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US confirms Iran-seized underwater drone malfunctioned

U.S. Central Command on Tuesday confirmed an underwater drone malfunctioned while operating near Iran. The confirmation came after Tehran said the country’s Revolutionary Guard seized an unmanned drone in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump administration expresses 'profound concern' over Ford's ties to China

In a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley, U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy questioned the automaker's strategic trajectory involving Chinese companies.

Colorado judge orders bond increased to $10 million for Barry Morphew after arrest

Updated on: September 8, 2026 / 9:24 PM MDT / CBS Colorado

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell faces investigation over alleged misconduct

Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s (D-NJ) administration has opened an investigation into misconduct allegations facing Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, who also serves as New Jersey’s secretary of state.

Head Start has been holding children back

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Erik and Lyle Menendez eligible to face parole board early next year

Brothers, convicted of parents’ killings and denied parole last year, permitted to apply for another hearing earlier than expected

Israel closes UK Consulate and expels British aid workers

Israel is pushing back against new trade restrictions that the United Kingdom imposed on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Trump and His Voters

TRUMP AND HIS VOTERS. A new analysis in the Wall Street Journal offers striking evidence that, for all his problems, President Donald Trump has delivered economic benefits to the voters whose support was the foundation of his victory in 2024.

Bessent debuts sanctions hitting Iran airlines for 'economic D-Day'

The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled 36 sanctions targeting Iranian-linked airlines and foreign firms tied to the country’s aviation sector, marking its latest effort to topple Iran through “economic D-Day.”

Iran says it hit American vessels, oil tankers in Hormuz in retaliation for U.S. strikes

The U.S. and Iran traded new attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump insists oil prices will drop fast once the Iran war ends.

I believe in a two-state solution in the Middle East. That’s why we’re taking action to keep that hope alive

Our sanctions aren’t about the Israeli people, but about the unacceptable policies of the Israeli government, and the suffering they cause Palestinians

Ikea wins right to launch legal action against Belgian far-right party

EU’s highest court allows Swedish furniture firm to begin proceedings after Vlaams Belang used its trademarks in immigration campaign