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Abraham Accords

Trump says "nobody got out ahead" of him on Saudi nuclear deal announcement after changing terms

President Trump took questions from reporters the day after he seemed to upend a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia by adding a new condition: that the country join the Abraham Accords. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details.

Abraham Lincoln

Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln

Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”.

Adrian Fontes

Election Denier Wins G.O.P. Nomination to Be Arizona’s Top Election Official

State Representative Alexander Kolodin will take on Adrian Fontes, the incumbent Democratic secretary of state, after defeating a more moderate Republican in the primary.

Air Force One

How The New York Times Reported on Trump’s Air Force One Ruse in Turkey

President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge duped potential adversaries — and the press. Here’s what happened.

Amna Nawaz

What the July jobs report reveals about the strength of the economy

New labor data shows the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, when economists had predicted modest growth. Revised numbers for May and June also show 103,000 fewer jobs created than originally reported. The unemployment rate ticked down, from 4.2% to 4.1%, a function of fewer people seeking jobs. Amna Nawaz discussed.

Amy Coney Barrett

Funding milestone detected

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett spoke with lawmakers about funding for security and other needs for the court on Tuesday. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker).

Amy Klobuchar

Sen. Amy Klobuchar to face Lisa Demuth in Minnesota gubernatorial general election

CBS News projects Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the heavy favorite, will win the Democratic primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race and will face the Republican challenger in November.

Andy Biggs

What to Know About Andy Biggs, the Trump-Backed Republican in Arizona’s Governor Race

Biggs, a fierce ally of President Donald Trump and former head of the House Freedom Caucus, won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor Tuesday.

Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham’s First Weeks as UK Prime Minister: TikToks, Podcasts and Promises

Andy Burnham’s whirlwind of TikToks, podcasts and promises appears to be resonating with some voters. But he faces big decisions about how to pay for it all.

Andy Ogles

Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area House seat

Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday for a significantly reshaped congressional district — marking a rare rejection of a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump.

Angus King

In the aftermath of deadly shootings, ICE pauses most traffic stops

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King's office tells NPR. (Image credit: Joseph Prezioso).

Anthony Bourdain

The myth of Anthony Bourdain: how the bad boy chef became a hero to boozehounds and bullies

The author of Kitchen Confidential has inspired a new movie, Tony, about his days as a dishwasher. But do today’s chefs still admire his self-sabotaging rock’n’roll spirit – or have they outgrown it? The trope of the Angry Young Man was not born in a kitchen, but Anthony Bourdain’s particular myth-making created what m.

Anthony Fauci

Does the Fifth Amendment Protect Fauci?

Our chief legal affairs correspondent, Adam Liptak, discusses whether Anthony Fauci’s presidential pardon makes him ineligible to take advantage of Fifth Amendment protections.

Apalachee High School

Apalachee High School shooting suspect pleads guilty to all charges

Colt Gray was charged with 55 counts, including malice murder, and faces life in prison without parole for the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School.

Apple Inc.

Apple Inc. has a public timeline updated from source-backed changes.

Ariana Grande

Is it OK to talk about Ariana Grande’s body? There is no right answer

I wish I could say that expressing concern for the pop star’s health is helpful – but I know from experience it’s not that simple The last time I opened X, a photo of Ariana Grande leaning over in a low-cut black dress, clavicle showing, was at the top of the feed. The post read: “hey @grok make Ariana Grande healthy a.

Artificial intelligence

AI isn’t ready to research itself

Nature, Published online: 13 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02494-5 An agentic system successfully developed concepts from two computer-science papers — but the original authors were not impressed.

Attorney general

NATO spending pressure returned

The Senate wrapped up its summer session at 4:57 a.m. ET. Senators knocked two major items off their checklist. They confirmed Todd Blanche as the nation’s 88th Attorney General. They also approved a bipartisan interim spending bill that likely goes a long way toward preventing a government shutdown in October. But nea.

Barcelona

Journalism is key to combating bad practices in science

Watchdog science journalism has become a fundamental tool to counter scientific malpractice, such as publication fraud, abuse and political and corporate manipulation of science. A study by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) has mapped for the first time the rise of this type of journalism in Ibero-America thr.

Bastille Day

Daily fragment: 2016 Nice truck attack

A man ploughs a truck into a Bastille Day celebration in Nice, France, killing 86 people and injuring another 434 before being shot by police.

