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Trump says the Iran war "will continue for as long as necessary" August 26, 2026
President Trump insists the U.S. is "achieving a very big victory" as the Iran war nears the six-month mark, and he has "no specific timetable" to resume peace talks.
Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal flash floods August 26, 2026
Flash floods tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, with Americans among the missing, authorities say.
Prince Harry and Meghan returning to the U.K. today, BBC News reports August 26, 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the U.K. from California today, six years after their tumultuous departure, the BBC reports.
Russia says CIA chief met intel counterparts on secretive Moscow visit August 26, 2026
The Kremlin spokesman says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian counterparts during a secretive visit to Moscow, but it's unclear what came of the talks.
14 newborns killed as fire tears through Pakistani hospital's nursery August 26, 2026
Authorities in Islamabad, Pakistan, say a fire caused by an air-conditioning unit exploding in a major hospital nursery ward killed 14 newborns.
U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4 August 26, 2026
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
Iran says it's ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan August 26, 2026
Iran's economy minister said the country has been preparing for a long time for the sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Canada imposes tariffs of up to 50% on billions in U.S. imports August 25, 2026
A deepening trade war between the U.S. and Canada is once again driving up the cost of goods crossing the northern border. After the Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on many Canadian products, Canada hit back with import taxes on billions of American-made goods. Nancy Cordes reports.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visits Russia, on what was a secret trip August 25, 2026
A U.S. military plane landed at an airport in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe was among those on board. Charlie D'Agata reports.
8/25: CBS Evening News August 25, 2026
Country music legend Dolly Parton died at 80; CIA Director John Ratcliffe took a mysterious trip to Russia.
8/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett August 25, 2026
Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80; Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
Gun-running ship located 78 years after being sunk by Israeli military August 25, 2026
In June 1948, Israeli forces opened fire and sank the boat in waters off Tel Aviv on the orders of David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister.
U.K. estate used as Wayne Manor in "Batman Begins" must be surveyed for bats August 25, 2026
Since being built in the 1850s, Mentmore Towers has been featured in "Batman Begins" and other movies, but has fallen into disrepair.
Will the U.S. sanctions against Iran work if they don't include China? August 25, 2026
Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.
Russian ex-official says "unknown sources" could attack U.K. drone plants August 25, 2026
Former senior Russian diplomat says U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine "could be attacked - not by Russia, but from unknown sources."
Highlights from China's World Humanoid Games, and what it means for the future August 25, 2026
China's World Humanoid Robot Games is a technological showcase, but also a possible glimpse into the future of robotics. Anna Coren reports.
United Airlines announces largest international expansion in company's history August 25, 2026
United Airlines is expanding to 10 new international destinations, including Okinawa, Japan, and Ibiza, Spain. Scott Kirby, the airline's CEO, joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Rape and murder of toddler in Nepal sparks calls for the death penalty August 25, 2026
Protesters and politicians enraged by the rape and murder of a 3-year-old girl in Nepal are demanding the country institute the death penalty.
Chinese ship caught with banned shark fins in Pacific Ocean August 25, 2026
The ship was among four vessels detained in a surveillance crackdown by 11 Pacific island nations, assisted by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Tornado in France injures 41 people, damages hundreds of homes August 25, 2026
Winds are estimated to have reached 73 mph.