Iran's foreign minister rejects talk of dialogue with U.S. as strikes continue
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
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More sailors, Marines headed to Middle East
The U.S. military has identified the six service members who were killed in Thursday's plane crash in western Iraq, while thousands more U.S. sailors and a 2,500-strong Marine unit are headed to the Middle East. Charlie D'Agata reports.
U.S. identifies 6 service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
What we know about U.S. service members killed in Iran war
Since the start of the Iran war, 13 American service members have been killed.
All 6 crew members killed in crash of U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
6 troops killed in U.S. plane crash in Iraq
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is quickly approaching the two-week mark. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran's missile and drone capabilities have been severely diminished. He also said the new Supreme Leader is wounded and likely disfigured. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Nancy Cordes report.
Strait of Hormuz becomes Iran war focal point
Iran continues to harass vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, and the prospect of U.S. naval escorts appears more likely. But when that would occur remains a mystery. CBS News' Matt Gutman and Aaron MacLean have the latest.
U.S. military plane crashes in western Iraq
A U.S. military aerial refueling tanker that was involved in the military operation in Iran crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, according to multiple U.S. officials who spoke to CBS News. Charlie D'Agata and Aaron MacLean have more.
Iranian oil exports up about 30% month over month
CBS News has learned that despite the U.S.-Israeli war, for the first nine days of March, Iran exported about 30% more oil than in the first nine days of February. Matt Gutman has more.
How Pentagon-Anthropic AI dispute escalated
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
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U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered brain trauma, burns, shrapnel wounds
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
New details on troops' injuries from Kuwait attack
An Iranian drone attack in Kuwait that killed six U.S. service members in the early hours of the war with Iran was more severe than has previously been revealed, with dozens suffering injuries including brain trauma, shrapnel wounds and burns, multiple sources told CBS News. Charlie D'Agata has more.
National security analyst on Strait of Hormuz
Iran is amplifying pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, the key choke point in the Middle East where 20% of the world's oil passes through. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Adam Smith on Iran war: "The costs are high"
Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, the ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, opposes the war in Iran and wants Congress to be much more involved in policymaking. Smith joins "The Takeout" with his perspective.
Iran attack in Kuwait raises defense concerns
Dozens of U.S. forces suffered brain trauma and shrapnel wounds after a fatal attack in Kuwait, sources say. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.
Retired CENTCOM commander on Kuwait attack
Sources told CBS News that dozens of U.S. service members suffered serious injuries, including shrapnel wounds and brain trauma, in an Iranian drone strike on a tactical operation center in Kuwait on March 1. Six U.S. troops were killed in the same attack. Former CENTCOM Commander General Joseph Votel joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump: U.S. hit 28 Iranian minelaying ships
President Trump on Wednesday spoke about the Iranian military targets the U.S. has hit over the course of the war. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Where things stand with Iran
Strikes across the Middle East continued Tuesday on the 11th day of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised Tuesday would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran, but he still did not indicate how long the fighting might last. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Role of Persian Gulf states in war with Iran
The Persian Gulf states are facing more attacks from Iran amid its war with the U.S. and Israel. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has more from Tel Aviv.
Trump refers to war in Iran as an "excursion"
War is deadly serious business and challenges presidents as no other event can. And yet, both former President Joe Biden and President Trump have been tripped up by bizarre language around the topic of war. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
White House asked about wounded in Iran war
Approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in the first 10 days of the war with Iran, the Pentagon said Tuesday. When asked to confirm, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the number was "within that ballpark." CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Report: U.S. weighs special operation in Iran
The U.S. is considering a special operation in Iran to take control of the country's nuclear stockpile, Axios reports. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman, a former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran, joins to discuss.
Details on strikes across Middle East
On Monday, President Trump told CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang that the war in Iran "is very complete," but he did not provide a timeline for the end of the conflict. Lindsey Reiser takes a look at the war's first 10 days and some of the strikes that have been carried out across the Middle East.
Trump "disappointed" in Iran's pick for leader
President Trump gave updates on the war in Iran on Monday, saying he was "disappointed" in the country's new choice of leadership, the former supreme leader's son, Mojtaba Khamenei. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins to discuss takeaways from the news conference. Then, Joe Zacks, former deputy assistant director for counterterrorism at the CIA, joins with analysis.
U.S. identifies soldier killed in Middle East
The soldier killed in an attack on an American base in Saudi Arabia has been identified as Army Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, 26, of Kentucky, the Defense Department said. He is the seventh U.S. service member to be killed in the Middle East since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward
In the first interview since his ex-wife's murder trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief in the aftermath.
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Sports betting apps entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Trump says proposed arch will also be a "top grade Military Complex"
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
Data center developers want to make it hard to track them: elected official
Data center construction is booming, with many more planned for rural America. But there's also growing tension between economic development and community pushback.
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U.S. embassies across Middle East issue security alerts for Americans
The alerts did not cite a specific threat, but called for Americans to "exercise heightened vigilance."
Salazar tells Trump on Hispanic voters: "Preserve that fortune"
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."
Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas
Officials said the man was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
Trump to meet Mamdani in New York City on Monday
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
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Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
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Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
Trump to meet Mamdani in New York City on Monday
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar join Margaret Brennan.
Salazar tells Trump on Hispanic voters: "Preserve that fortune"
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."
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RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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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.
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18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
Transcript: IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with IBM vice chair Gary Cohn, who served as an economic adviser in President Trump's first term, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
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Star Trek tech catches up with present day
This month marks 60 years since the first episode of Star Trek aired on TV, and Dave Malkoff shows how all these years later, the future is now.
Ed Sheeran resumes concert tour
This weekend, British pop star Ed Sheeran resumed his concert tour in Philadelphia, with no openers, amid a world of controversy. Jared Ochacher reports from outside Lincoln Financial Field.
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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Battling sports gambling addiction; Charles Spencer on his sister, Princess Diana; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel; The Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch; and a spectacle of buffalo puppetry.
Passage: Peter Max and Bob Mackie
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of Peter Max, whose psychedelic pop art became synonymous with the 1960s; and remembers costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed the likes of Cher, Carol Burnett and Diana Ross.
Superagent Ari Emanuel: Born to fight
The Hollywood dealmaker is telling his life story in a raw, raunchy and rollicking new memoir, "Roll the Calls." He talks about growing up a bullied, dyslexic kid in the suburbs of Chicago, and explains why he is never afraid of confrontation.
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9/20: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Battling sports gambling addiction; Charles Spencer on his sister, Princess Diana; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel; The Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch; and a spectacle of buffalo puppetry.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
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.
Extended interview: Nvidia's Jensen Huang
In this web exclusive, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang talks with CBS News' Jo Ling Kent about the exponential growth of AI, industry warnings about its power, and why he disagrees with recent calls to slow down development.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang on artificial intelligence
The Atlantic recently called Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang "the most powerful man in AI." He talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent at Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., about the latest developments in artificial intelligence and the ongoing debate over safety and regulations.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
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.
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18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Patrick Clancy on life after trauma
In an exclusive interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy shares his side of the story, just weeks after his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict. Ross Douthat sat down with Patrick Clancy to discuss life after trauma and what lies ahead.
Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time. Watch more of the interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Holdout juror in Clancy case speaks
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
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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: An extraordinary life in pictures
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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Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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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Star Trek tech catches up with present day
This month marks 60 years since the first episode of Star Trek aired on TV, and Dave Malkoff shows how all these years later, the future is now.
Province of Alberta may split from Canada
The Canadian province of Alberta, a major supplier of oil and natural gas to the U.S., will vote next month on a possible referendum that could break up the country. Ian Lee reports from Raymond, Alberta.
Newsom signs "Jay Leno's Law"
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill known as "Jay Leno's Law," allowing high-emission classic cars to hit the streets for short trips. Adam Yamaguchi has more details.
Ed Sheeran resumes concert tour
This weekend, British pop star Ed Sheeran resumed his concert tour in Philadelphia, with no openers, amid a world of controversy. Jared Ochacher reports from outside Lincoln Financial Field.
High prices squeezing American farmers
America's farmers face a tough harvest this year with trade wars, tariffs and inflation all taking a toll. The cost of diesel hit a new record, averaging $6.50 a gallon, nearly a dollar higher than last month. Lana Zak reports from North Liberty, Iowa.