Bears Ears

Mining Claims Staked on Land Cut From Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Monuments

Prospectors are eyeing mineral deposits within the former boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu rejects US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan in rare public break with Trump

Israeli PM says IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed and rebukes US pressure to end wars without his country’s buy-in Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza in a rare public break with Donald Trump. In a statement on Sunday, Netanyahu said that he was.

Bernie Moreno

Ohio Rep. Max Miller faces a growing number of calls to resign from fellow Republicans

Miller, who is running for re-election, has denied abusing his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, who is the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio.

Bernie Sanders

NATO spending pressure returned

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he can’t be everywhere at once — even though some of his allies want him to be. Democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost by less than 4,000 votes in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary, an outcome several high-profile progressives are blaming on Sanders and other top national progressive leaders.

Bill Cassidy

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 9, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Bernie Sanders join Margaret Brennan.

Birth tourism

Trump Signs Executive Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship and ‘Birth Tourism’

The orders come after the Supreme Court ruled June 30 that President Trump’s previous efforts to end birthright citizenship were unconstitutional.

Black Sea

The 71st Eurovision contest will take place in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas

Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Burgas, a port city on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, organizers said Thursday.

Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione admits to killing CEO

Luigi Mangione told a federal judge that he “shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan in the back,” adding that he understood his actions and knew what he was doing.

British Columbia

Fires grip western U.S., British Columbia: "It doesn't seem like it's real"

Nearly 100 large wildfires strained firefighting resources around the U.S. this weekend. The fire danger also exploded in Canada amid hot and dry conditions. Gwen Baumgardner reports, and Andrew Kozak has the forecast.

Broad Peak

Famed climber Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers killed after Pakistan avalanche, officials say

The 10-member expedition was swept away by an avalanche Thursday on Pakistan's Broad Peak.

Canada

What Wildfire Smoke Reveals About How We Respond to Climate Risk

The sun rises behind the U.S. Capitol building as smoke from wildfires in Canada fills the air on July 17 in Washington D.C. —Kevin Carter—Getty Images A month ago, I was running embarrassingly late to a meeting in D.C. And so, even though I knew the air pollution outside from the Canadian wildfires was a hazard to my.

Cap Ferret

Governance evidence added

French officials ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, a popular holiday destination. Fires west of Madrid were closing in on populated areas.

Capitol Hill

3 takeaways from David Crowley’s comeback: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.

Charlie Kirk

U.S. Says It Revoked More Than 175,000 Visas Under Trump

Most visas were rescinded over criminal accusations, the State Department said, while some were revoked from people who had celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

China

Guangzhou crucibles provide earliest direct evidence of brass-making in East Asia

For centuries, scholars have read ancient documents describing the production of brass in 10th-century A.D. China. The problem was that the earliest physical evidence of brass production would be found nearly 600 years later, in the 16th century A.D.

Chuck Edwards

North Carolina GOP chooses replacement candidate for Rep. Chuck Edwards

State Rep. Jennifer Balkcom will face Jamie Ager on the ballot in November.

Cockroach Janta Party

‘Cockroach Movement’ Forces Out India’s Education Minister

India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party called off its nationwide protests on Saturday after the country’s education minister resigned and the government agreed to a number of the activist movement’s demands.

Colombia

They've survived 2 major earthquakes in Colombia: "A sense of powerlessness"

Colombia earthquake survivors are facing major loss and a yearslong road to recovery filled with grief and uncertainty. Here's what responders say will happen next.

Colorado River

Running Dry: The fight for the West's dwindling water supply | 60 Minutes Archive

The nation's largest reservoir, Lake Mead, has fallen to a record low. In 2021, Bill Whitaker visited the Colorado River and reported on how millions of people depend on the water to drink, power their homes, and irrigate their farms.

Count Binface

Farage Wins Special U.K. Election That He Initiated, as Expected

Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform U.K., won the Clacton by-election with 63 percent. Count Binface, a novelty candidate, came second with 27 percent, a personal best.

Darline Graham

Russell Fry Backs Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Runoff Amid Trump Pressure

The president has been focused on the race since the death of Lindsey Graham in July. Ms. Graham, the late senator’s sister, is competing against Representative Ralph Norman in a runoff on Aug. 25.

David Axelrod

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.

Democratic National Committee

Richard Nixon reflects on Watergate and his legacy: Meet the Press Archive

APRIL 10, 1988 — Former President Richard Nixon joined Meet the Press years after resigning from office on August 9, 1974, after five men were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. in June of that year.

