International NewsBoth sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge Associated Press, March 18, 2026
International NewsIran threatens energy assets in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE after attack on its gas facilities Associated Press, March 18, 2026
International NewsVatican appeals court declares mistrial in the 'trial of the century' against a cardinal Associated Press, March 17, 2026
Government & PoliticsRubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis Associated Press, March 17, 2026
FeaturedUS military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast Associated Press, March 13, 2026
Consumer NewsZelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is ‘not the right decision’ Associated Press, March 13, 2026
FeaturedU.S. has struck more than 5,500 targets inside Iran, Central Command says CBS News, March 11, 2026
International NewsA drone strike hits school and medical center in southern Sudan, killing 17, mostly schoolgirls Associated Press, March 11, 2026
FeaturedSenior Qatari diplomat says "for all intents and purposes, a regional war" has engulfed the Middle East CBS News, March 11, 2026
Government & PoliticsUS says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports Associated Press, March 10, 2026
FeaturedTrump says "the war is very complete," and he's considering taking over Strait of Hormuz CBS News, March 9, 2026
FeaturedU.S. military identifies soldier killed in strike on American base in Saudi Arabia CBS News, March 9, 2026
FeaturedIran names new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian state media reports CBS News, March 9, 2026
FeaturedExclusive: US-Israel conducted more strikes per day in Iran than in any other bombing campaign in recent history, monitoring group reports Associated Press, March 6, 2026
FeaturedIran won’t compete at Milan Cortina Paralympics as its only athlete can’t travel safely to Italy Associated Press, March 6, 2026
CrimeBody parts found on Bali beach belonged to Ukrainian tourist who was kidnapped and tortured, police say CBS News, March 6, 2026
FeaturedIslamic militants abduct more than 300 people in northeastern Nigeria, officials say Associated Press, March 6, 2026
Government & PoliticsState Department announces closure of US Embassy in Kuwait after Iranian strikes Associated Press, March 5, 2026
FeaturedIran is pummeled by airstrikes as it launches a new wave of attacks against Israel and US bases Associated Press, March 5, 2026
FeaturedCuba charges 6 suspects with terrorism over fatal shooting involving U.S.-flagged speedboat CBS News, March 4, 2026
Consumer NewsRising energy prices from the Iran war could help Russia pay for fighting in Ukraine Associated Press, March 4, 2026
