Trump says Iran "not ready to make the right deal" as U.S. turns to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
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Sword attack at school in Sweden leaves 1 dead, police say
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school Friday in central Sweden, killing one person and seriously injuring at least two others.
Swedish police say 1 dead, 2 injured after school sword attack
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school Friday in central Sweden, killing one person and seriously injuring at least two others.
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USS Lincoln leaves Middle East after 9-month deployment; Supreme Court temporarily allows White House to continue ballroom construction.
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
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Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran
The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.
Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan
Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.
Londoners react to Harry and Meghan's return to the U.K.
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the United Kingdom, six years after their separation from the British royal family and subsequent move to California. Ramy Inocencio asked some Brits what they think of the move.
Iran set to impose longer prison terms for any contact with foreign media
Iranians could soon face up to two years in prison for daring to communicate in any way with a foreign news outlet, embassy or institution.
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.
Iran touts its trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say
The West African nation of Liberia received the first group of "third country" deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, including migrants from Latin America, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Vance says war in "new phase" of economic pressure as Iran dismisses Trump threat
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
USS Abraham Lincoln leaves Middle East after 9-month deployment
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
USS Abraham Lincoln leaving Middle East after 9-month deployment
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
U.S. Army phases out new drone battalion, despite being far behind in drone race
The U.S. Army decided to phase out a new drone battalion set up earlier this year to help the U.S. catch up in its use of the crucial technology. The decision to shut it down came amid tension between top Army officials, including two who were fired or forced into early retirement. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Woman arrested in alleged plot to blow up New York State Capitol; fierce rain swamps Ohio, Kansas and Nebraska as storms hit Mid-Atlantic.
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U.S. national debt hits record $40 trillion, doubling in less than 10 years; Trump administration pressuring countries to cut economic ties with Iran.
Army to nix drone battalion set up to absorb lessons from Ukraine war
The decision to phase out the Army drone battalion comes amid tension between senior officers who envisioned the unit and the acting chief of staff of the Army.
ICE, Iran quietly worked together on deporting Iranians to Iran, emails show
U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport more than 100 Iranians to Iran in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between them despite tensions mounting at the time.
Meghan and Harry plan return to the U.K. after six years in the U.S.
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are planning their move back to the United Kingdom after spending years in California. Ramy Inocencio has more.
Fishermen missing for 5 days found alive floating on cooler in Pacific
A video shared by Mexican officials show the fishermen inside a blue cooler as the container bobs on ocean waves.
American student says she was raped in Vietnam, pressured to drop case
An American student says she was raped during a group holiday in Vietnam, then pressured to drop the case against a wealthy suspect.
Famed century-old ship "Sava's Titanic" emerges amid drought in Europe
The boat was carrying wounded fighters when it hit a German mine in late April 1945, experts say.
Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat as more "failed policies"
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
North Korea launches missiles as Trump seeks to rekindle nuclear talks
Hours after Trump said he expects to hold new talks with Kim Jong Un, South Korea and Japan said several short-range missiles were launched by the North.
Trump announces "crushing economic operation" on Iran with talks in limbo
President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. might return to negotiations with Iran eventually, but he said currently "the situation is so good."
Trump announces "crushing economic operation" on Iran as talks in limbo
President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. might return to negotiations with Iran eventually, but said currently "the situation is so good."
5 Americans among 7 killed in luxury safari helicopter crash in Kenya
A luxury safari helicopter crashed in Kenya with no survivors, according to investigators there. Five of the seven people killed were Americans. Imtiaz Tyab reports.