Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81
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Trump threatens to use ICE for airport security amid worsening delays
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Iranian strikes on towns near Israel's main nuclear research center injure over 100
Iran struck two communities near Israel's main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving at least 90 people wounded in the southern part of the country.
Cuba suffers second nationwide power outage in less than a week
Humanitarian organizations began delivering aid to Cuba by air Friday, including solar panels, food and medicine.
Senate blocks voting bill's amendment on trans athletes during weekend session
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
More than 230 rescued amid severe floods in Hawaii; more rain expected
More than 5,500 people were under evacuation orders as severe rain pounded Hawaii on Friday. More rain is expected Saturday.
Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
The West's historic snow drought could bring water shortages, wildfires
The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
How Israel assassinates its foes: "Their intelligence is just so much better"
As the Iran war rages, Israel continues killing senior Iranian figures. CBS News asked experts how they do it.
Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
NCAA accuses DraftKings of "March Madness" trademark infringement
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
We visited an LA building with 89 registered hospices. Here's what we found.
Advocates said the Van Nuys building looked like an example of "clustering" — a red flag for hospice fraud.
"All the Empty Rooms" wins Oscar for memorializing kids killed in school shootings
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan man among latest to die
Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.
Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
NATO pulls several hundred personnel from Iraq amid Iran war
The announcement comes as NATO faces criticism from President Trump, who's seeking military assistance in securing the key Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
As airport delays persist, travelers and TSA workers call for end to shutdown
Wait times at major U.S. airports continue as TSA officer callouts mount after employees missed their first full paycheck last week.
In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds
Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.
Is a CD account worth opening again? 3 reasons why it may be now
Recent developments could improve the value of a CD account again. Here's what savers should consider right now.
What rights do you have during the wage garnishment process?
If your paycheck is at risk of garnishment, these borrower protections could matter more than ever.
What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 20, 2026?
Considering a home purchase or a refinance of your current property? Here are the mortgage interest rates to know.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
U.S. shoppers should brace for impact of higher oil prices, experts say
Experts warn that surging energy costs are likely to ripple through U.S. supply chains, resulting in higher prices online and in stores.
Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.
Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
Airport delays worsen as shutdown drags on
The Senate failed to advance a Department of Homeland Security funding bill on Friday, meaning TSA officers will continue to go unpaid as the partial government shutdown continues. Airport delays have worsened as more officers call in sick.
Iran says nuclear facility hit by airstrike
Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment facility was hit by an airstrike, the Iranian news agency Mizan reported on Saturday. The war is entering its fourth week.
Latest on U.S. involvement in Middle East
President Trump said Friday on social media that the U.S. is considering "winding down" its military efforts against Iran. Meanwhile, more than 2,000 Marines and more warships are headed to the region.
U.S. ski resorts struggle with tourism drop
The ski resort town of Whitefish, Montana, has noticed a steep drop in Canadian tourism this year amid escalated global tensions.