With thousands of protesters rallying near the Capitol Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress, urging it to continue financially backing Israel in its war with Hamas despite growing criticism that Israeli leadership has been unable to reach a cease-fire deal that would free the remaining hostages. Dozens of congressional […]
New Zealand probe exposes decades of abuse by state and faith-based groups
An independent inquiry in New Zealand found that state and religious institutions failed to prevent the abuse of hundreds of thousands of children and vulnerable adults over the last seven decades. CBS News’ Ian Lee has the details.
Increased immigration could boost U.S. economy, report finds
Immigration and the economy are among some of the key issues for voters in the 2024 election. Now, a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office suggests that migrants coming to the U.S. could help the country’s financial situation. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to unpack the findings.
Prince Harry Speaks Out on Royal Rift and a ‘Central’ Point Behind It
Drone technology used to rescue distressed swimmers
The fire department in Oak Island, North Carolina, is one of the few in the nation using drone technology to help rescue swimmers who get stranded in the Atlantic Ocean. The drones are equipped with infrared to spot distressed swimmers, and emergency responders can communicate instructions through a speaker. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Israelis protest Netanyahu’s U.S. trip as violence escalates in Gaza
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, protesters in Tel Aviv took to the streets, criticizing him for the visit. Meanwhile, the Israeli military is increasing attacks on Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Debra Patta has the latest.
Drone technology used to rescue distressed swimmers
The fire department in Oak Island, North Carolina, is one of the few in the nation using drone technology to help rescue swimmers who get stranded in the Atlantic Ocean. The drones are equipped with infrared to spot distressed swimmers, and emergency responders can communicate instructions through a speaker. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Israelis protest Netanyahu’s U.S. trip as violence escalates in Gaza
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, protesters in Tel Aviv took to the streets, criticizing him for the visit. Meanwhile, the Israeli military is increasing attacks on Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Debra Patta has the latest.
The NBA on NBC theme song, ‘Roundball Rock,’ set to return in 2025
“Hi, this is a message for me about the NBA theme,” Tesh said on his answering machine in 1989. “Here’s an idea. It goes like this: “Bada-da-da-da-da—da—da…”
Wildfires continue to rage across western U.S. and Canada
Multiple wildfires on the West Coast and in Canada have forced thousands of people to evacuate. Crews are fighting flames in California, Oregon, Utah and Idaho. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.