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Israeli airstrike on house kills 6 children in southern Gaza city of Rafah
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The strike late Friday hit a residential building in the western Tel Sultan neighborhood of the city of Rafah, according to Gaza's civil defense.
Iran appears to downplay Israeli missile strike
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Senior U.S. officials confirmed that Israeli missiles struck Iran Friday morning, but little else is known about the extent of the attack or any potential damage. Both countries appear to be downplaying the strikes, suggesting an effort to deescalate tensions. Debora Patta has more from Jerusalem.
Watch out Taylor Swift, Kim Jong Un has a new tune out, too
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North Korea's latest launch to boost Kim Jong Un's image wasn't a missile, but a song and music video all about the "Friendly Father."
U.S. sanctions 2 entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers
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The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.
Israeli missile hits Iran in retaliation attack
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Israel attacked Iran overnight in retaliation for an Iranian missile strike last weekend.
Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field prize money pledge
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The break in tradition does not sit well with the Association of Summer Olympic Committee, who said it undermines "the value of Olympism and the uniqueness of the games."
Extinct snake that measured 50 feet long discovered in India
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The Vasuki indicus specimen dates back 47 million years and is more than double the average size of similar snakes, like pythons.
House GOP's aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan advance — with Democrats' help
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The bills are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get badly needed lethal aid to Ukraine, as well as security funding for Israel and Taiwan.
Burns says that without aid, Ukraine "could lose on the battlefield"
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His comments come as a deadlocked Congress continues to stall on Ukraine aid.
Israeli missile hits Iran, U.S. officials confirm
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Israel launched at least one missile strike at Iran early Friday morning, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News, in apparent retaliation for last weekend's drone and missile attack.
Top Cuban official says country open to more U.S. deportations
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Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.
Arrests at Columbia University as police move in on pro-Palestinian protesters
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Police started making arrests Thursday afternoon at a makeshift encampment that pro-Palestinian protesters had set up on Columbia's quad.
Kenya defense chief among 10 officers killed in helicopter crash
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Two officers survived the plane crash in Elgeyo Marakwet county, about 250 miles northwest of Nairobi, Kenya.
What to know ahead of India's 2024 elections
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Elections are set to kick off in India, the world's biggest democracy, but there's concern that democratic values are being eroded.
What is cloud seeding and did it impact Dubai's floods?
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Dubai is known for using planes to help prompt precipitation over the region. But experts say it did not play a role in this week's historic downpour.
Police solve mystery of cocaine bricks washing up on beaches
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The man faces seven charges related to drug importation and dealing and 12 other charges. He faces life in prison, officials said.
Tension among Israel and its allies continues as it considers response to Iran
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There are tensions on two fronts between Israel and many of its allies. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back against warnings of escalation when it comes to Iran, even as he continues to face criticism over the war in Gaza.