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Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
The B-52s, Carlene Carter and others play concert for Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday
Former President Jimmy Carter turned 100 on Tuesday. Some of his favorite musicians recently celebrated the man dubbed the "rock 'n' roll president."
Iran fires missiles at Israel as Israel invades Lebanon
by Daniel Estrin
Iran has launched almost 200 long-range missiles against Israel, just hours after Israeli forces launched a ground offensive into southern Lebanon against Iran’s main proxy, Hezbollah.
A look at the challenged that NATO's new secretary general faces
by Teri Schultz
NATO's new Secretary General pledges continuing support for Ukraine and is dismisses member concerns about Trump.
The street supply of fentanyl is dropping. This shift could save thousands
by Brian Mann
Many addiction experts say the supply of street fentanyl in the U.S. is drying up -- a win in the fight against overdose deaths that many experts once viewed as unachievable.
From the city to the suburbs, swing state voters in Wisconsin share election opinions
Voters along the same street stretching from Milwaukee to the suburbs talk about what's swaying them -- and what's not -- in the critical swing state of Wisconsin.
Vance and Walz face off in a debate in NYC
by Ximena Bustillo
The Republican and Democratic vice presidential nominees square off for their only debate on CBS News Tuesday night. It will be the only time the candidates meet on stage.
The Middle East war widens as Iranian missiles shoot into Israel
by Christopher Intagliata
The war in the Middle East appears to be widening. Iran sent a volley of missiles at Israel just days after Israel killed the leader of Hezbollah, Hasan Nasrallah.
Pete Rose, all-time hits leader who was then banned from baseball, has died at 83
by Ailsa Chang
Baseball great Pete Rose has died. He's known as MLB's all-time hits leader, but was banned from the sport in 1989 for gambling. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Keith O'Brien about Rose’s legacy.
A Florida family figures out what comes next after losing everything in Helene
A family escaped drowning during Helene with six people and 20 cats on a roof. The storm took everything but their lives. They have no insurance or savings and scant income.
Crypto companies are spending big on the election
by Maria Aspan
The crypto industry is pouring money into federal elections this year, hoping for a friendlier next president. Trump is embracing the industry -- and now Harris is also courting the crypto vote.