https://www.cbsnews.com/ Headlines From CBSNews.com Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:33:14 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-tesla-spacex-merger/ Combining SpaceX and Tesla, whose stocks jumped after Musk said the companies are exploring a deal, would be the biggest corporate merger of all time. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:29:08 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/3af5ed25-5828-4100-9045-e7035e355151/thumbnail/60x60/ff09ed906e979eaf0951ef7cc9e8aa82/gettyimages-2296349180.jpg 9a8449eb-9dd1-48a5-9d97-0ff305d737b9 https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-us-ceasefire-talks-ongoing/ Iran says the U.S. is seeking changes to a seven-day ceasefire proposal Trump rejected last month as indirect talks continue. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:24:20 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/f1a47408-34a0-47ec-a0b0-6151ebf80a4a/thumbnail/60x60/7a53e0f57bb3bf70fedb44597de5709f/gettyimages-2300722944.jpg 66f1989f-a84e-4722-a528-6d4bd2dc5e2b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-ukraine-war-witkoff-putin-trump-zelenskyy/ U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia, voiced hope for new trilateral talks involving Ukraine, and Moscow indicated the talks could resume in November. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:15:57 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/0405e443-9267-4596-b65e-b43475be5fa5/thumbnail/60x60/498f9da035a23fa1cb804eb6b5b6f486/gettyimages-2300710250.jpg 04109b0b-9b52-49ac-ad9d-73ee6ab31d4a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hazardous-materials-evacuation-shelter-in-place-orders-toledo/ A massive chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, is forcing some people out of their homes while others have been told to shelter in place. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:05:59 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/5185b35a-4536-4e3a-b5dc-0d0e995f596e/thumbnail/60x60/52156c1744ea60a0020cdb98c35ee95b/6448d0d788efa75b56440fa1e565cde8.jpg 9a6b0f25-47cf-43e3-8217-84b735678ccd https://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-senate-race-james-talarico-neil-bush-george-w-bush/ "My vote was motivated by two things: deep concern about Ken Paxton's record and genuine admiration for the character and principles I see in James Talarico," Neil Bush posted on Facebook. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:02:46 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/17bfca99-3902-4dad-93a9-24ad7cf04656/thumbnail/60x60/add0ba616b7ec28b9647459b7cfdb58b/ap19270257393631.jpg 6a27e64f-21cf-4602-b12c-1306e050ede2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-witkoff-putin-humanitarian-backlash/ After special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin he was a "humanitarian" for releasing a U.S. citizen deemed to have been wrongfully detained, GOP Sen. John Cornyn responded, "No. Putin is a stone cold killer." Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:57:31 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/df2f4f96-c0bc-4af9-98ac-fc89e10100ad/thumbnail/60x60/45ad279d036f0f32353d3d8b5b132bd1/ap26294404306957.jpg 256714ce-1f92-47c0-abe5-def7917e87aa https://www.cbsnews.com/video/witkoff-calling-putin-a-humanitarian-is-cringeworthy-former-amb-taylor-says/ U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff called President Vladimir Putin "a humanitarian" after the Russian leader released a U.S. citizen who had been imprisoned by Russia since 2022. Former U.S. ambassador William Taylor shares his thoughts. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:25:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/ee16f224-ea62-44bf-b0a9-73754a47c3b6/thumbnail/60x60/8eb73378aa6f8bc156ce7c43d1ed968e/thumbs-trump-putin.jpg e6cc7387-b770-4a75-901e-e5695e3eb481 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-white-house-press-corps/ Outside allies of President Trump have recently pushed the idea of moving the White House press corps to another building, including former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, one source said. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:22:32 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/98472c1f-c8b6-4578-bb27-c0c2827fdb44/thumbnail/60x60/d12a7b50600dffcaab0ae0384a4be80b/gettyimages-2299469295.jpg 534bba14-800a-4eb7-877d-1e7b1b8135fa https://www.cbsnews.com/news/personal-ai-agents-trust-security-risks/ The more access you give personal AI agents, the more capable they can be. But should you trust them? Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:12:55 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/19/4069725f-adbb-4ddc-a87f-c6ee4f540516/thumbnail/60x60/77586b395f23df72c524baae954a87cb/gettyimages-2299665210.jpg ae46776e-a278-49d9-812d-73545d746272 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/exclusive-discounts-from-cbs-mornings-deals-185/ On this edition of CBS Deals, we show you items that could help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:07:30 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/7882b918-6e8e-41ad-90f0-f9ab9053d9ff/thumbnail/60x60/a3339e2737de429cb5b388ffb7981631/cbsn-fusion-exclusive-discounts-from-cbs-mornings-deals-thumbnail.jpg f165e86f-ef01-4c79-b04b-9edc4ea71d22 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/san-diego-mayor-on-affordability-crisis-trump-suggesting-iran-take-out-his-city/ Americans are struggling with rising prices as the Iran war worsens economic issues. Mayor Todd Gloria of San Diego, California, speaks about his "National Affordability Tour" as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:04:13 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/bf43ebff-1e15-4247-b0a0-a0521f74d068/thumbnail/60x60/27caf076c3ae59e78c1459425604dfbc/cbsn-fusion-san-diego-mayor-on-affordability-crisis-trump-suggesting-iran-take-out-his-city-thumbnail.jpg 9b12d2c0-238e-4993-b5ac-32409a443a7e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/oncologist-breaks-down-the-pros-and-cons-of-ai-at-the-doctors-office/ Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, an oncologist and author of "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the ways artificial intelligence can improve healthcare. