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Iran War Updates: Oil prices stay above $100 per barrel as Oman-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz postponed

Updated on: September 14, 2026 / 10:43 PM EDT / CBS News

Farewell to Eden by Sebastian Faulks review

A returning British soldier is haunted by his time in Palestine in this panoramic epic set after the second world war

After years of red tape, 9/11 Pentagon Memorial visitor education center breaks ground

A new visitor education center broke ground on Saturday at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. The memorial honors the 184 people who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon. Nikole Killion has more details about the center, set to open in 2029.

Police departments work to "change the culture" by building relationships with underprivileged kids

A nonprofit charity, in partnership with police departments, called Do the Right Thing honors the good works of students across the U.S. The Palm Springs chapter awarded 95 scholarships, helping underprivileged students achieve their dreams. Barry Petersen has the story.

Lindsay Clancy trial juror reveals details about lone holdout

Paula Devlin, a juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, sat down with Shanelle Kaul to share her experience with the high-profile case and tense deliberations that ultimately ended in a mistrial.

U.S. military on high alert as Iran, allies target energy supply

Tom Hanson reports from the USS George Washington, deployed in the Middle East. All 50,000 U.S. personnel in the region are prepped for battle at any moment.

Lithuania prepares for war, reinforcing its border against Russian tanks

On the edge of NATO territory in the Baltics, there is growing concern about the threat Russia poses. Aaron MacLean visited the capital of Lithuania to see how they're preparing.

U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran says it's a "modern-day miracle" he survived

Dude 44 Bravo was part of a two-man U.S. Air Force crew shot down over Iran in April. He describes a terrifying ejection, how he evaded Iranian forces for two days, and what he said to his rescuers.

End Times Fascism by Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor review

A sharp analysis of the damage wrought by the reckless super-rich, and progressive toolkit for repairing it

A Purple State Grapples With Election Oversight

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A Surprisingly Normal Mommy-War Debate Erupts on the Right

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The royal crown branded on enslaved Africans: Britain’s monarchy and the slave trade

From Elizabeth I’s backing of early voyages to royal investment in trafficking companies, generations of monarchs were central to Britain’s slave trade