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One dead after Iranian cargo ship struck in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says

One person was killed in an attack against an Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran claimed, though it notably didn’t identify the perpetrator.

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 13, 2026

September 13, 2026 / 3:31 PM EDT / CBS News

DSA platform wants to abolish misdemeanors

Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha blasted the Democratic Socialists of America platform after their latest proposals to throw out misdemeanors.

US schools and police warn about viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend after teens’ arrests

Disturbing and AI-generated versions of Dr Seuss character have been used to threaten schools and communities

Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial faced domestic violence allegation, but charge dismissed, records show

Updated on: September 13, 2026 / 3:20 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump should hit the gas on America and slam the brakes on Washington

The Wall Street Journal reported that a punishing bond selloff pushed the 30-year Treasury yield to a 19-year high while the benchmark 10-year yield approached 5%. For Americans already squeezed by rising living costs, the turmoil is another warning that Washington’s borrowing binge is becoming harder to ignore.

The never-ending terrorization of Israeli border communities

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Donald Trump doubles down on support for united Ireland

US president says ‘many people agree’ with his view on unification, brushing off Andy Burnham’s opposition to referendum

Four dead in Louisiana stabbing spree as police arrest person of interest

Kaegan Jude Solet, 47, taken into custody after stabbings in Houma leave four dead and one wounded, authorities say

The Guardian view on Russian parliamentary elections: glimpses of weakness behind the facade

The Kremlin’s clumsy efforts to engineer the outcome reveal growing anxiety about the public mood and a war that is failing

Trump's $5,000 dividend requires congressional approval: Mike Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) argued that President Donald Trump’s controversial $5,000 dividend proposal requires congressional approval, though he shied away from overt criticism of the measure.

Transcript: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 13, 2026

Updated on: September 13, 2026 / 12:58 PM EDT / CBS News