Democratic Party

House Republican says GOP is 'united' as Democrats wage 'proxy battles' in primaries

Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his re-election campaign in a district Democrats are eyeing as a possible pickup.

Democratic Senate

'I'll never bow down': Montana Democratic Senate nominee refuses to pave way for independent

Montana’s Democratic Senate nominee on Monday refused to drop her campaign to clear the way for an independent candidate, setting up a crowded race that is likely to help Republicans win in November. Alani Bankhead made certain with hours to go before Monday’s deadline that she would not step aside to give independent.

Dominic Sessa

Dominic Sessa Summons the Rapscallion Spirit of Anthony Bourdain in the Exhilarating, Tender Tony

Dominic Sessa and Leo Woodall in Tony —Courtesy of A24 Before the late Anthony Bourdain was a charismatic, adventurous TV personality —and even before he’d become a best-selling writer , with his fantastically disreputable 2000 memoir Kitchen Confidential —he was a bright but annoying kid enrolled at Vassar and, as he.

Donald Trump

Daily fragment: Donald Trump

US president Donald Trump meets with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the first such summit since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ed Case

Moderate Democrat Ed Case defies progressive challenge in Hawaii primary

Case, who has represented island state’s first district in US Congress since 2019, beat state senator Jarrett Keohokalole The moderate Democratic representative Ed Case has seen off a progressive challenge to retain his party’s nomination for the US House of Representatives election in Hawaii ’s first congressional dis.

Elaine Luria

Luria Wins House Primary in Virginia, Setting Up a Rematch With Kiggans

Elaine Luria will face Jennifer Kiggans, the Republican incumbent who defeated her in 2022, in the highly competitive Virginia Beach-area seat. Both are Navy veterans.

Elena Kagan

Funding milestone detected

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett spoke with lawmakers about funding for security and other needs for the court on Tuesday. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker).

Ellen Schmidt

Are hacks of U.S. water facilities a new front in the Iran war?

A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war. (Image credit: Ellen Schmidt).

Elon Musk

Funding milestone detected

“Build the perfect monument to force a moment of introspection upon the world’s richest, ugliest little bitch.” | Image: Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images Cards Against Humanity is gearing up to build "something that will annoy Elon Musk," and it's crowdfunding the project with its usual flavor of vulgarity. Th.

Epic Games

Apple and Epic argue over how much Apple should get from purchases made outside the App Store

In a new filing in its long-running legal dispute with Epic Games, Apple has proposed a structure that would allow it to collect fees on digital purchases made via external links that don't use the company's in-app purchase system. Epic has already responded, saying that Apple's request is "far outside of the bounds" o.

Erica Schwartz

Governance evidence added

Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil. (Image credit: Finn Gomez).

Europe

France's top court blocks under-15 social media ban, citing constitutional freedoms

France last month became the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms amid rising worldwide concerns about the harmful effects of digital content on kids.

Federal Reserve

Benign Inflation Data Offers Reprieve to Fed as It Weighs Rate Increase

The latest Consumer Price Index report helped to reinforce the patient approach adopted by many officials at the Federal Reserve about raising rates, but it has not resolved the debate altogether.

Fields Medal

The AI takeover of mathematics has begun

Mathematician James Maynard has spent a lot of time this past year "soul searching." A professor at the University of Oxford and winner of the prestigious Fields Medal, Maynard told The Verge he's been grappling with the future of his field as the traditionally slow-moving discipline hurries to adapt to AI. Days before.

Francesca Hong

Wisconsin Democrat David Crowley calls for ‘big tent’ after narrowly beating Francesca Hong

Ahead of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, a past tweet by the assemblywoman that called for the holiday to be canceled was resurfaced.

Galaxy Unpacked

3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026

We shared how Samsung users can boost productivity and get time back on new foldables, watches, and glasses coming soon.

Getty Images

What Wildfire Smoke Reveals About How We Respond to Climate Risk

The sun rises behind the U.S. Capitol building as smoke from wildfires in Canada fills the air on July 17 in Washington D.C. —Kevin Carter—Getty Images A month ago, I was running embarrassingly late to a meeting in D.C. And so, even though I knew the air pollution outside from the Canadian wildfires was a hazard to my.

Graham Platner

Platner announced as speaker for activist-led event in Maine

Former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who dropped out of the race last month amid sexual assault allegations , was announced as a speaker for a Labor Day event in Ellsworth, Maine, next month. The event was organized by the groups Hancock County Activists and Acadia Action Peacemakers, according to information.

