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Canada and Mexico grapple with the economic and political fallout from U.S. trade policy shifts, while domestic debates over immigration and technology policy intensify in Washington. Meanwhile, a cultural icon's passing leaves a void in the global music scene.
🇺🇸 United StatesEPA seeks more public comments as it works to narrow wetlands protections
The Environmental Protection Agency is asking for more public input as it tries to rewrite the federal rule defining which wetlands and waterways receive protection under the Clean Water Act. The requ…
After Lindsay Clancy mistrial, what happens next?
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ended without a verdict after the jury spent seven days deliberating and reported that it could not reach a unanimous decision. Judge William Sullivan declared a mis…
Trump Administration Moves to Strip Tax Exemptions from Private Colleges with DEI Policies
The Trump administration is seeking a new way to pressure private colleges over diversity programs: threaten their tax-exempt status. A Treasury Department proposal would target schools that provide a…
Missouri court blocks Trump-backed House map and orders statewide vote
Missouri’s Supreme Court has stopped new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election, delivering a rare setback to Republicans in the national red…
What would monthly payments be on a $25,000 home equity loan?
A $25,000 home equity loan would cost about $305.17 a month over 10 years or $240.94 over 15 years, based on an average interest rate of 8.14% as of September 4, 2026. Those figures are higher than th…
Trump will fly Qatar-gifted Air Force One to Ireland, U.S. officials say
President Donald Trump plans to take the new Air Force One gifted by Qatar to Ireland in mid-September, multiple U.S. officials told CBS News. The trip will mark the aircraft’s first overseas flight s…
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December
Cathy Engelbert will leave her post as WNBA commissioner at the end of the year, closing a more than seven-year tenure marked by rapid financial and cultural growth in women’s basketball. NBA Commissi…
Is a far-right party on the brink of taking power in a German state?
Magdeburg, a city of about 244,000 people, is preparing for an election with consequences far beyond Saxony-Anhalt. The state capital will be the focus this weekend as the Alternative for Germany, or …
Can making a partial credit card payment prevent a charge-off?
A partial payment can reduce what you owe on a credit card, but it may not stop the account from being charged off. For borrowers already several months behind, the amount paid matters more than the f…
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
U.S. employers are preparing for their steepest increase in health benefit costs in more than two decades. Marsh projects that total health benefit costs per employee will rise by an average of 8.2% i…
Four women with conflicting views debate the Lindsay Clancy case
The Lindsay Clancy trial has become a focus of debate over maternal mental health and postpartum psychosis across the United States. Four women with different perspectives joined CBS Mornings to discu…
Trump has a $400 million war chest. How will he spend it?
Donald Trump has built a political war chest worth hundreds of millions of dollars, but Republican candidates are still waiting to see when that money will reach their races. With two months remaining…
Clancy trial jury nears verdict or mistrial after 11-1 split
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Friday with the jury divided 11-1 after 35 hours of deliberations, putting the case close to either a verdict or a mistrial. Plymouth Superior Court Judge Willi…
Lindsay Clancy: Drama in the Deliberation Room
Jurors are struggling to reach a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy trial as tensions build in the deliberation room. “48 Hours” correspondent Natalie Morales and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex ex…
U.S. Employers Added 162,000 Jobs in August, More Than Double Forecasts
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, more than twice the 65,000 increase economists polled by FactSet had expected. The gain marked a sharp acceleration from July hiring. The unemployment rate…
U.S. diesel prices hit record as Vance downplays Iran war impact
U.S. diesel prices reached a record $5.85 a gallon on Friday, adding pressure on travelers ahead of the Labor Day weekend. AAA predicted holiday fuel prices would reach their highest level on record. …
Ig Nobel prizes honor research on cockroach milk, nose-blowing and decomposing underwear
A study of cockroach milk, an investigation into the science of blowing one’s nose and an experiment involving buried underwear took center stage at this year’s Ig Nobel prizes. Ten research teams rec…
Trump Commutes Former Philadelphia Labor Leader Johnny Doc’s Prison Sentence
Former Philadelphia labor leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty could leave prison early so he can care for his gravely ill wife, according to his attorney, George Bochetto. Bochetto told CBS News Philad…
Trump names Adam Telle acting Army secretary after Dan Driscoll resigns
Adam Telle, a civilian Army official with more than two decades of work for Republican senators, will take charge of the United States Army after Dan Driscoll resigned as its top civilian leader. Pres…
Trump again appeals to Supreme Court over mail-ballot restrictions as midterms loom
The Trump administration returned to the Supreme Court on Thursday with a question that remained unanswered in a Boston courtroom: Was the system intended to control mail ballots even ready to operate…
