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First, high win rate of bets on military operations a likely sign of insider trading. Then, a report on Cambodia tracking down looted antiquities. Source link

Iran on Sunday launched missiles and drones towards U.S. military sites in the region. A U.S. official says no casualties were reported. Iran says the attacks were in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes that hit the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” could come to negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks….

Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.  In a statement, Coons, a Democrat, said a driver “experienced a medical incident” and collided with several cars, including one in which he was a passenger. He was taken to Beebe Hospital…

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia Jan Crawford, CBS News chief legal correspondent  Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”    MARGARET BRENNAN: I’m Margaret Brennan in Washington….

Washington — Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia said Sunday that following a string of high-level officers exiting the military during the second Trump administration, guardrails on Pentagon firings could see bipartisan support in Congress. The departure of some senior military officers in recent months has sparked questions about changes at the Pentagon. Retired Admiral…

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman and former National Economic Council director   Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of “Face the Nation with Margaret…

Host Jane Pauley celebrates America at 250. Featured: The Founding Fathers; driving historic Route 66; the Essential American Songbook; a melting pot of cuisine; the ERA; the transcontinental railroad; fireworks; and Larry David’s skewed take on American history. Source link

As America marks 250 years since its founding, CBS News asked Americans to weigh in on what they think stands out about the country.  Best thing about America When asked to pick the best thing about the American way of life, it’s “the people” that comes out on top, far ahead of its land and…

Washington — Sen. Bill Cassidy strongly criticized Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his vaccine skepticism and handling of the nation’s public health, despite having delivered the key vote to advance Kennedy’s nomination last year.  Cassidy, a medical doctor who chairs the Senate health committee, said on “Face the Nation with…

U.S. forces have struck additional targets near the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said. Earlier on Saturday, Iran struck another ship in the strait and took aim at a U.S. ally. Aaron Navarro reports from the White House. Source link