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Thailand school shooting toll rises to nine after 12-year-old dies, police say

Teenage girl treated in hospital after Friday’s school shooting has died, police say

Haitian pregnant woman in Florida fears deportation as TPS ends: 'I've been in this country most of my life'

August 8, 2026 / 9:34 PM EDT / CBS News

Ukraine war briefing: Turkey calls for ‘moratorium’ on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine

Commercial ships under attack as Russia-Ukraine conflict spreads across Black Sea, says Turkey’s foreign minister. What we know on day 1,626

House Democrats favor investigations over immediate impeachment if elected: Report

House Democrats plan to investigate companies and financial firms affiliated with President Donald Trump if the party retakes the lower chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, rather than pursuing impeachment immediately.

Fifa launches new attack on media over alleged ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Gianni Infantino

Fifa issues statement defending under-fire president

AI deepfake election advertising laws vary state by state: What to know

As the 2026 election season heads into general election matchups, each U.S. state has its own unique laws about how candidates can advertise using artificial intelligence-created imagery.

Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal still out of reach

Tehran urges US to ‘correct its behaviour’ as UAE says one of its ships targeted by Iranian missile

South Carolina GOP Senate polling shows tight primary race

South Carolina Republicans are locked in a tight matchup in the race to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate, with the special primary election set for Tuesday.

Police warn of dangerous "video game style" driving

Driving like a "Grand Theft Auto" player in real life is both illegal and highly dangerous, police warn. Kris Van Cleave went on a ride-along to see what the California Highway Patrol is dealing with.

Iran throws wrench into Hormuz deal with new list of demands to US

A top Iranian national security official drew up a list of demands for U.S. officials to meet ahead of any peace deal on the Strait of Hormuz, throwing this week’s peace negotiations into flux.

Drones spotted flying over German military base 2 days after device with explosives found at cargo airport

Two drones were spotted flying over a German military base earlier this week, just two days after a drone carrying explosives was found at a cargo airport, the German Armed Forces said on Saturday.

US relations with Armenia and Azerbaijan grows one year after peace deal

One year after the initialing of the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the United States has cemented its lasting influence in the South Caucasus.