Grand Staircase

Mining Claims Staked on Land Cut From Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Monuments

Prospectors are eyeing mineral deposits within the former boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah.

Haley Stevens

They’re Battle-Tested Democrats. Do Voters Care?

Haley Stevens and Angie Craig were celebrated by Democrats in 2018. This year, they’ve faced tough primaries.

Hoover Dam

Lake Mead, the Nation’s Largest Reservoir, Is Smaller Than Ever

Water levels in the reservoir, which sits behind the Hoover Dam, are at record lows. A continued drop would imperil water supplies for millions of people and cut electricity from the dam.

Human services

Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases; patients had underlying conditions

Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.

Indiana Fever

Indiana Fever head coach says critics trying to 'hijack' the WNBA can 'go to hell'

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White says the critics who are trying to "hijack" the WNBA can "go to hell." It comes after Fever guard Sophie Cunningham spoke against transgender women and girl athletes in an ESPN interview, and Cunningham being on the receiving end of a flagrant foul. NBC News' Sam Brock reports.

Iran

Low oil prices now ‘goal No. 1’ in Iran war, Vance says, as U.S. threatens new economic pressure

Keeping gas prices low is now the United States’ “goal No.

Jack Smith

Regulatory context updated

The former special counsel led two criminal investigations of President Trump and has been a frequent target of Trump's ire on social media. (Image credit: Saul Loeb).

Jarrett Keohokalole

Moderate Democrat in Hawaii Easily Defeats Progressive House Challenger

Representative Ed Case beat Jarrett Keohokalole, a younger progressive, in a race that centered on questions of generational change and the state’s skyrocketing cost of living.

Jason Arday

Ex-Cambridge professor dies week after resigning amid plagiarism allegations

Jason Arday, who was Cambridge's youngest Black professor, died in London on Friday, the school said.

Jay Clayton

In Rush to Track Down Air Force One Leaks, DOJ Reversed Its Own Process

A judge’s remarks on subpoenas to reporters cast attention on two administration officials under consideration for powerful cabinet posts, Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton.

Jeanine Pirro

Trump again rebukes Jeanine Pirro over reflecting pool ‘vandalism’ case

President attacks ‘terrible mistake’ of US attorney, who said in court filing damage stemmed from botched renovation Donald Trump has doubled down on his criticism of Jeanine Pirro after the US attorney for the District of Columbia publicly challenged his claims that vandals had damaged the recently renovated Lincoln M.

Jeffrey Epstein

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

The state of New Mexico sued the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday, saying the federal government blocked the state's ability to investigate the sex crimes of financier Jeffrey Epstein at a ranch there.

Jennifer Balkcom

North Carolina GOP chooses replacement candidate for Rep. Chuck Edwards

Representative Chuck Edwards dropped his re-election bid amid sexual harassment allegations. His replacement, Jennifer Balkcom, has about 80 days to campaign.

John Cornyn

GOP senators clear Todd Blanche’s AG path after ‘anti-weaponization’ fund scrapped

Blanche’s nomination had been held up over concerns from GOP Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, but the parties reached a deal to end the standoff.

Jurassic Park

What will the Pentagon begin screening 'war fighters' for? The quiz knows

Plus: Jurassic Park , U.K. politics, conspiracy theories, Pete Hegseth and numismatics.

Karoline Leavitt

Karoline Leavitt leaves behind a legacy of lies. What’s next for the Trump aide? | Arwa Mahdawi

The press secretary’s communication style made her eminently qualified for a role in this administration Karoline Leavitt, 28, is leaving her demanding job as Donald Trump’s press secretary to spend more time with her two young children and her 60-year-old husband. According to a post by Trump On Truth Social, Leavitt.

Katie Hobbs

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican as running mate in re-election bid

Arizona’s Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has chosen a former Republican as her running mate for her re-election bid this November.

Kay Granger

Kay Granger, Pathbreaking Texas Congresswoman, Dies at 83

She was the first Republican woman from the state to be elected to the House. It caused a stir in 2024 when she was discovered to be residing in a senior living facility while still in office.

Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham formally appointed U.K. prime minster

Andy Burnham was formally appointed the newest British prime minster, the seventh to take up the position in the last decade. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on how Burnham differs from outgoing prime minster Keir Starmer and his meeting with King Charles III.

Lindsey Graham

Russell Fry Backs Darline Graham in South Carolina Senate Runoff Amid Trump Pressure

The president has been focused on the race since the death of Lindsey Graham in July. Ms. Graham, the late senator’s sister, is competing against Representative Ralph Norman in a runoff on Aug. 25.

