with a cancer that affects less than 300 patients a year in the U.S.
Health agencies "not creating an autism registry," official says
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
The United States Department of Agriculture is withdrawing a rule proposed to help prevent salmonella poisoning from contaminated poultry.
Nonprofit hospitals chase down patients eligible for free care
For poorest patients at hundreds of nonprofit hospitals, financial pain follows medical care.
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Houthis say U.S. strike on migrant detention center in Yemen kills dozens
Yemen's Houthi rebels say a U.S. strike has hit a detention center for migrants in Saada, killing dozens of people.
Danish slave ships wreckage found off Costa Rica coast, museum confirms
Denmark's National Museum said two 18th-century shipwrecks off the coast of Costa Rica were previously thought to have been pirate ships.
Catholic faithful flock to Pope Francis' tomb as eyes turn to conclave
A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.
The "People's Pope": The future of Pope Francis' legacy
The world's 1.3 billion Catholics paid tribute to their spiritual leader Saturday as he was laid to rest in Rome. "Sunday Morning" looks at the legacy of the man who inspired the faithful with his humility and his concerns for social justice.
Death toll in Gaza rises to 52,000, territory's health ministry says
The overall toll of 52,243 includes nearly 700 bodies for which the documentation process was recently completed, the Hamas-run health ministry said in its latest update.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 announced
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Jiggly Caliente of "RuPaul's Drag Race" dies at age 44, family says
Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, died days after her family said she had been battling a "severe infection" and lost "most of her right leg."
New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
The life of teen idol Bobby Darin
The singer-songwriter - subject of the new Broadway musical "Just in Time" - was renowned for such pop hits as "Splish Splash," "Mack the Knife," and "Dream Lover." But his life was unsettled when he learned, at age 32, the startling truth about the identity of his mother.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including pop singer Lenny Welch, whose hits included "Since I Fell for You."
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YouTube turns 20: From cat videos to AI
In the 20 years since its first video was uploaded, YouTube has become the second-most visited website on Earth. "Sunday Morning" looks at how creators build online communities, and how artificial intelligence may fundamentally change the site.
Geoffrey Hinton on future of AI
Geoffrey Hinton, whose work shaped modern artificial intelligence, says companies are moving too fast without enough focus on safety. Brook Silva-Braga introduced us to Hinton in 2023 and recently caught up with him.
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.
New process for mining electronic waste could be a gold mine
Easier and cheaper extraction of gold from old tech could boost the financial incentive to safely recycle, and keep toxic metals out of landfills.
Navigating electric vehicle roadblocks
Electrical vehicles are growing in popularity, but finding a place to charge them can be difficult depending on where you leave. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
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"Bone collector" caterpillar disguises itself in the remains of its prey
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Trump admin fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, angering environmentalists
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
Cicada maps show where the insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see, and hear, the bugs this year.
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Car plows into Vancouver street festival, killing at least 11
Vancouver police ruled out terrorism as a motivator for the incident at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival, saying the suspect has a history of mental health issues.
Convicted murderer says she knows who husband's real killer is
Sentenced to life for the murder of her husband, Melody Farris tells "48 Hours" in an exclusive interview that she is innocent – and points the finger at her son. He says he had nothing to do with his father's death.
Detective's affair exposed during wife's murder investigation
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
Mangione's supporters rally outside NYC court as he pleads not guilty
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Friday to federal murder and stalking charges, drawing a crowd of onlookers to the courthouse in New York City.
Jury in Read murder trial visits key location
On Day 4 of Karen Read's second murder trial, jurors visited the crime scene where Read is accused of hitting her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, with her car and leaving him to die in the snow, which she denies. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex reports. Then, lawyer and legal analyst Eric Guster joins to break down the case.
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NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Deadly car attack on Vancouver festival
At least 11 people were killed when a driver drove an SUV through a Lapu Lapu Day street festival in Vancouver, Canada. Elise Preston reports.
A daring Saigon evacuation 50 years later
Days before the fall of Saigon, Pan Am enlisted the help of several flight attendants to evacuate the airline's Vietnamese employees and their families. They ended up cramming nearly 100 more people than the plane could seat onto the escape flight. Elizabeth Cook has the story.
Bill Owens, head of 60 Minutes, resigns
In tonight’s Last Minute, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was executive producer of 60 Minutes.
Trump, Zelenskyy meeting brings ceasefire hope
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a one-on-one meeting minutes before Pope Francis' funeral, sparking tenetative hope for a ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia. Leigh Kiniry reports.
How Trump could affect Canada's election
Canadians will go to the polls Tuesday to elect a new government. But President Trump looms large over the proceedings. Shanelle Kaul has more.