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Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed over confusion after botched execution, 911 calls reveal

October 12, 2026 / 7:01 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Trump says he may meet with Kim Jong Un during Asia trip

President Donald Trump suggested on Monday he could meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his trip to Asia next month.

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Trump 'looking at' firing Kimberly Guilfoyle: 'We're not happy'

President Donald Trump is considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle over allegations that she pressured a donor to pay off a large credit card bill, accepted improper gifts and services, and threatened a Greek official.

Trump says GOP opponents of diesel deal 'can't be serious'

President Donald Trump pushed back Monday on criticism from Republicans over his deal to procure Russian diesel fuel.

Bolivia investigates ex-president Evo Morales over alleged ties to 2009 killings

Leftist former leader accused of involvement in shooting of three Europeans in Santa Cruz and torture of two others

Trump says he's "looking at" firing Kimberly Guilfoyle: "We're not happy"

Updated on: October 12, 2026 / 7:04 PM EDT / CBS News

Australia may risk a diplomatic spat with the Trump administration if it limits the viewing of a US execution

A history of tech giant legal challenges and US political criticism shows there’s no easy solution for the eSafety commissioner

Delta delays planned flight to Saudi Arabia after deadly Riyadh airport strikes

Delta Air Lines delayed its planned nonstop flight service between Atlanta and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday after consecutive Houthi strikes killed over a dozen people and wounded hundreds more at the Saudi airport over the weekend.

Military archbishop urges Catholic soldiers' recusal from firing squad

The archbishop for the U.S. military on Monday urged Catholic soldiers to recuse themselves from the firing squad tasked with carrying out the execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, emphasizing the Catholic Church’s opposition to the death penalty.

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Military's archbishop criticizes plan to livestream execution: "Do we really want to imitate the terrorists?"

Updated on: October 12, 2026 / 5:00 PM EDT / CBS News