Iran war sends gas, diesel prices soaring
American truck drivers and travelers are struggling to fill up their tanks amid higher gas and diesel prices linked to the Iran war. Ali Bauman has more.
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Wright: Venezuela deal will lower gas prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is back in the U.S. after his trip to Venezuela to hash out the new oil deal between the two nations. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
9/4: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case; U.S. employers add 162,000 jobs in August.
Gas prices surge just before Labor Day, as diesel hits record high
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
Vance "extremely skeptical" U.S. strike hit Iran wedding party
Iran responded to a warning from President Trump with claims of new strikes against U.S. forces in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump names new acting Army secretary after Driscoll resigns
President Trump has named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary, following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Ex-Trump adviser gives economy a B grade
As the midterms draw closer, mortgage rates have hit a new high for 2026, and gas prices are above $4 per gallon. Former Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore joins "The Takeout" to assess the state of the U.S. economy.
Iowa's Zach Lahn on state of governor's race
Democrats have not occupied the governor's mansion in Iowa since 2011, but a new Emerson poll reveals that the race is in a dead heat. Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
Pentagon: Military must stop using "Epic Fury"
CBS News has obtained an email showing that the Pentagon told personnel in July to stop calling the war in Iran "Operation Epic Fury." The Pentagon says the operation officially ended May 5. Former Trump national security adviser H. R. McMaster joins with analysis.
What Vance said about Driscoll's departure
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday held the first briefing at the White House since Karoline Leavitt left as press secretary, where CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang asked him about the departure of the now-former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. Jiang joins "The Takeout" with more.
Vance says, "I wouldn't call it a war" on Iran
Iran's latest attacks did not impact military facilities used by the U.S., military officials say, after Iran claimed it targeted U.S. forces in Kuwait. When Vice President JD Vance was asked about the conflict's timeline during a press briefing on Thursday, he stopped short of calling it a war. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman has more.
Vance on military departures under Hegseth
At the White House press briefing on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance discussed the high number of military departures under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's tenure. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the details.
9/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett
No verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial after six days of deliberations; Vance holds first White House press briefing since Leavitt's departure.
DOJ reviving dormant prize law to try to claim Iranian oil tankers
The Justice Department is planning to try to use a legal regime last used during the Spanish-American War to speed up the seizure of ships and their cargo during the Iran conflict.
Will Trump escalate the Iran war?
President Trump renewed threats against Iran, saying that the U.S. is prepared to strike Tehran at any time. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Aaron MacLean have the latest.
Mother of USS Abraham Lincoln sailor "so relieved" son has arrived in Thailand
The USS Abraham Lincoln pulled into port in Thailand for some rest and relaxation after 286 days at sea.
USS Lincoln crew disembarks in Thailand
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors were finally able to disembark after 286 days at sea and reports of dire conditions aboard. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Trump's midterm boost as Iran war ramps up
President Trump invited Republicans to a dinner at the White House Rose Garden to discuss his plan to boost voter turnout ahead of the midterms. This comes as fighting between Iran and the U.S. has ramped up again. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand
The USS Abraham Lincoln has finally docked in Pattaya, Thailand, after spending more than nine months at sea. This comes after reports emerged of poor conditions and deteriorating mental health on board. CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren is in Thailand with more.
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Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
Iran accuses U.S. of war crimes
President Trump says the U.S. is prepared to strike Iran "anytime we want." Meanwhile, Iran is accusing the U.S. of committing war crimes, saying the U.S. struck a wedding and killed civilians. Retired Marine Corps Col. Mark Cancian shares his thoughts on where things stand with Iran.
U.S. and Iran conduct more attacks
Oil prices jumped higher on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran traded military strikes, and gas prices are on track to hit a Labor Day weekend high. Charlie D'Agata reports on the attacks.
