Strait of Hormuz Shutdown Sparks Asia Energy Crisis
Thousands of miles from the fighting, the war in the Middle East has set off an energy crisis across Asia, where most countries rely on the Persian Gulf for fuel supplies.
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Hawaii Faces Worst Flooding in Two Decades
Hawaii is under a flood watch after weeks of heavy rain produced the worst flooding the islands have seen in about 20 years. Torrential water poured across a Maui highway and widespread damage across the state could...
Poll: Iran Conflict and Gas Prices Heighten Economic Worries
By Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus Updated: March 22, 2026 / 9:23 PM EDT / CBS News Americans weigh both foreign objectives and domestic consequences when judging the U.S. campaign against Iran. A new CBS News/YouGov...
Iranian Missiles Hit Towns Near Israel's Nuclear Center
Iranian strikes struck two southern Israeli communities near the country's main nuclear research center, injuring more than 100 people and causing significant damage in the Negev desert. The attacks on Dimona and Arad...
Iran Missile Strike Causes Major Damage in Israel
Iranian ballistic missiles struck Israel overnight in a major escalation, causing damage on a scale not seen since the war began and wounding scores of people, CBS News correspondents report.
DHS Funding Standoff Enters Day 37, Lawmakers Remain Divided
The Senate met on Sunday, but lawmakers showed no sign of bridging their differences over funding for the Department of Homeland Security as the partial government shutdown moved into its 37th day. Democrats and...
ICE Officers Deployed to Assist TSA at Some Airports
The administration announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will be assigned to selected “hotspot” U.S. airports beginning Monday to assist with TSA screening operations. Officials said the...
How dog aging research can inform human health
Dogs are not only companions but powerful models for studying age-related disease. They develop many of the same conditions humans do— including dementia— and their brains are similar to ours in structure and function....
Two Killed After LaGuardia Jet Hits Airport Vehicle
Two people were killed in a late-night collision at LaGuardia Airport when an Air Canada regional jet struck a Port Authority ground vehicle, officials told ABC News. Multiple officials briefed on the situation said the...
Iran Rejects Trump's 48-Hour Ultimatum on Energy
Summary Former president Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum and warned of severe strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure as part of an effort to deter further hostile actions. Tehran publicly dismissed the...
Neighbors' Late-Night Discovery
Late one night a nearby couple noticed a rolled-up carpet being carried out of the house next door. Not long after, they learned the combative neighbor who lived there had gone missing. 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van...
Wahoo Cold Case: The Murder of Mary Kay Heese
On March 25, 1969, 17‑year‑old Mary Kay Heese, a high‑school junior from Wahoo, Nebraska, did not come home after school. Her disappearance set off a townwide search. Near midnight a farmer found Mary Kay’s purse and...