Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:03 AM ET
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2 killed as Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas -- Two soldiers aboard an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood were killed in a crash on Wednesday, according to local authorities and the Army.9 hours ago
U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme -- Prosecutors have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of telling donors and banks it was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, while funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups.12 hours ago
Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary -- President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.13 hours ago
Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year -- CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.13 hours ago
Surrogate gives birth to baby at center of multistate legal battle -- Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.7 hours ago
11 charged for alleged sham marriages to help Chinese nationals get green cards -- The DOJ unveiled criminal charges alleging 11 people participated in a scheme that involved more than 1,000 "sham marriages" between Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens.11 hours ago
How much time does AI save at work? New Census Bureau data breaks it down. -- New Census data shows how much faster workers can complete tasks when they enlist artificial intelligence for help.16 hours ago
Here's how much Social Security's 2027 COLA could rise under new estimates -- Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is projected to be lower than previously forecast, according to new estimates.17 hours ago
First on CBS - Top Trump officials heading to Iowa to help GOP campaigns, sources say - The upcoming Iowa State Fair is a pivotal window of opportunity for candidates on the campaign trail. 15H ago13 minutes ago
NYC Council probes prediction markets over advertising practices -- New York City lawmakers allege that four major prediction markets engage in deceptive marketing practices and target young adults.17 hours ago
CPI report shows inflation eased in July to a 3.4% annual pace -- The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.19 hours ago
Fighter jets intercept civilian plane over Geneva, Ohio -- F-16 fighter jets intercepted a civilian plane that violated a temporary flight restriction over Geneva, Ohio, where President Trump attended the 2026 Patriot Games.20 hours ago
How the Secret Service is cracking down on card-skimming scams -- A Secret Service analyst told CBS News a single skimming device can net a scammer up to $1 million.21 hours ago
Eli Lilly takes aim at illicit market for its experimental weight-loss drug -- The pharmaceutical company is filing lawsuits against six outlets selling versions of its promising but unapproved weight-loss drug, retatrutide.22 hours ago