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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Iran's capital city, Tehran, where he attended the swearing-in of Iran's new president Tuesday. Hamas announced the news early Wednesday, blaming an Israeli airstrike for the death and vowing to make Israel regret the assassination. Haniyeh's death came hours after Israel confirmed it killed a top Hezbollah commander in a suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Ian Lee have more.
Fears of a wider war in the Middle East are growing after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised a severe response to the rocket strike that killed 12 children and teenagers in the Golan Heights Saturday. Israel is blaming Lebanon's Hezbollah for the attack, but the militant group denies responsibility. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from the Lebanese capital of Beirut.
Right-wing Israeli nationalists stormed two military facilities Monday in protest of the arrest of nine IDF reservists accused of abusing a Palestinian prisoner who was a Hamas operative. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Thousands of protesters descended on Washington, chanting "Free, Free Palestine," and some tried to block streets ahead of Netanyahu's speech.
One person was killed and several others injured in a drone attack early Friday morning on the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for the attack and Israeli authorities say it was an Iranian-made drone that came from Yemen. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
A new Human Rights Watch report found Hamas committed numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel. Human Rights Watch also tells CBS News that due to lack of access, they have been unable to do a comprehensive report on Israel's conduct in Gaza. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Speakers taking the stage for the third day of the Republican National Convention will spotlight national security and foreign policy, including the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Seth Jones, senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News to discuss how Republicans have recently approached those conflicts.
The U.S. State Department says it's troubled by the recent deaths of civilians in Gaza and says the number of civilian casualties is still unacceptably high as the Israeli military continues its offensive in the enclave. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed those feelings to two senior Israeli officials in his ongoing push for a cease-fire in Gaza and hostage release deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Dozens of bodies have reportedly been found in the rubble of Gaza City in the midst of Israel's latest offensive there. The discovery comes as both Israel and Hamas blame each other for undercutting cease-fire talks and President Biden calls for an immediate end to the fighting. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
A U.S. official says the Biden administration will release a shipment of 500-pound bombs to Israel that they've withheld since May over concerns about how the munitions could be used. The move comes as Israel issues a new evacuation order for Gaza City as part of another offensive there. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Israel has been dropping leaflets on Gaza City telling residents there to evacuate as the new IDF ground invasion in the city continues. The evacuation order comes after dozens in southern Gaza were reportedly killed in a strike on a school that had been converted into a shelter. BBC News correspondent Nick Beake joined CBS News with more.
Israeli forces are advancing into Gaza City with what residents are calling some of the heaviest airstrikes and artillery barrages since the conflict began. Hamas says the new offensive could have dire consequences on cease-fire talks. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
With more Israelis calling for a cease-fire deal in the war against Hamas in Gaza, CBS News traveled with the IDF into Rafah, where Israel recently carried out a widely criticized ground offensive. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Israel's strikes across its northern border on Lebanon have killed a senior Hezbollah field commander, according to a new Reuters report. Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst for BBC News, joined CBS News with more on the situation.
Humanitarian aid efforts from a U.S. military pier off the Gaza coast are resuming, but the amount of help it has provided so far has been relatively minuscule. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has a first-hand look at the pier.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said over the weekend that he would be prepared to accept a "partial deal" with Hamas for the release of some hostages, but would refuse any agreement that would permanently end the war. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Israel said it was investigating the conduct of its soldiers after a video surfaced online showing an injured Palestinian being transported on the hood of an Israeli armored car in the northern West Bank.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is starting to look like a man alone on an island after the collapse of his war cabinet and the admission by the IDF's chief spokesperson that Hamas cannot be destroyed, contradicting Netanyahu's stated goal for Israel's war in Gaza. What's more, the White House is expressing dismay with and denying Netanyahu's claim that the U.S. is withholding weapons from Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest on the war and John Bresnahan, co-founder of Punchbowl News, joined CBS News to discuss Netanyahu's situation.
In a fairly stunning admission, the Israeli military's chief spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, told an Israeli television station Wednesday that, "whoever thinks we can eliminate Hamas is wrong." The IDF later issued a statement saying Hagari's comments were referring to the destruction of Hamas as an ideology. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Demonstrators in Jerusalem protested near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home and called for new elections Monday night. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more on the protests and efforts by the White House to prevent a full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disbanded the country's war cabinet, the group tasked with making critical decisions about the conflict in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more on why the cabinet folded and what it could mean for the war.
