Israel responds to fire balloons from Gaza with fighter jet strikes
Government also cuts fuel supplies to Palestinian territory over "continued launching of incendiary balloons."
Israel-Gaza Conflict
Rockets fired at Israel hours after Gaza cease-fire declared
Accord was meant to halt 2 days of heavy fighting between Israel and the Iran-linked Islamic Jihad that left at least 34 Palestinians dead and paralyzed parts of Israel
Deaths mount in Gaza as Israel hits Iran-linked groups "without mercy"
Officials in the Palestinian enclave say at least 21 people have been killed in the violence since a targeted Israeli strike killed an Islamic Jihad commander and his wife
Iran-backed militants reply to Israeli strike with barrage of rockets
Israeli officials knew their targeted strike on an Islamic Jihad commander would likely draw a response, but insist "there was no other choice"
Four Palestinians killed in Gaza clashes
The escalation in violence came as thousands of Palestinians demonstrated along Gaza's perimeter fence with Israel Friday
U.S. seeks European support for anti-Hamas UN resolution
If approved, it would mark first time the United Nations General Assembly has voted to condemn Hamas, the Islamist militant group that has ruled the Gaza Strip since 2007
"Precarious" Gaza truce holds, but Israeli defense chief quits in protest
Ceasefire ends worst violence in 4 years, but resignation of Avigdor Lieberman highlights rift between PM Netanyahu and Israeli hardliners
Israeli family describes close call when Hamas rocket landed on house
The southern Israeli city Ashkelon is just eight miles from Gaza, making it an easy target
Gaza militants accept cease-fire as Mideast reignites
There was no immediate word from Israel on whether it had accepted a deal to halt the heaviest exchange of fire with Gaza's Hamas rulers since 2014
6 Palestinians, including 2 children, killed by Israeli fire on border
Dozens more were wounded in the deadliest day in recent weeks as Gaza's Hamas rulers stepped up protests along the border fence
Hamas accepts cease-fire after massive Israeli onslaught on militant positions
Gaza's militant Hamas rulers said they had accepted a cease-fire, once again pulling the sides back from the brink of a full-fledged war
Israel pummels Hamas targets in Gaza after gunman kills Israeli soldier
Israel's military said it struck 15 Hamas positions including weapon warehouses, command and control centers and training facilities
Israel launches widest Gaza daytime assault since 2014 war
Israeli military carried out its airstrike campaign as Hamas militants fired dozens of rockets into Israel throughout the day, threatening to trigger an all-out war
Kushner says Mideast peace plan "almost done"
Kushner said the plan is "almost done," but offered scant details aside from the promise of economic prosperity
Israeli military says no shots "deliberately" aimed at slain paramedic
U.N. officials have condemned the killing of 21-year-old Razan Najjar, saying witness reports indicated she wore clothing that clearly identified her as a health worker
U.S. again condemns Israel's planned settlements in West Bank
In unusually strong statements, the White House and State Department lashed out at a proposal announced last week to construct a significant new settlement in West Bank
2 Israelis sentenced for murder of Palestinian teen
Killing of 16-year-old Mohammed Abu Khdeir was revenge for murder of 3 Israeli youths, part of series of events that led to 2014 Gaza war
Two Israeli youths convicted for grisly 2014 killing
Third suspect in burning death of 16-year-old Palestinian makes last-minute plea; Mohammed Abu Khdeir's death set off events that led to Gaza war
Palestinian leader says deals signed with Israel invalid
A Palestinian leader says it will no longer abide by peace agreements negotiated with Israel
2 Israeli citizens captive in Gaza Strip
Government officials say issue was kept quiet in order to facilitate release of prisoner being detained "against his will" by Hamas militants
2 Palestinians killed by police in separate incidents
Police shot two assailants in stabbing attacks against Israeli police officers
Obama reassesses U.S.-Israeli relations
As President Obama reassess the state of U.S. Israeli relations, House Speaker John Boehner is doubling down on his close relationship with re-elected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Tensions in Gaza bolsters Hamas' ranks with new recruits
Hamas says last summer's war in Gaza has sent many new young recruits their way
Hamas grows with young recruits eager to fight Israelis
"So many savage things done by the Israelis -- I must share the coming fight," says a newly-minted 16-year-old member of Hamas
Obama skeptical as Netanyahu backtracks on Palestinian statehood comment
The White House is unmoved by the prime minister's backtracking
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden's deportation moratorium
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
Biden presses Putin on Navalny arrest, arms treaty in first phone call
The White House said the president raised concerns about Navalny's arrest and Russia's treatment of protesters.
Couple allegedly flew to rural area to skip vaccine line
Chief Angela Demit said White River First Nation was selected for vaccines given the "remoteness, elderly and high-risk population, as well as limited access to health care."
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Iran says American dual-national sentenced to prison for spying
Judiciary official says the man had been free on bail but was re-arrested while trying to flee the country.
Colombia's defense minister dies from COVID-19
Colombia's government said Trujillo fell ill during a visit to the coastal city of Barranquilla, where he was taken to a hospital on January 11.
Biden admin authorizes financial dealings with Yemen's rebels
The Treasury's move effectively delays implementation of former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's last-minute designation of the group as a terror organization.
COVID-19 claims Italy's government as its latest victim
An internal dispute over how to spend coronavirus recovery funds has forced Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to resign, layering a political crisis on top of a health crisis.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Indian farmers' months-long standoff with the government turns deadly
At least one farmer has died and many were injured in clashes with police as they staged a massive protest on India's Republic Day.
Why a lake in Serbia is blanketed in garbage every winter
Scooping a confluence of regional filth from the Potpec dam lake is an annual ritual, owing to years of neglect after the war-torn 90s.
