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Live Updates: Iran says deal with U.S. requires Israeli forces to leave Lebanon

Updated on: June 16, 2026 / 11:28 PM EDT / CBS News

Ukraine war briefing: Moped ban in Crimea as official says noise is Kyiv plot using youth

‘The enemy is recruiting your children for nighttime rides,’ says official, claiming moped noise confuses drone defences. What we know on day 1,575

Detainees moved out of "Alligator Alcatraz" over hurricane concerns, ICE says

Updated on: June 16, 2026 / 11:23 PM EDT / CBS News

Georgia and Alabama GOP Runoffs and More Primaries to Watch Today

Updated on: June 16, 2026 / 11:19 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore projected to win runoff in Alabama GOP Senate primary, aiming to replace Tuberville

Updated on: June 16, 2026 / 11:09 PM EDT / CBS News

Nuclear Promises, Unfrozen Funds, and Lifted Sanctions Part of US-Iran Deal

The United States and Iran are set to meet in Switzerland on Friday to sign a memorandum of understanding between the two countries that halts hostilities in the region for 60 days, ends Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and conditionally lifts widespread sanctions on Tehran, among other points.

Trump news at a glance: G7 leaders wrestle Ukraine back on to president’s agenda

President comments that Moscow ‘should make a deal’; Trump-aligned Ossoff wins Senate primary in Georgia – key US politics stories from Tuesday 16 June at a glance

Barry Moore wins Alabama Senate GOP runoff

Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) defeated former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson in the Alabama Senate GOP primary runoff, effectively guaranteeing Moore will be the state’s next senator.

Trump-backed Rep. Mike Collins projected to win Georgia GOP Senate primary runoff, setting up race against Ossoff

Updated on: June 16, 2026 / 10:20 PM EDT / CBS News

Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills 1, leaves 2 survivors, Pentagon says

The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing one man and leaving two survivors, as the Trump administration continues its monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.

Rick Jackson defeats Burt Jones to win Georgia GOP gubernatorial nomination, CBS News projects

Updated on: June 16, 2026 / 9:48 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta

Rick Jackson topples Trump-backed Burt Jones in Georgia gubernatorial runoff

Rick Jackson, a former healthcare executive, defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia’s gubernatorial primary runoff Tuesday night, notching an upset over President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate.