What is known, and not known, about U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats
Since September, the U.S. has been carrying out strikes on alleged drug cartel boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean.
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U.S. sanctions Colombian president amid intensifying feud with Trump
The U.S. sanctioned the Colombian president, an escalation of the feud between President Trump and the South American leader.
Border Patrol chief says agents' use of force in Chicago "has been exemplary"
"If someone strays into a pepper ball, that's on them," CBP Chief of Patrol Gregory Bovino told CBS News.
DOJ prepares to send election monitors to California, New Jersey
The Justice Department is preparing to send election observers to California and New Jersey next month, following requests from their state Republican parties.
FBI Director Kash Patel plans travel to China in fentanyl crackdown effort
FBI Director Kash Patel is set to visit China next month as the agency cracks down on international suppliers of chemicals tied to fentanyl.
Isabelle Tate, "9-1-1: Nashville" actor who died at 23, had neurological disease
Isabelle Tate previously shared she suffered from a progressive neuromuscular disease and her family requested memorial donations be sent to the the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association.
U.S. sending aircraft carrier strike group to Latin America in major buildup
The U.S. is sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the waters off Latin America, dramatically increasing the number of service members and ships dedicated to countering narcotics traffickers.
Federal workers hunker down as they go without pay amid shutdown
Federal workers, who missed their first full paycheck on Friday as a result of the government shutdown, say they're scrambling to stay afloat financially.
Justice Dept. seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Justice Department disclosed that it seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia as soon as Oct. 31.
Consumer confidence slumps again amid inflation concerns
Economic sentiment dipped for the third month in a row, according to a closely watched gauge on consumer confidence.
New U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 6, Pentagon chief says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the vessel was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang and the strike occurred in the Caribbean.
Social Security sets its COLA increase for 2026 at 2.8%
Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.
Government shutdown enters another week with no deal in sight
The government shutdown continued with no deal in sight as the Senate adjourned for the weekend.
CPI report shows inflation continued to climb in September
Inflation last month rose at an annual rate of 3%, coming in below economists' forecasts as the impact of President Trump's tariffs remain muted.
Fossils show dinosaurs thriving in North America before asteroid strike
Scientists have long debated whether dinosaurs were in decline before an asteroid smacked the Earth 66 million years ago, causing mass extinction.
Elon Musk says SpaceX throttled Ukraine Starlink speeds over drone strikes
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash
In the Venezuelan stronghold of Doral, some voters discouraged by Trump's policies
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Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance"
In Ohio rally, Obama blasts Ramaswamy, GOP over controversial Acton ad
U.K. police confirm it received letter with claims against Meghan's father
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
Kim Jon-un visits China to open new bridge, reaffirm ties
