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South Korea’s Lee urges talks with North Korea about finally ending Korean war

Lee wants to end 1950-53 war, which has never had a peace treaty, but says talks should include curbing North Korea’s nuclear capabilities

FBI says homicide rate in 2025 plunged to lowest in 70 years

The FBI released a report Friday showing sharp declines in crime in 2025, giving the Trump administration fresh data to tout as November’s midterm elections approach.

Abbott appeals to Duffy to probe Islamic washing stations at Texas airports

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) is directing state and federal officials to review grants awarded to entities operating airports across Texas over the installation of Islamic washing facilities at two major Texas airports.

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy warns Egypt of food supply threat caused by Russian strikes in Black Sea

Kyiv says exports to Egypt under threat from Russian attacks; Moscow dismisses idea of Black Sea ceasefire. What we know on day 1,635

Who is Tony Sabio? Meet the Republican veteran trying to flip Virginia’s 8th District

Republican Tony Sabio is hoping to unseat Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District. A former Navy service member who later worked for the Secret Service and CIA, Sabio says his experience in government, national security, and the private sector has prepared him to serve in Congress.

Peltola rejects Kamala Harris endorsement ahead of Alaska primary

Former Rep. Mary Peltola is rejecting support from former Vice President Kamala Harris as she challenges Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) in the high-profile Alaska Senate race.

At least six people dead and one wounded in mass shooting in rural Michigan

Suspected gunman fled the scene, prompting a manhunt, before he and another individual were found deceased

Five people killed in Northern Michigan, officials say; suspect found dead

Updated on: August 15, 2026 / 1:23 AM EDT / CBS Detroit

Trump granted legal win in bid to end TPS for Somalia

A Massachusetts federal judge has lifted a temporary stay protecting Somali immigrants with temporary protected status, clearing the way for the Trump administration to end their protections and begin deportations.

BBC Pursuing Subpoenas of Trump Family in Jan. 6 Speech Case

The BBC is seeking court permission to subpoena President Donald Trump’s family members over their knowledge of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech, as the broadcaster fights a $10 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Trump.

Trump downplays concerns about sailors onboard USS Abraham Lincoln amid record deployment

President said nine months at sea ‘not nearly long enough’ even as families call for attention to mental health crisis