Proud of their oil, Venezuelans see a major U.S. stake in their reserves as surrender
For Venezuelans, oil is not simply a commodity. It is tied to national identity, economic opportunity and the belief that the country’s vast reserves belong to its people. That belief suffered a bruis…
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the feminist leader who helped change women’s access to credit in the United States, has died at 92. Before 1974, single women often needed a man to co-sign for loans. Married women co…
Global warming will exceed 1.5-degree limit, U.N. report says, but offers a path back below it
The United Nations has acknowledged that the world will soon cross the climate limit it once hoped to avoid, then urged governments to find a way back below it. A new United Nations Environment Progra…
Remembering Gloria Steinem and her trailblazing fight for women's rights
Gloria Steinem, the pioneering journalist and activist who became one of the most recognizable voices of the modern women's movement, has died at 92. For more than half a century, Steinem challenged e…
Steinem stayed true to herself despite intense pressure, Julie Taymor says
Julie Taymor discussed Gloria Steinem’s life and legacy with PBS NewsHour co-anchor and co-managing editor Amna Nawaz. Taymor directed “The Glorias,” a 2020 biopic that covers eight decades of Steinem…
News Wrap: Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on mail ballot order
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a block on a plan to restrict mail-in voting. The news wrap also reports that federal prosecutors are charging an immigration officer with …
European countries confront Russian sabotage and shadow warfare
German police have arrested two people suspected of attacking a weapons manufacturer in Munich, as European governments confront what they describe as Russian sabotage and shadow warfare. The incident…
Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News after more than a decade, with no reason given
Maria Bartiromo is leaving Fox News Media after more than a decade, with the company offering no explanation for the split. The announcement came hours after Fox Business Network aired the final episo…
Missouri Supreme Court Blocks GOP-Favored House Map Pending Voter Referendum
Missouri’s highest court has stopped a new congressional map designed to favor Republicans from taking effect, ordering that voters decide its fate in a statewide referendum. The unanimous ruling deli…
From 2006: Gloria Steinem on the continuing fight for equality
Gloria Steinem, a trailblazing figure in the women’s liberation movement, died on Sept. 2, 2026, at age 92. In a Jan. 22, 2006, Sunday Morning profile, Steinem spoke with correspondent Erin Moriarty a…
USPS whistleblower warns House panel that new mail voting system could block millions from receiving ballots
A whistleblower at the U.S. Postal Service is warning that a new system for mail-in voting could prevent millions of Americans from receiving their ballots. The whistleblower contacted a House committ…
Vance on Dan Driscoll's resignation as Army secretary, other high-profile military departures
Vice President JD Vance held the first White House briefing since Karoline Leavitt left her post as press secretary. During the briefing, CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang asked V…
Work on Trump-backed triumphal arch to begin within weeks
Excavation for President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., is expected to begin within two weeks, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Thursday. The…
Vance says, “I wouldn’t call it a war” when asked about Iran
Vice President JD Vance declined to call the conflict with Iran a war, even as Tehran claimed it had targeted U.S. forces in Kuwait. During a Thursday press briefing, Vance was asked how long the conf…
American Automakers Urge Congress to Ban Chinese Vehicle Sales in the U.S.
A trade group representing U.S. automakers is asking Congress to permanently block Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and software from the American market. In a letter to senior lawmakers, the Alli…
DOJ turns to Supreme Court in battle over Postal Service mail-ballot rules
The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to step into a dispute over mail-ballot rules just weeks before the November midterm elections. In an emergency appeal, Solicitor General D. John Sau…
CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising
The war with Iran is driving up oil and gas prices in the United States, increasing financial pressure on motorists, food delivery drivers, farmers and the U.S. Postal Service. Average U.S. gasoline p…
Election officials warn mail-ballot rules could be virtually impossible to implement
Election officials across the United States are warning that new mail-ballot requirements could prove “virtually impossible” to put in place before November’s elections. Mail ballots will begin going …
Gas prices surge before Labor Day as diesel nears a record
American drivers are facing record Labor Day fuel costs, with diesel only a few cents below its all-time high. The national average for regular gasoline reached $4.14 a gallon on Thursday, up four cen…
How Much Will a $150,000 HELOC Cost Monthly if Opened Now?
Homeowners who open a $150,000 home equity line of credit now could face monthly payments ranging from about $1,441 to $1,827, depending on the repayment period. The calculations use an average HELOC …
CBS reporter tests London's first self-driving taxis
London has launched its first self-driving taxis, with 15 Uber vehicles now operating in the city. A supervisor must remain in each vehicle. CBS News reporter Leigh Kiniry tested one of the autonomous…
How much interest can a $100,000 6-month CD earn at today's rates?
