Trump says "settlement" reached on Iran, signing could happen this weekend
President Trump said earlier Thursday he called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war.
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Trump announces potential Iran agreement
President Trump said the U.S. is closer than ever to an agreement with Iran. The agreement is not final, but President Trump said in the Oval Office that there could be a signing ceremony as early as this weekend. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Eleanor Watson have more.
Trump urges Thune to fire Senate parliamentarian
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing back against President Trump's call to fire the Senate parliamentarian. Daniella Diaz, politics reporter for NOTUS, joins to explain. Then, Democratic strategist John McCarthy and former GOP Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan join with analysis.
Kiley calls for congressional role in Iran deal
President Trump abruptly canceled planned air strikes on Iran just hours before the scheduled launch on Thursday, citing progress in peace negotiations. Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley of California joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
U.S., Iran expected to have 60 days to make deal
Hours before planned strikes against Iran on Thursday, President Trump announced the attacks were off, and said a peace agreement had been reached with Tehran. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns, Eleanor Watson and Aaron MacLean have the latest.
Trump takes questions on potential Iran deal
President Trump took questions from reporters on Thursday after saying he's canceling planned strikes on Iran, citing progress on a potential peace deal.
What to know as Trump calls off Iran strikes
President Trump on Thursday announced he would cancel all planned strikes against Iran and said progress was being made on a potential peace deal. CBS News' Margaret Brennan and Courtney Kealy have more.
Trump says he wants Iran's Kharg Island
President Trump renewed threats against Iran's Kharg Island, but then walked back some of his comments, claiming Americans don't have the "stomach" for an invasion. CBS News' Aaron MacLean has more insight.
Trump says U.S. will take Iran's Kharg island
President Trump is renewing his threats to take Iran's Kharg Island, a move that would worsen the dynamic with Tehran despite diplomatic efforts to reach a peace deal. CBS News' Robert Berger and Aaron Navarro report.
Trump on more Iran attacks, Kharg takeover
President Trump is signaling more attacks on Iran are coming following two days of tense strikes. Mr. Trump also said that the U.S. will take Kharg Island in the "not too distant future." Retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett joins with more.
What to know about Iran's Kharg Island as Trump threatens to seize it
Kharg Island is a heavily fortified, strategically vital island off Iran's north coast that President Trump says the U.S. may seize control of militarily.
U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears to be crumbling
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that more attacks on Iran would be underway as peace negotiations continue to stall. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Is the U.S.-Iran ceasefire meaningless now?
The U.S. and Iran continue to trade attacks as President Trump takes a more drastic posture on the conflict. Mark Cancian, a senior adviser for the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Defense and Security Department, joins with his take on the future of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Trump says U.S. will continue to bomb Iran
President Trump announced that more attacks on Iran are coming following two days of strikes on Iranian facilities and reciprocal strikes in the region by Tehran. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.
India fumes as 3 of its mariners killed in U.S. strikes on oil tankers
India lodges a "strong protest" over 3 sailors being killed as the U.S. military says it has disabled several oil tankers this week for violating the blockade on Iran.
U.S., Iran trade attacks again after Trump threat
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire again on Thursday after President Trump pledged Tehran would "pay the price" for not accepting a deal.
Ret. Maj. Lyons on new U.S. strikes against Iran
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday night following the downing of an Apache helicopter earlier in the week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest. Then, Ret. Army Maj. Mike Lyons joins with analysis.
U.S. targets Iran's ammo depots in new attacks
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday evening after President Trump vowed to retaliate with force over the downing of a U.S. helicopter earlier this week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the details. Then, former senior CIA leader Joe Zacks joins with analysis.
U.S. forces conduct more strikes against Iran
The U.S. launched another round of strikes against Iran in response to its "continued aggression," CENTCOM said on Wednesday evening. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Natalie Brand have the latest.
Trump says Iran is "completely defeated"
President Trump is again claiming that Iran's military has been defeated, despite the U.S. and Iran trading attacks following the downing of an Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports, and national security contributor Joseph Zacks joins with his takes on Iran's military capacity and the Trump administration's messaging on the war.
U.S. conducts retaliatory strikes on Iran for downing of Apache helicopter
The two helicopter pilots were uninjured. After the retaliatory strikes were announced, President Trump said, "I believe the response should be very strong, very powerful."
U.S. military says it fired new strikes in Iran
The U.S. military said it carried out new strikes on Tuesday in Iran after the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter by Iran. The crew was carried to safety aboard an American drone boat. Charlie D'Agata has more on the crew's rescue.
U.S. Apache helicopter shot down by Iran, Trump says; crew rescued by sea drone
The two crew members were rescued by a sea drone in the first such operation ever carried out by the U.S. military, officials told CBS News.
Trump says U.S. must respond to Apache attack
President Trump said on social media that the U.S. "must respond" to the attack on an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News contributor Aaron MacLean has more.
Trump says Iran shot down Apache helicopter
President Trump is vowing to respond after confirming that Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The two crew members were rescued by a sea drone, the first rescue of its kind. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
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Vance in Switzerland for talks; Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz
Iran's delegation has also arrived in Switzerland for the negotiations.
Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
France bans some outdoor drinking as heat wave threatens Europe
Temperatures are expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas of France and Spain.
How the Iran war united, and then divided, Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
Italy's Meloni criticizes Trump's "constant, unprovoked attacks"
President Trump and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni traded criticism on Saturday after Italy canceled its envoy's visit to the U.S.
New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
L.A. issues emergency declaration as warehouse blaze continues to smolder
Firefighters faced renewed challenges Saturday at a large Boyle Heights warehouse fire, where conditions remain highly complex as Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency to support response efforts.
3 elderly hikers die on Grand Canyon's inner trails as temperatures spike
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Zelenskyy returns Polish honor after president revokes it in history dispute
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it.
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Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
3 elderly hikers die on Grand Canyon's inner trails as temperatures spike
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Kennedy Center still weighing "partial closure," Trump admin. tells judge
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
Given 8 months to live, a teen beat cancer thanks to an extraordinary friendship
In 2022, at the age of 14, Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. Four years later, he graduated from high school.
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Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
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A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
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What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Kennedy Center still weighing "partial closure," Trump admin. tells judge
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7 million no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
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Strange symptom leads to man's Stage IV cancer diagnosis
An app notification informed Joe Gillette that he had been diagnosed with aggressive, late-stage cancer.
Doctor has a special surprise for her patient
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
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France bans some outdoor drinking as heat wave threatens Europe
Temperatures are expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas of France and Spain.
Zelenskyy returns Polish honor after president revokes it in history dispute
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it.
Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Philippine President Marcos talks with Putin
There were reports that the Filipinos may have been victims of illegal job recruitment, Philippine officials said.
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
1 killed in large fire at luxury resort, several others injured
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
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Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Olivia Cooke talks new "House of the Dragon"
The third season of HBO's "House of the Dragon" is set to premiere Sunday. "CBS Saturday Morning" sat down with Olivia Cooke to discuss the new season of the "Game of Thrones" prequel.
Wonder Woman's iconic origin story
In the series "USA to Z," which celebrates 250 years of American history and culture, Adriana Diaz dives into the origin story of a true American icon: Wonder Woman.
Brother Wallace performs "Who's That?"
Georgia-bred Brother Wallace is best known for his live performances that evoke the Golden Age of Motown, gospel and soul, as well as his work with the U.K. rock band "The Heavy." The long-time music teacher's debut album, "Electric Love," is out now. Here's Brother Wallace performing "Who's That?"
Brother Wallace performs "Let's Get Together"
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
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Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
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World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
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Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
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Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
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