Lisa Cook

Trump renews push to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Trump is once again threatening to fire Cook over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud after an earlier effort to remove Cook was struck down by the Supreme Court. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch).

Lisa Demuth

Sen. Amy Klobuchar to face Lisa Demuth in Minnesota gubernatorial general election

Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.

Lisa Murkowski

Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department.

Luigi Mangione

Luigi Mangione admits to killing CEO

Luigi Mangione told a federal judge that he “shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan in the back,” adding that he understood his actions and knew what he was doing.

Madrid

More than 250,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain

Hundreds of firefighters battle blazes as strong winds drive fires towards Bordeaux and smoke prompts health warnings in Madrid Unrestrained wildfires in Spain and France have forced more than 250,000 people to flee, authorities from both countries have said, as they struggle to contain the blazes. About 70,000 people.

Maine

Platner announced as speaker for activist-led event in Maine

Former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who dropped out of the race last month amid sexual assault allegations , was announced as a speaker for a Labor Day event in Ellsworth, Maine, next month. The event was organized by the groups Hancock County Activists and Acadia Action Peacemakers, according to information.

Maine Democratic Senate

Maine Democratic Senate race narrows as candidates rally behind Troy Jackson

The crowded Maine Senate race to replace Graham Platner has narrowed as Democrats rallied around former state Senate President Troy Jackson in the leadup to the party's nominating convention on Saturday.

Maine Senate

Platner announced as speaker for activist-led event in Maine

Former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who dropped out of the race last month amid sexual assault allegations , was announced as a speaker for a Labor Day event in Ellsworth, Maine, next month. The event was organized by the groups Hancock County Activists and Acadia Action Peacemakers, according to information.

Margaret Brennan

"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" guests for Aug. 16, 2026

This week's guests include Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska and state Rep. Christopher Rabb of Pennsylvania.

Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg's vision of superintelligent AI for everyone

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making the case for putting superintelligent AI in the hands of everyone, not just a few companies or governments. Charles Rollet, tech correspondent for Business Insider, joins CBS News to discuss.

Markwayne Mullin

Becker: "Hardly a week goes by" without Trump administration threatening election official arrests

CBS News contributors David Becker and Chris Krebs joined "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" in the wake of President Trump's primetime speech last week accusing China of accessing election data. Meanwhile, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that if election officials do not secure elections, they c.

Michigan Democratic

Source evidence added

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is projected to be the winner of Tuesday's Democratic gubernatorial primary race, according to CBS News.

Michigan Senate

A Spurned Schumer Reaches Out to the Left

In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.

Middle East

New aircraft carrier en route to Middle East after issues reported aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.

Mike Lindell

Lisa Demuth Wins Republican Primary for Governor of Minnesota

Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.

Mikie Sherrill

New Jersey's Mikie Sherrill enters national political fray with first set of midterm endorsements, aimed at veterans

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats - as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.

Milky Way

Giant balloon gives rise to new view of the Milky Way’s centre

Nature, Published online: 12 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02463-y Airborne camera gathers data about the high-energy particles emanating from the core of our Galaxy.

Milwaukee County Executive

In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for governor

Votes are still being counted in the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, with Rep. Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley separated by only a few hundred votes. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki looks at the numbers as well as races in South Carolina, Minnesota, and Connecticut.

Mykhailo Drapatyi

Mykhailo Drapatyi: What to Know About Ukraine’s New Top General

Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi, a decorated commander, is popular both inside and outside of his country.

Mykhailo Fedorov

Ukrainian's Zelenskyy faces major backlash for ousting defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov amid progress vs. Russia

Ukrainians are demonstrating in Kyiv and senior figures announcing their resignations over President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's move to oust his popular defense chief.

National Guard

The effectiveness and cost of the National Guard deployment in D.C.

It has now been one year since President Trump declared a "crime emergency" in the nation's capital and deployed thousands of members of the National Guard to its streets. Questions continue to mount over the mission's cost, its legality and its effectiveness in fighting crime. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Richa.

NATO

Poland says it thwarted Russian plot to kill an American citizen in a NATO country

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it marks the first time Russia sought to attack an American citizen in another NATO country.

New Jersey

‘We get 200 tourists a day’: when your house becomes a TV star

What’s it like to live on the set of a soap opera? Or above Ted Lasso’s favourite pub? The residents of the homes made famous by hit TV shows tell all Half the world recognises the apartment that Carrie Bradshaw lives in. Or the New Jersey mansion where Tony Soprano ate, slept and obsessed over the ducks in his swimmin.

