2 babies among dozens missing as migrant boat sinks off Libya

The International Organization for Migration says two infants are among at least 53 people feared dead or missing after a boat capsized off Libya's coast.

• Feb 9

"Twin Peaks" triple murder mystery deepens with deaths of suspects

Authorities said they found the bodies of suspects wanted over a triple murder linked to an allegedly shady NGO. One prosecutor said it was like something out of "Twin Peaks."

• Feb 9

China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison

Family of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of China's Communist rule, calls his prison sentence cruel, and the "end of justice."

• Feb 9

"Black carbon" in Arctic an increasing concern amid other issues in region

"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.

• Feb 9

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa released from prison

Juan Guanipa, one of the closest allies of opposition powerhouse María Corina Machado, had been held at a detention facility since May 2025.

• Feb 8

Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.

• Feb 8

Transcript: David Becker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and a CBS News election law contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.

• Feb 8

Trump lashes out at Team USA athlete for sharing thoughts on politics

President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.

• Feb 8

Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026. Dr. Gottlieb also sits on the boards of Pfizer and United Health Care.

• Feb 8

Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.

• Feb 8

Starmer's aide quits over ambassador appointment despite Epstein links

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, said he took responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson.

• Feb 8

Gaza's Rafah border crossing reopens again after 2-day closure

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Sunday, allowing limited Palestinian travel after a two-day closure, according to Egyptian state media.

• Feb 8

Breezy Johnson wins Team USA's first gold medal of 2026 Winter Olympics

Breezy Johnson took the lead early on after flying down the mountain in 1:36.10. It is her first-ever Olympic medal.

• Feb 8

Lindsey Vonn undergoes surgery for leg fracture after crash at Winter Olympics

Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.

• Feb 8

Ilia Malinin stunned by Yuma Kagiyama in Olympic figure skating short program

The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.

• Feb 7

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