A $100,000 six-month certificate of deposit could add roughly $1,980 to $2,078 to a saver’s balance at current top rates, according to calculations based on rates between 4.00% and 4.20%. At 4.00%, th…
DOJ revives dormant prize law to claim Iranian oil tankers
The Justice Department is reaching back to a legal regime that has not been used regularly since the Spanish-American War as it seeks to claim Iranian oil tankers seized during the conflict with Iran.…
Should you delay veterinary care because of the cost?
For many pet owners, a routine veterinary visit has become a difficult financial decision. Inflation, higher labor costs and advances in veterinary medicine have pushed the cost of keeping pets health…
Judge presses DOJ as block on Postal Service mail-voting rules continues
A federal judge questioned the Justice Department over how the U.S. Postal Service would implement new mail-voting requirements, saying she had received no explanation just 70 days before the election…
The Social Security Administration overpaid her. Now she owes $35,000.
A Social Security recipient in her mid-70s says she received an unexpected bill for $35,000 after the U.S. Social Security Administration allegedly overpaid her benefits for four years. The woman, who…
Chocolate Eyeball Candy Sold at Marshalls and TJ Maxx Recalled Over Undeclared Milk
Chocolate eyeball candy sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post is being recalled because its packaging did not disclose that the product contains milk. The candy, sold under the…
Good Good Golf CEO resigns after furor over Callaway ad
Good Good Golf CEO Matt Kendrick and President Joe Flannery left the company on Wednesday after a backlash over a co-branded Callaway Golf advertisement. Viewers criticized the ad as sexist and said i…
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, whose center-parted hair and aviator glasses made her instantly recognizable, spent decades carrying the U.S. women’s movement into lecture halls, community centers, rallies and marche…
Billionaire Leon Black Sues House Oversight Committee Over Epstein Probe
Leon Black chose a lawsuit over a return appearance before Congress, challenging subpoenas that would force him to testify and turn over documents to the House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein.…
Gloria Steinem, trailblazing women’s liberation leader, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, whose journalism and activism helped shape the modern women’s liberation movement, has died at 92. She died peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by people who loved her,…
Pentagon Told Military Personnel to Stop Using ‘Operation Epic Fury’ for Iran Conflict
The Pentagon declared “Operation Epic Fury” over on May 5, but the United States and Iran have continued exchanging fire on and off. Three months later, an Air Force email instructed military personne…
Judge Blocks Trump’s Latest Attempt to Narrow Birthright Citizenship
A federal judge has halted President Donald Trump’s latest effort to restrict birthright citizenship, finding that the order is almost certainly unconstitutional for the people covered by the lawsuit.…
Uber to Cut 10% of Workforce in Cost-Saving Drive
Uber is cutting roughly 3,400 jobs and sharply limiting remote work as it tries to make the company leaner and easier to manage. Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi announced the 10% reduction in an ope…
Gina Hinojosa calls Abbott’s Texas data-center pause an attempt to protect his reelection chances
The national political debate over data centers has entered the Texas governor’s race. Gov. Greg Abbott recently paused approvals for new data centers, but Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa said she d…
U.S. oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
Chevron plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years, aiming to more than double its production there to about 600,000 barrels a day. The U.S. oil giant confirmed the exp…
Alberta introduces C$14 solar-panel recycling fee and landfill ban
Albertans who buy new solar panels next month will face a C$14 recycling fee for each panel, while the province bans panels from landfills beginning Oct. 1. Environment Minister Grant Hunter said the …
“Wild West”: Teachers and experts seek unified policies for AI in classrooms
Canadian schools are trying to decide how artificial intelligence should enter the classroom, but educators say the rules vary too widely from one jurisdiction to another. The result, one teachers' le…
Police fatally shoot knife-wielding man on Brooklyn Bridge
A man carrying a knife moved within three feet of a police officer on the Brooklyn Bridge before another officer shot him, authorities said. The man later died at a hospital. Police said the man had b…
Four sentenced in connection with killing of 19-year-old Burnaby man
Four people have now been sentenced over the killing of 19-year-old Ryan Nagy during a 2023 home invasion in Burnaby, British Columbia. All four pleaded guilty to manslaughter, receiving prison terms …
Judge says he will declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case after jury deadlocks
The Lindsay Clancy trial reached a dramatic impasse Friday when jurors said for a third time that they could not agree on whether she was criminally responsible for strangling her three young children…
2 trapped workers rescued from tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods
