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Bottoms and Jackson spar over Trump and data centers during debate

Georgia gubernatorial candidates Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson hit the debate stage Tuesday night, sparring over closeness to President Donald Trump, data centers, and election security in the Peach State.

Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan set for December

The execution by firing squad of 2009 Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will take place Dec. 3, acting Army Secretary Adam Telle announced Tuesday.

Iowa gubernatorial debate dominated by attack on Republican’s residency

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Iowa Democratic candidate Rob Sand attacked Republican Zach Lahn multiple times regarding his residency, alleging during the gubernatorial debate that Lahn is not a full-time Iowa resident despite seeking the governorship in the 2026 elections next month.

Friends of Nolan Wells sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation

Owens sued over September Instagram post that suggested trio tampered with evidence in death of Mississippi teen

Trump Isn't Completely Wrong: Hormuz Disruption Is Asia’s Problem, Says Singapore's Foreign Minister

Trump has said that Asian economies, which are heavily reliant on energy shipped through Hormuz, should shoulder more of the burden of keeping the waterway open.

'Not exactly his favorite senator': Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate

Republican challenged by Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Senate race says she opposes Iran war and Canada tariffs

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy blames Russia for attack on Bulgarian vessels in Black Sea as investigation launched

Bulgarian authorities investigating origin of drone attack on two vessels in Nato member’s exclusive economic zone. What we know on day 1,687

David Ellison denies he has ‘politicized’ Skydance despite close Trump links

Ellison admits ‘good relationship’ with administration in remarks to reporters about newly merged media company

Ex-CIA official admits to $194 million fraud scheme involving gold bars

Former CIA official David Rush pleaded guilty Tuesday to a $194 million fraud scheme that allowed him to acquire hundreds of gold bars and luxury properties in Florida.

From million-dollar mansions to surveillance missions, the life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent

October 6, 2026 / 7:58 PM EDT / CBS News

LA and San Diego residents ‘horrified’ by Trump suggesting Iran bomb them

As Angelenos bemoan ‘sad situation’, those in San Diego say remark a ‘disservice’ to town with multiple naval bases

Mass murderer Nidal Hasan set for Dec. 3 execution by firing squad at Fort Hood, email states

Updated on: October 6, 2026 / 8:21 PM CDT / CBS Texas