New Mexico

Regulatory context updated

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and others, must pay nearly $1 billion after a court found the social media giant to have put children and teen users at risk. A New Mexico judge ruled that Meta must pay $567 million into a fund to pay for harm prevention and awareness, in addition to $375 mill.

New York (state)

John Carro, Jurist Who Had Early Brush With Lee Harvey Oswald, Dies at 98

Decades before his rise to the New York State appellate court, he was a probation officer who tried to help Mr. Oswald, then a teenager living in the Bronx.

New York City

John Carro, Jurist Who Had Early Brush With Lee Harvey Oswald, Dies at 98

Decades before his rise to the New York State appellate court, he was a probation officer who tried to help Mr. Oswald, then a teenager living in the Bronx.

New York Harbor

Mother, 5-month-old die in New York Harbor after boat capsized; captain arrested

A 46-year-old man was arrested on reckless endangerment charges, and authorities are investigating whether the boat was an illegal charter.

Nigel Farage

Britain’s Farage Takes a Page From Trump’s Playbook Amid Investigations

Nigel Farage, the Reform U.K. leader who resigned from Parliament and won back his seat on Thursday, stays on the offensive and says voters don’t care about allegations of financial impropriety.

Nintendo

Product availability changed in Europe

Games look gorgeous on its 7.9-inch screen. | Photo: Brandt Ranj / The Verge The cost of the Nintendo Switch 2 is going up by $50 on September 1st, 2026 , resulting in a $499.99 price tag for just the console. We’re just weeks away, but Costco is offering a fantastic $499.99 bundle for its members that includes a Ninte.

Nirmal Purja

Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his fellow climbers

A mountaineering team with climbers from around the world, including the U.S., was attempting to climb one of the tallest peaks on earth. (Image credit: Niranjan Shrestha).

North Carolina

North Carolina GOP chooses replacement candidate for Rep. Chuck Edwards

Representative Chuck Edwards dropped his re-election bid amid sexual harassment allegations. His replacement, Jennifer Balkcom, has about 80 days to campaign.

Oleksandr Syrskyi

Firing of Ukraine’s Top General Signals the End of an Era

Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, who commanded crucial battles, oversaw an expansion of drone warfare against Russia, but many Ukrainians want even more.

OpenAI

OpenAI is losing its second executive this week

Another OpenAI executive is departing. Denise Dresser, who joined OpenAI as its chief revenue officer in December after serving as CEO of Slack, will be leaving in the "coming weeks" to "pursue other opportunities," she said in a team note posted to LinkedIn . Dali Rajic, president and COO of Wiz, will be taking over t.

Oval Office

Trump Seeks to Restrict Birthright Citizenship With New Orders

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on August 6, 2026. (Photo by ) —Jim Watson—AFP/Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s previous attempt to impose restrictions on birthright citizenship , but the President hasn.

Peggy Flanagan

Peggy Flanagan wins Senate primary in Minnesota, notching another victory for progressive Democrats

Flanagan defeated centrist Rep. Angie Craig with a pledge to fight the influence of corporations and confront Republican President Donald Trump.

Perez Hilton

Perez Hilton has long road to recovery, had struggled with depression, sister says

Barbara Lavandeira recalled finding her brother in a state of distress on Aug. 4 and said “we remain hopeful” as he recovers.

Pete Buttigieg

Pete Buttigieg: Everyone’s ‘watching the state of Michigan right now’

Michigan Democrats’ scramble to unify after a brutal primary continued Friday with a preplanned rally that brought together the statewide ticket. It also brought out Pete Buttigieg, a former and potentially future presidential candidate, whose presence helped underscore the stakes not just in November, but for 2028. Ho.

Plead Guilty

Regulatory context updated

He is charged with stalking resulting in the death of an executive, but the specifics of his plea were unclear. A murder trial in state court is set for next month.

Puerto Rico

Drought, water rationing and dry rivers: our water crisis is here | Peter Gleick

It doesn’t have to be this way. We know what needs to be done Disturbing news about our water resources is now constant and unrelenting. In just the past few weeks, media have reported that Puerto Rico is suffering a deep water crisis as severe drought has cut water supplies to thousands. The Rhine and Po rivers in Eur.