French health officials urge no talking on public transit to stop virus
According to a recent study, when two people are in a poorly ventilated space, a prolonged conversation is far more likely to spread respiratory droplets carrying the virus than a short cough.
Biden reinstating COVID-19 restrictions for overseas travelers
"This isn't the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
800-year-old cathedral is now a mass COVID vaccination site
Europeans are receiving coronavirus vaccinations at unusual mega-sites, rolling up their sleeves at repurposed racetracks, cinemas, ice rinks and rugby stadiums.
Extreme weather has killed 480,000 in past 20 years, analysis shows
One think tank says these disasters have cost the global economy a staggering $2.56 trillion this century.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden's deportation moratorium
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
Biden presses Putin on Navalny arrest, arms treaty in first phone call
The White House said the president raised concerns about Navalny's arrest and Russia's treatment of protesters.
Couple allegedly flew to rural area to skip vaccine line
Chief Angela Demit said White River First Nation was selected for vaccines given the "remoteness, elderly and high-risk population, as well as limited access to health care."
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Iran says American dual-national sentenced to prison for spying
Judiciary official says the man had been free on bail but was re-arrested while trying to flee the country.
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Google PAC won't give to lawmakers who objected to Electoral College
Nearly 150 Republican members of Congress voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
White House briefings to include American Sign Language interpreters
The National Association of the Deaf called the move a "historic win."
Baseball Hall of Fame voting yields no new members for 2021
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Army updates grooming standards to foster inclusion and diversity
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
Man charged after allegedly wearing varsity jacket during Capitol riot
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
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Google PAC won't give to lawmakers who objected to Electoral College
Nearly 150 Republican members of Congress voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Biden orders DOJ to phase out private prison contracts
More than 14,000 federal inmates are incarcerated in private prisons.
White House briefings to include American Sign Language interpreters
The National Association of the Deaf called the move a "historic win."
Army updates grooming standards to foster inclusion and diversity
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
DOJ rescinds memo used to justify separations of migrant families
To this day, advocates have been struggling to locate more than 600 migrant parents. President Biden has pledged to create a task force to help locate them.
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Baseball Hall of Fame voting yields no new members for 2021
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
NBA star expected to make full recovery after cancer surgery
The cancer was discovered after Levert was traded to the Indiana Pacers.
Cicely Tyson releases new memoir
96-year-old stage and screen icon Cicely Tyson opens up to Gayle King about her impressive career and personal life, which she wrote about in her new memoir, "Just As I Am."
A generational showdown between Brady and Mahomes
The old guard is taking on the new guard in Super Bowl LV in Tampa.
UCLA gymnast's floor routine goes viral
UCLA Gymnastics scored a major victory with a season-opening win against Arizona State that included a floor routine from Nia Dennis that went viral.
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Northeast hit with reports of major internet outage
Web users in the region say they're having trouble accessing Facebook, Google, Zoom and other services.
Twitter permanently bans "MyPillow guy" Mike Lindell
Twitter says Lindell kept violating its policy aimed at fighting disinformation. The ardent Trump backer insists Trump beat Biden.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
1,800 Instacart workers laid off. No one agrees on who fired them.
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Twitter bans account linked to Iran's leader after Trump threat
Post shows image of Trump playing golf in the shadow of a drone and declares that "revenge is certain."
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BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Major winter storm threatens Midwest with heavy snow
Over 8 inches of heavy snowfall are being reported in some Midwestern cities, with more to come this week.
Gray whales are starving and dying off at an alarming rate
As long as yellow school bus and weighing as much as 20 cars, the eastern North Pacific gray whale is a gentle giant – and lately it has run into trouble.
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Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
Biden says U.S. will have vaccines for 300 million Americans by end of summer
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
Beyond Meat and PepsiCo partner to create plant-based foods
News of the collaboration sent Beyond Meat's shares to their largest single-day gain since its IPO in 2019.
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CVS, Walgreens blamed for slow vaccine rollout in nursing homes
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
Where to find the real "hi-filt" masks, and how to spot the fakes
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
Disney removing "negative depictions of natives" from Jungle Cruise
Popular Disneyland and Disney World ride "needed a refresh," according to an executive with the entertainment giant.
BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
New bill would decriminalize selling sex in New York
Advocates say most don't willingly enter the sex trade and shouldn't be criminalized for their own exploitation.
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Man charged after allegedly wearing varsity jacket during Capitol riot
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
As of Tuesday, authorities had charged at least 158 people in federal court.
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Two Virginia police officers fired over Capitol riot
The two Rocky Mount officers seen in a photo inside the U.S. Capitol are already facing federal criminal charges.
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Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
SpaceX launches more satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit on Sunday in the company's first dedicated "rideshare" mission. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Bad weather forces SpaceX to call off plans for launch
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
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Best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows
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Wildest celebrity fashion
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Notable Deaths in 2021
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The search for the killer of Tracey Harris
For 30 years, investigators only had one suspect -- until a witness revealed the real killer.
New movies coming in 2021 and beyond: The most anticipated films on the way
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
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No one elected to Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021
For the first time since 2013, no players were voted entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021. Watch the announcement by Tim Mead, president of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Full interview: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator talks exclusively with "Face the Nation" in her first interview since leaving the Trump task force.
"Face the Nation" — full episode
This week on "Face the Nation," President Biden takes office and is immediately faced with overwhelming challenges. His first priority: COVID-19.
Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Company busy making Super Bowl products
Employees at one Minnesota company are busing turning out a slew of products ahead of Super Bowl LV, including posters, pennants, pins and other collectibles. CBS Los Angeles reports.