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Experts have denounced Alabama's planned execution of a death row inmate by nitrogen hypoxia — an untested suffocation method that they say could cause "grave suffering."
Rescuers and hospital officials say Israeli strikes flattened two Gaza homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family.
In a diplomatic breakthrough, the United Nations Security Council approved an aid resolution for Palestinians in Gaza who are facing extreme circumstances as Israel continues its ground offensive against Hamas. CBS News United Nations correspondent Pamela Falk is following the latest developments.
The U.N. Security Council voted to speed up the process of delivering aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza and demand that all hostages held by Hamas be released immediately.
As Israel has pressed ahead with its bombardment of Gaza, a breakthrough in aid to Gaza was announced: Israel has agreed to allow U.N. trucks to drive directly into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv, and Marwan Al Ghoul has the latest on the devastation in Gaza.
Libya and Tunisia are principal departure points for migrants risking dangerous sea voyages in hopes of reaching Europe.
The COP28 climate talks have gone into overtime as nearly 200 nations try to reach an agreement over the future of fossil fuel use. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins to unpack the debate.
Palestinians are casting blame at the U.S. as officials in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip say Israel's bombardment has killed more than 18,000 people.
The head of the United Nations is sending a dire warning about the situation in Gaza. Patrick Hamilton, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross' delegation for the U.S. and Canada, joins CBS News to discuss what needs to be done to protect civilian lives.
Battles are raging across Gaza as Israel indicates it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers.
The U.N. is warning of a complete humanitarian collapse in Gaza as Israel continues its assault on the southern portion of the strip, where civilians had initially been told to flee. Charlie D'Agata reports.
In the week since cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas broke down, the Israeli military has shifted its focus to southern Gaza. A United Nations official warned the territory "is reaching the point of no return." CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
After record-breaking temperatures in November, the E.U.'s Copernicus Climate Change Service determined 2023 will officially be the hottest year humanity has experienced.
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, the president of the COP28 climate summit, is facing backlash after reportedly saying during an online event that "there is no science out there" that phasing out fossil fuels would achieve the climate goals outlined in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. Al-Jaber is also the CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, president of the COP28 climate conference and CEO of a major oil company, says he's "quite surprised" by what he calls "attempts to undermine" his work.
Israel pounded targets in the southern Gaza Strip, intensifying a renewed offensive after a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.
Vice President Kamala Harris heads to Dubai to attend the United Nations climate conference, COP28. Combatting the climate crisis is key to President Joe Biden's re-election chances. However, as senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains, the president's climate record is complicated.
The global U.N. climate summit known as COP28 is now underway in Dubai. Here's what to know — and why it matters.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, kicked off Thursday in Dubai, and delegates already agreed to a major deal. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
The annual United Nations climate summit, COP28, is officially underway with world leaders seeking agreement on goals and strategies to address climate change. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more on what these summits do and why they are important. And CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has a look at President Biden's climate change record.
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries will gather in Dubai, U.A.E., starting Thursday for the U.N.'s annual climate talks. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains what's on the agenda.
The host of the upcoming COP28 climate summit, the United Arab Emirates, planned to use its role as an opportunity to try to make oil and gas deals with other countries, BBC News reported.
A new report found that a "polluter elite" is responsible for producing as much carbon emissions as 5 billion people.
At our current rate of progress, the U.N. predicts that the earth's average temperature will rise to nearly double the goal by 2030. Even if every country slashed their emissions by 42% overnight, the U.N. says there's still no guarantee we'd limit warming enough to prevent the worst of natural disasters.
The U.S. says Iran-backed fighters have been attacking American forces in the Middle East with drones and rockets in recent weeks. Eric Lob, non-resident scholar with the Middle East Institute's Iran program, joins CBS News to unpack Iran's influence in the region.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 23 on Thursday as the Senate failed to advance a measure to pay some federal workers. Follow live updates here.
Many Californians think the state sets a national example on tech and culture, but not on tax policy or politics.
X-ray tables. Hidden cameras. Pre-marked cards. Here's how investigators say suspects rigged poker games to allegedly steal at least $7 million.
"The Biden administration's war on crypto is over," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
The study on urinary tract infections was based in Southern California, but researchers said the findings may apply to communities across the United States.
Vice President Vance says he was insulted by Israeli lawmakers' "very stupid political stunt" with a vote on West Bank annexation.
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as "Brother Wang," is alleged to have worked closely with Mexico's top drug cartels
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will endorse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the race to replace him, a spokesperson for the mayor says.