U.S. MQ-9 Drone shot down off the coast of Yemen
A defense official said the MQ-9 Reaper drone was operating in international airspace off of the coast of Yemen.
Crisis in the Middle East
Half of a million Gazans facing "death by starvation," aid group says
Aid agencies say thousands of Palestinians in northern Gaza are trapped and facing the risk of "death by starvation" amid Israel's war with Hamas.
Some GOP presidential contenders vow to punish students protesting against Israel
Multiple GOP candidates say they'd take punitive action, including canceling visas for international students who demonstrate in support of Hamas.
Rupi Kaur declines White House's Diwali invite over Israel-Hamas war
Rupi Kaur is skipping a White House Diwali celebration, saying the Biden administration is justifying "genocide against Palestinians."
An inside look at Israel's ground assault in Gaza
CBS News was given a look into the conflict with the paratroopers of the IDF's 551st Airborne Brigade.
Biden says he asked Netanyahu for a pause in fighting on Monday
"I did ask him for a pause," President Biden told reporters on Tuesday.
House censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib over Israel comments
Rep. Rashida Tlaib has been one of the most vocal critics of Israel in Congress, but her latest comments went too far for some of her colleagues.
Israeli girl's father pleads with Hamas: "At least let the children go"
Thomas Hand's daughter, initially thought dead, is now believed to be among dozens of children kidnapped by Hamas. A month later, he's surviving on "pure hope."
Month of war said to have displaced 70% of Gazans, killed more than 10,300
U.N. says 70% of Gaza's population has been displaced a month into the Israel-Hamas war, as Gaza officials say more than 10,300 are dead, almost half of them children.
U.S. increases military presence in Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war
The U.S. has increased its military presence in the Middle East since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, partially to deter a wider conflict.
Netanyahu faces rising anger from within Israel after Hamas attack
Even before Hamas launched its unprecedented attack on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was facing a rising tide of anger. It's only getting higher.
Family learns girl first believed killed by Hamas is likely a hostage
Emily Hand's father said weeks ago that he was glad to learn his daughter wasn't among the hostages held in Gaza, but now it appears she is in Hamas' hands.
Israel's war with Hamas rages on despite mounting calls for cease-fire
Hamas officials say the death toll is over 10,000 as Israel ignores rising calls for a cease-fire and Israeli troops surround the Gaza Strip's largest city.
Israeli diplomat: Hamas is "playing for time" in releasing hostages
Michael Herzog, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S., said Israel supports a pause that would allow for the release of hostages, but said Hamas is not serious about releasing them.
Transcript: Husam Zomlot, Palestinian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 5, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Husam Zomlot, Palestinian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, that aired on Nov. 5, 2023.
Transcript: Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova on "Face the Nation," Nov. 5, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova that aired on Nov. 5, 2023.
Michael Herzog, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation," Nov. 5, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Michael Herzog, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., that aired on Nov. 5, 2023.
More than 300 Americans have left Gaza in recent days, Biden official says
"We believe that there are still a number of Americans inside Gaza," deputy national security adviser Jon Finer said Sunday.
Transcript: Jon Finer, deputy National Security Adviser, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 5, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Jon Finer, White House deputy National Security Adviser, that aired on Nov. 5, 2023.
Blinken meets with Palestinian Authority president in West Bank
This was Secretary of State Antony Blinken's first visit to the West Bank since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Gaza.
Arab-Muslim student injured in hit-and-run; hate crime investigation underway
Authorities have released a description of the suspect and his vehicle. The victim's injuries were not life-threatening.
Blinken seeks to contain Israel-Hamas war; meets with Middle East leaders
The U.S. secretary of state held firm to the U.S. position that a cease-fire would harm Israel's right and obligation to defend its citizens after the surprise attack by Hamas militants on Oct. 7.
Concern grows over settler attacks on West Bank Palestinians
Since the attack against Israel by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, violence against Palestinians living in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has escalated, with at least 121 people killed.
Pentagon pauses support for congressional travel to Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin issued a memo that pauses Defense Department support for congressional travel to Israel at this time and restricts visits by defense and military leaders.
Meet the Gaza doctor traveling on a bicycle to deliver medical care
"They cut off our fuel, water and electricity," said Hassan Zain al-Din, "but not our belonging."
World
Venezuela holds military exercises after latest U.S. boat strike
President Trump said six "narcoterrorists" were killed in the latest strike, bringing the number of people killed in such attacks since September to at least 27.
Photos show polar bears getting cozy at abandoned research station
Polar bears took over an abandoned research station in Russia. Photos show them making themselves comfortable.
Taliban reports ceasefire with Pakistan after unprecedented clashes
Cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan reached a fever pitch, with Pakistan carrying out airstrikes in Kabul.
Could lost Israeli hostages' remains doom the peace deal?
Gaza is in ruins, and the bodies of 21 Israeli hostages are somewhere amid the rubble, along with an estimated 11,000 Gazans.
Sweden to set up emergency grain reserves to be prepared for crisis
Sweden will set up its first emergency grain stocks in the north of the country, a region that risks being isolated in a conflict, the government said.
Russian sub being tracked by fighter jets and warships in Baltic Sea
"The armed forces' jet fighters and warships met up with the submarine .... and are now following it," Sweden's armed forces said.
Coast Guard reels in cocaine from ocean after drug boat capsizes
The operation was one of several that resulted in the Coast Guard seizing more than 100,000 pounds of cocaine from ships in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
Exclusive
Netanyahu says he's giving "peace a chance," but voices long-term doubts
Netanyahu tells CBS News he's giving "peace a chance," but despite Trump's assertion the war is over, Israel's leader talks of change over generations.
At least 20 dead in bus fire on highway in India, police say
At least 20 people were killed in a bus fire on a highway in western India, police say, adding that a jammed door kept many passengers from escaping.