Wednesday, August 26, 2026 6:14 AM ET
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U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4 -- The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.1 hour ago
3 Secret Service officials put on leave amid probe into "potential misconduct" -- The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.8 hours ago
Sen. Darline Graham projected to win runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary -- Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ballot.8 hours ago
Everton Blair wins special election for late Rep. David Scott's seat -- Everton Blair Jr. will serve out the remaining few months of the late Rep. David Scott's final term, the Associated Press projects.7 hours ago
Bureau of Prisons No. 2 official who was pardoned for drug crimes departs -- Josh Smith had a tense relationship with BOP's employees, and some staffers had raised questions about contracts awarded during his year-long tenure.10 hours ago
Ontario's Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China" -- As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement - but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."10 hours ago
DOJ warns Kennedy Center could be knocked down if renovations blocked -- The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.10 hours ago
Feds consider charging ICE officer accused of shooting immigrant in Minnesota -- The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.15 hours ago
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released by ICE on Tuesday, his family told CBS News.16 hours ago
Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker -- Popular left-wing streamer Hasan Piker drew stiff criticism from prominent Democrats on Monday after arguing that some Jewish Americans' support for Israel is "making antisemitism worse."17 hours ago
Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. goods -- Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.18 hours ago
U.S. airman faces charges for criticizing Trump over Iran war -- The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88.18 hours ago
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.16 hours ago
Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to overturn sex-trafficking conviction -- A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.20 hours ago