Ralph Norman

South Carolina Senate Runoff Kicks Off With Chick-fil-A and Trump Calls

Darline Graham and Ralph Norman emerged from a special election sprint on Tuesday to succeed Lindsey Graham. She will sell her closeness to President Trump. He will tout his conservatism.

Red Sea

Tankers Sail Through Red Sea Despite Houthi Blockade

Dozens of ships continued to traverse the Red Sea this week, but with scattered disruption, uncertainty about the passage grows by the hour.

Reflecting pool

Reflecting Pool's botched repairs threaten to tarnish the National Park Service's reputation

President Donald Trump's handling of repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has put the National Park Service in a difficult spot.

Rob Marciano

Total solar eclipse dipped parts of Europe into complete darkness. Here's what they saw.

A total solar eclipse brought darkness to parts of Europe, the only time the phenomenon will be visible to humans in 2026. CBS News' Rob Marciano has more on the stunning moments.

Russia

Russian drones kill a woman and 9-year-old son at home as Ukrainian civilian casualties surge

This attack comes after the United Nations reported that July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since the early weeks of Russia's invasion.

San Francisco

‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier

One month after Epic Games and Google seemingly stopped fighting over the future of Android app distribution, they were back in a San Francisco courtroom today - where Judge James Donato just ordered Google to make it easier to install rival app stores on Android. It's been nearly three years since a jury unanimously d.

Saudi Arabia

Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is 'purely defensive' and open to others

The landmark Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday as the three countries seek to deepen security cooperation amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.

Shri Thanedar

Thanedar becomes latest incumbent to fall to a progressive challenger

Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar lost his primary to democratic socialist Donavan McKinney on Wednesday — the latest victory for progressives who’ve been on a hot streak of ousting incumbents in safe-blue districts. Thanedar’s 13th District was a top priority for groups like Justice Democrats that are committed to primaryin.

Soho House

Was Sylvie Cachay's death at NYC's Soho House an accident or murder?

Nicholas Brooks, son of Oscar winner, accused of killing his swimsuit designer girlfriend at a trendy NYC hotel.

Sophie Cunningham

Indiana Fever head coach says critics trying to 'hijack' the WNBA can 'go to hell'

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White says the critics who are trying to "hijack" the WNBA can "go to hell." It comes after Fever guard Sophie Cunningham spoke against transgender women and girl athletes in an ESPN interview, and Cunningham being on the receiving end of a flagrant foul. NBC News' Sam Brock reports.

South Carolina

Sen. Darline Graham, Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff in South Carolina

A first-time candidate who was always close to her brother's political orbit, Darline Graham overcame skepticism about her lack of experience in her campaign to replace him, as she moved forward Tuesday as the top vote-getter to runner-up Norman.

South Korea

East Asia is baking in ‘cruelly hot’ summer

A deadly heat wave is gripping large parts of East Asia, bringing the hottest temperature on record in South Korea and complicating earthquake recovery efforts in Japan.

Southern California Edison

Eaton Fire in Altadena sparked by SoCal Edison electric tower, probe finds

The department said an 18-month investigation concluded that electrical arcing on an out-of-service Southern California Edison tower was responsible.

Spain

Bones of medieval kings saved from Spanish wildfire

Firefighters raced to save a 1,000-year-old monastery in northeastern Spain on Friday as a growing wildfire prompted the hasty removal of the bones of medieval monarchs buried there.

Startups

Boeing is selling its air taxi startups to Archer Aviation

Boeing is selling three of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) subsidiaries to Archer Aviation, in addition to taking an undisclosed stake in the San Jose-based company. The subsidiares to be acquired by Archer include Wisk Aero , which has been developing an autonomous electric aircraft; SkyGrid , which.

Steven Hirsch

Mangione pleads guilty in federal court, leaving fate of state trial uncertain

Mangione has pleaded guilty to stalking charges in connection with the death of Brian Thompson, a health care executive. A separate judge will decide the future of Mangione's state trial. (Image credit: Steven Hirsch).

Supreme court

An Unlikely Emergency Appeal to the Supreme Court From a Dog Named Bruce

A last-ditch filing this week came on behalf of a dog that a judge found to be “vicious” and shows how the court’s emergency docket has been growing.

Taco Bell

Heightened scrutiny over food safety amid cyclospora outbreak

The cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce is having a big impact on wary consumers and businesses like Taco Bell as the number of confirmed cases rises. Carter Evans has more.

Taylor Farms

What to know about Taylor Farms amid the cyclospora outbreak

The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.

