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Live - Trump confirms U.S. and Israel launching military strikes on Iran - President Trump says the U.S. is engaged in "major combat operations in Iran," after a failed effort to pressure Tehran into a new nuclear deal. updated 2M ago
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Israel launches "preemptive strike" on Iran, Israeli military says -- The Israel Defense Ministry said in a statement that it launched the strike because it was expecting "a missile and drone attack" from Iran "in the immediate future."54 minutes ago
More than a dozen killed when plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, official says -- The plane belonging to the Bolivian air force was transporting new banknotes from Bolivia's Central Bank to other cities. A large number of bills were scattered on the ground at the crash site.5 hours ago
U.S.-Iran deal is "within our reach," Omani mediator says -- Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran have made "substantial progress" toward a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi told CBS News on Friday.9 hours ago
Trump administration labels Iran state sponsor of wrongful detention -- The designation enables the U.S. to punish Iran for detaining Americans for political leverage10 hours ago
Rare 2,000-year-old treasure unearthed by metal detectorists -- The find was made on a farmer's land in western Wales, museum Amgueddfa Cymru said.12 hours ago
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations -- President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.12 hours ago
Boy's birth brings hope for Amazon tribe facing possible extinction -- One official calls a newborn boy "a symbol of the resistance of the Akuntsu people, but also a source of hope for Indigenous peoples."17 hours ago
U.S. clears some diplomatic staff to leave Israel amid tension with Iran -- As Trump leaves the threat of war on the table amid nuclear talks with Iran, the State Department urges Americans to "consider leaving Israel" while they can.19 hours ago
U.S. offers $10 million for capture of cartel bosses "The Frog" and "Achilles" -- The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and his brother Alfonso Arzate Garcia.20 hours ago
Pakistan declares "open war" with Afghanistan as airstrikes rock Kabul -- Pakistan bombed major Afghan cities and declared "open war" after Afghanistan's Taliban rulers claimed an unprecedented aerial attack on Islamabad.18 hours ago
American among those killed on speedboat in Cuban waters, White House confirms -- At least one U.S. citizen was also among the six who were wounded and arrested by Cuban authorities, a U.S. official said.1 day ago
Fraud conviction overturned for Hong Kong's ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai -- A Hong Kong appellate court on Thursday quashed onetime media magnate Jimmy Lai's fraud convictions linked to lease violations, in a rare victory in the prominent activist's legal battles. -- Feb 2614 hours ago
Man charged with trafficking young Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine -- The founder of a Kenyan recruitment agency stands accused of deceiving and then trafficking young Kenyans to fight in Russia's war on Ukraine. -- Feb 2616 hours ago
Russia says "no deadlines" for Ukraine ceasefire as Trump pushes for deal -- As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire. -- Feb 2617 hours ago