Iran accuses U.S. of war crimes
Iran accused the United States of war crimes on Wednesday over a strike that they say killed multiple civilians at a wedding party near the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump downplays potential for Iran peace deal
President Trump on Wednesday downplayed the importance of a peace deal with Tehran while calling on Iranian citizens to take over their government. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Samantha Vinograd have the latest.
9/2: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Lindsay Clancy jury ends day 5 of deliberations deadlocked; President Trump urges Iranian citizens to fight against their government.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
U.K. navy reports more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump says he's poised to make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
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Patrick Clancy's wife: "I don't understand how the story's been so twisted"
Ross Douthat's interview with Patrick Clancy and his wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, airs Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Farmer who voted for Trump says farmers are "all just in survival mode"
Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods."
Warren Buffett stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Warren Buffett is stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, he announced in a letter to shareholders Friday.
Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "elated" after she died
Princess Diana's brother claims in his book that then-Prince Charles "sounded giddily elated" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash.
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Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling loosening gun limits, sources say
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
More missing women linked to "house of horrors" in Philadelphia. Here's what we know.
Inside the home, owned by Eugene Horsch and connected to his father, R.C. Horsch, authorities have found a trove of digital images, a so-called laboratory of chemicals and a small marijuana grow operation.
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial says he "didn't have any doubts"
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
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Sacramento Sikh truck driver survives being stabbed 17 times at Wyoming rest stop
A Sacramento Sikh truck driver was stabbed 17 times in an unprovoked attack at a Wyoming truck stop on Sunday, his attorney says.
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial says he "didn't have any doubts"
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
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Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling loosening gun limits, sources say
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Farmer who voted for Trump says farmers are "all just in survival mode"
Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."
No relief in sight for U.S. drivers as gas and diesel prices surge
The Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict are knocking out global refining capacity, pushing fuel prices higher, analysts said.
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Warren Buffett stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Warren Buffett is stepping aside as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, he announced in a letter to shareholders Friday.
No relief in sight for U.S. drivers as gas and diesel prices surge
The Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict are knocking out global refining capacity, pushing fuel prices higher, analysts said.
What the Fed's rate hike reveals about Warsh, Trump and inflation
The Fed's first rate hike in more than three years underscores the challenge of taming inflation as the Iran war drags on.
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Millionaires are everywhere in the U.S., new book says
Getting rich in the U.S. is still possible, but the most common path to wealth doesn't involve working for other people, according to a new book.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
U.K. navy reports more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump says he's poised to make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
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Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling loosening gun limits, sources say
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Farmer who voted for Trump says farmers are "all just in survival mode"
Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."
Senate Democrat blocks bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs
One Senate Democrat scuttled a Republican-led effort to pass legislation aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, saying it didn't go far enough.
White House withdraws ICE director nominee Richard Schroyer
Richard Schroyer's nomination was held up in the Senate. The White House eventually pulled it.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
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A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
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Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "elated" after she died
Princess Diana's brother claims in his book that then-Prince Charles "sounded giddily elated" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash.
German leader under huge pressure as the far-right AfD gains steam
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a "crisis of authority and leadership" as immigration concerns fuel a far-right rise.
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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
U.K. navy reports more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump says he's poised to make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Swimmer killed in shark attack in front of horrified beachgoers
It is the latest in a spate of shark attacks in the country and comes just days after a surfer was bitten in an attack in the same state.
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Diana's brother on Charles' reaction to death
Princess Diana's brother, Earl Charles Spencer, makes stunning allegations in a new memoir against then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and his reaction to Diana's death. Holly Williams reports.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
From the archives: Bob Mackie on being dressmaker to the stars
Nine-time Emmy-winning costume designer Bob Mackie, who clothed such musical and comedic talents as Cher, Carol Burnett, Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli, died on Sept. 14, 2026 at age 87. In this Sept. 21, 2003 "Sunday Morning" profile, Mackie talked with correspondent Rita Braver about how a star-struck kid growing up outside Hollywood became a dressmaker to the stars, and what fascinates him about divas. He also talked about the tragic death of his son, Robin, from AIDS.