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:04:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/e562c8d8-3ecc-45d0-b368-e28884dbd964/thumbnail/60x60/aa1cac9388ad088bf953b63b0ec6a548/cbsn-fusion-oncologist-breaks-down-the-pros-and-cons-of-ai-at-the-doctors-office-thumbnail.jpg 7c523906-165d-4422-9909-c4cc752c096a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/memphis-data-center-moratorium-city-council-vote/ Memphis has become a hotspot for data centers driven by Elon Musk's SpaceXAI. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:01:52 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/a0923f1e-514e-4cf1-9c19-0bfab198c37c/thumbnail/60x60/8bd1b2c705113562a14131e6c21ee72e/gettyimages-2243569108.jpg f93de145-16ed-4e57-bf3e-f6407a9b70d1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sacha-baron-cohen-explains-why-he-revived-ali-g-for-new-movie/ Sacha Baron Cohen, who starred in hits like "Borat" and "The Dictator," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about reviving his character Ali G for his new movie, "Ali G: Who Iz I?" Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:53 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/d37bf84e-6e2a-4595-9dd5-69d30d2fe1ce/thumbnail/60x60/7e28f4c014a3954f2d1c424e36257132/cbsn-fusion-sacha-baron-cohen-explains-why-he-revived-ali-g-for-new-movie-thumbnail.jpg 4af962df-0e00-4b35-ad66-0029d42fbad2 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/man-behind-the-knicks-championship-ring-on-capturing-new-yorks-grit-and-energy-in-design/ Designer Jason Arasheben, who's made a name for himself designing professional leagues' championship rings, gives "CBS Mornings" the first up-close look at the Knicks' ring. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:55:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/cecbeb57-3e47-4e3e-b794-2995b214aa2a/thumbnail/60x60/0945ab88e6d01b07561e34e96cdfcc56/cbsn-fusion-man-behind-the-knicks-championship-ring-on-capturing-new-yorks-grit-and-energy-in-design-thumbnail.jpg cea65286-a36e-451e-85cd-0e70d696ac39 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-defends-iran-war-downplays-high-prices-at-north-carolina-rally/ President Trump downplayed economic issues at a rally in North Carolina. In Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy released a highly criticized attack ad against his Democratic rival Amy Acton. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:52:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/8fa3e5f8-7882-4871-839a-e26ee61f8c23/thumbnail/60x60/d61f317e36d6160209b0b2fab9311db6/cbsn-fusion-trump-defends-iran-war-downplays-high-prices-at-north-carolina-rally-thumbnail.jpg 79a1ed7c-9cdb-4747-b174-99f6fa96fd6a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/memphis-fails-pass-1-year-data-center-moratorium-heated-city-council-meeting/ Leaders in Memphis, Tennessee, voted against a one-year data center development moratorium but approved a significantly shorter pause. CBS News' Lauren Fichten has more details. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:48:53 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/11a43e02-c4a9-45ab-ba56-3073a24a852e/thumbnail/60x60/69addc58b8eb73838abe6889deb7fbe4/cbsn-fusion-a-heated-battle-over-data-center-development-in-memphis-thumbnail.jpg 4d9b00b6-ae2f-4468-94c9-405deb6b4cd8 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ramaswamys-attack-ad-is-absolutely-despicable-debbie-dingell-says/ Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy is facing backlash for a controversial attack ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother. CBS News' Fin Gómez explains more, plus Rep. Debbie Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, shares her thoughts on the ad and her state's politics. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:42:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/acb14436-0ed9-4aaf-8a5b-d2d81f4363ca/thumbnail/60x60/ac8ab9f260dbde114bde7fe43d8d5f6b/cbsn-fusion-ramaswamys-attack-ad-is-absolutely-despicable-debbie-dingell-says-thumbnail.jpg 126e93e7-4110-43c9-b62e-61b5c66567d7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/reflecting-pool-david-hearn-doj-inpsector-general/ Hearn's lawyers complain the inspector general has referred the case to the Office of Professional Responsibility, a unit that was largely gutted and lacks independence. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:42:41 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/bfc96b1e-893f-4dca-98f5-41551f30bf97/thumbnail/60x60/a42e56dfeea6485b3bb3502e91948b76/gettyimages-2297967465.jpg 0d610adb-eda9-4091-8fe3-5bd7f607997f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/polymarket-cornell-7-sexual-assault-bets/ The market had amassed $450,000 in wagers by the time it was pulled from the international platform. