Friday, June 05, 2026 10:40 AM ET
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Space station crew moves to "safe haven" while leak is repaired -- Out of an abundance of caution, NASA directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft while others repaired a leak.23 minutes ago
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations -- The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.1 hour ago
Meet the Belmont Stakes horses running in the 2026 race -- The Belmont Stakes will host a New York rematch of the top two finishing horses from the Kentucky Derby to wrap up horse racing's Triple Crown for 2026.5 hours ago
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone -- The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.3 hours ago
Sheriff nominee who killed daughter's alleged abuser won't face murder charge -- A judge has dismissed a murder charge against Aaron Spencer, an Arkansas sheriff nominee who was accused of killing his teenage daughter's alleged abuser in 2024.12 hours ago
Search continues for Auburn University student missing in Japan -- James "Weston" Higginbotham, an Auburn University student, went missing last week in Japan after his family says he went to an area near Kyoto known for its hiking trails.14 hours ago
Correction officer testifies she was not the orange shape seen near Epstein's cell -- A former officer at the correctional facility where Jeffrey Epstein died testified before the House Oversight Committee that she was not the orange shape seen moving up the stairs of Epstein's cell tier the night he died.14 hours ago
Pentagon hires man who pleaded guilty in Jan. 6 riot for sensitive civilian job -- A man who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 riot as a 19-year-old - and later described the events of that day as a "disgrace" - now works for the Defense Department.16 hours ago
Sen. Wyden wants to know why Leon Black paid Epstein $170 million for tax planning -- Jeffrey Epstein was paid extraordinary sums by billionaire Leon Black, and Sen. Ron Wyden wants to know why.16 hours ago
First officer told captain of United Airlines flight that hit light pole he was "slow and a little low," NTSB says -- The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on a United Airlines plane that struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike in May.2 hours ago
Trump says Bill Pulte won't be director of national intelligence permanently -- Asked if Bill Pulte has the national security experience for the job, President Trump said he does because he's "smart."17 hours ago
Bipartisan Senate duo urges court to maintain block on DOJ fund -- Sens. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, and Cory Booker, a New Jersey Democrat, said the anti-weaponization fund violates multiple constitutional provisions.18 hours ago
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus -- The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.19 hours ago
The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why. -- A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.19 hours ago