Wednesday, June 17, 2026 8:45 AM ET
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Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors, Pentagon says -- Critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes as well as their effectiveness since the U.S. military began them in September 2025.10 hours ago
Senate rejects latest resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers -- The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.16 hours ago
Dead or stranded: Commercial sailors suffer in the Strait of Hormuz -- India alone has more than 18,000 sailors stuck across the Persian Gulf region. Some tell CBS News it feels like they're "in jail."19 hours ago
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland -- Semyon Skrepetsky was known for performances and artwork attacking Russian President Vladimir Putin and other authoritarian leaders.19 hours ago
Despite Trump's assurances, shippers wait and see on Strait of Hormuz -- President Trump says there's a "safe, secure and pristine" route through the Strait of Hormuz, but major shipping companies aren't convinced.20 hours ago
Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases" -- A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.23 hours ago
Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was "too much," Trump says -- President Trump, who is in France for the G7 summit, said he didn't like that Israel attacked Lebanon two hours before the U.S. signed an agreement with Iran. -- Jun 161 hour ago
Iran says deal with U.S. requires Israeli forces to leave Lebanon -- Iran's foreign minister says Israeli troops can't remain in Lebanon under the pending deal with the U.S.2 hours ago
Iran World Cup team booted from U.S. right after first match, coach says -- Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.23 hours ago
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well" -- Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization. -- Jun 1511 hours ago
Russian priest known as Putin's "confessor" hit by EU sanctions -- Last year, Russia's FSB security service said it thwarted a Ukrainian-ordered plot to kill the priest. -- Jun 1520 hours ago
"Spider-Man" climber dies in 400-foot fall into volcanic crater -- A free climber dubbed the "Spider-Man of Yemen" died after falling almost 400 feet into a volcanic crater. -- Jun 1521 hours ago
U.S. citizen released, no charges after accusations of abuse in Colombia -- A video of the alleged incident circulated widely on social media, but prosecutors determined "there had been no sexual abuse and no physical violence."18 hours ago
U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16 -- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year. -- Jun 1523 hours ago