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Trump says U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran"

President Trump warned the U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran," and previewed that strikes on bridges and power plants could be next.

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Iran war's "core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump says

Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Apr 1
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Hegseth says Iran peace talks are "very real"

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that apparent peace talks with Iran are "very real" during a Tuesday Pentagon briefing. Meanwhile, Pakistan kicked of talks Sunday with Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt over the Iran war. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.

  • Mar 31
  • 05:05
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Iran dismisses Trump's optimism

President Trump said Monday that "great progress has been made" in a deal with Iran. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have threatened U.S. troops heading to the region. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.

  • Mar 30
  • 04:22
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Iran warns against U.S. ground operation

Iran issued a warning to the U.S., against a possible ground invasion as both sides continue to launch air and missile strikes. Holly Williams has the latest.

  • Mar 30
  • 03:18
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Strikes intensify in the Middle East

Strikes in the Middle East intensified overnight, as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile launch toward Israel and 10 U.S. service members were wounded in an Iranian strike in Saudi Arabia, officials said. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz remains barred to most global oil transports.

  • Mar 28
  • 02:59
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Iraq war veteran on Iran war

Phil Klay, a U.S. Marine veteran who fought in Iraq and is an English professor at Fairfield University, weighs in on the U.S. operation against Iran and the contradictions among members of the Trump administration on the conflict's objectives.

  • Mar 25
  • 09:08
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Mixed messaging on U.S.-Iran talks

An Iranian official confirmed to CBS News that the Iranian government had received U.S. messages on peace talks via a mediator. This comes after the regime previously denied any communication. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has the latest.

  • Mar 24
  • 03:07
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Conflicting messages from Trump and Iran

President Trump claims the U.S. is talking to what he calls a "top person" in Iran, but a senior Iranian official says no formal talks are underway but that Iran is reviewing points sent by the U.S. through a mediator. Ed O'Keefe reports.

  • Mar 24
  • 02:06
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Trump postpones Strait of Hormuz deadline

President Trump on Monday postponed his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump had threatened strikes against Iranian power plants if the strait wasn't opened by Monday night. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins with more.

  • Mar 23
  • 04:56
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Iran contradicts Trump's claims about talks

Iran's foreign ministry is denying President Trump's claims on Monday that the two countries have had "GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE" talks over the last few days. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Chris Livesay have more.

  • Mar 23
  • 05:30
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Americans critical of Iran war in new poll

In a recent CBS News poll, 57% of respondents said they think the war with Iran is not going well for the U.S. and 66% called it a "war of choice." Fewer than one-third think the Trump administration has clearly stated U.S. goals in the conflict. Ed O'Keefe reports.

  • Mar 23
  • 01:34
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IAEA director on destroying Iran's nuclear

Rafael Grossi, the International Atomic Energy Agency director, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he doesn't think "any war" would destroy Iran's nuclear ambitions "unless it was nuclear war, and you go for destruction in an unfathomable way, which we hope, of course, will never be the case."

  • Mar 22
  • 10:59
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Iranian missiles hit Israel

Iranian missiles hit southern Israel overnight near its main nuclear facility at Dimona, injuring at least 170 people according to the authorities and causing heavy destruction. Charlie D'Agata reports from the worst-hit town of Arad.

  • Mar 22
  • 01:43
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Latest on U.S. involvement in Middle East

President Trump said Friday on social media that the U.S. is considering "winding down" its military efforts against Iran. Meanwhile, more than 2,000 Marines and more warships are headed to the region.

  • Mar 21
  • 04:19
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Iran says nuclear facility hit by airstrike

Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment facility was hit by an airstrike, the Iranian news agency Mizan reported on Saturday. The war is entering its fourth week.

  • Mar 21
  • 02:53
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Trump sends new message to NATO allies

President Trump once again disparaged NATO allies over their response to his demands for help with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.

  • Mar 18
  • 05:03
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Iran slams Israel with cluster bombs

Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and Persian Gulf states after Israel said it killed two top Iranian officials. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.

  • Mar 18
  • 04:53
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How gas prices could impact other goods

The price of gas and diesel continue to rise as the war with Iran continues. The increased prices could impact the cost of other goods from groceries to airline tickets. Kelly O'Grady explains.

