Top nuclear scientist killed by remote-controlled gun, Iran says
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed Israel for the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and vowed retribution "in due time."
World
Fire devastates world's largest sand island
The fire as been raging for more than six weeks and is consuming large swaths of Fraser Island's unique forests.
Japan's soaring female suicide rate could be a warning to the world
Research shows women hit harder by COVID-19 economic impact, likely fueling an 80% rise in suicides. Experts say if it can happen in Japan, it "can happen anywhere."
Video of beating leads to investigation of Paris police officers
The victim claims the officers also hurled racist insults at him.
U.S. had more COVID cases this month than most countries had all year
The United States reported more than 4 million coronavirus cases in November alone.
Hunted and trafficked, pangolins may hold key to COVID-19
Pangolins are coveted for their scales, which are used in dozens of traditional Chinese medicines.
Charges filed after volcano eruption kills 22
The island had been a popular tourist destination before the Dec. 9 eruption, but many people now question why tourists were allowed to visit.
Moderna asking FDA to approve its virus vaccine
New study results confirm the shots offer strong protection - ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens.
Rita Ora sorry for birthday party that broke lockdown rules
The British singer said it was "a serious and inexcusable error of judgment."
Iran killing, U.S. troop cuts could make Mideast thornier for Biden
The new president will take over with a shrinking U.S. military footprint eroding trust, and Tehran vowing to take revenge for a brazen assassination it blames on Israel.
Video shows meteor "as bright as the full moon" in Japan
A fireball spotted falling from the night sky over Japan has lit up social media.
U.K. official says "The Crown" should have "fiction" warning
"Without this, I fear a generation of viewers who did not live through these events may mistake fiction for fact," said culture secretary Oliver Dowden.
Candidates who could prosecute Trump discuss NY criminal probe
There's one publicly known investigation that could lead to criminal charges for Mr. Trump, and it's led by a district attorney whose office is up for grabs.
Transcript: David Beasley on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with David Beasley, Executive Director for the UN World Food Programme, that aired Sunday, November 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
F1 driver escapes horrific crash at Bahrain Grand Prix
Romain Grosjean was stuck inside the flaming wreck for nearly 10 seconds before somehow finding a way out.
First on CBS
Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights in a week
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
2 Native American women make history in midterms
Mike Johnson won't seek new term as House GOP leader after losses
All the House districts that flipped in the midterm elections
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