Jacob Tremblay on starring in "Unabomber"
Jacob Tremblay, who stars in Netflix's new film, "Unabomber," sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss his career, working with Russell Crowe and what it was like to play a young Ted Kaczynski.
Global Citizen founder explains motivations
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival kicks off in New York City's Central Park in late September. Global Citizen co-founder Hugh Evans explains the charity work his organization does.
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Ethical AI advocate on safety concerns
OpenAI on Thursday revealed an additional six incidents in which its artificial intelligence models exhibited unexpected or concerning behavior. Stuart Russell, a distinguished professor of computer science at UC Berkeley and president of the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI, joins CBS News to discuss.
Rep. Larsen: "We need to get serious" about AI
From terror groups to possible existential threats to rogue bots, safety concerns over artificial intelligence have grown in recent weeks. Democratic Rep. Rick Larsen of Washington joins CBS News to discuss how Congress can act.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
FBI expands AI usage despite safety warnings
FBI Director Kash Patel said this week the bureau is expanding its AI usage. That statement came just as OpenAI disclosed 6 new instances of "unexpected or concerning" AI behavior. Ian Krietzberg, AI correspondent at Puck News, joins "The Daily Report."
Experts discuss the potential dangers of AI
Amid growing concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence following resignations and reports of models going rogue, experts joined CBS News to unpack the potential threat AI could pose to humanity.
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New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
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The Toll of Jury Duty: The Lindsay Clancy Trial
A juror from the Lindsay Clancy trial shares how weeks of graphic testimony, emotional evidence, and the weight of deliberations continued to affect life for jurors outside the courtroom. Psychiatrist Michelle DiBlasi expands on the mental cost of jury duty with CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul, discussing juror stress, vicarious trauma, and why, for some, the effects of a trial can linger long after it ends.
Dr. Rachel Danis on husband Patrick Clancy
Sunday on 60 Minutes, Dr. Rachel Danis describes how she and her husband met in New York. Ross Douthat sat down with the couple just weeks after Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Sacramento Sikh truck driver survives being stabbed 17 times at Wyoming rest stop
A Sacramento Sikh truck driver was stabbed 17 times in an unprovoked attack at a Wyoming truck stop on Sunday, his attorney says.
Patrick Clancy, his wife sit with 60 Minutes
Patrick Clancy and his new wife, fertility doctor Rachel Danis, sat down with 60 Minutes this week. Shanelle Kaul has a preview of the story, which airs Sunday.
Government truck safety inspections decline
Government roadside inspections of commercial trucks are declining. With that in mind, a CBS News investigation found more than 2,000 people have been killed since 2019 in accidents involving licensed trucking companies that had no roadside inspection on record before the crash. CBS News senior investigative data journalist Steve Reilly reports.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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The Toll of Jury Duty: The Lindsay Clancy Trial
A juror from the Lindsay Clancy trial shares how weeks of graphic testimony, emotional evidence, and the weight of deliberations continued to affect life for jurors outside the courtroom. Psychiatrist Michelle DiBlasi expands on the mental cost of jury duty with CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul, discussing juror stress, vicarious trauma, and why, for some, the effects of a trial can linger long after it ends.
F-16 pilot's narrow escape before fiery crash
A military F-16 fighter jet slammed into a field in Michigan on Thursday. Luckily, the pilot managed to eject just seconds before impact.
Kennedy Center legal drama continues
President Trump was photographed with what appeared to be plans to demolish the Kennedy Center. The legal battle over the venue's fate continues. Weijia Jiang has more.
Diana's brother on Charles' reaction to death
Princess Diana's brother, Earl Charles Spencer, makes stunning allegations in a new memoir against then-Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and his reaction to Diana's death. Holly Williams reports.
Porsha Williams speaks out on health battle
"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Williams speaks out on her health battle with uterine fibroids that led her to get an emergency partial hysterectomy.