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U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island -- A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
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How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated -- President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.9 hours ago
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium -- President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.16 hours ago
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say -- The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.17 hours ago
CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw. -- Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.17 hours ago
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video -- An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.18 hours ago
Ancient cave, hippo bones found under castle: "Once-in-a-lifetime discovery" -- A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath Pembroke Castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said23 hours ago
Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz restrictions, citing U.S. blockade -- Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade.32 minutes ago
U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems -- The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.1 day ago
Cuban leader says country will "be ready" for possible U.S. attack -- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back. -- Apr 1615 hours ago
Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote -- Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain. -- Apr 1617 hours ago
Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations." -- Apr 1616 hours ago
Setback for ex-U.S. Marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese aviators -- An Australian judge turned away an appeal by former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the U.S. over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago. -- Apr 161 day ago
House breaks with Trump, votes against ending deportation protections for Haitians -- All House Democrats and four Republicans forced a vote on a measure to stop the Trump administration from ending temporary deportation protections for more than 300,000 people from Haiti. -- Apr 1616 hours ago
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins -- The leaders of Lebanon and Israel agreed to start a 10-day truce at 5 p.m. Eastern Time Thursday. -- Apr 173 hours ago