Trump Orders Expanded Psychedelic Research, Including Ibogaine

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Violent Tornadoes Tear Through Midwest, Leaving Widespread Damage

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Lead Miami Prosecutor Removed From Brennan Probe

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Judge Denies DOJ Request for Rhode Island Voter Records

April 17, 2026 / 3:16 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — A federal judge on Friday rejected the Justice Department's effort to force Rhode Island to turn over sensitive voter information, dealing another blow to the Trump administration's attempts to gain access to state voter registration lists. U.S. District

Ford recalls nearly 1.4M F-150s over gearshift defect

April 17, 2026 / 9:10 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks due to a gearshift issue that can increase the risk of a crash, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Federal regulators said a loss

Possible Shooting Near University of Iowa Under Investigation

Police were investigating potential gunshots early on Sunday near the University of Iowa, the campus said in an alert. The apparent gunshots were reported near College and Clinton streets in Iowa City, the campus said. "First responders on scene. Confirmed victims," the university said in an update posted at 2:03 a.m. "Please continue to avoid

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Citing U.S. Naval Blockade

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Iran Reasserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz

  1m ago Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway on Saturday after the U.S. said the move would not end its blockade. The country's joint military command said on Saturday that it "control of the Strait of Hormuz

Tornado Hits Lena, Illinois; Town Closed for Safety

Updated on: April 17, 2026 / 11:02 PM EDT / CBS Chicago Add CBS News on Google A tornado touchdown has been reported in Lena, Illinois, about 48 miles west of Rockford, part of a massive storm system that is barreling toward Chicago Friday afternoon. A tornado warning was issued for Lena at 4:45 p.m.
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