Sunday, August 16, 2026 5:01 AM ET
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South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary -- South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary will take place on Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia will also hold early Democratic nominating contests.14 hours ago
Army temporarily grounds Apache helicopter training flights after deadly crash -- The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas. -- Aug 1411 hours ago
First on CBS -- Inside "the Pool": Fugitive arrested in alleged cross-border car trade scheme -- Along the Texas-Mexico border, prosecutors say a group of businessmen found a way to monopolize the trade of used cars - a scheme called "the Pool." This week, authorities say they caught one alleged member. -- Aug 1416 hours ago
First on CBS -- Justice Department expands military's power to detain migrants near border -- The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.1 day ago
Feds charge woman for allegedly vandalizing World War II Memorial in D.C. -- The top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., said a woman has been arrested and faces two felony charges related to vandalism of the World War II Memorial. -- Aug 1414 hours ago
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in White House ballroom legal fight -- The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle over President Trump's White House ballroom. -- Aug 1419 hours ago
USS Washington aircraft carrier heads to Middle East to replace USS 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.1 day ago
Live -- Iran strikes another ship in Strait of Hormuz as Israel steps up Lebanon attacks -- Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children, according to the health ministry.16 hours ago
Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump's name on building -- The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board. -- Aug 131 day ago
Trump administration's antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed -- The lawsuit was one of many steps against Harvard that the Trump administration has taken since President Trump's return to office, in addition to attempting to cancel billions of dollars in federal funds. -- Aug 131 day ago
DOJ leaves in place ruling that deregulates silencers, shotguns -- A Texas judge earlier this month issued a ruling that deregulated silencers, shotguns and certain rifles. -- Aug 131 day ago
Robert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says -- Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was imprisoned in Russia for over four years and now faces a long road to recovery, says a hostage crisis expert who advocated for Gilman's release. -- Aug 131 day ago
Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threat -- Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it." -- Aug 1423 hours ago
Democratic senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln -- Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment. -- Aug 131 day ago
Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat -- President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned. -- Aug 131 day ago
NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Romania near border with Ukraine -- It is the latest in a series of similar incidents involving drone incursions into NATO airspace from Ukraine1 hour ago
Colombian president says he asked Trump to suspend tariffs after earthquake -- Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he called President Trump and asked him to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South American nation.9 hours ago
Liechtenstein moves to change succession laws, paves way for women on throne -- The change shouldn't affect the top of the line of Liechtenstein's royal house succession in the immediate future.18 hours ago
Father and young sons rescued after 16 hours stranded off Thai island -- The father and his two sons had rented a jet ski from a local operator, but failed to return it at the agreed time.18 hours ago