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Russian drone factory director seriously injured in car explosion

Updated on: August 5, 2026 / 2:27 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Which student loan borrowers qualify for public service loan forgiveness in 2026?

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Good riddance to Cori Bush

The Democratic Party is in the midst of nominating as many racists and antisemites as it can find. As such, any of those candidates losing provides a nice respite from the bleak headlines about the hateful candidates who win. The former group includes former Rep. Cori Bush.

Big polling miss in Michigan Democratic Senate primary

There was a big polling miss in Tuesday’s Michigan Democratic Senate primary that raises questions about how much we really know about the midterm elections, even though the expected candidate ultimately won.

Trump administration offers $25 million reward for California-born leader of Mexico's most powerful cartel

The State Department on Wednesday offered a $25 million reward for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, or "Pelón," scaling up pressure on a U.S. citizen who has emerged as the figurehead of Mexico's most powerful cartel.

The Once-Shameless President Is Deeply Embarrassed

As Donald Trump faces one humiliation after another, he is attacking those he blames.

Israel strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon during Rome peace talks

The Israeli military renewed its airstrike campaign against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on Wednesday as Israeli and Lebanese negotiators met in Rome for a second consecutive day of talks aimed at securing a lasting peace.

Exiled PM vows to return to Bangladesh despite execution threat

Sheikh Hasina plans a December comeback two years after being ousted in a bloody uprising led by students

Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media

César Gastélum was filming outside a fast-food outlet in Sinaloa state when he was killed by a motorbike driver

Putin Selects Leader of New Drone Branch of Russian Military

President Vladimir Putin has named his selection to lead the Russian military’s cutting-edge drone warfare branch, highlighting the central role such technology is now playing in modern conflict.

Suspect in Washington state wildfire was questioned about blazes last year

Aaron Farinacci is accused of starting the Old Trails fire that has destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee

Was Herbert Hoover America’s Most Misunderstood President?

Margaret Hoover on Herbert Hoover’s life, presidency, and legacy, and the renovation of his presidential library. Plus: Trump’s dropped Reflecting Pool indictment and The Spy Who Came in From the Cold by John le Carré