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More than 100 people died Wednesday in two explosions near the grave of Qassem Soleimani in Iran. Thousands had gathered to remember the Iranian general killed in a U.S. drone strike four years ago. Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster joins CBS News to discuss Iran's role in Middle East security.
Israel's military is starting to partially wind down some of its offensive in the Gaza Strip, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns the war against Hamas could last "many more months." CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports.
House Speaker Mike Johnson led dozens of fellow Republican lawmakers on a trip to the southern border Wednesday as Senate negotiators work to strike a deal on border security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
In an 8-to-7 decision, Israel's Supreme Court this week struck down the Netanyahu government's effort to curtail the high court's powers. Further, in a 12-3 vote, the court ruled that it has the right to strike down "Basic Laws," similar to Constitutional amendments, passed by the government. In August, 60 Minutes spoke with Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who led the judicial overhaul effort, to discuss the possibility of the court striking down the law.
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby answered questions about the deadly explosions in Iran near the grave of military leader Qassem Soleimani, Israel's ongoing offensive against Hamas and more in a briefing at the White House on Wednesday.
Iranian officials say more than 100 people were killed and nearly 200 wounded in two explosions Wednesday as crowds gathered near the grave site of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. airstrike in 2020. No group immediately claimed responsibility for what Iranian state media called a "terroristic" attack. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin looks at the impact of the attack as threats of an expanded conflict in the Middle East linger.
A senior Hamas leader has been killed in a Beirut explosion, triggering new concerns the war between Israel and Hamas may expand wider. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Israel offered no official comment on the attack, but Hezbollah's leader vowed revenge.
Lawmakers in Congress will resume talks on border control and foreign aid this month as deadlines to fund the government approach. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Saleh al-Arouri was one of the founders of Hamas' military wing and headed the group's presence in the West Bank.
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday after six months on the job. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down the events that led to Gay's resignation.
A top Hamas official was killed in an explosion Tuesday in Beirut, according to officials with Hamas and Hezbollah. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports from Tel Aviv.
Congress is facing a series of looming deadlines as the new year kicks off. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains.
Israel's military confirmed plans for a drawdown of troops in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip Monday just hours before Israel's Supreme Court struck down part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial judicial overhaul. CBS News contributor Robert Berger is following the latest news from Israel.
Thousands of Israeli troops will be withdrawing from the Gaza Strip, the IDF has announced, but Israel's offensive there is expected to continue for months, possibly until the end of 2024. Meanwhile, Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a key part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial judicial reform measures. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Despite the announcement of a troop drawdown in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war against Hamas will last for "many more months." BBC News correspondent Shaimaa Khalil has the latest on the fighting as well as a blow against Netanyahu's controversial judicial overhaul plan.
Roi Yifrach spent time fighting in Gaza and even appeared in a photo next to Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli media reported.
Israel's Supreme Court struck down part of Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial judicial overhaul, dealing him a political blow as he tries to manage the war with Hamas.
An investigation by CBS News found misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war can be easily found and spread on social media. One school in Dallas has a media literacy course to help teach teens, who often get their news from social media, how to separate fact from fiction. Tom Hanson reports.
Israel has begun withdrawing thousands of troops from Gaza after a monthslong campaign that has killed over 20,000 in the territory, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. But as the bombardment of Gaza continues, Israeli officials warn its offensive in Gaza will go on for months. Ian Lee has the latest.
Netanyahu's government could seek to ignore Monday's ruling, setting the stage for a constitutional crisis over who has ultimate authority.
The USS Gerald R. Ford and its accompanying warships were deployed in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas.
Israel on Sunday began demobilizing some of its reservists fighting Hamas in Gaza. Israeli officials have warned that the war could continue well into the new year. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Israel says it's redeploying thousands of troops from Gaza, but it's not clear how significant the move will prove amid warnings of a "prolonged" offensive against Hamas.
Few people in Gaza are celebrating New Year as Israel has intensified its operations in recent days and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war could last many more months. More than 21,800 people have died in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Ian Lee reports.
The D.C. courts have for years been hampered by judicial vacancies that have led to a backlog of cases and slowed the administration of justice.
A heavy police presence is visible outside a Dallas ICE field office Wednesday morning.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who testified against the disgraced music mogul in his criminal trial, has filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual abuse and violence.
United Airlines asked the FAA to issue a ground stop for its flights in the U.S. for the second time in less than two months, citing a technical problem.
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has said he supports some pretrial reforms following the fatal attack on 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska.
A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations' headquarters drew President Trump's frustration.
American stand-up comedian Tim Dillon says he's been dropped from the Riyadh Comedy Festival bill after jokes about the country's alleged use of forced labor.
The 39-year-old man was scheduled for surgery on an abscess when he died, ICE officials said.