China rejects report that a U.S. scientist is being wrongfully detained

Asked about the case of U.S. national Youlin Chen, China's foreign ministry said there was no "wrongful detention," but it did not deny the scientist was imprisoned.

• Jul 14

Shippers say Strait of Hormuz fee would open "dangerous Pandora's Box"

Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, something he now says he's decided not to do.

• Jul 14

Man describes harrowing escape from wildfire that killed wife and friends

A last minute decision meant Malcolm Timbrell survived one of Spain's deadliest wildfires ever, but his wife and friends were trapped by a wall of flames.

• Jul 14

U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port

The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.

• Jul 14

Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time

The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.

• Jul 14

Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.

Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.

• Jul 14

Climbers found dead in Italian Alps week after going missing

The two climbers had not made contact since leaving a mountain refuge on July 9, according to authorities.

• Jul 14

Music group "still shocked" after bandmates killed in small plane crash

Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends who were killed when a small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people.

• Jul 13

Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers

President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.

• Jul 14

Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries

The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.

• Jul 14

British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician

British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.

• Jul 13

Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz

Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.

• Jul 13

Europeans sanction Russia over alleged "sabotage and espionage" attacks

Paris will summon Russia's ambassador and the EU and U.K. are announcing new sanctions over an alleged "vast cyber campaign" targeting European countries.

• Jul 13

Truck carrying wedding guests hit on Indonesia highway, killing 13, police say

A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two other trucks on a busy highway in Indonesia's, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police say.

• Jul 13

Speedboat capsizes off southern Vietnam, killing 15 tourists

"They were being submerged by the waves but still waving their hands for help," a witness said.

• Jul 13

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