  • Mar 18
  • 02:20
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A look at Israel's air defense systems

The Israeli military showed CBS News one of its air defense systems as Iran fired deadly cluster bombs at Israel. Charlie D'Agata reports.

  • Mar 18
  • 01:57
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Top U.S. counterterrorism official resigns

Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday over the Middle East conflict, saying "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation." CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.

  • Mar 17
  • 03:28
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Israel says top Iranian official was killed

Israel said Tuesday that it killed two top Iranian security officials in an overnight strike, including Ali Larijani. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more.

  • Mar 17
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Trump signs executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports

The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.

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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space

The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.

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Woman charged in root beer float murder orders hit on best friend

Nearly aβ€―year after her husband Harold Allen died, Marsha Allen's Indiana home was burglarized. The burglar alleged her daughter, Ashley Jones, was behind it all.

  • 5H ago
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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space

The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.

  • updated 24M ago
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Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts

Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.

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Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts

Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.

  • 3H ago
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3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled

The eye drops β€” sold under multiple brands β€” have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.

  • 12H ago
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United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price this week

United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."

  • Apr 2
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"

In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.

  • 4H ago
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Trump signs executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports

The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.

  • 3H ago
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FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill

The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.

  • Apr 1
  • 02:13
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A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.

The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.

  • Apr 1
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State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care

North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.

  • Apr 1
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.

  • Mar 30
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Pope Leo carries cross for all 14 stations during Good Friday procession

Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station.

  • 1H ago
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"

In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.

  • 4H ago
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Transcript: Archbishop Timothy Broglio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026

The following is the full transcript of the interview with Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services U.S.A. a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026. The interview was taped on April 2, 2026.

  • 13H ago
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Mumford & Sons on new music

Mumford & Sons' new record, "Prizefighter," recently debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 200. The band spoke to Anthony Mason about their journey through the music industry, how they got their confidence back and the major collaborations on their new music.

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Setback for Blake Lively in legal battle

A federal judge dismissed actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in the legal battle between her and "It Ends With Us" director and her former co-star Justin Baldoni. Jericka Duncan has more.

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Tiger Woods arrest video

Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.

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Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni

A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.

  • 11H ago
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Gucci Mane kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas, DOJ says

Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.

  • 12H ago
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Technology

New film on risks and rewards of AI

"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."

  • Apr 1
  • 06:26
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Inside Apple's relationship with China

CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.

  • Mar 31
  • 03:22
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms

From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

  • Mar 28, 2024
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Company tries to make flying car of the future

Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.

  • Mar 29
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CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches

Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.

  • Apr 1
  • 07:46
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What Artemis II astronauts will do in space

Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.

  • Apr 1
  • 04:19
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How Artemis II crew will sleep in space

Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.

  • Apr 1
  • 06:07
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How do astronauts use the bathroom?

The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.

  • Apr 1
  • 02:19
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Crime

From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber

On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.

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More on Pam Bondi's firing

President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.

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Plot to poison man's root beer float

A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.

  • 13H ago
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Tiger Woods arrest video

Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.

  • 13H ago
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Woman charged in root beer float murder orders hit on best friend

Nearly aβ€―year after her husband Harold Allen died, Marsha Allen's Indiana home was burglarized. The burglar alleged her daughter, Ashley Jones, was behind it all.

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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space

The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.

  • updated 24M ago
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NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II

The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.

  • updated 16M ago
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Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon

The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.

  • 20H ago
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Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission

NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.

  • Apr 2
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From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber

On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.

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Petraeus lauds Ukraine's "extraordinary innovation"

Former CIA Director David Petraeus spoke at the Kyiv Security Forum on Friday, praising Ukraine's military and saying it has redefined modern warfare. Petraeus sat down with CBS News international reporter Aidan Stretch to discuss further.

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Previewing NCAA Final Four games

The NCAA Men's Final Four tips off on Saturday night. The first game features number three Illinois colliding with powerhouse University of Connecticut. Then, there will be a battle between the two No.1 seeds, Michigan and Arizona. Eddie Pells, national sports writer for the Associated Press, joins "The Daily Report" to preview the games.

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Farm bankruptcies increasing: Politico

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