Wednesday, August 12, 2026 2:43 PM ET
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Baby with heart defect carried by surrogate must receive care, Texas court says -- Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the fetus she is carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.1 hour ago
11 charged for alleged sham marriages to help Chinese nationals get green cards -- The Justice Department 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.1 hour 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.2 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.2 hours 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.2 hours ago
$1 billion Powerball jackpot on the line in tonight's drawing. Here's what to know. -- The jackpot is the eighth-largest Powerball prize ever.4 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.5 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.6 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.7 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.8 hours ago
14-term Rep. John Larson ousted by challenger in Connecticut Democratic primary -- Democratic Rep. John Larson - who has represented central Connecticut since the late 1990s - lost his party's primary Tuesday to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, CBS News has projected.16 hours ago
ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver electric shocks -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.17 hours ago
Beach town mayor worries social media trend could lead to shark attack -- Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis worries that baiting sharks close to shore in order to take pictures and videos of them could be a recipe for disaster.18 hours ago
Deadly storms, tornadoes slam Midwest, causing widespread power outages -- More than 700,000 customers in the Midwest were still without power early Wednesday after perilous thunderstorms and tornadoes hit the region.7 hours ago