Wednesday, August 19, 2026 5:08 PM ET
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National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 years -- Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.1 hour ago
Michael Cohen, Trump's fixer-turned-nemesis, says he'll interview former boss -- "This is the first public conversation between the president and myself in eight years," said Cohen.1 hour ago
Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds -- AI jobs can command a premium, but women are disproportionately underrepresented in such roles, according to hiring data.1 hour ago
Woman told House panel that Gomez sexually assaulted her, attorneys say -- The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."1 hour 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.2 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?3 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.3 hours 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.4 hours 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.4 hours 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.4 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.6 hours 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.6 hours ago
Shapiro on data center order: "I don't want developers running roughshod" -- "We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."6 hours ago
Florida democratic socialist Angie Nixon says "it's not about labels" -- Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.7 hours ago
Ohio death row inmate, backed by ex-sheriff, asks for full pardon -- Tyrone Noling has spent 30 years on death row for the double murder of an elderly Ohio couple that he insists he didn't commit.8 hours ago
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.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.5 hours ago