Friday, September 18, 2026 9:59 PM ET
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New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century -- Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.12 hours ago
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage -- The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin. -- Sep 165 minutes ago
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt -- Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago. -- Sep 165 minutes ago
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign" -- Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards. -- Sep 125 minutes ago
AI experts call for independent safety auditors -- More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have signed a public letter to express the need for independent AI safety evaluators. Princeton computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, who signed the letter, joins CBS News to discuss.5 minutes ago
Protests at Kennedy Center amid Trump threat -- Protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Friday evening after President Trump threatened to demolish the building. WUSA9 reporter Matt Gregory joins from the scene.5 minutes ago
Claude AI reportedly used to hack ChatGPT -- Researchers from the independent security platform Hacktron AI reported they used Anthropic's Claude tool to hack OpenAI's ChatGPT model. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo reports.5 minutes ago
Nvidia CEO says AI development shouldn't be slowed -- Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, the world's largest chipmaker, told "Sunday Morning" that tech companies should push forward with the development of artificial intelligence despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back due to unease about the technology.5 minutes ago
Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland -- President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island - or take it over.57 minutes ago
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham -- The new law lets the president impose tariffs on the largest purchases of Russian oil and natural gas.3 hours ago
Will AI harm humans? Poll finds Americans want to slow development but not stop -- Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.3 hours ago
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House" -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.5 hours ago
Book excerpt: "Go and Do Likewise" by Andy Beshear -- The Democratic Governor of Kentucky writes about how the language of faith, which he believes has been co-opted by some politicians, can be used to bridge the nation's partisan divide.5 hours ago
Exclusive -- Feds plan to transfer hundreds of pre-trial detainees in private prison dispute -- The U.S. Marshals Service is preparing to transfer some Georgia detainees to another private facility 200 miles away.6 hours ago
Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House -- President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.6 hours ago
DOJ says ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional -- The Justice Department released a new legal opinion that concludes a federal law prohibiting firearms dealers from selling handguns to people between the ages of 18 and 20 is unconstitutional.6 hours ago
FAA says Trump arch will not interfere with D.C. airport flight path -- The Federal Aviation Administration approved President Trump's plans for a triumphal arch across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.8 hours ago
First on CBS -- Senator urges Trump to press Xi on Chinese info Iran may be using to target troops -- Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."10 hours ago
Pentagon releases UFO files with documents on secretive military program -- The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.10 hours ago
Live -- 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move -- Following more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he'll make a "big decision" on whether to "annihilate" Iran's leadership.8 hours ago
First on CBS -- Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling loosening gun limits, sources say -- President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. -- Sep 172 hours ago
Farmer who voted for Trump says farmers are "all just in survival mode" -- Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."1 day ago
Senate Democrat blocks bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs -- One Senate Democrat scuttled a Republican-led effort to pass legislation aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, saying it didn't go far enough. -- Sep 177 hours ago