At least one Laos gold miner has been brought out of a flooded cave where monsoon rains trapped a group for over a week, according to a Laotian rescue organization. Rescue Volunteer for People said on social media that a person, who was not named, was brought out safely at 8:37 p.m. local time on …
14-year-old Shrey Parikh from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee. CBS News’ Jarred Hill reports.
A $70,000 CD account will earn a significant return in just a few months. Olena Malik/Getty Images It can take a long time to save money, especially if you are aiming to secure a five-figure sum. And in the economic climate of the last five years, in which inflation soared and borrowing costs surged alongside …
Washington — A federal judge temporarily blocked the Justice Department from moving forward with work on the new $1.7+ billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, including making any payouts. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema said in a brief order dated Thursday that the temporary hold allows her time to consider whether to grant longer-term relief sought by a group …
Ricardo Hernandez-Navarrete, 18, was detained by ICE when he and his mom attended a routine immigration appointment. He just graduated high school after months in custody in six different states. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Tan Tan, Morocco — In arid southern Morocco, where the Sahara Desert meets the Atlantic coast, the silence of the desert was shattered this month by the boom of explosions and crackling gunfire. Plumes of smoke from conventional artillery filled the air as American forces took part in the multi-national African Lion 2026 military exercise. …
There’s progress toward a 60-day memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, but a deal has not been reached yet. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
At least five people were killed and dozens injured in a crash in Virginia overnight when a bus plowed into several vehicles near a work zone on Interstate 95, according to the Virginia State Police. The accident took place at about 2:35 a.m. in Stafford County when the bus “failed to slow for traffic” and …
The U.S. military conducted exercises in the Moroccan desert to explore the future of warfare, and artificial intelligence took center stage. CBS News’ Chris Livesay saw the Army use AI tools to help zero in on targets, and a robot leading forces into a mock battle. A senior commander told CBS News AI is “not …
An apartment complex in Dallas exploded following a report of a gas leak. At least three people were killed and some are missing, officials say. Jason Allen reports.