Page Updated: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:00 PM ET

CBS News - Top Stories

Iran touts closest ever ties with Russia, contradicting Trump -- Iran says its ties with Russia are stronger than ever after a visit by Putin's top envoy, challenging Trump's assertion that Moscow isn't helping Iran in the war. -- Updated 32m ago

30 minutes ago

How to talk to your parents about end-of-life planning - 43m ago

30 minutes ago

CBS News 24/7 - Live

20 days ago

Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS -- Christina Applegate said on her MeSsy podcast that her doctor recently revealed she did not have multiple sclerosis.

3 hours ago

Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctions - President Trump is defending his decision to waive sanctions, which will refill Russia's pocketbooks as it attacks Ukraine.

44 minutes ago

Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel just over a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands for elections, and as President Trump floats restarting the Iran war.

8 hours ago

Zelenskyy says if Trump can't stop Putin, help Ukraine do it -- Ukraine's leader calls on Trump to allow delivery of interceptor missiles already purchased by European allies if the U.S. "cannot rein Putin in."

2 hours ago

What to know about Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis -- Jalen Hurts' agent and the Eagles said in a statement Monday his "prognosis is very good, and we anticipate a full recovery."

44 minutes ago

Gun used in Bend school shooting was birthday gift from shooter's mom -- The Maverick 88 pump-action 12-gauge shotgun was purchased legally in August 2026 by Shauntai Nickerson, the mother of the shooter, and given to him for recreational use, sources told CBS News.

17 hours ago

How arenas and stadiums are shutting out loyal sports fans -- The cost of attending live sports has shot up 123% since 2000 - a staggering increase that cannot solely be blamed on inflation​.

1 hour ago

Khanna to campaign in Nebraska with Senate candidate Dan Osborn -- Dan Osborn, who says he won't caucus with Republicans or Democrats if he wins, is campaigning with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna Saturday.

33 minutes ago

Man who stole flamingo from Vegas hotel convicted of animal cruelty - Mitchell Fairbarn deeply regretted the "bad decisions" he made while intoxicated, his lawyer told the jury.

1 hour ago

Man charged in "targeted" attack on Australian lawmaker Helen Haines -- Australian police charged a man on Tuesday over what they alleged was a "targeted" attack with a vehicle on independent lawmaker Helen Haines.

1 hour ago

Dems demand tougher standards for companies running Medicaid systems -- Contractors, including Deloitte, receive billions in taxpayer dollars to build complex computer systems determining Medicaid eligibility.

6 hours ago

Shark kills woman swimming off popular beach in South Africa -- Local media reported the woman was a regular swimmer and had been swimming with a group when the attack occurred.

2 hours ago

As AI dominates conversations, here are key terms to know -- Artificial intelligence and the conversations around it are rapidly evolving. These terms can help to understand the developments.

16 hours ago

Israel detains 40 ultra-Orthodox men accused of draft dodging -- At least 40 ultra-Orthodox Jewish men were arrested at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on suspicion of attempting to evade the country's military draft.

5 hours ago

Voters reject separation of Alberta from Canada in referendum -- The vote was not a referendum on independence from Canada, but it would have begun a process towards possible separation.

10 hours ago

What happens when you miss a debt payment - and how to recover fast

19 hours ago

How to make a debt payoff plan that actually fits your monthly budget

22 hours ago

Can making two credit card payments a month save you money?

1 day ago

Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

19 days ago

What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

20 days ago

Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

19 days ago

California billionaire tax could backfire, Stanford study says

21 hours ago

Elon Musk pledges to give a SpaceX share to every U.S. child

22 hours ago

Helium, critical for tech, faces supply chain crisis

1 day ago

3 more Democrats slated to join summit on political future - 2h ago

1 hour ago

Theranos whistleblower calls Holmes "almost unrecognizable" in film

22 hours ago

Ukraine, Sudan immigrants to retain deportation protections for now

1 day ago

7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hall

2 days ago

Man whose wife died in Iran strike presses Vance on "fundamental failures"

2 days ago

Sacramento mom says hero son shot, killed Oregon school shooter

3 days ago

Editor's Picks -- The Israeli settlers behind West Bank conflict with Palestinians | 60 Minutes

4 days ago

Federal actions around voting system expand weeks ahead of midterms

19 hours ago

Interactive -- These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations

4 days ago

David Sabatini Lost Everything After Being Accused of Sexual Harassment. He Just Won $6 Million.

1 hour ago

Inside France's Night of Terror

1 hour ago

Is Trump Getting Ready to Trade Ukraine for Iran?

1 hour ago

Trump signs executive order on women's health - 1h ago

44 minutes ago

Supreme Court turns away appeal from alleged 9/11 mastermind

1 day ago

Candidate for Lt. Gov. Shawn Oliver arrested, suspends campaign

1 day ago

CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up

1 day ago

Rep. Turner calls for congressional probe into Starlink disruption

1 day ago

CBS News Podcasts - Money Moves | Are You Smarter Than a High Schooler?

1 hour ago

Case by Case | A Mother Vanishes: Bhatt on Trial

1 hour ago

Money Moves | Financial Planning for Creatives with AJ Ayers

18 hours ago