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Live - Iran balks at Trump's threats as his deadline for a deal approaches - It's unclear when or even if top Iranian officials will come to Pakistan for peace talks just a day before Trump's latest ultimatum expires. updated 1M ago
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Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress before hearing on sanctions -- The Florida Democrat stepped down shortly before a House Ethics Committee hearing to determine whether she should be punished.1 minute ago
Kevin Warsh testifies that the Fed will remain "strictly independent" -- Warsh, nominated by President Trump to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, also said he'll work with the White House on some matters.3 hours ago
Virginia Democrats seek 10-1 congressional map with voter referendum -- The referendum is seeking to amend the state's constitution to use the Democratic-controlled Assembly's redrawn congressional maps, which will give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 House districts.8 hours ago
FBI investigating deaths, disappearances of staff at government labs -- The disappearances and deaths of 10 government workers tied to nuclear or space technology have sparked speculation online. President Trump said the cases are "hopefully, coincidence."5 hours ago
Democrats demand Trump admin. halt plan to collect federal workers' health data -- After KFF Health News reported that the Trump administration is seeking federal workers' medical records, Democratic lawmakers are insisting that the Office of Personnel Management drop its request.8 hours ago
Southern Poverty Law Center facing DOJ probe over use of paid informants -- The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.3 hours ago
Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for troops -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.2 hours ago
Trump says U.K.'s Starmer can "recover" as Epstein scandal hits him again -- Trump says British leader Keir Starmer has "time to recover" from the latest scandal over his decision to tap an Epstein associate as his U.S. ambassador.1 hour ago
Iran war shows "era of fossil fuel security is over," says U.K energy secretary -- President Trump recently encouraged the U.K. to "drill baby, drill" in the oil-rich North Sea.2 hours ago
NATO intercepts Russian bombers and fighter jets over Baltic Sea -- The Russian mission included two supersonic Tu-22M3s, as well as about 10 fighters, the French detachment said.3 hours ago
Mass murder trial in El Salvador for almost 500 alleged MS-13 members -- Nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members, including several alleged leaders, are on trial collectively in El Salvador, accused of thousands of murders.6 hours ago
Mexico investigating after CIA employees die in crash following drug lab raid -- The crash, following an operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab, has reignited a debate over U.S. involvement in Mexican security operations.1 hour ago
Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids -- Mexico's security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including six Americans.16 hours ago
How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted since saying they "agreed to everything" -- Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.1 day ago
For Jewish Iranians, war with Israel brings a flood of mixed emotions -- Jewish Iranians tell CBS News the war with Israel has brought conflicting emotions, and they wish leaders in both countries would "let us live in peace." -- Apr 202 hours ago
Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing -- Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes. -- Apr 203 hours ago
2 U.S. Embassy officials killed in car crash after Mexico drug lab raid -- Authorities initially said the accident happened while the officers were returning from the drug raids, but the Chihuahua state prosecutor later said the Americans weren't involved in those operations.20 hours ago
Netanyahu vows punishment for Israeli soldier shown hitting Jesus statue -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a soldier seen in a photo hitting a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer will face "harsh disciplinary action." -- Apr 204 hours ago
Trump and Iran trade conflicting messages over prospect of talks -- Iran balked at President Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.7 hours ago
Fugitive on Europe's most wanted list is captured in Mexico -- Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun, officials said. -- Apr 208 hours ago
Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region. -- Apr 204 hours ago