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Trump says he will impose tariffs on countries that oppose Greenland plan January 18, 2026
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
12/18: CBS Evening News January 17, 2026
Greg Biffle killed in plane crash; Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson sign off from the "CBS Evening News."
U.S. strike kills Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ambush in Syria January 17, 2026
U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, conducted the strike on Jan. 16, killing Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, authorities said.
Man takes historic ski down Mount Everest's North Face January 17, 2026
Elite mountaineer Jim Morrison, fueled by a promise he made to his deceased partner, ascended and then skied down Mount Everest's treacherous North Face.
Israel objects to U.S. announcement on Gaza reconstruction committee January 17, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement that the Gaza executive committee was "not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy."
Trump announces U.S. delegation to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan January 17, 2026
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
Man on FBI's "Top 10 Most Wanted" list to be extradited from Mexico, sources say January 17, 2026
The FBI plans to extradite Alejandro Rosales Castillo, 27, who was wanted for the killing of a co-worker in 2016.
Personal loss fuels mountaineer's historic trip down Mount Everest January 17, 2026
"CBS Saturday Morning" meets Jim Morrison, the mountaineer who became the first to successfully ski down Mount Everest's North Face. He enlisted a camera crew to document the harrowing journey.
Lawmakers says Greenland should be viewed as U.S. ally, "not as an asset" January 17, 2026
A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation's comments in Denmark contrasted with those emanating from the White House.
Details emerge amid deadly crackdowns in Iran January 17, 2026
Tragic stories are emerging from Iran amid the regime's deadly crackdowns on anti-government protesters. They include that of 23-year-old fashion student Rubina Aminian, whose family says she was shot at close range in the back of the head. Aminian's mother searched through hundreds of bodies to find her remains, the family said.
Roger Federer celebrates career at Australian Open kick-off January 17, 2026
Federer played exhibition doubles matches with past champions Andre Agassi and Ash Barty.
Trump threatens tariffs against countries that don't support his Greenland annexation January 17, 2026
President Trump threatened to levy tariffs against countries that don't support his annexation of Greenland, saying the U.S. "needs Greenland for national security." Meanwhile, some European countries have sent troops to the island.
Tony Blair, Rubio, Kushner, Witkoff to help oversee Gaza reconstruction January 17, 2026
The White House released the names of some of the leaders who will play a role in overseeing the next steps in Gaza after the Palestinian committee set to govern the territory under U.S. supervision met for the first time.
Details from Trump's meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado January 17, 2026
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado visited the White House and met with President Trump on Thursday, where she presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal. Mr. Trump praised Machado but stopped short of endorsing her as the country's next leader.
Passenger aircraft with 11 people goes missing in Indonesia January 17, 2026
The aircraft lost contact with ground control while approaching a mountainous region.
Iran's Khamenei says Trump is "guilty for the casualties" in protests January 17, 2026
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
Syrian government forces enter northern towns; Kurdish fighters withdraw January 17, 2026
Military vehicles were seen rolling into Dier Hafar and Maskana Saturday. Thousands have fled the northern Syrian towns in recent days.
DHS confirms Mexican citizen's death in ICE custody in Georgia January 17, 2026
Mexican authorities were seeking details about the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid Trump's push for Greenland January 17, 2026
A bipartisan congressional delegation met with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.
Trump threatens countries opposed to Greenland takeover with tariffs January 17, 2026
President Trump said he may hike tariffs on countries that decline to "go along with" his administration's efforts to acquire Greenland, as Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to his plans to acquire it. Weijia Jiang has the latest.