3 killed in Jerusalem after Israel and Hamas agree to extend Gaza truce
Hamas has freed about 100 hostages since the temporary cease-fire took effect and, despite ongoing violence outside Gaza, the truce was extended for at least 1 more day.
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Dying mother of Israeli hostage pleads for her release
The dying mother of Noa Argamani, an Israeli hostage abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7, pleaded for her daughter's return in a video shared by Israel's government.
American woman among hostages released on 6th day of cease-fire
An American mother of three was among the latest group of hostages released by Hamas on Wednesday, President Biden said.
Israeli military speaks to Bibas family after Hamas claims mom, 2 kids killed
Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the IDF was "examining the reliability of the information."
Palestinians freed by Israel describe imprisonment, hope for the future
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5th group of hostages released after Israel, Hamas extend cease-fire
Twelve more hostages who were held in Gaza were released on Tuesday, according to the Red Cross and the IDF, as a temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas continued into a fifth day.
CIA director returns to Qatar in push for broader hostage deal
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Hamas says it's open to a longer cease-fire and more hostage releases
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Israeli hostage returned to family "is the same but not the same," niece says
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More hostages freed as Israel, Hamas agree to extend cease-fire by 2 days
Hamas released 11 hostages on Monday, officials said, a few hours after Qatar announced a deal to extend a short-term cease-fire in the Gaza Strip for two more days.
Elon Musk visits Israel amid discussions over Starlink internet in Gaza
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Truce extended 2 days, Qatar says, amid joy for those freed in Israel
Hamas is expected to release more hostages, and Israel more Palestinian prisoners, under a cease-fire that has been extended 2 days, Qatar announced.
2 missiles fired from Yemen in the direction of U.S. ship, officials say
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Abigail Mor Edan, 4-year-old Hamas hostage, is free. Here's what to know.
Abigail turned 4 last week while in captivity in Gaza. She was among 17 hostages released by Hamas and returned to Israel on Sunday.
Transcript: Phillippe Lazzarini, UNRWA commissioner general, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 26, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Phillippe Lazzarini, UNRWA commissioner general, that aired on Nov. 26, 2023.
Transcript: Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 26, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, that aired on Nov. 26, 2023.
Transcript: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 26, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, that aired on Nov. 26, 2023.
4-year-old American Abigail Mor Edan among third group of hostages released by Hamas
Seventeen hostages were released — 14 Israeli citizens, which includes Abigail, who is a joint Israeli-American citizen, and three foreign nationals, Israeli officials said.
Transcript: National security adviser Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation," Nov. 26, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with national security adviser Jake Sullivan that aired on Nov. 26, 2023.
Israeli-Irish 9-year-old believed killed by Hamas among hostages freed
Emily Hand, 9, was released with the second batch of hostages to Israel on Saturday after 50 days of captivity in Gaza.
Second group of Hamas-held hostages released after delay; cease-fire holds
Following a lengthy delay, a second group of Hamas-held hostages were freed following the release of an initial group of 24 hostages on Friday.
Hamas to release second group of Israeli hostages after hours-long delay
Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners on Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
24 hostages released amid temporary cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
The planned four-day cease-fire is part of an extendable deal that calls for Hamas to free 50 hostages and Israel to release 150 Palestinian prisoners.
Israeli military detains director of Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital
The Israeli army, which raided the hospital last week, has alleged that Hamas fighters used a tunnel complex beneath the facility in Gaza City to stage attacks.
Israel-Hamas war rages with cease-fire delayed, families left to hope
Under the agreement reached in Qatar, Hamas is incentivized to release captives that Israel accuses it of seizing during its rampage across southern Israel.
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3 killed in Jerusalem after Israel and Hamas agree to extend Gaza truce
Hamas has freed about 100 hostages since the temporary cease-fire took effect and, despite ongoing violence outside Gaza, the truce was extended for at least 1 more day.
Dying mother of Israeli hostage pleads for her release
The dying mother of Noa Argamani, an Israeli hostage abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7, pleaded for her daughter's return in a video shared by Israel's government.
Candy company uses cocoa harvested by child labor: CBS News investigation
Children in Ghana, some as young as 5, are working cocoa fields and wielding machetes instead of attending school.
American woman among hostages released on 6th day of cease-fire
An American mother of three was among the latest group of hostages released by Hamas on Wednesday, President Biden said.
U.S. charges Indian national with plot to assassinate Sikh separatist in New York
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Book pulled over name of royal who allegedly made racist comment
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Israeli military speaks to Bibas family after Hamas claims mom, 2 kids killed
Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the IDF was "examining the reliability of the information."
Are quiet places going extinct? Meet volunteers trying to change that.
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"World's saddest elephant" has died
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Santos expected to speak as House nears third expulsion vote
New York Rep. George Santos has repeatedly resisted pressure to resign his seat in Congress amid allegations he stole from donors to his campaign.
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Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
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Latest hospital cyberattack shows healthcare systems' vulnerability
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Candy company uses cocoa harvested by child labor: CBS News investigation
Children in Ghana, some as young as 5, are working cocoa fields and wielding machetes instead of attending school.
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Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
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Okta says security breach way worse than first thought
Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
EVs are less reliable than conventional vehicles, Consumer Reports says
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Santos expected to speak as House nears third expulsion vote
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Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
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Biden crosses himself after mentioning Rep. Boebert, follows with political attack
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Latest hospital cyberattack shows healthcare systems' vulnerability
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Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests
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Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
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This company says it has the secret to longer life for larger dogs
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3 killed in Jerusalem after Israel and Hamas agree to extend Gaza truce
Hamas has freed about 100 hostages since the temporary cease-fire took effect and, despite ongoing violence outside Gaza, the truce was extended for at least 1 more day.
Dying mother of Israeli hostage pleads for her release
The dying mother of Noa Argamani, an Israeli hostage abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7, pleaded for her daughter's return in a video shared by Israel's government.
Candy company uses cocoa harvested by child labor: CBS News investigation
Children in Ghana, some as young as 5, are working cocoa fields and wielding machetes instead of attending school.
American woman among hostages released on 6th day of cease-fire
An American mother of three was among the latest group of hostages released by Hamas on Wednesday, President Biden said.
U.S. charges Indian national with plot to assassinate Sikh separatist in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York charged an Indian national with an alleged plot to kill a Sikh political activist living in the U.S.
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Paste Magazine acquires Jezebel, plans to relaunch it
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Frances Sternhagen, "Cheers" actress, dies at 93
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Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
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Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
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Sports Illustrated, AI and the future of news
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Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
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North Korea launches spy satellite into orbit, state media says
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Henry Kissinger dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, the controversial diplomat who served as secretary of state and national security adviser under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, died Wednesday at age 100, his firm said. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry looks back on Kissinger's life.
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Top general probing alcohol use at commands
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