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Live - Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages" Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response. updated 57M ago
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U.S. intel community analyzing how Cuba might respond to military action -- These kinds of intelligence forecasts attempt not only to show the immediate consequences of an American action, but the chain of reactions that may follow. -- May 2017 minutes 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.21 hours 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.21 hours ago
Ex-prosecutor allegedly stole secret report on Trump, named file "Bundt Cake Recipe" -- A former federal prosecutor was charged this week with emailing herself a report on the Justice Department's investigation into President Trump that a judge had kept under lock and key, under the file name "Bundt_Cake_Recipe.pdf." -- May 2017 minutes ago
Latest CBS News Videos - NASCAR driver Kyle Busch dies at 41 - One of the greatest NASCAR racers of all time, Kyle Busch, died on Thursday at 41. His family earlier in the day had said he "experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization and was undergoing treatment." Tom Hanson reports. 37M ago - 2:0217 minutes ago
Where a potential peace deal with Iran stands -- Iranian state media said its leadership is reviewing the U.S.'s latest peace proposal, nearly three months into a war that has had global consequences. President Trump said he is willing to give Iran a "couple of days" to respond to the proposal. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.17 minutes ago
Plane diverts to Canada over Ebola -- A flight headed for Detroit made a last-minute diversion to Canada on Wednesday night over Ebola concerns stemming from a passenger who wasn't supposed to be on board. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner and Nicole Sganga have more.17 minutes ago
Lawmakers react to "anti-weaponization fund" -- A growing number of lawmakers are speaking out against the Justice Department's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.17 minutes ago
Is Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" legal? Experts weigh in. -- The new fund to provide payouts to those who say the legal system was "weaponized" against them raised immediate questions about its legality, implementation and enforcement.11 hours ago
House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund1 hour ago
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts. -- The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.3 hours ago
DNC releases long-awaited autopsy on 2024 election -- The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.6 hours ago
Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs -- Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.5 hours ago
Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced to 41+ years -- Aimee Bock, the convicted ringleader of the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme in Minnesota, was sentenced to more than 40 years in prison on Thursday.2 hours ago
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing" -- President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.3 hours ago
Colbert hosts "The Late Show" one last time tonight as franchise ends -- "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.9 hours ago
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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.13 hours ago
Rubio offers Cubans "new path" in video address -- Ra l Castro and five others have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury in Florida, according to court filings made public Wednesday. -- May 207 hours ago
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon" -- Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.1 hour ago
NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says -- Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."1 hour ago
U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation -- Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.7 hours ago
"Arc de Trump" design plan approved, without lions on the base -- The commissioners, all appointed by Trump, acted despite overwhelming public opposition to the 250-foot arch.4 hours ago
Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it. -- Whether Zelenskyy had in fact uttered the line "I need ammunition - not a ride" was disputed by the Biden administration when I reported it. Now, the Ukrainian leader has confirmed he said it.2 hours ago
Charges dismissed for ex-official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher -- A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.6 hours ago
Divers killed in Maldives cave may have taken wrong tunnel: "No way out" -- Finnish divers found the Italians in a corridor with a dead end inside the cave complex, Italy's la Repubblica daily reported.11 hours ago
"Survivor 50" finalists discuss strategy, how they planned to win -- Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."7 hours ago
Arrest made in Connecticut 40 years after woman's murder in Virginia -- The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.9 hours 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.21 hours ago
Exclusive - DOJ onboards largest-ever class of immigration judges in deportation push - The additions come after the ouster of dozens of immigration judges across the country by the Trump administration over the past year. 9H ago1 hour ago
Senate GOP delays reconciliation vote amid opposition to DOJ fund, ballroom -- Senate Republicans said they will not be voting on a reconciliation bill in the face of opposition to the DOJ's new "anti-weaponization" fund and security funding tied to the White House ballroom.6 hours ago
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy takes digs at Trump, urging renewed unity in politics -- Cassidy, who lost his reelection bid last week, called for leaders who are "steady, not erratic" and "thoughtful, not impulsive." -- May 201 hour ago
DHS to tighten Ebola-related flight restrictions for some foreign travelers -- The Department of Homeland Security is set to implement new entry restrictions beginning Thursday for foreign travelers coming to the U.S. from countries at the center of the latest Ebola outbreak.22 hours ago
3 CD account mistakes to avoid in today's economy -- If you're considering opening a CD account in today's economy, it's critical to first know which mistakes to avoid.4 hours ago
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Can my Social Security disability benefits be garnished for debt? -- As collection activity rises, it's important to understand how protected your disability benefits really are.6 hours ago
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What are today's mortgage interest rates: May 21, 2026? -- Want to buy a home or refinance your existing one? Here are the mortgage interest rates you'll need to know now.9 hours ago
When could mortgage rates drop close to 5% again? Here's what three experts predict.2 days ago
Can you negotiate your mortgage rate in today's market?6 days ago
Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show -- Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.3 hours ago
Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare. -- A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.7 hours ago
These are retirees' 5 biggest financial fears -- Retirees say inflation, health care costs and market volatility are threatening their financial security.14 hours ago
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer -- AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.2 hours ago
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO -- Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.2 hours ago
State media says Iran reviewing U.S. proposal -- Iranian state media says Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the war. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.7 hours ago
Why the U.S. indicted Cuba's Raul Castro -- The U.S. indictment against Cuba's former leader Ra l Castro comes as President Trump weighs intervention on the island. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.7 hours ago
New South Carolina congressional map expected -- Republican state lawmakers in South Carolina are expected to help advance a new congressional map. Political strategist Antjuan Seawright joins with more details.7 hours ago
Sponsored -- Young Americans react to job market prospects -- New Gallup poll data shows young Americans are feeling pessimistic about the job market. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger reports. (Sponsored by AT&T Business) -- 4:467 hours ago
The Takeout - CBS News Radio flashback: Obama wins presidency - Major Garrett introduces CBS News Radio's coverage of the election of the first Black president of the U.S., Barack Obama. 1H ago - 3:5643 minutes ago
Democratic, GOP strategists on 2024 autopsy -- After a long delay and series of reversals, the Democratic National Committee has released its autopsy report of the 2024 presidential election. Political strategists Jim McLaughlin and Amanda Litman join to react to the findings.43 minutes ago
Lamar Alexander on DOJ fund: "Smells pretty fishy" -- Tennessee Republican Lamar Alexander served as a U.S. senator, governor, and secretary of education, and ran for president in 1996 and 2000. He chronicles his six decades in politics in his new book, "The Education of a Senator: From JFK to Trump." Alexander joins to assess the state of the GOP under President Trump.43 minutes ago
Greene on Massie's loss, GOP's future and more -- After Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat in his Kentucky primary, another Republican politician whom President Trump targeted spoke out in his defense: former Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene joins "The Takeout" to unpack the effort to oust Massie and the GOP's future.43 minutes ago
Expert: "Serious legal questions" over DOJ fund -- The new Justice Department "anti-weaponization" fund is facing scrutiny over its execution and enforcement. Rupa Bhattacharyya, legal director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown University Law School, joins with analysis.43 minutes 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 - 20:033 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.7 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.10 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.10 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.10 days ago
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