Six Flags is coming to giant Dubai amusement park
The city-state plans to raise $454 million to build the new attraction as part of a $3 billion project
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Family: American arrested in Emirates over faked loans in his name
U.S. schoolteacher working abroad is being held after someone fraudulently used his name to take out nearly $90,000 in loans, his family says
Someone let their pet lion escape in Dubai
Predator prowled streets for several hours before capture, now three people charged with endangering public
Moreeb Dune Festival
Falcons, camels and horses galore at the Liwa International Moreeb Dune Festival
Stubborn blaze still burning at Dubai luxury hotel
More than 12 hours after flames tore up the side of a 63-story tower on New Year's Eve, there's still no explanation, and it's not the first time
Dubai skyscraper engulfed in flames
The Address Hotel caught fire in Dubai, with flames spreading quickly up the 63-story building hours before the city rang in the new year
Massive fire at skyscraper mars New Year's in Dubai
Burning debris rains down from luxury tower near world's tallest building as tens of thousands gathered for fireworks
Watch two daredevils in jetpacks fly next to a jumbo jet
It's a promotional stunt for Emirates, but, oh, what an amazing, death-defying stunt it is
After Iran nuke deal, another country shows new interest in uranium
Senior United Arab Emirates official tells top U.S. lawmaker that it too might seek right that Iran has asserted under recently signed deal
Attacks in Iraq kill 56 people; ISIS claims responsibility
One suicide bomber hit a commercial area, killing at least 32 people; militants also detonated a car bomb in Baghdad killing 14 people
United Arab Emirates lays out new migrant labor reforms
Rights groups long have raised concerns about conditions for workers in the Emirates and other oil-rich Gulf states
Emiratis fighting with Saudis in Yemen take heavy loss
Sunni Arab nations have joined up, with U.S. backing, to try and wrestle control of neighbour nation back from Shiite rebels
British hostage rescued from Al Qaeda in Yemen
United Arab Emirates forces free 64-year-old petroleum engineer who had been kidnapped by militant group in February 2014
Report: Dad won't let drowning daughter be saved by "strange" rescuer
Dubai official says father prevented lifeguards from saving his daughter because it would "dishonor her"
Etihad Airways is offering luxurious three-room suites to its customers flying from New York City to the United Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways is offering luxurious three-room suites to its customers flying from New York City to the United Arab Emirates. Conde Nast Traveler consumer news editor Paul Brady joins CBSN with how much it'll cost.
John Kerry to meet with Gulf leaders on Iran deal
The secretary of state will head to Qatar in early August
Woman executed in UAE for killing American teacher
Schoolteacher and mother of three was murdered with a butcher knife in an upscale Abu Dhabi mall in December
U.S., U.A.E. launch anti-ISIS messaging center in Dubai
The propaganda arm of the growing terrorist group has been slick and successful, so the White House and its partners take direct aim at it
Emirati woman sentenced to death for killing U.S. teacher
Ibolya Ryan was attacked in Decmeber by woman shrouded in a full black veil in upscale mall restroom in Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates launches space strategy
UAE Space Agency aims to become an industry leader with ambitious new plans, including a mission to Mars
Is overseas competition hurting U.S. airlines?
U.S.-based carriers and Middle Eastern rivals trade allegations in the ongoing debate over subsidies
New details revealed about ship fired on by Iranians in Gulf
Singapore-flagged commercial tanker "was attacked by a number of small craft," ship manager says
Lawmakers join with U.S. airlines on Open Skies dispute
260 House members say two Persian Gulf nations unfairly subsidize their national airlines, echoing U.S. carriers' complaints
Midair scare when Mideast jetliners got too close
Passenger planes traveling in opposite directions avoid possible midair collision
Saudi Arabia's rift with Sweden widens
Saudi Arabia's action against Sweden comes after Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom's recent criticism of the kingdom's human rights practices
After Trump-backed bill fails, Johnson says "we've got a plan" to avert shutdown
House Republicans are trying to pass a new plan to keep the government funded until mid-March.
Delphi double murderer faces up to 130 years in prison at sentencing
An Indiana jury has convicted Allen in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams who had vanished during a hike in Delphi in 2017.
How a U.S. government shutdown could impact your benefits and services
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Here's what could be impacted.
Biden's top hostage envoy in Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens is in Syria making the first known in-person U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
7-year-old killed, 6 wounded in stabbing attack at Croatia school
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.
How Trump could undo portions of Biden's climate legacy
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Deportations by ICE jumped to 10-year high in 2024, surpassing Trump-era peak
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
Planned Starbucks strike in 3 cities could spread nationwide
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
Officials say mystery drones aren't tracking missing radioactive material
The viral theory circulated even after the material was recovered last week.
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Can JonBenét Ramsey's murder be solved by 7 items of evidence?
Her father John Ramsey said DNA testing on items like a blanket and a rope could point to the killer.
New details emerge about Utah mom, 3 kids killed at their home
One child survived being shot in the head and is hospitalized with a severe brain injury, police said.
