A U.S.-Iran dual citizen who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday. The woman, Dena Karari, had been unable to leave Iran since December 2024 due to “bogus charges,” her attorney, Jared Genser, wrote on social media. Genser announced late … Read more
Canada wildfires darken U.S. skies, trigger air quality alerts – CBS News Watch CBS News Hundreds of wildfires in Canada darkened skies in the U.S. on Wednesday. A big shift in the wind prompted air quality alerts in at least 16 states across the Midwest and Northeast. Tom Hanson reports. Source link
The U.S. launched back-to-back strikes on Iran Wednesday, marking a fifth straight day of attacks. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports. Source link
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for fifth consecutive day as mutual threats intensify – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. and Iran continued trading strikes on Wednesday as President Trump threatened to start hitting civilian infrastructure. CBS News’ national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins “The Takeout” to discuss. Source link
Part of President Trump’s speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter. One component: Allegations that Beijing compromised U.S. voter data and evidence the CIA knew about the action and didn’t share that information with Mr. Trump during his first … Read more
New York has become the first state in the U.S. to impose a moratorium on the construction of massive AI data centers. The pause takes effect immediately and halts the construction of new data centers for up to a year. Paris Marx, a technology podcast host, joins CBS News to discuss. Source link
Chuck Schumer’s Senate minority is helping Iran and other adversaries by obstructing vital defense and intelligence bills. Source link
U.S. launches back-to-back waves of strikes against Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. launched two waves of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, marking the fifth day of attacks against the country as the war ramps back up. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro reports. Source link
Indian business magnate Gautam Adani said his pledge to invest billions of dollars in the U.S. did not influence the Justice Department’s decision to move to drop the criminal case against him. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a sworn statement filed Wednesday, Adani denied … Read more
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are deeply divided over a vote to end U.S. aid for Israel — an intraparty fight, which has now split the party’s top two leaders. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The rare public disagreement at the party’s highest levels highlights deep … Read more