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Live - Iran's president defends U.S. memorandum of understanding as best path forward - The new head of Iran's supreme national security council issued the warning to countries who join the U.S.'s economic war on Tehran. updated 45M ago
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China postpones moon launch as mission fails to meet launch conditions -- China's mission was planned as the country vies with the U.S. to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence on its surface.23 minutes ago
Mexican official accused by U.S. of drug trafficking abruptly resigns again -- Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha Moya is accused of allegedly colluding with the infamous Sinaloa Cartel to distribute drugs inside the U.S.2 hours ago
Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections, cites "huge risk" -- After Ukraine's fired defense minister publicly called for wartime elections, Zelenskyy said it would risk splitting the country.6 hours ago
Chinese humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's sprint world record -- Two human records were smashed by robots competing in the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in China.9 hours ago
European wildfires expose, detonate buried explosives from past wars -- The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have revealed World War I and II ordnance lurking beneath the blackened landscape. -- Aug 223 hours ago
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill at least 10 after deadly mall drone strike -- The attacks come a day after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown killed 16 people. -- Aug 221 hour ago
Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave" -- The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration. -- Aug 2113 hours ago
Sword attack at school in Sweden kills 17-year-old girl, officials say -- An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school on Friday in central Sweden, killing a 17-year-old girl and seriously injuring at least two others. -- Aug 221 hour ago
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown -- Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded. -- Aug 2116 hours ago
Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran -- The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates. -- Aug 211 day ago
Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan -- Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents. -- Aug 211 day ago
Iran set to impose longer prison terms for any contact with foreign media -- Iranians could soon face up to two years in prison for daring to communicate in any way with a foreign news outlet, embassy or institution. -- Aug 211 day ago
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection -- The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians. -- Aug 211 day ago
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor -- Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others. -- Aug 211 day ago
Frustration mounts for thousands still without power after deadly Indiana storms -- Several days of powerful storms walloped northwest Indiana, killing at least seven people and displacing about 1,000. The storms brought record rainfall that flooded several communities.11 hours ago
Fast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuate -- The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.51 minutes ago
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say -- U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.11 hours ago
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day -- The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.11 hours ago
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony's appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf -- The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.11 hours ago
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present" -- Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.20 hours ago