Iran frees rapper Toomaj Salehi months after death sentence overturned
Iran has released dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi more than two years after his backing of women's rights protests over Mahsa Amini's death landed him in prison.
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Tensions ahead of Israel-France match
Tensions are high in Paris as some pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's war in Gaza are leading to violence ahead of a soccer match between Israel and France. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports on the security concerns and the antisemitism being seen in Europe.
Pro-Palestinian protesters detained at banned demonstration in Amsterdam
Police detained people in Amsterdam for taking part in a demonstration that was outlawed after violent clashes targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club.
Iran reportedly arrests female university student who stripped in protest
Amnesty International calls on Iran to free woman said to have been "violently arrested after she removed her clothes in protest" of harassment by authorities.
Mass protests after Atlanta cop fatally shoots black man
Atlanta's mayor issued an executive order requiring offices to de-escalate situations following the protests sparked by the death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by police during an arrest. The Brooks family continues to grieve and demand justice. Mark Strassmann reports.
Protests in Israel amid Blinken visit
The FBI says it is investigating an alleged leak of classified U.S. documents disclosing information on Israel's preparations for a retaliatory attack on Iran. The news comes during Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel in an effort to revive cease-fire talks between the nation and Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest on the violence in the Middle East from Tel Aviv.
Tim Walz and George Floyd unrest: A timeline
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has faced criticism for his response to the public unrest in his state after George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis in 2020. CBS News Confirmed mapped out how long it took Walz to bring in the National Guard during the outrage. CBS News Minnesota reporter Jennifer Mayerle explains the findings.
Potential disruptions for supply chain
Dockworkers could strike at ports across the U.S. East and Gulf coasts, affecting the country's supply chain. Ayelet Sheffey, a senior economic policy reporter with Business Insider, joins CBS News with more details.
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Stalled cease-fire negotiations spark mass protests and strike in Israel; Boat carrying migrants capsizes in English Channel.
Netanyahu defiant amid 3rd night of protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed calls from protesters demanding a cease-fire. Several Israeli officials are casting doubt on Netanyahu's justification for continuing the war. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Some hotel workers on strike in U.S.
Thousands of hotel workers are on strike over decisions at some Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt properties spread across the U.S. Steven Hufana, a hotel worker from Hawaii on strike, joins CBS News with more details on the workers' demands.
Columbia University protests over Israel
Protests sparked around Columbia University in New York City as students return to campus for a new semester. Protesters want the university to drop its ties with Israel over the war in Gaza. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Israeli labor strike piles pressure on Netanyahu after hostages killed
Israel's biggest union goes on strike as Benjamin Netanyahu faces a surge of anger and demands to nail down a cease-fire with Hamas.
Biden on Netanyahu, cease-fire deal
President Biden said Monday that he does not believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doing enough to reach a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more.
Benjamin Netanyahu asks for forgiveness
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he asked for forgiveness from some families of Oct. 7, 2023, hostages held in Gaza by Hamas after they were killed in captivity. This comes as Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin's funeral occurred in Jerusalem. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more.
hotel workers on strike across U.S.
Thousands of hotel employees are on strike and the walk-out is expected to last at least another day. Hilton, Hyatt, Fairmont and Marriott properties are being affected. Lauren Kaori Gurley, a labor reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more on where the hotels are located and what workers demand.
Protests in Israel after hostages killed
There are major disruptions in Israel over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach to the Israel-Hamas war and the stalled cease-fire talks. Histadrut union, the country's largest labor union, went on strike to call for a cease-fire deal. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Protests in Israel after 6 hostages found dead
Thousands of Israelis took to the streets Sunday after Israel's military said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza. Among them was Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Canada rail labor dispute
Canada's major freight rail networks are at a standstill as a labor dispute lingers. The effects of the dispute could reach the U.S. and affect American businesses. Patrick Anderson, the CEO of Anderson Economic Group, joins CBS News with the trade impact.
56 arrested at pro-Palestinian protest outside Israeli Consulate
"We had a group that showed up, and they showed up with the intent on committing acts of violence and vandalism. That was their intent," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said
Pro-Palestinian protesters rally near DNC
Demonstrators protesting the Israel-Hamas war have been rallying near the site of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. On Tuesday, dozens of protesters were arrested in front of the Israeli consulate following clashes with law enforcement. Lilia Luciano has more.
Pro-Palestinian protests during DNC
Chicago officials are denouncing pro-Palestinian protests in Chicago that have gotten heated and have led to arrests. CBS News' Roxana Saberi reports near the protests and the Democratic National Convention site.
Texas UPS workers protesting over heat
UPS workers in Texas are protesting over working conditions related to the scorching heat and the lack of air conditioning in delivery trucks. CBS News Texas' Lacey Beasley reports.
Comparing Harris' DNC to 1968 event
The state of the U.S. in 1968 contributed to violent protests at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In 2024, the DNC is back in Illinois and Vice President Kamala Harris' week to accept the nomination appears different in some ways. Lindsay Chervinsky, a presidential historian, joins CBS News with more context on both Chicago conventions.
The activists changing Ferguson
It has been six years since 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, his body left in the street for nearly four hours. No charges were filed against Officer Darren Wilson. Brown’s death and a grand jury’s decision not to charge Wilson sparked protests — and inspired a new generation of activists who mobilized voters to make change in Ferguson through the ballot box. Wesley Lowery reports for the CBSN special “The Power of August.”
How Charlie Kirk's assassination portends a national crisis
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing isn't cooperating with authorities, governor says
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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2 arrested after incendiary device placed under news vehicle in Salt Lake City
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announces he won't seek reelection
Rep. Michael McCaul, a foreign policy leader who had strongly supported Ukraine, warned Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "testing the resolve of NATO."
Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's top oil refineries
The strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow's war effort.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.