Wednesday, July 29, 2026 7:46 PM ET
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Chaotic, dangerous weather sweeps U.S. -- Historic, life-threatening flash floods swamped parts of the Northeast this week. In the West, a rare firenado was caught on camera as scorching temperatures bake several states. Rob Marciano is tracking it all.12 minutes ago
Dow closes down, interest rates unchanged -- Investors had a selloff Wednesday with the Dow closing down 1,000 points amid the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates flat. CBS News' Richard Escobedo breaks it down.12 minutes ago
Political strategists react to Fauci hearing -- Dr. Anthony Fauci faced tense questioning from Sen. Rand Paul and other Republican lawmakers at a hearing on Wednesday, invoking the Fifth Amendment over 100 times. Political strategists Ofirah Yheskel and Jessica Anderson join with analysis.12 minutes ago
3 Fed members voted to hike interest rates -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, but the decision was not unanimous: three members voted to raise rates by a quarter of a percentage point. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins with analysis.12 minutes ago
Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes -- Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.2 hours ago
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, political banner -- A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.5 hours ago
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links -- A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.7 hours ago
2 firefighters die in Greece as others fight massive blaze in France -- Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete Wednesday while crews in France confronted a wildfire four times the size of Paris, officials said.7 hours ago
2025 WAS DEADLIEST YEAR FOR ANTISEMITIC ATTACKS IN 30 YEARS, STUDY SAYS -- Last year, 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks outside of Israel, making it the deadliest year for such incidents since 1994.10 hours ago
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash -- Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.9 hours ago
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women -- Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.10 hours ago
7 CHARRED BODIES FOUND IN HOUSE WITH NARCO GANG-RELATED MESSAGES -- Ecuador has become a cocaine trafficking hub, plagued by gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels.11 hours ago
Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terrorism, seeks his arrest -- Soon after the charges were announced, Telegram's official account on X posted an image of Durov making an obscene gesture.13 hours ago
Live - Trump warns Iran is set to "get a beating" as 5-month war expands - The war in the Middle East is expanding, with President Trump threatening Iran with "a beating" and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxies in Iraq. 1H ago5 hours ago
Japan quake toll rises, people still missing in damaged mall and factory -- The powerful earthquake that rocked southern Japan has killed at least 18 people and more remain missing in a damaged shopping mall and a paper factory.14 hours ago
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike "Iran-aligned terrorists" in Iraq -- The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.21 hours ago
Kenya investigates deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park -- The Kenya Wildlife Service said 10 of the elephants showed signs of partial paralysis before dying within two days. -- Jul 282 hours ago
Trump meets with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu amid wars in Iran, Ukraine -- President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday.1 day ago
Woman murdered in 1936 and buried under building is finally identified -- Police have finally identified the remains of a woman murdered nearly a century ago and buried beneath a building in Toronto. -- Jul 2810 hours ago