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Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium, official says
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Exclusive - CIA director brought paramilitary leader involved in Maduro capture to Cuba meeting - When CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week to meet with senior Cuban officials, he brought along one of the covert operators involved in the mission to capture Nicolas Maduro, multiple people familiar with the matter said. May 221 day ago
Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says -- The sister of the head of a company that is accused of having close ties to Cuban government operations has been arrested in Miami, federal authorities announced.3 days ago
U.S. indicts Cuba's Ra l Castro for murder over downing of planes in 1996 -- Former Cuban leader Ra l Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 - an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.4 days ago
Residents near California chemical tank forced to flee: "You're freaking out" -- Emergency crews raced overnight to prevent a tank holding a volatile industrial chemical from exploding at an aerospace facility in Southern California.2 hours ago
What to know about the chemical tank in California that forced evacuations2 hours ago
American Music Awards air tonight with star-studded performances -- The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.9 hours ago
Land where notorious cartel leader was killed is being auctioned -- The Mexican government announced the auction of a plot of land within the country club where drug kingpin "El Mencho" died during a clash with the army in February.4 hours ago
Minibus crashes into elephant, killing 3 people in Uganda national park -- Three people died and four others were injured after their vehicle collided with an elephant in Murchison Falls National Park, police said on Monday.7 hours ago
Buying a car? Here are some tips to save money. -- Here are the financial considerations to make when shopping for a new vehicle amid high car prices.2 hours ago
Husband convicted of hiring hitman to kill NYC art dealer in Brazil -- Daniel Sikkema faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Brent Sikkema was stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in 2024.9 hours ago
Shark kills spearfisher in front of friends: "Terrifying thing to see" -- A spearfisher was killed on the Great Barrier Reef on Sunday in Australia's second fatal shark attack in just over a week, police said.21 hours ago
What's open and closed for Memorial Day 2026? -- Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.10 hours ago
Experts from Thai rescue join efforts to save 7 trapped in Laos cave -- Seven Laotian villagers entered a cave five days ago searching for gold and were trapped inside after heavy rain triggered flash flooding.7 hours ago
The Battle of the Baked Goods -- Across America, small-town moms are making extra dough by selling their bread-and the laws that restrict them are being loosened. Bakeries hate it-and so do public health officials.4 days ago
Stanford's War on the Western Canon -- A faculty member explains why he voted against Stanford's new general education program, and what the curriculum reveals about the university's retreat from the values it is founded on.4 days ago
The Strange Religion of the American Podcast -- Candace Owens, Joe Rogan, and Theo Von aren't just entertainers. They're building theological universes for audiences desperate for something to believe in.4 days ago
DOJ says it scrubbed news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website -- The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."11 minutes ago
N.J. governor requests access to ICE detention facility amid protests -- New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.4 hours ago
Trump, who claimed he "wasn't involved" in $1.7B fund, now says he allowed it -- President Trump on Friday defended the Justice Department's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and said he "gave up a lot of money" by allowing its creation. -- May 222 days ago
Inside the Congressional Record: How history gets made as D.C. sleeps -- The production of the Congressional Record is one of the unseen cogs in the congressional machine, arriving with little fanfare like a newspaper on the Capitol's doorstep every day. -- May 222 days ago
Here's what experts say to expect from mortgage rates now that inflation keeps rising -- With inflation continuing to rise, borrowers need to understand the impact on the mortgage interest rate climate.2 hours ago
Here's how mortgage rates changed in 2026 (and what could happen this June)2 hours ago
When could mortgage rates drop close to 5% again? Here's what three experts predict.6 days ago
Sponsored - How much emergency savings should you keep while paying off debt - It can be tricky to save for an emergency fund while paying off debt. Here's how to strike the right balance. May 222 days ago
When you should (and shouldn't) take out a personal loan to pay off debt3 days ago
How much interest can a $40,000 short-term CD earn now (and is it worth opening)? -- A $40,000 short-term CD can earn a significant return for savers now. But that's not the only advantage to know. -- May 222 hours ago
3 CD account mistakes to avoid in today's economy3 days ago
Here's how much interest a $15,000 CD account can earn now3 days ago
AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say -- Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited. -- May 222 hours ago
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell -- Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request. -- May 221 day ago
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Latest on CA chemical leak explosion threat -- Officials say the risk of a massive explosion has been "eliminated" for California after a chemical leak in Orange County. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.42 minutes ago
Watch: Trump delivers Memorial Day remarks -- President Trump delivered remarks on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery after paying his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.42 minutes ago
Slowed U.S.-Iran peace deal progress -- Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is holed up in an undisclosed location with little access to the outside world, U.S. officials tell CBS News. This comes as news of some progress in peace talks emerges. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.42 minutes ago
What to know before the Texas primary runoff -- President Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn before the Senate Republican runoff on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin G mez reports.42 minutes ago
60 Minutes - Mouse DNA and the fight against Lyme disease - Scientists are hoping to use genetic engineering to reduce the transmission of Lyme disease. The scientists' target is not the deer or the ticks often associated with the disease; it's wild mice. 20H ago - 13:2222 minutes ago
Lessons from the Wall Street crash of 1929 -- Stocks on Wall Street have rallied in recent months, but author Andrew Ross Sorkin sees a crash coming. The question is: when will the bubble pop, and how much will the market slump when it does?20 hours ago
Inside the "Payam Method" for learning piano -- Payam Khastkhodaei, the son of Iranian immigrants, says he's developed a new method of teaching that has students loving their piano lessons. Now his students are sweeping national competitions.16 hours ago
London's cabbies skeptical about robotaxis -- London black cab drivers, who are required to memorize thousands of streets to get their license, are being tested in a new way. Several companies are trying to bring robotaxis to the city's streets. -- May 1720 hours ago
Christopher Nolan: The 60 Minutes Interview -- Christopher Nolan, director of "Oppenheimer," "Inception," "Interstellar," and "The Dark Knight," imagines every movie is the last he'll make, leading him toward an ambitious plan for "The Odyssey." -- May 1720 hours ago
The Uplift - The Uplift: Derby dream come true - David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row - and his dying wish to make it there one last time. May 16 - 20:037 days ago
The Uplift: Desmond Bryant -- David Begnaud sits down with former NFL player Desmond Bryant, who shares how he survived a dark period in his life - and came out helping others.10 days ago
4/25: The Uplift -- A rescue dog at Pasadena Humane in Los Angeles has gone viral - and the puppy has inspired thousands of donations. Plus, David Begnaud introduces us to a young woman who shares how two high school teachers who made a life-changing impact on her as a teen.14 days ago
The Uplift: Michael Jordan -- Gayle King sits down with Michael Jordan to talk about the basketball super star's newest sports venture: NASCAR. Plus, more heartwarming news.14 days ago
The Uplift: Welcome to Hollywood -- Meet the woman who rescued a piece of the Oscars in a dumpster. Plus, we take a trip to Hollwyood to learn about the history of America's iconic film industry.14 days ago
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