Columbia University cancels main 2024 commencement ceremony
Columbia University said Monday it is canceling its main commencement ceremony after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.
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Hamas says it accepts cease-fire proposal
Hamas said Monday it had accepted a proposed cease-fire deal with Israel presented by Egypt and Qatar. Earlier in the day, President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about efforts to secure a hostage deal and had lunch with King Abdullah of Jordan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Examining impact of potential Rafah invasion
Thousands of displaced Palestinians are now fleeing eastern Rafah after Israel ordered people to evacuate ahead of a ground offensive on the southern Gaza city. Cliff Kupchan, Eurasia Group chairman, joins CBS News with analysis.
Hamas says it approves of cease-fire plan, but Israel says it has "gaps"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire deal: What we know
Hamas announced Monday it accepted a cease-fire proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Hamas, Israel at odds over cease-fire proposal
Hamas said it will accept a cease-fire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, but a deal is uncertain as Israeli officials say the proposal is far from acceptable. Israel is sending representatives to Egypt to keep up the talks while still pushing forward with a controversial military operation in Rafah. Ramy Inocencio has the latest
How Columbia's 2024 protests compare to 1968
Columbia University has canceled its college-wide commencement ceremonies set for May 15, opting to hold smaller celebrations in the wake of anti-war protests. Historian Rick Perlstein joins CBS News to discuss the historical context.
Rep. Cole on Gaza cease-fire talks and more
Hamas officials said Monday they accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire deal in its war with Israel. Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Israel war cabinet approves Rafah operation
Israeli's war cabinet has voted to approve an offensive in Rafah, but says it will continue working toward a cease-fire. Earlier Monday, Hamas agreed to a cease-fire deal brokered by Egypt and Qatar, which an Israeli official said its negotiating team is "examining." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Speaker Johnson expected to meet with Greene
House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to meet with Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Monday, CBS News has learned. Greene is threatening to move forward with a resolution to oust Johnson from his post this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Israel "examining" cease-fire plan: Official
Hamas says it has accepted a proposal for a cease-fire brokered by Egypt and Qatar, but it's still unclear what exactly is in this proposal. An Israeli official says the country is examining the proposed deal. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more on the factors Israel will be considering.
Campus protests cause commencement changes
Columbia University announced Monday it will be canceling its main commencement ceremony amid protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Columbia is the latest school forced to change their plans following a wave of protests. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak is at Columbia with more.
History of student protests on U.S. campuses
Some commentators have compared the campus protests over the war in Gaza to the anti-Vietnam war movement and other past protests. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green looks back at how some past students made their voices heard.
Rafah assault looks imminent as hope fades for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks falling apart
Israel is warning civilians to evacuate parts of Rafah ahead of an anticipated military operation after saying for months it would invade the city in its effort to defeat Hamas. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for an apparent impasse over cease-fire talks. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Campus protests causing commencement changes
The campus protests against the war in Gaza are forcing some colleges and universities to change their plans for commencement ceremonies. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on some of the factors the schools are considering.
Hamas attacks Israel-Gaza border crossing as cease-fire talks fizzle
The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Gaza crossing attacked amid cease-fire talks
Hamas on Sunday attacked a border crossing with Israel as cease-fire talks appeared to be on the verge of collapse. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Remembering the October 7 attacks and "The Moment Music Stood Still"
On October 7, 2023, the "Tribe of Nova" music festival being held in southern Israel was shattered by an attack by Hamas terrorists. A new exhibit in New York City, featuring artifacts and video from that day, explores the painful outcome when a music festival celebrating peace became a target of terror. Martha Teichner reports from "The Nova Music Festival Exhibition: October 7th | 06:29am, the Moment Music Stood Still."
Netanyahu's Cabinet votes to close Al Jazeera offices in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government's cabinet has voted unanimously to shutter the offices of the Qatar-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera in Israel.
Still no deal in truce talks as Israel downplays chances of ending war
An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that "the end of the war will come with the end of Hamas in Gaza."
Anti-war protesters interrupt University of Michigan graduation
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.
Gaza cease-fire talks held in Egypt
While CIA Director William Burns and Hamas representatives were in Cairo Saturday for cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas war, Israel said it is not sending a delegation until the militant group replies to Israel's latest proposal. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
White House pushes for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
The Biden administration has been focused intensely all week on pushing for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Israel-Hamas war. This comes as pressure grows politically, within the president's own party, over Israel's direction in the war. Natalie Brand reports from Washington.
CIA director in Egypt for hostage talks
In a sign of a potential breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas war, CIA director William Burns is now in Cairo for ceasefire talks. Burns' arrival in the Egyptian capital signals that negotiators may be close to agreeing to a temporary pause in the war.
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Senate votes on key funding bill as more Democrats back deal
A deal was reached among Democrats in the Senate ahead of the vote, a source familiar with the deal told CBS News.
With costs high and prices low, family farms are at risk
Generations have worked family farms in the U.S. Now, with costs high, prices low and tariffs causing additional difficulties, farmers say they're at risk of losing it all.
State legislators maneuver to preserve history of U.S. Capitol riot
While GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration have downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, there are state efforts underway to ensure it's recorded for history.
USDA says states must "immediately undo any steps" to send full SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Virginia Gov.-elect Spanberger warns state heading toward "energy crisis"
With the world's highest concentration of AI data centers, Virginia faces energy costs that Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger aims to lower during her term.
More than 2,000 flights canceled on Sunday as Duffy warns of further reduction
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
What's at stake when federal research funding to universities is cut
Federal research funds are at risk as the White House pushes policy changes at universities. Researchers warn the cuts put breakthroughs in medicine, technology and national defense at risk.
MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Moore says "we're not going to sit on our hands" on redistricting
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced last week the creation of a commission to look at mid-decade redistricting.