Iran war continues with U.S. blockade of ports; Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks
The U.S. blockade of Iran's ports is now in its second day as Washington pressures Tehran to relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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The U.S. blockade of Iran's ports is now in its second day as Washington pressures Tehran to relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court to vacate Jan. 6 convictions against a dozen former members of the right-wing Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, aiming to wipe away some of the final Capitol riot charges that are still standing.
Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
The unpopular war with Iran and stubborn affordability issues have given Democrats cause to be more hopeful about their chances of flipping key seats — and maybe even winning control of the Senate.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.
"People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energies," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it."
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
Mark Meadows is asking the Justice Dept. to reimburse him for legal fees he incurred in multiple federal and state investigations of President Trump, sources said.
A senior Pakistani government source told CBS News that Islamabad is in active contact with Washington and Tehran to bring them back to the negotiating table over the Iran war.
Pope Leo XIV and President Trump, two of the most influential Americans in the world, are at odds over the war in Iran and the federal crackdown on immigration in the United States.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was arrested Monday after a two-year investigation by local, state and medical authorities.
Venezuelan oil shipped to the U.S. is providing relief from higher prices caused by the Iran war, according to a senior Chevron executive.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
Six in 10 Americans say they pay more than their fair share in taxes, recent polling shows. Only one-third believe they pay the right amount.
The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.
Brian Hooker, whose wife disappeared during a nighttime boat ride in the Bahamas, said he wants to believe his wife is still alive and plans to go back out to look for her as soon as possible.
Body camera video shows a St. Louis police officer shoot Emeshyon Wilkins in the back of the head as he fled, contradicting an earlier police statement.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg launched a criminal contempt inquiry after he said officials defied an order to turn around flights of Venezuelan migrants bound for El Salvador.
Typhoon Sinlaku came ashore on a chain of remote U.S. island territories in the Western Pacific, which includes Guam, on Tuesday. It was a super typhoon at the time.
Adopting traits of the opposite sex is often a sign of same-sex attraction. But today, many children who do so are steered toward changing their sex.
Anthropic’s latest model, Mythos, is stirring debate about whether AI must be placed under a Manhattan Project-style federal authority.
Besides the moral failure, Israel’s institutional failure to crack down on violent settlers is damaging its ability to fight for its survival.
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.
The report claims the Justice Department under Merrick Garland "violated the rights of Americans" by only applying the law to support those in support of abortion rights, not those who worked at anti-abortion rights facilities.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
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Six in 10 Americans say they pay more than their fair share in taxes, recent polling shows. Only one-third believe they pay the right amount.
Millions of people using Android mobile devices could receive a payout, according to the settlement website.
A majority of investor-owned utilities surveyed by PowerLines said data centers are a top driver of capital spending.
United CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea to Trump administration officials of United merging with American Airlines, according to sources familiar with the situation.
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California Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he will resign from Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. Swalwell has denied the allegations. Two women accusing Swalwell of sexual misconduct spoke with CBS News' Nancy Cordes about the congressman's alleged advances toward them.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is taking part in talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday in an effort to broker a peace deal between Israel and Hezbollah. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales each announced Monday they're leaving Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Andy Walz, Chevron's president of downstream, midstream and chemicals, told CBS News' Lilia Luciano that the energy giant is bringing in Venezuelan crude oil to help lower costs driven up by the Iran war.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth joins "The Takeout" to discuss the Iran war and her efforts to pass a war powers resolution.
Olivia Troye departed the first Trump administration in 2020 and has become an outspoken critic of the president. Now she's switched parties and is running for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat. Marc Short, former chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, and Democratic strategist Kendra Barkoff Lamy join "The Takeout" to discuss.
In March a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million for enabling sexual exploitation on its platforms. A hearing is set for May on whether the company has to make changes to how its sites are run to better protect children. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The Trump administration is easing some of its economic constrictions on Venezuela, Axios reports. Marc Caputo, who covers the White House for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss.
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández had pushed for Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales to step down from Congress as they faced allegations of sexual misconduct. She joined CBS News with her reaction to their resignations.
