Obama: Gulf leaders support Iran negotiations
The president met with Gulf nation representatives and leaders at Camp David to discuss Iran nuclear deal
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The president is bringing Gulf country leaders and representatives to the famous retreat Thursday
Obama aims to calm Gulf concerns over Iran deal
The president is meeting Wednesday and Thursday with a group of Arab allies to discuss security concerns
Iran warns Saudis could "spark a fire" over Yemen
"The self-restraint of Islamic Republic of Iran is not limitless," says Iranian military official as alleged aid ship nears Yemen, despite U.S. and Saudi objections
Iran promises to protect alleged aid ship bound for Yemen
U.S. issues warning that Iran better not be "planning some kind of stunt" with purported aid ship; cease-fire takes effect, but there are reports of ground fighting
Is Saudi king's absence at Obama-hosted summit a snub?
Two days after White House announced he would be there, King Salman drops out of gathering of Arab leaders amid several Mideast crises
An important summit of Gulf Arab leaders at Camp David gets underway this week without key players
An important summit of Gulf Arab leaders at Camp David gets underway this week without a key player: Saudi Arabia's King Salman. That word comes just two days after the White House said he would attend. Margaret Brennan reports on the growing Arab concern about Iran.
The shrinking Gulf states summit
How significant will the Saudi monarch's absence from the Gulf Cooperation Council meeting be this week at Camp David?
Yemen rebels agree to five-day cease-fire
More than a month after relentless Saudi-led airstrikes, the Houthis and their allies try to make way for humanitarian aid
Kerry to meet with embattled Yemeni president
War and humanitarian tragedy have ransacked Yemen since a coup forced the president to flee to Saudi Arabia
Kerry wants "pause" in Saudi-led war in Yemen
Secretary of State of discuss with Saudi officials the humanitarian crisis unfolding after weeks of bombardment in Yemen's cities
Saudis halt flights amid Houthi shelling
Yemeni tribal leaders say Saudi soldiers captured as fighting along two nations' shared border escalates
Rights group claims Saudis use cluster bombs in Yemen
Human Rights Watch says U.S. supplied Saudi Arabia with controversial cluster munitions, which can kill civilians after conflict ends
Arab troops spotted landing in vital Yemen city
Saudi officials had warned a ground operation would follow air campaign; small landing of "reconnaissance" troops in Aden
Saudis say Yemen rebels killed in cross-border attack
Kingdom says "dozens" of Iran-backed Shiite rebels killed in thwarted attack, as Saudi and allied planes continue hammering Sanaa
Saudi succession shakeup good news for the U.S.
The new crown prince and foreign minister both have close ties to the West
Saudi monarch shakes up kingdom's hierarchy
In King Salman's brings next generation to the fore in 1st major reshuffle, and taps current envoy to the U.S. to be his top diplomat
Saudis claim dozens of ISIS arrests, foiled plots
Government spokesman says it disrupted a plot for a suicide car bomber to attack the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh
School offers readmission to girl battling leukemia
A girl with leukemia who dismissed from a Catholic school in Michigan because she missed too many classes was invited back, but issues still exist
Saudi-led airstrikes hit Yemen rebels in several cities
Deadly street battles rage in Yemen's third-largest city; possibility of negotiated peace fading as civilian death toll mounts
U.N.: 115 children killed since start of Saudi-led Yemen offensive
In one incident, agency says, a bridge was hit twice by warplanes, killing 40 civilians, including seven children
Yemeni rebels press offensive despite Saudi-led airstrikes
Saudi-led coalition bombards six cities less than two days after announcing the end of a monthlong campaign against militants
U.S. aircraft carrier near Yemen gives Obama "options"
Defense chief Ash Carter leaves open possibility U.S. military could try and board Iranian ships heading toward Yemen
Fresh airstrikes break brief calm in Yemen
Saudis' new "Renewal of Hope" operation brings 12 hours of peace before Iran-backed rebels targeted again
Judge holds Saudi rape suspect due to fears he'll flee U.S.
Saudi man facing rape charges in Utah allegedly has ties to royal family; held without bail because authorities believe he tried to enter Mexico previously
Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Israel and Hezbollah both claim ceasefire violations
The bursts of violence — with no reports of serious casualties — reflected the uneasy nature of the ceasefire that otherwise appeared to hold as Lebanese troops began to deploy in parts of southern Lebanon.
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
Stowaway caught after getting aboard Delta flight from NYC to Paris
The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.
Macy's parade marches on despite dreary weather, protester arrests
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season in NYC, despite a brief interruption from protesters and rainy weather.
How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Iowa man decorates neighbors' homes to celebrate wife's love of Christmas
Neighbors are collecting cards for John Reichart and his wife — find out how to send one here.
The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
'It's a bird! It's a plane!' In Alaska, it's both as pilot delivers turkeys
A resident named Esther Keim has been flying low and slow in a small plane over rural parts of south-central Alaska, dropping frozen turkeys to those who can't simply run out to the grocery store.
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
This is how retailers get you to spend more money
As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
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The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
A look at Trump's campaign promise to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe
Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.
Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
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New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Missing hiker found alive after surviving 6 weeks in Canada wilderness
A missing hiker was found alive this week in the remote Canadian wilderness, where he had been missing since October.
Dog found 9 days after escaping from plane at Paris airport
Amalka, a female, slipped out of a carrier cage on November 19 during an unloading operation.
Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs
A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.
Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
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Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to do Super Bowl preshow
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.
Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Grateful Dead remembers band member Phil Lesh
Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"
"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.
Chilling details emerge after Montana camper's brutal murder
Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.
1,400 tons of drugs, "narco subs" found on new Pacific trafficking route
More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Summer music heats up 2024
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Crowds brave rain to enjoy Macy's parade
Ponchos and umbrellas added to the atmosphere at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a steady rain-soaked Midtown Manhattan. But for the three million people estimated to have lined the two-and-a-half mile route, the wet weather didn't dampen spirits. Tom Hanson reports.
Retailers prepare for Black Friday shopping surge
Retailers are preparing for Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with two-thirds of holiday shoppers expected to make purchases this week. The biggest discounts Friday will likely be on electronics like televisions, appliances and gaming consoles. Nancy Cordes reports.
Russian attack targets Ukraine's energy grid
For the second time in two weeks, Russia on Thursday took aim at Ukraine's energy infrastructure with a nationwide missile and drone strike that left more than a million homes and businesses without power. Ramy Inocencio has details.
Woman sneaks onto Delta flight from NYC to Paris
Authorities are investigating how a woman got through security at John F. Kennedy International Airport and then boarded a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris without a boarding pass. French police took the woman into custody after the plane landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Lilia Luciano has details.
Trump, Sheinbaum hold call after tariff threat
President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke Wednesday following Trump's declaration earlier this week that he planned to institute a 25% tariff on both Mexico and Canada immediately after taking office. Trump and Sheinbaum did not appear to be on the same page regarding the outcome of their conversation. Weijia Jiang has the latest.