The House

House again rebukes Trump over Iran, while similar effort stalls in Senate

The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.

The Secret Service

Inside the heightened security for the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner

The Secret Service says there has been a significant rise in threats ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more details.

The Times

U.S. Withdraws Subpoenas Issued to New York Times Journalists

A federal judge raised questions about the government’s handling of the subpoenas, which The Times called an attempt to intimidate the free press.

Thom Tillis

GOP senators clear Todd Blanche’s AG path after ‘anti-weaponization’ fund scrapped

Blanche’s nomination had been held up over concerns from GOP Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, but the parties reached a deal to end the standoff.

Todd Blanche

Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan, Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general, and a boat capsizes in the New York Harbor.

Troy Jackson

In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders

The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women. (Image credit: Scott Eisen).

Truth Social

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks

Trump asserted in a Truth Social post that he would keep acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his current role and press ahead on the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis refuse to back Blanche.

Tupac Shakur

Trial begins for man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing

Duane "Keffe D" Davis has pleaded not guilty to one charge of murder. People who will testify include those who saw Shakur moments before he was shot, as well as people who were affiliated with rival record labels.

Tyler Robinson

Friend of Charlie Kirk labels courtroom evidence 'devastating' after chilling surveillance footage shown

New surveillance footage played in a Utah courtroom shows the moments prosecutors allege Tyler Robinson , the accused gunman, stalked and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Speaking from outside Utah's Fourth District Court in Provo, Benny Johnson, a conservative commentator and close friend of Kirk, labeled th.

Ukraine

Daily fragment: Donald Trump

US president Donald Trump meets with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the first such summit since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

United Arab Emirates

How Jordan became a target for Iran in war with U.S.

Since the Iran war began in February, Jordan has largely avoided the kind of onslaught Tehran has aimed at places like Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. With recent attacks, and one that killed three U.S. soldiers, that's changed. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata examines why.

United Kingdom

Total solar eclipse mesmerizes crowds throughout Europe

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse awed onlookers throughout Europe, including in Spain and the United Kingdom. Video Producer: Martina Di Licosa.

United States

Low oil prices now ‘goal No. 1’ in Iran war, Vance says, as U.S. threatens new economic pressure

Keeping gas prices low is now the United States’ “goal No.

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Latest news on ICE plan to give agents electric shock gloves

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to equip its agents with electric-shock gloves manufactured by Compliant Technologies, according to a Department of Homeland Security notice. Critics call the gloves overly aggressive and say they have the potential for abuse. CBS News' Lesley Marin reports.

Venezuela

Venezuela’s Response to Earthquakes Exposes Government’s Shortcomings

The government turned to the world to respond to twin quakes. But years of shrinking budgets and political repression weakened its ability to rescue countless people trapped in rubble.

Vincent Pastore

'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80

Vincent Pastore appeared in movies dating back to the 1980s and had roles in big movies including "Goodfellas" and "Awakenings," both in 1990. (Image credit: Julio Cortez).

Wall Street

The Markets Have Been on a Roll. Is It Time to Hedge Your Bets?

The S&P 500 is in position for a rare fourth year of consecutive annual gains. Risks are rising, our columnist says, yet Wall Street is doubling down.

Warner Bros.

The End of Oak Street Is the Best Dinosaur Movie Since Jurassic Park

(L-R): Ewan McGregor as Greg and Anne Hathaway as Denise in The End of Oak Street —Warner Bros. Pictures It's been 33 years since the enduring cinematic masterpiece that is Jurassic Park first hit theaters in June 1993. Since that fateful summer, Steven Spielberg's sci-fi survival thriller has reigned supreme as the un.

West Bank

Palestinian Rappers Shabjdeed and Saint Levant in Spat Over Authenticity

Shabjdeed, a rapper in the West Bank, criticized a fellow Palestinian musician in a song, saying his Western lifestyle and lyrics were far removed from life back home.

West Virginia

A look at 'Operation Country Roads,' West Virginia's ICE operation

Earlier this year ICE arrested 600 immigrants over a two week period. Most migrants had no criminal records and, since then, West Virginia has decided to not hold ICE detainees in their jails. A look at West Virginia post Operation Country Roads.

White House

Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln

Reports from sailors and their families describe concerning conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The ship has been at sea since last November, a record-length deployment. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.

William Brangham

Brooks and Atkins Stohr on 'woke' politics in America

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including the surprising result in Wisconsin's Democratic primary, the status of 'woke' politics in America and the stalemate between the U.S. and Iran.