Wednesday, October 21, 2026 9:37 PM ET
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U.S. ordering some government staff to depart Saudi Arabia -- The U.S. military has also been quietly reducing its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to regional threats from the Houthis and direct threats from Iran, CBS News has learned.41 minutes ago
Pope Leo won't need more treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say -- Pope Leo XIV will not need any further treatment after having lung cancer surgery, his doctors said in a statement.3 hours ago
Why can't Saudi Arabia stop the Houthis' deadly attacks? -- Experts tell CBS News geography, interceptor shortages and evolving Houthi tactics are helping the Iranian proxy menace Saudi Arabia, and global energy supplies.7 hours ago
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian" -- After special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin he was a "humanitarian" for releasing a U.S. citizen deemed to have been wrongfully detained, GOP Sen. John Cornyn responded, "No. Putin is a stone cold killer."6 hours ago
U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say -- The U.S. military has been quietly reducing its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to ongoing regional threats from the Iran-backed Houthis and direct threats from Iran, sources tell CBS News.41 minutes ago
Polymarket removes bets on outcome of Cornell sexual assault case -- The market had amassed $450,000 in wagers by the time it was pulled from the international platform.10 hours ago
Cartel-linked mom wanted for child's 1997 murder caught in Mexico -- Anna Marlene Somoza is now awaiting extradition to the United States, where she will face first-degree murder charges, officials said.12 hours ago
Russia says Ukraine must make "necessary decisions" to end the war -- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia, voiced hope for new trilateral talks involving Ukraine, and Moscow indicated the talks could resume in November.7 hours ago
Politician who was intentionally hit by car loses both her legs -- Australian lawmaker Helen Haines, who was intentionally hit by a car in an apparent political attack, has lost both of her legs, her husband said.13 hours ago
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms -- Steve Witkoff lauded Vladimir Putin as "a humanitarian" as Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S., after more than 4 years in prison.4 hours ago
Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say -- A decision by Elon Musk led to restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX's satellite communications network, people familiar with the matter told CBS News.22 hours ago
French government extends curfews after riots sweep across the country -- French authorities are extending curfews and increasing the police presence in public spaces as President Emmanuel Macron's government tries to regain control after rioters torched buildings and looted thousands of businesses this weekend. -- Oct 203 hours ago
U.S. ramps up warnings to Americans in Middle East after Houthi strikes -- U.S. diplomatic missions across the Middle East have issued a new round of warnings to Americans amid attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants against Saudi Arabia. -- Oct 206 hours ago
2 men rearrested for alleged spying for Iran in U.K. air base incident -- Police said a 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual U.K.-Iranian national were arrested under the National Security Act. -- Oct 208 hours ago