Wednesday, May 06, 2026 12:23 PM ET
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Latest on hantavirus cruise ship outbreak -- Three people who may have contracted hantavirus on a cruise ship were evacuated and are on their way to the Netherlands for care, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.10 minutes ago
Midterm matchups take shape across the U.S. -- A clearer picture is forming for the 2026 midterm elections following key primary races in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.10 minutes ago
Ted Turner's media legacy -- Ted Turner, the media tycoon and founder of CNN, died at 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.10 minutes ago
Ted Turner | 60 Minutes Archive -- Television pioneer Ted Turner, who created CNN, died Wednesday at age 87. In 2003, Turner spoke with Mike Wallace about his life and career accomplishments.10 minutes ago
U.S. to press allies to bolster counterterrorism efforts under new strategy -- A new counterterrorism strategy, signed by President Trump on Tuesday, seeks to crack down on Islamist terror groups, drug cartels and violent domestic political groups.17 minutes ago
Obama tells Colbert what he worries about in today's politics -- In an interview on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," former President Barack Obama had some pointed words about the power of the executive branch.2 hours ago
Lutnick testifying in House committee's Epstein probe -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is being questioned Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation related to Jeffrey Epstein.1 hour ago
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump -- The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.6 hours ago
Republican Derek Merrin projected to win Ohio's 9th District primary -- Derek Merrin won the GOP primary in Ohio's 9th Congressional District on Tuesday, setting up a rematch against longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in what's expected to be one of the most contested House races of the year.12 hours ago
3 killed in U.S. strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says -- The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people.13 hours ago
Trump largely succeeds in upending Indiana state Senate over redistricting -- President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan - and on Tuesday, most of them won.14 hours ago
Vivek Ramaswamy projected to win Ohio GOP nomination for governor -- Vivek Ramswamy will face Democrat Amy Acton, a former Ohio Department of Public Health director, in November.16 hours ago
Ohio Senate race set between Jon Husted, Sherrod Brown -- CBS News projected that former Sen. Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary, while incumbent Sen. Jon Husted ran unopposed.16 hours ago
Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck -- President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.17 hours ago
To avoid risk of mines, Navy directs ships on path farther from Iran -- The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.18 hours ago
Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down -- Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.19 hours ago
Accused correspondents' dinner shooter charged with assaulting a federal officer -- Accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen was indicted Tuesday on four charges, including a new charge of assaulting a federal officer.19 hours ago
Activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges -- Local activist Barbara Wien will not be criminally charged for doxxing top White House aide Stephen Miller, according to a court filing.23 hours ago
Amid attacks by Trump, Justice Gorsuch says "my loyalty is to the Constitution" -- President Trump has attacked Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for voting to strike down his most sweeping tariffs. -- May 52 hours ago