The Biden administration is blaming Hamas for the ongoing bloodshed in Gaza and accuses the group of stalling on a proposed cease-fire deal with Israel. According to senior Hamas officials, no one knows how many of the Israeli hostages taken on Oct. 7 are still alive. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Hamas is facing international pressure to accept a U.S.-backed cease-fire deal with Israel, but the group is proposing changes to the potential arrangement that the Israelis call unacceptable. Meanwhile, on Israel's northern border with Lebanon, fighting is intensifying with Hezbollah. BBC News Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joined CBS News to discuss the war.
Hezbollah and Israel have spent the last couple days exchanging rocket fire at Israel's northern border with Lebanon, again stoking fears the war in Gaza could expand into a wider regional conflict. Meanwhile, Hamas has submitted amendments to a U.S.-backed cease-fire deal. BBC News correspondent Jon Donnison joined CBS News with more.
An Israeli activist behind some of the attacks on humanitarian aid destined for Gaza tells CBS News why he does it.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
President Biden left in place the capital sentences of Robert Bowers, Dzhokar Tsarnaev and Dylann Roof.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.
President-elect Donald Trump also seemed to suggest the Panama Canal should belong to the United States.
Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, forming world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry transitions away from fossil fuels.
A woman died after she was set on fire aboard the New York City subway on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
The work never ends on a dairy farm. The job is "rewarding spiritually, not always financially," New York farmer Nate Chittenden says.
A retired police officer in the nation's capital has been convicted of lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group.
Kilauea began erupting around 2:30 a.m. Monday morning local time at the base of the Halemaumau Crater within the summit caldera after elevated seismic activity was detected overnight.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.
The work never ends on a dairy farm. The job is "rewarding spiritually, not always financially," New York farmer Nate Chittenden says.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.
Walmart and Branch Messenger, a payments platform, accused of deceiving workers about pay from retailer for two years.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
A retired police officer in the nation's capital has been convicted of lying to authorities about leaking confidential information to the leader of the Proud Boys extremist group.
President Biden left in place the capital sentences of Robert Bowers, Dzhokar Tsarnaev and Dylann Roof.
The House Ethics Committee has released its long-awaited report on allegations of misconduct by former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Read the full report here.
The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.
President-elect Donald Trump also seemed to suggest the Panama Canal should belong to the United States.
Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, explains how to stay safe.
How long are you contagious after getting COVID, flu, RSV, pneumonia and more? Here's what to know to keep others safe this holiday season.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Thirteen states reported "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports.
Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.
Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.
President-elect Donald Trump also seemed to suggest the Panama Canal should belong to the United States.
Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese aviators.
The Philippines says it plans to buy the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."
North Korea has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military in its war against Ukraine.
Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.
This year's holiday displays at Bergdorf Goodman honor Fifth Avenue's bicentennial and will be on display through Jan. 6.
Samara Joy, the 25-year-old jazz sensation and three-time Grammy winner, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about her new album "Portrait" and her holiday tour with family.
In the highly anticipated film "A Complete Unknown," Boyd Holbrook portrays Johnny Cash and brings to life the music legend's early interactions with Bob Dylan, played by Timothée Chalamet. Holbrook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the role.
Actress and producer Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni, her costar and the director of "It Ends with Us," of repeated sexual harassment on set and of orchestrating a smear campaign against her. Baldoni's attorney called the claims "categorically false."
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.
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.
By most accounts, alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in just the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones. Correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
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.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
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.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty in a New York court to charges connected to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports. Also, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case's latest turns.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, entered a not-guilty plea at his arraignment on New York state murder and terrorism charges Monday. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano and CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi have more.
During Luigi Mangione's arraignment on New York state charges Monday, his attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, addressed the court about concerns she has about Mangione having a fair trial in the case. Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges stemming from the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday morning to the New York state murder and terrorism charges he's facing for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano and CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi have the latest.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to appear in a New York court Monday to face state charges, including first-degree murder as a crime of terrorism.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
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 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 Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty in a New York court to charges connected to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports. Also, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case's latest turns.
The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's apparent misconduct. CBS News' Michael Kaplan breaks down the report's key takeaways, which include apparently paying women for sex, and the purchase and use of illegal drugs.
President-elect Donald Trump, now a month away from returning to the White House, threatened to reclaim control of the Panama Canal as he spoke Sunday at Turning Point USA's America Fest in Arizona. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more on Trump's comments and his choice for special envoy to the U.K., television producer Mark Burnett.
Winter storm threats are lurking in parts of the northern U.S. and could impact holiday travel plans for the millions expected to hit the roads and skies this week. CBS News senior national weather correspondent Rob Marciano reports on the conditions in New York and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the national forecast.
The House Ethics Committee on Monday released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Among the findings is evidence that Gaetz had used illegal drugs and paid for sex with a 17-year-old. Gaetz has denied the allegations. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a look at the report.