Increasing bear encounters across U.S.

Increasing bear encounters across U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. is seeing more bear encounters that have gotten so dangerous that the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed some of its popular hiking trails. Mark Strassmann reports.

“Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” guests for May 17, 2026

Here are the guests for Sunday, May 17, on CBS News’ “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan”: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer with Alexander YuiTaiwan’s representative to the United States Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates A panel with the co-chairs of the Problem Solvers Caucus: Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Democratic Rep. Tom …

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Terror plot targeting Jewish institutions foiled, suspect under arrest

A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.

Trump returns to White House from China after 2-day summit

Trump returns to White House from China after 2-day summit – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump returned to the White House on Friday night after two days of high-level talks in China. CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren has the latest.

Wind-driven wildfires rip across Texas Panhandle

Wind-driven wildfires rip across Texas Panhandle – CBS News Watch CBS News Powerful winds fueled wildfires that raced through the Texas Panhandle this week. Firefighters are working around the clock to get the upper hand. Jason Allen reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

SpaceX launches Dragon cargo ship on unpiloted flight to space station

SpaceX launched an unpiloted Dragon cargo ship Friday loaded with 6,500 pounds of supplies and equipment bound for the International Space Station, including nearly a ton of research gear, samples and other material for some 50 different science investigations. Running three days late because of bad weather, the Dragon’s Falcon 9 booster roared to life …

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Driverless Waymo cars get into traffic jam in Atlanta

Driverless Waymo cars get into traffic jam in Atlanta – CBS News Watch CBS News Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has more details.