As Iran war hits key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices

The War Powers Resolution sets deadlines for the president to end hostilities without congressional approval.

• May 1

Press freedom worldwide is at lowest level in 25 years, watchdog group warns

Press freedom across the globe has fallen to its lowest level in a quarter of a century, Reporters Without Borders warned.

• Apr 30

U.S. charges 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa governor, with drug trafficking

The U.S. government has charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a federal indictment.

• Apr 29

Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany

President Trump said Wednesday he is considering reducing the number of U.S. forces in Germany, amid a spat with Germany's chancellor and the NATO alliance over Iran.

• Apr 30

How Ukraine's demining robots could help U.S. open the Strait of Hormuz

Ukraine has perfected demining techniques in the Black Sea over four years of war against Russia.

• Apr 29

Robot exploring France's deepest shipwreck finds cannons, ceramics

An army survey of the seabed uncovered the 16th-century merchant ship by chance in waters off the coast of France.

• Apr 29

From a brooch to the queen's iPod: A history of gifts between U.S. and U.K.

King Charles surprised President Trump with the bell from the HMS Trump, a World War II-era British submarine, during this week's visit.

• Apr 29

Iran war has cost $25 billion to date, defense official says

The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.

• Apr 29

10 people arrested in massive raids on religious sect in U.K.

Ten people were arrested in raids on the U.K. headquarters of the AROPL religious sect, on suspicion of modern slavery, forced marriage and sexual offenses.

• Apr 30

U.S. captures alleged drug kingpin with $10 million bounty on his head

Eugenio Molina-Lopez is accused of heading up a gang that allegedly trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.

• Apr 29

U.S. envoy in Ukraine to step down, but officials say no dispute with Trump

Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down, but officials deny reports that it follows disagreements with President Trump

• Apr 29

Police declare terrorist incident after 2 Jewish men stabbed in London

London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.

• Apr 29

Tourist dies after being bitten at snake-charming show in Egypt

A snake, reported to be a cobra, crawled into the victim's pants and bit him as he watched a show, police said.

• Apr 29

U.S. carrier in Iran war set to leave in days as official reveals conflict's cost

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is expected to leave the Middle East in the coming days, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News.

• Apr 30

Man takes sister's exhumed body to bank in bid to get to her money

An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says.

• Apr 29

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