Ugandan athlete gets military funeral after killing in fire attack
Military officers played a prominent role in the funeral because Rebecca Cheptegei held the rank of sergeant in Uganda's army, an official said.
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Iran says it successfully launched satellite into orbit
Iran's reported satellite launch comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Funeral held for Turkish-American activist Aysenur Eygi
Aysenur Eygi, a Turkish-American activist who was likely killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank, was buried on Saturday.
4 deaths reported in eastern Romania as torrential rainstorms flood homes
The storms battered 19 localities in eight counties in Romania, with strong winds downing dozens of trees that damaged cars and blocked roads and traffic.
Ileana weakens to tropical depression as it heads toward Sinaloa, Mexico
Rain from Ileana, then a tropical storm, pounded the resort area of Los Cabos this weekend.
Wanted Islamic State commander killed by U.S., Iraqi forces
Iraqi forces and American troops last month killed a senior commander with the Islamic State group, as well as several other prominent militants, U.S. Central Command and Iraq's military said on Friday.
Trump and Harris' views on China, according to their records and what they've said
A look at the records and statements of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on China in the final weeks before the 2024 presidential election.
U.S. sanctions Russian state media for raising money for troops in Ukraine
The State Department accused a Kremlin-backed news outlet of running fundraising campaigns to pay for sniper rifles, body armor and other equipment for soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
U.S. delivered "wet and moldy body armor" to Taiwan, Pentagon watchdog says
The U.S. sent over 3,000 mildewed body armor plates and 500 wet and moldy tactical vests that took Taiwanese authorities weeks to dry, according to a Pentagon watchdog report.
Pope Francis says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump "both against life"
Asked to advise Catholic U.S. voters on the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pope Francis had harsh words, but no firm guidance.
Mpox vaccines arriving at epicenter of outbreak, but not fast enough
Officials grappling with spiraling mpox cases in Congo have moved forward the launch of a first vaccination campaign, but they say much more is needed.
Father renews call for U.S. probe ahead of slain U.S. activist's funeral
Aysenur Eygi's father says the U.S. isn't investigating her killing in the West Bank in an "attempt to evade" investigating its ally Israel.
3 Americans among dozens sentenced to death in Congo coup attempt
A military court in Congo has convicted 37 people, including three Americans, on charges of taking part in a coup attempt and sentenced them to death.
Mysterious 9-day seismic event triggered by 650-foot tsunami
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
Putin warns West not to lift long-range missile restrictions on Ukraine
"If this decision is made, it will mean nothing less than the direct participation of NATO countries, the United States, and European countries," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
President Trump warned Friday that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
Fed served with Justice Dept. subpoenas, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.
Major nurses strike looms in NYC as talks pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.