Two workers trapped inside a tunnel at Nepal’s Trishuli 3A hydropower project were rescued alive on Friday, nine days after deadly floods and mudslides struck the Himalayan region. Search teams locate…
Sentencing delayed again for man behind Ditch-2 wildfire
Jason Halkett will have to wait at least a few more weeks to learn what sentence he will receive for starting the Ditch-2 wildfire in Saskatchewan. A La Ronge man, Halkett pleaded guilty in April to s…
Weapons, phones and drugs among C$112,000 in contraband seized at New Brunswick prison
Correctional Service Canada says it is stepping up efforts to keep contraband out of federal prisons after seizing packages containing weapons, drugs, alcohol and electronic equipment at a maximum-sec…
Environment Canada says Atlantic Canadians could be in for a wet long weekend
Most of Atlantic Canada’s Maritimes region could face a wet Labour Day long weekend as a slow-moving tropical system enters the area. Environment Canada issued rainfall warnings for central and easter…
Russian Strikes Kill at Least Three in Ukraine Ahead of Expected U.S. Peace Talks
Russian attacks killed at least three people overnight in Ukraine as Kyiv prepared for a possible visit by U.S. envoys seeking to revive peace efforts. The strikes hit residential areas in several cit…
U.S. job market rebounds as employers add 162,000 jobs
The U.S. labor market delivered a stronger-than-expected rebound in August, with employers adding 162,000 jobs and the unemployment rate holding at 4.1%. The Labor Department's report exceeded the 65,…
Jann Arden to perform at pro-Canada concert before Alberta separation vote
Jann Arden will join other Alberta performers at a free concert in Calgary organized to promote national unity before the province’s fall referendum. The Forever Canadian campaign says the Calgary Con…
Cleanup continues after destructive thunderstorms hit southern Ontario
Southern Ontario’s cleanup continued as crews restored power after thunderstorms tore through the region, leaving far fewer homes and businesses without electricity than the day before. The storms bro…
Simply Delicious Recipe: Plum Crisp
Susan Hay and nutritionist Rose Reisman demonstrate a summer plum crisp using Ontario plums. The filling combines four cups of diced plums with brown sugar, white sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and lemon…
Calgary mayor claims confidential budget docs show ‘wishlist’ as whistleblower revealed
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas says the city’s preliminary spending requests amount to a “wishlist,” but leaked budget documents show that approving them all could require a 20.2% property-tax increase n…
Veteran Vancouver police officer and KidsPlay founder charged with fraud and theft
A veteran Vancouver police officer known for founding the KidsPlay Foundation has been arrested and charged with multiple criminal offences. Const. Kal Dosanjh was arrested Thursday in Surrey. He face…
Some Alberta referendum ballots missing as voters receive mail-in packages
John Jegen expected his mail-in voting package to make Alberta’s referendum easier. Instead, the Edmonton senior found only one ballot inside, while his wife, Lorrie, received a complete set of papers…
Toronto Man Proposes to Fiancée as Storm-Damaged Home Is Blocked by Tree
Stephen Armstrong had planned to propose to his girlfriend of six years on Wednesday. Then a massive maple branch tore away during a storm and fell onto the front of his Leaside home, blocking the sid…
Storm causes significant damage to beleaguered Rogers Stadium in Toronto
Rogers Stadium’s blue bleachers lay scattered across partially collapsed grandstands after a powerful storm swept through Toronto, adding another setback to the troubled open-air venue. Live Nation Ca…
League-Leading Alouettes Set to Host Surging Lions
The Montreal Alouettes have another chance to book their place in the CFL playoffs when they host the surging B.C. Lions on Friday night. Montreal can secure a post-season berth and a home playoff gam…
Halifax students will keep free transit passes after funding deal
Halifax students in grades 7 to 12 will once again ride public transit for free after months of uncertainty over the program’s future. The agreement between Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipali…
Snowbirds to make final flight at Grey Cup in Calgary
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will close their 55th anniversary season with a final performance above Calgary’s Grey Cup celebration on Nov. 15. The aerobatic team will fly over McMahon Stadium during…
Manitoba to expand rent-control threshold to $2,000 a month
Manitoba is expanding its rent-control program to include renters paying as much as $2,000 a month, the provincial government says. The new threshold will take effect next year, replacing the current …
Montreal cat found alive after two weeks loose at Toronto Pearson Airport
Caramel spent more than two weeks loose at Toronto Pearson International Airport before an airport worker's tip helped locate her in a cargo facility. The cat was one of four travelling with Abir Bati…
Ford says $25,000 Lake Ontario sign paid off with global publicity
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a giant blue sign declaring “Lake Ontario now and always” earned back its C$25,000 public cost through the attention it attracted around the world. Ford unveiled the bil…
