Rubio and Pope Leo meet at the Vatican after weeks of tension
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other matters.
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Health officials monitoring Americans who departed hantavirus-stricken ship before quarantine
Health officials in Georgia say they're monitoring two Americans who recently returned home from the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak, while another is being watched in Arizona. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship, and Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the outbreak.
Trump says war to end quickly as Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz
As President Trump again voices optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declares itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.
5/6: CBS Evening News
Health officials work to contain deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise; President Trump threatens Iran with more attacks if it doesn't agree to a deal.
Pope Leo gets hung up on by customer service
Not even Pope Leo, living one of the most exceptional lives on the planet, can avoid the frustrating dealings with customer service. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
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Trump threatens Iran with more attacks if it doesn't agree to a deal
President Trump said his administration has had productive talks with Iran over the last 48 hours and that a deal could be within reach. He also posted on social media, threatening Iran with more attacks if it doesn't agree to a deal. Holly Williams reports.
What's next for those aboard hantavirus cruise ship?
Investigators are racing to control a deadly outbreak of hantavirus, the first ever recorded on a cruise ship. More than 140 people are still on board, including 17 Americans. Tom Hanson reports.
5/6: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump says war with Iran has "a very good chance of ending"; Indiana GOP lawmakers who defied Trump on redistricting largely falter in primary races.
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Trump threatens Iran strikes, says it's too soon for new direct talks
Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
2 passengers on hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have rare strain, health officials say
Two passengers who came off a cruise ship infected with hantavirus may have a rare strain that can spread from one human to another, South African health officials say. Tom Hanson has the latest.
Trump threatens strikes, says it's too soon for new direct talks with Iran
Trump threatens Iran with "higher level" strikes if it won't accept a peace deal, but says it's too soon for direct talks after reporting diplomatic progress.
White House gives mixed messages on Iran war as Trump says Strait of Hormuz operation is paused
President Trump has paused a U.S. operation in the Strait of Hormuz just two days after it began. The president says it's to try to reach a "complete and final" agreement with Iran. Holly Williams reports.
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise ship as Canary Islands rejects it
Three passengers were evacuated from the vessel and human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
13-year-old student kills 2 women at school in Brazil
A 13-year-old student admitted carrying out the attack at the public school Instituto Sao Jose in Rio Branco, officials said.
Trump and Pakistan optimistic about a peace deal, but Iran yet to react
Iran has not publicly responded to Trump's report of "great progress" toward a peace deal and a pause in the mission to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
3 killed in U.S. strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.
5/5: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Rubio says Operation Epic Fury is over; primary day in Indiana and Ohio.
U.S.-Iran ceasefire holds for now, Hegseth says, as Trump looks to finalize deal
Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran "certainly holds" for now after a naval clash between Iranian and U.S. forces and renewed attacks on the UAE.
Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
What we know about the cruise hantavirus outbreak and its origins
A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave. Tom Hanson has more.
Trump pauses U.S. mission to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
5/5: CBS Evening News
Rare form of hantavirus believed to have spread person-to-person on cruise ship; Coast Guard seeks public's help in finding missing woman in Bahamas.
How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public places
The city, known for its tolerance of some drugs and sex work, no longer allows ads for airlines, cruises, beef, chicken, pork or fish products.
Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stricken cruise ship, WHO says
The WHO said Tuesday that Spain would allow the vessel to dock in the Canary Islands for a "full investigation" and "full disinfection."
American stuck on hantavirus-stricken cruise ship speaks out: "All we want ... is to feel safe"
The World Health Organization said a cruise ship quarantined off West Africa will continue to Spain's Canary Islands after two passengers with the dangerous hantavirus are medically evacuated. Seven passengers are believed to have gotten the virus and three have died. Tom Hanson has more on the outbreak, and CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss what to know about hant...
U.S. and Iran exchange fire as Trump launches mission to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran have exchanged fire amid a fragile ceasefire. Iranian state media claims Iran's navy fired warning shots at American destroyers. Meanwhile, the U.S. military said it shot down Iranian cruise missiles and drones, and sank multiple Iranian small boats. Holly Williams reports.
Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
U.K. counter-terror police investigate arson at ex-London synagogue
Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.