How Trump could undo portions of Biden's climate legacy
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Looking for a home in 2025? Check out these 10 housing hotspots.
House-hunters may want to zero in on these hot housing markets next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
In Alaska, Santa's helpers work around the clock to deliver holiday packages
During the holidays, there are 33 delivery planes a day which fly in and out of Anchorage, Alaska, carrying about 80,000 packages.
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Biden in likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Looking for a home in 2025? Check out these 10 housing hotspots.
House-hunters may want to zero in on these hot housing markets next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Planned strike vs. Starbucks in 3 cities could spread nationwide
Workers at Starbucks stores in three cities plan to go on a five-day strike that could spread nationwide.
He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Big Lots is planning "going out of business" sales at all of its stores
The bankrupt discount retail chain plans to liquidate after a deal with a prospective buyer collapsed.
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Biden in likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
How Trump could undo portions of Biden's climate legacy
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Biden's top hostage envoy in Syria to ask for help in finding Austin Tice
Hostage envoy Roger Carstens is in Syria making the first known in-person U.S. in-person contact with the caretaker government and seeking help in finding missing American Austin Tice.
Deportations by ICE jumped to 10-year high in 2024, surpassing Trump-era peak
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
Cuomo sues woman who accused him of sexual harassment for defamation
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
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Stuffing stockings with skincare? Here's what kids should and shouldn't be using
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Frito-Lay recalls some Lay's chips over "life-threatening" allergy risk
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
"Sleepmaxxing" trend has young adults optimizing their sleep
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries, fed agency warn
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
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7 killed in prison riot as officers try to transfer 2 dangerous inmates
One of the inmates with a gun held out for about three hours, protected by 20 fellow prisoners, officials said.
7-year-old killed, 6 other people wounded in stabbing attack at Croatia school
A 7-year-old girl was killed and at least five other students and a teacher were wounded in a knife attack at a school in Croatia, police said.
Malaysia agrees to launch new search for missing MH370 plane
The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
Two journalists killed in northern Syria
A journalists' association says two journalists working for Kurdish media outlets were killed in Syria while covering fighting between Turkish-backed fighters and Syrian Kurdish militia.
Thousands of Jews have left Israel since the October 7 attacks
There's concern about whether emigration after Oct. 7, 2023 will drive a "brain drain" in sectors like medicine and tech.
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Alicia Keys surprises students at her former high school
The 16-time Grammy winner returned to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York, where she first began her career, and shares advice with current students.
Quirky Guinness World Records of 2024 include a skateboarding cat
As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.
Apollo Theater honored by Kennedy Center
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
Inside Variety's acclaimed "Actors on Actors"
Since 2014, Variety's "Actors on Actors" has showcased one-on-one conversations between Hollywood stars, offering unique insights into their craft. Co-editor-in-chief and executive producer Ramin Setoodeh joins us to discuss the series' impact.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
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EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
"Murder hornets" eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials say
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
How climate change impacted 2024
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Bronze-Age Britons were cannibalized after massacre, research shows
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
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7 killed in prison riot as officers try to transfer 2 dangerous inmates
One of the inmates with a gun held out for about three hours, protected by 20 fellow prisoners, officials said.
Can JonBenét Ramsey's murder be solved by 7 items of evidence?
Her father John Ramsey said DNA testing on items like a blanket and a rope could point to the killer.
Delphi double murderer Richard Allen faces up to 130 years in prison at sentencing
An Indiana jury has convicted Allen in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams who had vanished during a hike in Delphi in 2017.
Trump's impact on Republicans in 2024
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett analyzes President-elect Donald Trump's influence on his party and how it will impact the next four years. Garrett also breaks down Democratic losses and political polarization in the U.S.
New details on Madison school shooting suspect
The 15-year-old shooter who killed two people at a Wisconsin school Monday was found to have been in contact with a California man plotting his own attack, according to authorities and court documents. CBS News' Ian Lee has more.
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Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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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Starbucks baristas launch 5-day strike
Thousands of Starbucks baristas are expected to begin a five-day strike Friday in a push for better wages and working conditions. Hundreds of stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle will be impacted.
How holiday drinking could impact your health
Heading into holiday festivities it's important to be mindful of the health risks associated with over-indulging alcohol beverages. But according to a review of research by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, there also could be some benefits of drinking in moderation. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joined CBS News to discuss.
Hostage envoy in Syria in push to find Tice
U.S. diplomats have arrived in Syria for the first known face-to-face talks with the country's new leaders following the collapse of the Assad regime earlier this month. One of the goals is to find missing American journalist Austin Tice. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Hezbollah's exploding pagers
Israel's Mossad learned Hezbollah was buying pagers from a company in Taiwan, and in 2022 started its pager plot. Sunday, a retired agent, key to the operation, explains how they made pagers explode.
Will feds seek death penalty for Mangione?
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is now facing new federal charges of stalking and murder, which could bring the death penalty if convicted. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.