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:37:32 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/97bf16f3-fbf3-45c9-b737-01c6888c75b5/thumbnail/60x60/5d0124b4b7a99252d74f155552ff3a19/gettyimages-2296621365.jpg 7780d5e9-252d-489c-8171-8b30bea9af56 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/anna-marlene-somoza-fugitive-arrested-mexico-us-marshals/ Anna Marlene Somoza is now awaiting extradition to the United States, where she will face first-degree murder charges, officials said. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:25:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/fa687bac-3a5e-4816-8e8c-41ac6f41a2d7/thumbnail/60x60/2b4076638346acb6ae95d4f26e8558e9/fugitive-screenshot-2026-10-21-091341.png 333e12b7-d484-4740-ba2d-1363946fa315 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ohio-governor-amy-acton-mother-ramaswamy/ Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother calls her a liar in a new Ramaswamy campaign ad. Acton's brother says the ad marks a "despicable low" and says their stepfather sexually abused Acton when she was a child. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:23:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/20/ee926c56-031f-46a9-ab76-e6b82181364b/thumbnail/60x60/f1d6332536bf49b5985b077e7afc008a/gettyimages-2273074011.jpg 8d0f03aa-0033-4c36-8d79-e5bb09e64f10 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/neurologist-on-multiple-sclerosis-warning-signs-to-look-out-for/ Dr. Gayatri Devi, a neurologist who specializes in Alzheimer's disease and complex neurologic conditions, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss Christina Applegate's misdiagnosis and multiple sclerosis warning signs. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:22:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/5ae67824-9112-410e-9992-1816de4f9d80/thumbnail/60x60/e84c2297683f649ea2d06957bee6497e/cbsn-fusion-neurologist-on-multiple-sclerosis-warning-signs-to-look-out-for-thumbnail.jpg f3a7f186-8415-4865-9991-2d25062f84bf https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tested-experimental-weight-loss-drug-results/ CBS News tested what was marketed as an experimental weight loss drug bought from several sources to find out what's actually in the vials. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:01:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/4a02abf3-0d3a-4b98-b02b-9e705707a82c/thumbnail/60x60/0c3ba429bf7aa004b5a61151b74023ce/1792587635000.png 07890e7e-ffed-4f90-b59d-6b6c39fff52c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/electricity-bills-americans-cut-back-food/ Americans living on a fixed income are particularly vulnerable when electricity costs surge, a Consumer Reports expert says. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:09 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/06/24/e52a6f6e-258c-42b2-98ec-d573d4b1c6e4/thumbnail/60x60/d90f066a5fe11f8a9448cf4a49472f8a/gettyimages-1865720311.jpg 06170473-b3f6-4f1f-ba5e-280632d9a192 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/federal-agents-seek-noncitizen-voters/ Armed and in uniform, agents from the Department of Homeland Security have been knocking on doors to ask residents about their immigration status whether they're registered to vote. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/21/0cbaafb8-6eae-4fd8-8048-7909be346222/thumbnail/60x60/4405b66b31df88dc015669a8e30f9aa9/kc-hsi.jpg b36f16a5-8c4c-441e-930e-c5e7a16aca05 https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-us-trump-talks-russia-strait-of-hormuz/ Iran says its ties with Russia are stronger than ever after a visit by Putin's top envoy, challenging Trump's assertion that Moscow isn't helping Iran in the war. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:58:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/20/014bb669-74c6-4b39-8fe3-272d4e36395a/thumbnail/60x60/2110b15d9a50ae874ecb5470a8d1659d/gettyimages-2300514189.jpg ceb8aa8f-2d24-489e-975e-8efb759e0370 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cornell-faculty-jane-doe-letter/ Some Cornell faculty members say a letter from Jane Doe in which she said she "felt unsupported and disbelieved" by university president Michael Kotlikoff was not shared with them. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:27:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/01/4894620a-3f97-4005-a1b6-8938709dbcbf/thumbnail/60x60/3ee8d6687bfc2e558d4ba1b46aa5aec5/5co-cornell-rape-alle-wcbsj7lw-hi-res-still.jpg 9454b0cc-3f5f-411b-a2ab-aaad38aa44f2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/france-extends-curfews-riots-sweep-country/ French authorities are extending curfews and increasing the police presence in public spaces as President Emmanuel Macron's government tries to regain control after rioters torched buildings and looted thousands of businesses this weekend. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:33:57 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/10/20/32272848-8843-41db-868b-806bdc8ad4ad/thumbnail/60x60/64202e07b45054b37e93820ee5d57d62/gettyimages-2300664458.jpg 4bb5a0db-aaa8-42b8-a26e-ff5381b530e1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-us-compensate-fraud-whistleblowers/ President Trump said successful whistleblowers will get 1% of any fraud they report, although there may be limits. 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