Saturday, May 16, 2026 5:28 AM ET
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Trump says U.S. kills Islamic State leader in Nigeria -- President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.5 hours ago
Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency -- Dr. Tracy Beth H eg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.7 hours ago
Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats' bid to revive new congressional map -- The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive its new voter-approved congressional map that was drawn to advantage the party for the upcoming midterm elections.10 hours ago
Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S. -- President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.10 hours ago
Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit -- President Trump told reporters he made "no commitment either way" to China's Xi Jinping regarding U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan.11 hours ago
Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters' prison sentence -- Gov. Jared Polis announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was facing more than eight years in state prison for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines following the 2020 presidential election.4 hours ago
Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary -- In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."12 hours ago
Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew -- In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.16 hours ago
Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says -- The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.17 hours ago
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting -- Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.17 hours ago
2 senators call on FAA to study impact of reduced flight attendant staffing -- Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.23 hours ago
FDA blocked melanoma drug as confusion reigned under Makary -- A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1. -- May 1558 minutes ago
RFK Jr. says he won't run for president in 2028 -- HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House. -- May 1558 minutes ago
How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair? -- As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.1 day ago
ICE releases wife of U.S. Army soldier after monthlong detention -- ICE has released the wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier after a month in detention, her husband told CBS News.1 day ago
Principal retires and returns as a handyman -- 58-year-old David White retired after 33 years in education, the last 15 spent as an elementary school principal in Atlanta. But after "just hanging out with the cat," he decided to go back to school as a handyman. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story.7 hours ago
Analyzing Jerome Powell's legacy -- Friday marked Jerome Powell's last day as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. CBS News producer Emily Pandise takes a look at his legacy.8 hours ago
What role does Ra l Castro play in Cuba? -- The U.S. is taking steps to indict Ra l Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba, U.S. officials say. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.8 hours ago
Wife of Army soldier released from ICE -- The wife of an active-duty U.S. Army soldier detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement was released on Thursday after a month in custody. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.8 hours ago