Ottawa unveils voluntary AI data-centre principles as local backlash grows
Canada’s federal government is asking AI companies to follow a national set of principles for data centres, while admitting it cannot compel them to do so. AI Minister Evan Solomon unveiled the five-p…
Bank of Canada unveils first vertical $20 note featuring King Charles III
Canada’s new vertical $20 banknote puts King Charles III on paper currency for the first time, replacing the image of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on the denomination. The Bank of Canada said …
Vancouver drug advocates open pop-up overdose prevention sites
A folding table offering water and harm-reduction supplies appeared on a Vancouver sidewalk days after the provincial government cancelled plans for an overdose prevention site at 900 Helmcken Street.…
Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star replaced after vandalism
Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been replaced after vandals defaced it shortly after the singer’s death. Flowers and candles that fans left at the site surrounded the damaged pla…
Winnipeg seen as Canada’s least safe major city, while Ottawa ranks safest: poll
Winnipeg has again ranked last in Canadians’ perceptions of safety, and its reputation has worsened since a similar survey in 2017. A Liaison Strategies poll found that 38% of respondents considered t…
Prime unveils first Wednesday Night Hockey schedule
Amazon Prime Video has set the schedule for its first season of Wednesday Night Hockey, with the 27-game national package opening Sept. 30 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the New York Islanders. Mon…
Dutch Central Bank Moves Billions in Gold From Ottawa and New York to the U.K.
The Dutch central bank has shifted billions of dollars’ worth of gold away from North America, citing the need to prepare for a crisis amid global political unrest. Between March and August, 86 metric…
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia gaming Crown corporations fined over weak money-laundering reports
Canada’s money-laundering watchdog has fined the Crown corporations overseeing gaming in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for failing to report suspicious activity. Fintrac said it imposed a fine of almo…
Alouettes can clinch playoff berth with victory
The Montreal Alouettes could secure a Canadian Football League playoff berth before Labour Day weekend is over. The team, which leads the CFL with a 9-2 record, will host the B.C. Lions on Friday nigh…
Two Belugas Die at Chicago Aquarium After Transfers, Including One from Marineland
Two more belugas have died at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, including Rain, a 20-year-old whale transferred from Marineland in Ontario just weeks ago. Beethoven, a 34-year-old beluga that had lived at She…
Sentencing expected for Alberta woman convicted in fatal dog attack on 11-year-old
An Alberta judge is expected to decide Thursday whether Crystal MacDonald will go to prison after her two cane corso dogs killed 11-year-old Kache Grist in her Edmonton home. MacDonald was convicted o…
Greater Toronto home sales fall 2% in August as average price slips below $1 million
Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area declined in August, while the average selling price dipped below $1 million for only the second time this year. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board recorded 5…
From Folk Rock to Fundamental Research, Jérôme Dupras Leads Quebec Science
Jérôme Dupras spent much of his twenties touring Quebec and beyond with a bass guitar before becoming one of the province’s leading scientific voices. In 1997, he joined friends in a band that anonymo…
Calgary communities will soon see lower speed limits
Drivers in Calgary’s southeast Lake Bonavista community will soon need to slow down on several roads. Lake Bonavista Drive will drop from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, while Lake Crimson Drive and Lake Sylvan D…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers acquire quarterback prospect in another trade with Ottawa
Winnipeg has made another move for a quarterback from Ottawa, acquiring the rights to Northern Arizona prospect Ty Pennington in exchange for American linebacker Kyahva Tezino. Tezino had joined the B…
Pursuit staff member injured after Ice Odyssey vehicle rolls at Columbia Icefield
A Pursuit employee has been released from hospital after an Ice Odyssey vehicle rolled backward and down a hill at the Columbia Icefield near Jasper, Alberta. The employee was conducting an operationa…
McIlvenna Bay Mine Progress Is ‘Monumental’ for Saskatchewan, Federal Energy Minister Says
Saskatchewan has produced copper concentrate for the first time in more than 20 years at the McIlvenna Bay mine, federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said in Saskatoon. The mine, …
Ontario student accused in U.S. of photographing airports for Chinese contact
An Ontario university student allegedly took photographs of American aircraft for a Chinese contact who gave him specific planes to target and paid him $20 to $30 per image, according to an FBI affida…
Manitoba urges parents to update children’s vaccines before school resumes
Manitoba health officials are asking parents to check their children’s vaccination records before the return to school, particularly in the Southern Health Region, where coverage remains the lowest in…
