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Nolan Wells' cause of death undetermined, family's autopsy shows

Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.

Jul 22

ICE detentions hit highest monthly total in June since crackdown began

More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.

Jul 22

Man attacked by bison recalls terrifying encounter: "He could have gored me"

Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.

Jul 21

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies during a Senate Committee on Appropriations hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2026.

Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B but sources say total could be far more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.

Jul 21

US Retail Sales Jump By Most In Two Years On Car-Buying Rush

Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue

The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.

Jul 21

United Airlines employee threatens to call ICE on customer

Video appears to show United employee threatening to call ICE on customer

A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.

Jul 21

Sen. Darline Graham makes her way to a swearing in ceremony in the U.S. Capitol on July 14, 2026.

Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, says she'll run for full Senate term

Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.

Jul 20

Several States Are Preparing Lawsuit To Challenge Paramount's Purchase Of Warner Bros. Discovery

Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger

The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.

Jul 23

Los Angeles medical examiner pushes for greater transparency in high-profile deaths

Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.

Jul 20

Andrew Tate, right, and his brother Tristan speak to the media as they arrive in Bucharest, Romania, March 22, 2025.

Tate brothers detained as they face new charges, possible U.K. extradition

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the U.K., where they face rape and sex trafficking charges.

Jul 20

Army veteran sets off fireworks, starts fire outside NYC federal building, FBI says

A man was arrested after law enforcement officials said he ignited fireworks, poured flammable liquid and started a fire at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan.

Jul 20

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES COUNTY-DIESEL PRICES-REBOUND

Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates

The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, the first time in over a month it has crossed that threshold, AAA data shows.

Jul 20

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Traced To Iceberg Lettuce From Produce Giant Taylor Farms

FDA still probing Taylor Farms lettuce despite false positive test

The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing" in the cyclosporiasis outbreak.

Jul 20

Immigration Advocates Demonstrate And Clash With Officers Outside Delaney Hall Detention Facility In Newark

FBI agents told to stand down on ICE assault probes; DOJ denies policy shift

Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.