Friday, June 19, 2026 2:31 AM ET
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Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse -- Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.2 hours ago
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says -- The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.4 hours ago
Trump's goals for the Iran war and what he's saying now -- When the U.S.-Iran conflict began, President Trump laid out a litany of aggressive war aims. Here's what the president and his top aides said then - and how their views have changed.7 hours ago
Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo -- Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.9 hours ago
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies -- The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.12 hours ago
"Lady Gucci," who had her ex-husband killed, could soon inherit $23M fortune -- Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.14 hours ago
Ukraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow -- Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."18 hours ago
1,200-year-old Robin Hood oak tree in Sherwood Forest has died, group says -- A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.19 hours ago
Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones -- When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted - and took phones out of the equation.20 hours ago
How mistrust and war are fueling a deadly Ebola outbreak -- Efforts to stop Central Africa's deadly Ebola outbreak face widespread mistrust and porous borders in a war zone. -- Jun 178 hours ago
How Trump's memo of understanding with Iran compares to the Obama nuclear deal -- The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet. -- Jun 178 hours ago
Read the 14 points of the agreement between Iran and the U.S. -- The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.1 day ago
Is Russia burning through air defense missiles at an "unsustainable rate"? -- Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones. -- Jun 1716 hours ago
U.S. plans expansion of denaturalization push, aiming for 250 cases by fall -- The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.13 hours ago
Facing bipartisan criticism of Iran deal, Trump lashes out at "fools" -- Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.13 hours ago
States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion -- The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.7 hours ago
Luigi Mangione's legal team withdraws psychiatric defense -- Luigi Mangione's legal team says they withdrew a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial one day after telling the court they would use it.7 hours ago
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped -- Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.7 hours ago
Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new surface after algae turn water green -- President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.5 hours ago
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flood homes and force evacuations in Gulf states -- The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.5 hours ago