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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:11 AM ET

CBS News - US News

2 Southwest planes came within 500 feet in close call near Nashville airport -- Air traffic control told the pilots of a flight aborting a landing to turn right, which put them on a potential collision course with another 737 that had been cleared for takeoff from a parallel runway.

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Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor -- Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.

6 hours ago

Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing -- Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.

6 hours ago

How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted since saying they "agreed to everything" -- Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.

10 hours ago

Tariff refund portal off to bumpy start as some businesses report glitches -- Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.

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Sen. Mark Warner's daughter dies at 36 after long diabetes battle -- Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia announced on Monday that his daughter Madison has died following a lengthy battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues.

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Neighbors recall "full-blown shootout" as father targeted kids in shooting -- Neighbors who witnessed the deadly mass shooting of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, recalled what whey heard and saw as the massacre took place early Sunday.

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Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking -- FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.

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2 U.S. Embassy officials killed in car crash after Mexico drug lab raid -- Authorities initially said the accident happened while the officers were returning from the drug raids, but the Chihuahua state prosecutor later said the Americans weren't involved in those operations.

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United merger with American Airlines would hurt consumers, senators say -- Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.

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Supreme Court turns away parental rights case over child's gender transition -- The Supreme Court turned away a legal battle testing whether a public school violates parents' rights when it encourages their child's social gender transition without their knowledge or consent.

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Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's preschool program -- The legal fight is the latest to land before the Supreme Court in recent years that involve religious entities' participation in state-funded programs.

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6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon -- An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.

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U.S. soldier's wife detained by ICE in Texas after immigration appointment -- The wife of a sergeant first class was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."

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House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.

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