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.
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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.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
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."
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DOJ says it shut down websites that threatened dissidents and took credit for hacks
The Justice Department says it has shuttered four websites that were allegedly used by Iranian government-linked groups to post hacked information and threaten regime critics.
6 highlights from CBS News' interview with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi
The United Nations' top nuclear watchdog, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi, told CBS News that Iran still has the technical ability to restart its nuclear program, even though U.S. military strikes dented the program.
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.
Hawaii flooding prompts evacuation orders for more than 4,000 people
Honolulu officials said the Wahiawa dam is failing or expected to fail soon and residents nearby should evacuate.
Joseph Duggar of "19 Kids and Counting" appears in court on child abuse charges
Joseph Duggar's arrest comes almost five years after his older brother Josh Duggar was convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images.
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.
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.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Georgia woman charged with murder over alleged use of abortion pills
A 31-year-old Georgia woman has charged with murder by police who say she took pills to induce an abortion.
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.
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.
Senators meet with border czar as lawmakers search for way out of DHS shutdown
Thursday's meeting with Tom Homan marked a key development as progress to date has appeared stagnant.
Federal commission made up of Trump appointees approves design of his gold coin
The vote by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the president and were appointed by him earlier this year, was without objection.
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.
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.
USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
Trump slams NATO as "cowards"
President Trump is doubling down on his comments against members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization regarding their unwillingness to join in the war against Iran. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Iran threatens "zero restraint" with attacks
Iran launched more missiles toward Israel and attacked Kuwait as the war continues to escalate into a third week. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Natalie Brand report.
New poll ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
A recent CBS News poll shows how confident Americans are about the election process ahead of the 2026 midterms. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more.
Chuck Norris dies at age 86
Action star Chuck Norris has died at age 86, his family announced Friday. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
The Dish: Papa's
At Papa's in Mumbai, chef Hussain Shahzad wants guests to feel like they're visiting him at home. "CBS Saturday Morning" learns why it was named one of TIME Magazine's "World's Greatest Places of 2025."
The Dish: Judy's Family Cafe
Judy's Family Cafe is a small town diner in western Illinois known for its pancakes that gained popularity through the owner's unconventional - and viral - social media videos.
The Dish: Antilles
The Dominican Republic and Haiti share an island once known as Hispaniola. The two nations speak different languages but are connected by a shared history. At a New York City cafe, two friends are bringing the communities together with food.