Harris says "scale of suffering" demands immediate Gaza cease-fire
"People in Gaza are starving," Vice President Harris says, mounting pressure on Israel and Hamas to agree to a cease-fire.
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Harris calls for temporary cease-fire in Gaza
Vice President Kamala Harris called for a six-week cease-fire in Gaza to allow for the release of the remaining hostages. She also called on Israel to do more to allow aid to enter Gaza, as the fighting in the strip continues to take a heavy toll on the civilian population. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Israel faces mounting backlash over civilians killed in Gaza incident
A growing number of nations are condemning Israel over a deadly encounter between IDF soldiers and Palestinians in Gaza City.
Hamas says Gaza toll over 30,000 as Israel accused of firing on civilians
Witnesses say Israeli forces opened fire on Gazans waiting for food, but Israel says people were "crushed and trampled" in a rush for aid.
Palestinians killed while waiting for aid
More than 100 people were killed Thursday as thousands of Palestinians gathered in an open area of Gaza City waiting for food and humanitarian aid. Witnesses and medics said Israeli forces opened fire on the crowd. The Israel Defense Forces said the casualties were the result of "a violent gathering of Gazan residents." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the latest development and Amy Leah Potter, a nursing activity manager with "Doctor Without Borders," shares her experience providing aid in Rafah.
What Biden, Trump plan to do on border trips
Both President Biden and former President Donald Trump will travel to the southern border in Texas on Thursday. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson has more on what the two leading presidential candidates have planned.
Biden, Trump win Michigan, CBS News projects
CBS News projects that former President Donald Trump will win the Republican primary in Michigan, while President Biden will win the Democratic primary. Carissa Lawson anchors a special report.
Israel signals hostage deal not imminent
Israel is downplaying the potential for an immediate breakthrough in hostage negotiations with Hamas, despite President Biden saying on Monday he hopes there could be an agreement within a week. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports. Then, CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins to discuss the status of the talks.
How Michigan protest votes could impact Biden
President Biden is facing a test of his support in the Michigan primary Tuesday. Some Democrats there are urging voters to choose "uncommitted" to send a message about his response to the Israel-Hamas war. Politico reporter Brakkton Booker and Wall Street Journal reporter Dante Chinni join "America Decides" to analyze the hurdles facing the Biden campaign in Michigan.
Biden faces test in Michigan primary
Michigan voters are heading to the polls in Democratic and Republican primary elections Tuesday with the potential of major implications for November. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Ed O'Keefe have more.
U.N. official accuses Israel of deliberately starving civilians in Gaza
Top U.N. expert on food rights accuses Israel of deliberately and illegally starving Gazan civilians as Biden pushes for a cease-fire.
2024 race heads to Michigan: What to know
The 2024 presidential race is now heading to Michigan, where both Democrat and Republican voters will vote in their party's primaries Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from the battleground state.
Michigan voters prepare for primary
Michigan will hold its primary for Democrats and Republicans on Tuesday. Nikki Haley is turning her focus to the state after losing to Donald Trump in Saturday's South Carolina GOP primary. Meanwhile, President Biden is facing challenges in getting support from some Muslim and Arab Americans in Michigan due to his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News Detroit's Andres Gutierrez reports.
5-year-old Gaza boy taken to U.S. for treatment
Omar Abukwaik's family was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza. The 5-year-old suffered severe injuries and had to have his left arm amputated. Jericka Duncan shares the story of how he was able to make it to the U.S. for medical treatment.
U.S. calls Israeli plan for new West Bank settlement homes disappointing
Blinken says Israeli plans to build thousands more West Bank settlement homes are "inconsistent with international law."
How Israel took over the Gaza Strip
The International Court of Justice is hearing arguments this week over Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down how Israel expanded its borders after the Six-Day War of 1967.
Biden seeks to court Arab American voters
Ahead of the Michigan primary, President Biden's allies traveled to the state to meet with Arab American leaders who have been open about their displeasure with his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest. Then, Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell joins to discuss more.
Should Biden worry about Michigan's primary?
Progressives in Michigan are pushing Democrats to vote against President Biden in next week's primary due to his position on the Israel-Hamas war. Political strategists Joel Payne and Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to assess if the Biden campaign should be concerned over Democratic voters' lack of enthusiasm.
U.S. pushes alternative Gaza cease-fire plan
For the third time, the U.S. has vetoed a U.N. resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. The U.S. is pushing its plan, which involves a temporary cease-fire linked to Hamas releasing hostages. Edith Lederer, chief U.N. correspondent for The Associated Press, joins CBS News to discuss.
U.S. vetoes U.N. cease-fire vote for Gaza
The U.S. has vetoed a third U.N. Security Council resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza. The Biden administration said it's concerned the resolution would interfere with hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Israel gives Hamas deadline to return hostages
Israel says Hamas has until the Muslim holy month of Ramadan to return the remaining hostages being held in the Gaza Strip. And despite international pressure, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears determined to launch a ground assault in Rafah, where more than 1 million displaced Palestinians have already fled to. Holly Williams reports.
Israel pressing ahead with Rafah offensive
Israel has vowed to press ahead with a ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than 1.5 million people, many of them displaced because of the war, are now living. Holly Williams has the latest.
What happens if the Israel-Egypt treaty ends?
A 45-year-old peace treaty between Israel and Egypt could be at risk if Israel were to invade Rafah, according to an Associated Press report challenged by Egypt's foreign minister. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano takes a look at the potential complications.
How a Palestinian in L.A. helped his elderly parents escape war-torn Gaza
After Israel ordered Palestinians to flee Gaza City, Loay Elbasyouni almost gave up hope that his elderly parents would escape.
IDF raids main hospital in southern Gaza
Israeli forces stormed the largest hospital still functioning in Gaza on Thursday, claiming it's being used by Hamas. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports. Then, Center for Strategic and International Studies vice president Jon Alterman joins to assess the state of U.S. influence in the Middle East.
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Senate to reconvene as government shutdown continues
The 2025 government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration over their plans to deploy the National Guard.
Israel-Hamas negotiations spurred by Trump ceasefire plan to start
Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.
Supreme Court won't take up Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not take up a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking.
Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News as Paramount acquires The Free Press
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, has announced the acquisition of The Free Press. Its co-founder and CEO, Bari Weiss, will join CBS News as editor-in-chief.
3 scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries in immunology
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez charged with felony over violent altercation
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Social Security chief Frank Bisignano also named CEO of the IRS
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Bisignano will continue to lead the Social Security Administration while also taking on the new IRS role.
Costco now sells Ozempic and Wegovy at its pharmacies
A one-month supply of Ozempic and Wegovy will now cost $499 out of pocket for Costco shoppers.