Israeli and Lebanese officials met in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for their first direct diplomatic discussions in more than three decades. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
The White House said more than 100 empty oil tankers are heading to ports in the U.S. to load up on American crude as the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz continues for a second day. For more, Jon Alterman, the director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Middle East Program, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The U.S. blockade on Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz has entered day two with no end in sight. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The Trump administration has announced changes to the Title X family planning federal grant program, with new guidelines including the promotion of "natural family planning" methods rather than traditional hormonal birth control. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss.
President Trump posted an image Sunday night appearing to depict himself as Jesus, sparking backlash from members of the church, his own party and many of his followers. The image was taken down following the criticism. CBS News papal contributor Candida Moss joins with analysis.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
"People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energies," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it."
Venezuelan oil shipped to the U.S. is providing relief from higher prices caused by the Iran war, according to a senior Chevron executive.
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was arrested Monday after a two-year investigation by local, state and medical authorities.
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court to vacate Jan. 6 convictions against a dozen former members of the right-wing Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, aiming to wipe away some of the final Capitol riot charges that are still standing.
"People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energies," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it."
Venezuelan oil shipped to the U.S. is providing relief from higher prices caused by the Iran war, according to a senior Chevron executive.
The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.
Millions of people using Android mobile devices could receive a payout, according to the settlement website.
Six in 10 Americans say they pay more than their fair share in taxes, recent polling shows. Only one-third believe they pay the right amount.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court to vacate Jan. 6 convictions against a dozen former members of the right-wing Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, aiming to wipe away some of the final Capitol riot charges that are still standing.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.
Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.
The unpopular war with Iran and stubborn affordability issues have given Democrats cause to be more hopeful about their chances of flipping key seats — and maybe even winning control of the Senate.
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was arrested Monday after a two-year investigation by local, state and medical authorities.
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
An 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly inside a vocational high school, wounding 10 students, four teachers, a canteen employee and a police officer, the local governor said.
Typhoon Sinlaku came ashore on a chain of remote U.S. island territories in the Western Pacific, which includes Guam, on Tuesday. It was a super typhoon at the time.
Brian Hooker, whose wife disappeared during a nighttime boat ride in the Bahamas, said he wants to believe his wife is still alive and plans to go back out to look for her as soon as possible.
Alexandre Ramagem was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the coup attempt by supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
What started off as a simple way to promote music with some impromptu freestyling back in 2017 has turned into a critically acclaimed series showcasing artists big and small. Photojournalist Parrish Smith met the Washington, D.C., artist and crew behind the increasingly popular musical showcase "Front Porch Freestyles."
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Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
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Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, shared a personal blog post and photo of his family saying, "In the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think of me," following an attack outside his home last week. Altman suggested the incident was connected to the broader debate over AI, saying, "we should deescalate the rhetoric and tactics."
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Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
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Two women spoke to CBS News' Nancy Cordes about their allegations against California Rep. Eric Swalwell as news emerges about his apparent misconduct.
An 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly inside a vocational high school, wounding 10 students, four teachers, a canteen employee and a police officer, the local governor said.
Brian Hooker, the husband of the Michigan woman missing in the Bahamas, told CBS News' Cristian Benavides that he "won't be able to stop looking" for his wife Lynette Hooker, and that he wants to believe she is still alive. Hooker was arrested last week in connection with her disappearance and released from police custody on Monday.
Police in the Bahamas have released Brian Hooker, the husband of Lynette Hooker, who disappeared on a boat ride 10 days ago. Brian Hooker was questioned in the case, but not charged. He told police his wife fell overboard as they were going from one island to another.
The suspect who threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home is now facing multiple charges, including attempted murder. Matt Gutman explains why prosecutors believe Altman became a target.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
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Israeli and Lebanese officials met in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for their first direct diplomatic discussions in more than three decades. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
The White House said more than 100 empty oil tankers are heading to ports in the U.S. to load up on American crude as the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz continues for a second day. For more, Jon Alterman, the director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Middle East Program, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth joins "The Takeout" to discuss the Iran war and her efforts to pass a war powers resolution.
Olivia Troye departed the first Trump administration in 2020 and has become an outspoken critic of the president. Now she's switched parties and is running for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat. Marc Short, former chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, and Democratic strategist Kendra Barkoff Lamy join "The Takeout" to discuss.
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