Fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens missing, kills at least 5
CBS News·29d ago
Manila, Philippines — A fire that burned overnight on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing Thursday and killed at least five.
Trump jokes about trying to "redo" huge Luka Dončić trade in Dallas speech: "I must tell you, I don't understand the trade"
CBS Newsby Joe Walsh·29d ago
President Trump's rally-style speech at the Republican National Committee midterm convention touched on oil, Iran, immigration, the economy — and the that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the...
Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
CBS News·29d ago
The two in Pennsylvania last month involved infants, and the virus itself caused one of the deaths, a Pennsylvania coroner confirmed Wednesday. Lancaster County's coroner, Dr.
Incumbent Rhode Island governor projected to lose Democratic primary to former CVS executive
CBS Newsby Caroline Linton; Sophia Vlahakis·10 Sept 2026
Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes defeated Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary on Wednesday night, The Associated Press projects.
Another Anthropic model gained access to the open internet, company says
CBS Newsby Lauren Fichten·10 Sept 2026
disclosed on Wednesday that another one of its Claude models mistakenly gained access to the open internet during a cybersecurity exercise, marking the fourth time its models have done so.
Ohio man who was living in squalor with his 16 grandchildren declared mentally incompetent to stand trial
CBS News·9 Sept 2026
A man whose 16 grandchildren at a rural southern Ohio home in late June was found mentally incompetent to stand trial Wednesday.
Fetterman appears at RNC midterm convention in surprise video, vows to work with Trump on steel
CBS Newsby Caitlin Yilek·9 Sept 2026
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
CBS News poll: 25 years after 9/11, most see a changed country and some success fighting terrorism
CBS Newsby Jennifer De Pinto; Fred Backus·9 Sept 2026
Twenty-five years later, Americans view the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 as a defining event — one that fundamentally changed the country and that needs to be remembered.
The U.S. just had its hottest summer on record, NOAA says
CBS Newsby Emily Mae Czachor·9 Sept 2026
The United States just experienced its hottest summer on record, officials said, after several months of high temperatures and across the country.
Trump says he had "great conversation" with Putin, but Putin and Zelenskyy "hate each other"
CBS Newsby Kathryn Watson·9 Sept 2026
Washington — President Trump on Wednesday said he had a "great conversation" with Russian President Vladimir Putin, repeating his claim that he thinks the Russian leader wants to make a deal to end...
James Talarico says Ken Paxton is "lying to the people of Texas" with AI ad that puts "words in my mouth"
CBS Newsby Kaia Hubbard·9 Sept 2026
Texas State Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, said Wednesday his opponent, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, is "lying to the people of Texas" with a new AI...
Humans are "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
CBS Newsby Mary Cunningham; Aimee Picchi; Alain Sherter·9 Sept 2026
A from a former researcher at AI company Anthropic is drawing attention to "superintelligence" — technology that could outperform humans at every cognitive task. In a Sept.
How much interest will a $25,000 6-month CD earn at today's rates?
CBS Newsby Matt Richardson·9 Sept 2026
In today's unique economic climate, sitting still and temporarily waiting for things to stabilize could be the best approach. Unfortunately, that's not an option for many savers.
What are the monthly payments on an $80,000 home equity loan now?
CBS Newsby Matt Richardson·9 Sept 2026
It's understandable if you need to borrow money in today's unique economy. And that's true whether you just need a few extra thousand dollars to get by or if you need a large, five-figure amount...
Here's how to quickly earn $100 on your savings now
CBS Newsby Matt Richardson·9 Sept 2026
Every dollar counts, and if you're trying to boost your savings now, there are plenty of ways to grow those dollars rapidly and effectively.
Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds in move to ease borrowing costs
CBS Newsby Megan Cerullo·9 Sept 2026
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that the agency will buy up to $6 billion in long-term government bonds as part of an effort to curb rising yields and ease borrowing costs.
Should you wait until after the September Fed meeting to invest in gold?
CBS Newsby Angelica Leicht·9 Sept 2026
Gold investors have had plenty to weigh this year, considering that has moved sharply — and repeatedly — in response to changing expectations for inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.
What credit score do you need for debt consolidation?
CBS Newsby Angelica Leicht·9 Sept 2026
Carrying several high-rate debts can become increasingly difficult to manage as the balances, due dates and monthly payments pile up.
National Guardsman in D.C. as part of Trump crackdown on crime charged after pointing gun at colleague
CBS Newsby Sarah N Lynch·9 Sept 2026
A National Guardsman assigned to patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of President Trump's crackdown on crime is now facing criminal charges himself after he allegedly pulled a gun on a...
Netanyahu rejects claim he was warned ahead of Oct. 7, as 2023 attack fuels pre-election furor
CBS Newsby Dov Lieber·9 Sept 2026
As Israelis prepare to vote next month in a tightly contested legislative race that will determine the country's next government, they're still debating how their country was caught by surprise on...
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