Wednesday, August 05, 2026 4:55 PM ET
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Baby "cocaine hippo" linked to infamous drug lord is rescued in Colombia -- Colombia has around 200 so-called "cocaine hippos" living in the wild, all of which descended from a colony brought to South America by slain cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar.3 hours ago
Record-low Danube River levels threaten shutdown of Hungary's nuclear plant -- Three of four units of Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant were not in operation and the fourth was operating at about 50%, as of Wednesday morning.5 hours ago
Russian drone factory director seriously injured in car explosion -- Vladimir Tkachuk has been pictured showcasing his drones to President Vladimir Putin.5 hours ago
First on CBS -- Senator pushes DoD to release probe of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops -- A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.6 hours ago
Popular influencer shot dead during livestream outside restaurant -- Cesar Gastelum, who had more than 600,000 followers on TikTok, was broadcasting with two friends when he was killed.10 hours ago
Live -- Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen as soon as today amid talks -- President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.6 hours ago
Video shows drone attacking a street vendor in Ukraine -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the footage shows how Russian soldiers "take pleasure in killing" civilians.10 hours ago
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S. -- A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.21 hours ago
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles, sources say -- CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.22 hours ago
Nazi warships, mammoth bones emerge as Danube River dries up -- Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships - and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth - are emerging into view. -- Aug 42 hours ago
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala -- Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption. -- Aug 45 hours ago
Gaza holds mass funeral for extended family recovered from wartime rubble -- Authorities described this as the Gaza Strip's biggest mass funeral since the war began, mourning dozens of people, including women and children, recently recovered from the rubble. -- Aug 42 hours ago
Serviceman kills 3 civilians, 1 soldier in Russian-held Crimea -- A serviceman in Russian-held Crimea opened fire on fellow soldiers and civilians, killing four people and wounding four, officials said. -- Aug 46 hours ago
WWII explosives detonate in France amid wildfires: "Sound of war" -- The munitions, both German and French, consist mainly of mortar shells, along with some high-explosive anti-tank shells. -- Aug 49 hours ago