Friday, June 12, 2026 1:40 PM ET
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False alarm apparently triggered hazmat response at Pentagon, sources say -- Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident." -- Jun 111 minute ago
Entertainment - Shawn Hatosy talks acting on "The Pitt" Actor Shawn Hatosy went from guest star to Emmy Award-winning fan favorite as Dr. Jack Abbot on the hit medical drama "The Pitt." Dr. Abbot "is very calm in the face of chaos and he can handle anything, but he's struggling, as is Robby, and they have to come together," Hatosy tells "CBS Mornings." 5H ago - 5:351 minute ago
Taylor Swift is youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame -- Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.3 hours ago
KISS on Songwriters Hall of Fame induction -- KISS' Paul Stanley says it's an honor to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame along with his band member Gene Simmons. "This is what the American dream is about," Simmons tells "CBS Mornings."1 minute ago
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with 3 opening ceremonies -- With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.1 minute ago
Amazon's best books of the year so far -- Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.1 day ago
U.S. deports migrants from Afghanistan, Iran to Central African Republic -- The Trump administration deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries.1 hour ago
Judge continues to block DOJ's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund -- A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward.1 hour ago
Pentagon releases 3rd batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?" -- The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.3 hours ago
White House to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center -- The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."14 hours ago
U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say -- The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.19 hours ago
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution -- The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.15 hours ago
Markings appear to show "86 47" on National Mall -- A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.4 hours ago
Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence -- Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.23 hours ago
Exclusive - U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal - Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said. Jun 1115 minutes ago
U.S. charges 3 for alleged smuggling conspiracy involving unaccompanied minors -- The Justice Department announced it has charged three people in Ohio for conspiring to smuggle unaccompanied minors across the U.S. border.1 day ago
Trump arch construction could take 20 hours a day for 2-3 years, documents say -- The Interior Department is planning an aggressive work schedule to complete President Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery. -- Jun 113 hours ago
Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists - and some think it's already here -- Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying. -- Jun 116 hours ago
House rejects last-minute extension for key spy power amid Pulte uproar -- The House on Thursday defeated a last-ditch effort to extend a key spy authority until early July. -- Jun 113 hours ago