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NASA set to bring astronaut (and the rest of Crew-11) home early for medical reasons
46+ min ago (941+ words) In an unprecedented move, NASA is bringing an astronaut crew home early from the International Space Station because one astronaut has an undisclosed medical condition. On Wednesday afternoon, a four-person astronaut crew is set to strap into a SpaceX capsule…...
Texts among officials show confusion about missing campers during July 4 floods
58+ min ago (1158+ words) Hundreds of newly published text messages add more detail to the devastating timeline of the deadly July 4 Texas floods. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. The first…...
The week in politics (Jan. 14, 2026)
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (228+ words) On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And a series of upcoming performances explores how creativity works in the human brain. Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM. You can also listen online or…...
Woman charged with impersonating father of Camp Mystic flood victim
18+ hour, 2+ min ago (287+ words) Court records say a Florida woman created GoFundMe and Spotfund fundraisers while posing as Matthew Childress of Houston in the days after the death of his 18-year-old daughter, Chloe Childress, at Camp Mystic. A Florida woman has been charged after…...
Will the price of silver hit $100 per ounce this January? 3 things to consider now
18+ hour, 29+ min ago (476+ words) January 13, 2026 / 3:47 PM EST / CBS News The price of silver on Tuesday sat at $88.21 per ounce, marking a remarkable surge for the precious metal. Compared to the same time last year, silver is now up by around $59. Or, put it another…...
Trump speaks about economy, Federal Reserve in Detroit
19+ hour, 3+ min ago (32+ words) President Trump spoke about the state of the U.S. economy Tuesday in Detroit. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more. Trump speaks about economy, Federal Reserve in Detroit...
Border czar Tom Homan claims sanctuary cities are restricting federal access to jails
19+ hour, 9+ min ago (52+ words) Trump border czar Tom Homan is calling for federal immigration agents to be let into local jails to pursue detained targets suspected of being in the country unlawfully. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more. Border czar…...
At least 6 Minnesota federal prosecutors resign after being tasked to investigate Renee Good killing
19+ hour, 15+ min ago (340+ words) Updated on: January 13, 2026 / 2:51 PM CST / CBS Minnesota At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office " including Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson " have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of…...
What happens next as violent protests continue in Iran and death toll rises
19+ hour, 26+ min ago (58+ words) Sources tell CBS News that at least 12,000 people have been killed in the violent, anti-government protests that have spread throughout Iran, though that number could be even higher. Iulia Joja, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News…...
"Dilbert" cartoon creator Scott Adams dies at 68
19+ hour, 52+ min ago (32+ words) Scott Adams, the artist who created the "Dilbert" cartoon, died at 68, his ex-wife announced on Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more. "Dilbert" cartoon creator Scott Adams dies at 68...