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Live - U.S. unveils new Iran sanctions after Trump threatened "economic D-Day" Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever. 3H ago
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Iran-linked hackers took U.K. power plant offline for first time, reports say -- The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.6 hours ago
A massive data center hub is likely heating up a town outside London -- Researchers say residents of Slough, just outside London, are likely very literally feeling the heat from a massive cluster of data centers in their town.7 hours ago
Bessent announces campaign to create "economic onslaught" against Iran and its partners -- The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.5 hours ago
How long before China is ready to deploy humanoid robot soldiers? -- A Chinese robotics developer tells CBS News humanoids won't turn against humans as they're just machines: "It all depends on who controls them."9 hours ago
4 arrested after world champion boxer shot dead in South Africa -- Zolani Tete made history in 2017 when he took just 11 seconds to knock out his opponent with his first punch to retain his WBO bantamweight crown.12 hours ago
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who is on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthCare, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026. -- Aug 235 hours ago
Transcript: Neel Kashkari, Minneapolis Fed president and CEO, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026. -- Aug 235 hours ago
Transcript: Rep. Byron Donalds on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Byron Donalds, Republican of Florida and candidate for Florida governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026. -- Aug 235 hours ago
Transcript: Dr. Mehmet Oz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of an interview with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026. -- Aug 235 hours ago
Transcript: Rep. Seth Moulton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat of Massachusetts and Senate primary candidate, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026. -- Aug 235 hours ago
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. -- Aug 239 hours 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. -- Aug 2311 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.1 day 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.1 day ago