Johnson calls on Columbia president to resign
House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Columbia University on Wednesday as pro-Palestinian protests continued on the campus. CBS News' Nancy Chen spoke with the speaker about the demonstrations.
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Pro-Palestinian college protests intensify
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations are taking place at universities across the U.S., including in California, Texas and New York. Wednesday marked the eighth day of a contentious protest at Columbia University that prompted the school to cancel in-person classes and brought a visit from House Speaker Mike Johnson. Nancy Chen has the latest.
Pope calls for negotiating end to wars
Pope Francis called for countries at war to negotiate in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell in Rome. "A negotiated peace is better than a war without end," the pontiff said. "Look to negotiate. Look for peace."
Families gather in NJ to celebrate Passover, holiday that "celebrates the resilience of Jews"
Families gathered in New Jersey Monday night to mark the start of Passover, the annual celebration of the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt.
Senate poised to pass foreign aid package
Senators are preparing to give final approval to $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill. Then, political strategists Ashley Etienne and Maura Gillespie join with analysis.
Gaza mass grave discovery
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk said he is "horrified" by an apparent mass grave site found near a medical facility in Gaza's Khan Younis. Wyre Davies with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Pelosi says Netanyahu "should resign"
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Why the U.S. is investigating an ultra-Orthodox Israeli army battalion
The Netzah Yehuda Battalion of the Israel Defense Forces has faced criticism for its conduct. Will the U.S. take action?
Pro-Palestinian protests leave American college campuses on edge
Antisemitic chants and even threats against Jewish students have brought the tension of the Middle East onto U.S. college campuses.
Israel lashes out over possibility U.S. may cut aid to army battalion
Israel's leader says he'll fight any U.S. sanctions against his forces stemming from alleged pre-Gaza war human rights violations.
Biden condemns antisemitism amid protests
President Biden is condemning antisemitism in the U.S. as protests against the Israel-Hamas war break out at universities across the nation. Nancy Cordes, David Weigel and Deepa Shivaram join with more.
Foreign aid bills head to Senate
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on the foreign aid bills passed by the House over the weekend, but the move could cost Speaker Mike Johnson his job. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Fears of antisemitism at Columbia
Columbia University held classes online Monday as pro-Palestinian campus protests entered a sixth day. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports on heightened campus security, and Sam Vinograd, a CBS News contributor and former counterterrorism official, breaks down the government's response to antisemitism in the U.S.
Baby saved from dying mother's womb after Israeli airstrike named in her honor
A tiny baby rescued from the womb after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed her mother is doing well after being moved to a new hospital.
Israeli strikes in Rafah kill 18, mostly children, Palestinian officials say
The deadly strikes come as the U.S. Congress approved sending more aid to Israel.
Israel strikes Rafah, operates in West Bank
The Israeli military hit the southern Gaza city of Rafah with airstrikes over the weekend. The IDF also conducted an operation in the West Bank, claiming to kill several militants. Debora Patta has the latest.
IDF launches deadly airstrikes in Gaza
There were at least a dozen more people killed in deadly airstrikes overnight in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, there was more violence between Palestinians and Israeli settlers. Debora Patta reports.
Israel steps up airstrikes on Rafah
For more than two months, Israel has threatened to send troops into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, but even without such an operation, Rafah is under regular bombardment. Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem.
U.S. officials: Israeli missile hits Iran
Two U.S. officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran. The strike follows last weekend's retaliatory drone and missile attack against Israel. Carissa Lawson anchors a special report.
Protesters arrested at Columbia University
New York police arrested some pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University on Thursday following a day of demonstrations. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
U.N. official says Israel systematically impeding Gaza aid distribution
After Israel accused the U.N. of failing to "do its job," the head of a U.N. aid agency says it's Israel delaying the flow of food to those in need.
Israel blames U.N. for lack of aid to Gaza
Israel is blaming the United Nations for the starvation of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports on the humanitarian aid crisis and CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the latest on Israel weighing its response to Iran's attack.
What's the mood in Iran as Israel mulls its response?
Neither Iran's leaders nor its people appear fearful of an imminent Israeli counterstrike, but they all know the real risks of a war.
Israel blames starvation in Gaza on U.N. making excuses
UNICEF says a third of Gaza's infants and toddlers are acutely malnourished, but Israel blames the U.N. itself.
USC cancels valedictorian's graduation speech
The University of Southern California canceled the traditional speech from the valedictorian at its upcoming graduation ceremony after some criticized her pro-Palestinian views. But the move to cancel Asna Tabassum's speech is receiving backlash as well. Carter Evans spoke with Tabassum, who says she feels betrayed by the school.
Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year. Follow live results here.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, at least 7 killed, officials say
The number of fatalities is expected to increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
California voters pass Prop 50 to redraw the state's congressional maps, CBS News projects
California voters have passed Proposition 50, CBS News projects, approving a measure that will redraw the state's congressional districts.
Here's what CBS News exit polls told us about the 2025 elections
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Supreme Court hears arguments today over Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeats Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor's race
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Here's what Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, CBS News projects
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears after a race dominated by President Trump.