Progress made in Strait of Hormuz talks, Rubio says
The secretary of state said progress has been made in the Iran-Oman talks but that no final agreement has been reached, adding, "We're hoping that will happen very shortly."
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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.
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.
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.
Drone hits crowded Russian beach, killing 7 people
A drone hit a packed beach in southern Russia on Monday on the Black Sea coast. Russian officials say seven people were killed and dozens were injured. Holly Williams reports.
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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.
Trump threatens Iran with "decapitation" as Houthis claim strike on Saudi airport
Trump threatened Tehran with "decapitation" Monday, before Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed to have struck a Saudi airport.
3 lions die at zoo as Japan bakes in "cruelly hot" summer
Ten of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as "loss of appetite and decreased activity" since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said.
Trump threatens Iran with "decapitation" as ship struck in Strait of Hormuz
Trump threatened Tehran with "decapitation" Monday, as a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz was "hit by an unknown projectile."
Ukrainian drone strike on Russian warehouses in Moscow region kills 5
Ukraine has conducted long-range strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Russia, and in recent weeks stepped up attacks on warehouses belonging to the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries.
8/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump says he's giving Iran a "last chance" at diplomacy; Blanche one step closer to confirmation as attorney general.
8/3: CBS Evening News
Spokane wildfires force thousands to evacuate; Michigan reports two cyclosporiasis deaths.
8/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump says he's giving Iran a "last chance" at diplomacy; Blanche one step closer to confirmation as attorney general.
No new Iran negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials say
President Trump, who called Tehran "unbelievably duplicitous," said the talks are the "last chance" for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation.
No new negotiations planned despite Trump comments, U.S. officials tell CBS News
President Trump called Tehran "unbelievably duplicitous" on Monday after Iran dismissed his claim that talks with the U.S. were set to restart.
Funeral held for family "wiped off the map" in Russian strike
At least two adults and four children were killed in the strike but the death toll could be higher as all the remains have not yet been formally identified.
Trump calls Iran "duplicitous" after they deny his claim talks are resuming
President Trump called Tehran "unbelievably duplicitous" on Monday after Iran dismissed his claim that talks with the U.S. were set to restart.
Human remains exhumed at WWII massacre site in Ukraine
It is believed that 30 to 40% of the 50 remains so far discovered at the site were children.
Morocco blames Ceuta border surge on misleading info spread online
Morocco is blaming a massive surge of migrants into Ceuta on various factors, including "malicious exploitation of digital platforms" and the spread of misleading information.
2 helicopters collide while putting out fires in Greece
More than 70 wildfires have broken out in Greece since Friday. While racing to put out the flames, two firefighter helicopters collided, killing two of the crew members. Holly Williams reports.
Trump says new talks expected to start with Iran, but Tehran disputes claim
President Trump says talks are expected to begin again with Iran on Monday and initially focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. But Tehran says there are no planned direct talks with the White House, only discussions with Oman. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Iran denies Trump claim that U.S-Iran negotiations begin today
Tehran said Monday it had no plans to hold direct talks with the U.S., despite President Trump's claim that a "deal is imminent."
Suspect arrested in Greece after U.K. woman's body found in suitcase
Police say the suspect transported the body to an abandoned site in a suitcase and subsequently used her bank cards to withdraw money.
U.S.-Iran negotiations set to begin Monday, Trump says after calling off strikes
President Trump said negotiations with Iran are set to begin Monday after announcing Saturday night that he canceled a pending attack on Iran.
Trump says outline of Iran deal agreed to, mediators say otherwise, strikes on hold for now
President Trump has called off new attacks on Iran for the time being, insisting an end to the war is close. He's also again calling for the "immediate" re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
8/2/2026: Lourdes; The Improbable Tale of Ted Lasso; Birds of War
First, investigating medically unexplained cures. Then, a look behind the scenes of "Ted Lasso." And, birders flock here since guerrillas disarmed.
8/2: CBS Weekend News
Mass evacuations underway as wildfires bear down on Spokane, Washington; New details on deadly In-N-Out shooting.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 2, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 2, 2026.
Firefighting helicopters collide in Greece amid European wildfire crisis
The aircraft were Bell helicopters operating over the Psatha area west of Athens, each with a two-person crew.
Trump admin. touts its transparency. Yet few Iran war details have been shared.
The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.