Politics

Amid fear of Russia's war on Ukraine spreading, Lithuania trains civilians, tells Putin: "We don't fear you"

Updated on: September 8, 2026 / 9:06 AM EDT / CBS News

France Opens Investigation After Female Eiffel Tower Staff Removed for Hindu Group's Visit

September 8, 2026 / 8:13 AM EDT / CBS News

Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war

Riyadh says it will retaliate after overnight attacks by Iran-backed Yemen group on oil facilities wound more than 70

First on 60 Minutes: U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran details his two days surviving behind enemy lines before being rescued

Updated on: September 8, 2026 / 7:59 AM EDT / CBS News

Voters Have a Message for Democrats

During the early Trump era, focus groups taught me everything about the disconnect between Washington and what voters really care about. An early revelation came in July 2018; I had flown to Columbus, Ohio, to hear from a group of people who’d voted for Donald Trump in 2016, but only reluctantly.

Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ at king’s letter reiterating they are non-working royals

Duke and Duchess of Sussex were apparently given little notice before message was sent to the media

More than 100,000 people add names to complaint against Gianni Infantino

Letter alleges Fifa president ‘has abused his power’

Will Taiwan Just Give Up?

The Taiwanese don’t trust Trump, and they don’t believe America will come to their defense. A deal with China is starting to look inevitable.

A War of Assassinations

The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a conflict that is massive in scale but personal in nature.

NYC officials release unseen 9/11 documents about air quality following the attacks

Updated on: September 8, 2026 / 11:55 PM EDT / CBS New York

‘She Blazed in and Opened My Eyes to the Real World’: Readers Remember Gloria Steinem

To generations of women, the feminist campaigner was an inspiration, a fearless challenger of sexism and domestic violence. Guardian readers share memories of her courage, intelligence, and warmth.

Trump DOT Blocks California Propane Canister Ban

EXCLUSIVE — The Trump administration is blocking a California law that would have banned the sale of disposable propane cylinders beginning in 2028, arguing the state cannot outlaw the small fuel canisters commonly used for camping stoves, portable grills, and heaters when they are allowed under federal rules.