Politics

First Western and LNG tankers manage to cross Strait of Hormuz

A French-owned container vessel and a liquefied natural gas tanker have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of Iran halting traffic through the route.

Maui doctor claims self-defense at trial: "I almost went off the cliff"

Gerhardt Konig, the Maui doctor who is accused of trying to kill his wife while on a hike last year, testified that his wife Arielle Konig had tried to push him off a narrow path. Gerhardt Konig admitted the two had an argument on the trail and he left her behind before running into his wife on the walk back. Warning: The video in this story is disturbing.

American F-15 fighter jet downed over Iran, U.S. officials say

A search and rescue effort is underway after an American U.S. F-15 fighter jet was downed over Iran, two sources confirm to CBS News. Kelly O'Grady anchored this CBS News special report.

Eye Opener: Artemis II crew leaves Earth's orbit, reaching major milestone in mission

The Artemis II crew leaves Earth's orbit and speaks about their mission so far. Plus, President Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

Did Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files lead to Trump firing her?

President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.

Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in legal case against Justin Baldoni

A federal judge dismissed actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in the legal battle between her and "It Ends With Us" director and her former co-star Justin Baldoni. Jericka Duncan has more.