Wednesday, August 19, 2026 3:50 PM ET
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Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year -- President Trump wants to meet again with Kim Jong Un to discuss denuclearization, the Wall Street Journal reports, despite having nothing to show for 3 previous summits.3 hours ago
5 Americans among 7 people killed in Kenya helicopter crash -- NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, Jose Alberto Suarez, was among those killed in the crash.45 minutes ago
Trump nominates policy aide Dr. Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner -- President Trump announced he's nominating Dr. Heidi Overton, a deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy, to be the next head of the FDA.3 hours ago
How progressive wins in Democratic primaries are shaping the midterms -- Progressive momentum has been a prominent storyline as Democrats look to flip control of the House and Senate next year. But how far will it go?1 hour ago
Army unit offers 4-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto as reenlistment incentive -- Eligible soldiers must reenlist for a minimum of two years and up to six years.4 hours ago
Israel orders criminal probe into killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza -- Israel says military police will investigate the killing of Hind Rajab, a young girl in Gaza whose death at the hands of its forces drew an international outcry.3 hours ago
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment" -- Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.4 hours ago
She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy." -- Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.7 hours ago
Moving pillowcase leads to discovery of reptiles in car seized at border -- Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.1 hour ago
Woman describes confronting man in Chucky-style mask who chased her -- Police in Philadelphia are searching for a man they say chased at least a half dozen people last week within a half hour while wearing a Chucky-style mask.1 hour ago
Bond market sell-off threatens to drive up loan costs -- The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.2 hours ago
Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind. -- When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit. -- Aug 183 minutes ago
State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies. -- More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm. -- Aug 1857 minutes ago
DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds -- Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found. -- Aug 1857 minutes ago
Darline Graham says she's "not that informed on national security" at debate -- The Republican nominee for the South Carolina Senate seat will be determined in the runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman on Aug. 25.1 hour ago
Entertainment - "Recess Therapy" host on embracing kid behavior - Julian Shapiro-Barnum is known for his conversations with kids on his series "Recess Therapy." He tells "CBS Mornings" why he thinks adults need to act more childish and embrace some behaviors of children. 6H ago - 5:293 minutes ago
Isla Fisher talks "Spa Weekend" Isla Fisher gives an inside look at the new film, "Spa Weekend," how it highlights the importance of female friendships and how the star-studded cast connected. 6H ago - 4:443 minutes ago
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77 -- "Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.23 hours ago
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says -- Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.1 day ago
Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations -- Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyonce and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history. -- Aug 182 hours ago
Technology - OpenAI launches updated ChatGPT for teens - OpenAI is launching a newer version of its teen-friendly ChatGPT platform. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins with more details on its tools. 5H ago - 4:003 minutes ago
Latest CBS News Videos - Sneak peek: The Hit-and-Run Homicide of Davis McClendon - ENCORE: A romance is cut short when a man is found dead near his mangled car. His newfound love is convinced it was no accident. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports Saturday, August 22 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. 14M ago - 2:593 minutes ago
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world -- July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States - another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events - such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes - will become more common and more extreme.3 days ago
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world -- July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl - just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events - such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes - will become more common and more extreme.3 days ago
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe -- A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.2 days ago
Europe sees total solar eclipse -- A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.6 days ago
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work -- Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.6 days ago
How a total solar eclipse stopped a war -- Columbia University astronomy professor Dr. Janna Levin joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse, saying it's a reminder that humans share this Earth together and "we're all part of something larger."6 days ago
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers -- The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.7 days ago
Perseid meteor shower peaks during eclipse -- The Perseid meteor shower will peak during 2026's only total solar eclipse. Director of astronomy at Adler Planetarium, Dr. Geza Gyuk, explains why the eclipse is so special.7 days ago
Total solar eclipse in Europe -- A small part of the U.S. will be able to see a sliver of partial solar eclipse, but the path of totality will cut through Europe. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has more from Mallorca, Spain.7 days ago
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe -- The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.6 days ago
Pennsylvania restricts data center development -- Communities across the U.S. are grappling with data center development projects. Matthew Mehalik, the Breathe Project executive director, joins CBS News after Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro placed guardrails on data center development for his state.5 hours ago
How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. -- Mar 28, 20241 year ago
OpenAI debuts ChatGPT for teens -- OpenAI has launched a chatbot marketed for teens that the company says will provide stronger protections as concerns over AI safety increase. Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried joins "The Takeout" to discuss.1 hour ago
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims - The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms. 18H ago11 minutes ago
Biggest wins and losses in key primaries -- CBS News political director Fin G mez and congressional correspondent Nikole Killion break down the results of major primary races, from Florida to Alaska.11 minutes ago
Israel opens criminal probe into Hind Rajab killing -- The Israeli military has ordered a criminal investigation into its forces' killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl whose 2024 death sparked international outrage. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.27 minutes ago
Early details on potential Trump-Kim meeting -- President Trump said Wednesday that he expects to meet again with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.27 minutes ago
Takeaways from Florida and Alaska primaries -- Florida and Alaska both held primaries with national implications on Tuesday. CBS News' Zak Hudak and Anthony Salvanto break down what we learned from the results.1 hour ago