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Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas on hostage release

President Trump said he would give Hamas until noon Saturday to release all Israeli hostages.

1 dead, at least 3 injured after planes crash on Arizona runway

The business jet that crashed is owned by Vince Neil of the band Mötley Crüe.

Mount Athos | 60 Minutes Archive

In 2011, Bob Simon stepped back in time when he got rare access to some of the world's most ancient and secluded monasteries. The monks on Mount Athos follow ancient traditions that have remained virtually unchanged for a thousand years.

"American Nightmare" survivors Denise Huskins, Aaron Quinn use their trauma to help retrain law enforcement

In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."

Pentagon to restore Fort Liberty's name to Fort Bragg

The Pentagon announced Monday it would restore Fort Liberty's original name of Fort Bragg, but would honor a different Bragg than the base's original Confederate namesake.

How the EU could respond to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

President Trump on Monday imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. to the dismay of allies overseas. In a statement released Sunday, the European Commission said it would "react to protect the interests of European businesses, workers and consumers from unjustified measures." Jeanna Smialek, Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.

Judge pauses steep Trump cuts to medical research funding for now

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health from implementing cuts to medical research grants under the Trump administration after 22 states sued to halt the process. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin has the details.

How useful is the penny?

President Trump announced Sunday that he ordered the U.S. Mint to stop printing the U.S. penny, saying it "literally cost us more than two cents." Trump's action is the latest move in a decades-long debate about the penny's usefulness. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady explains.

The Shipbreakers | 60 Minutes Archive

In 2006, Bob Simon traveled to Bangladesh, where thousands of low-paid workers — including children — were dismantling old ships for parts. Simon discovered appalling working conditions and toxic waste polluting the beaches

Majority of Americans approve of Trump's job performance so far, CBS News poll finds

The first CBS News poll of President Trump's second term shows him with a significantly higher approval rating than he enjoyed his first time in office. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.