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Andy Burnham declared Labour Party leader, will become U.K. prime minister -- Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.
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"Worst case scenario" for shippers as U.S. and Iran step up attacks -- As the U.S. and Iran escalate attacks 140 days into the war, an industry analyst says "nobody is willing to move" through the Strait of Hormuz.1 hour ago
Journalist known as "The Jaguar" shot dead in Mexico -- The state government condemned the murder of Josue Martinez, and called on prosecutors to launch a probe in order to find those responsible.1 hour ago
Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan -- Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.10 hours ago
U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization -- The Juarez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.18 hours ago
Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and western U.S. -- One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.18 hours ago
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border -- Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive. -- Jul 162 hours ago
From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories -- Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions. -- Jul 162 hours ago
Zelenskyy's move to oust popular defense chief draws major backlash -- Ukrainians are demonstrating in Kyiv and senior figures announcing their resignations over President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's move to oust his popular defense chief.22 hours ago
U.S. to impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices -- The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world's 10th-biggest economy. -- Jul 167 hours ago
U.S. citizen departs Iran after being barred from leaving for over a year -- A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday. -- Jul 1510 hours ago
Trump to allege Chinese meddling in U.S. elections in primetime speech, sources say -- Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.1 day ago
Argentina rallies past bitter rival England to book spot in World Cup final -- Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain. -- Jul 1510 hours ago
House vote to end Israel aid divides Democrats, with 103 voting in favor -- The amendment, which had no chance of passing, put Democrats in a politically tough spot -- Jul 1514 hours ago
Senior defense officials looking at Cuba military options -- Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.1 day ago