DOJ dropping suit asking California to set aside alleged noncitizen ballots
The Justice Department moved to dismiss its own lawsuit that sought to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots it alleged went to noncitizens.
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Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang make long-awaited debut at Zoo Atlanta
Two giant pandas on loan from China made their long-awaited debut in Atlanta Friday, delighting fans who got their first glimpse of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang. Mark Strassman has more.
49ers coach gives blunt reaction to disgruntled Brandon Aiyuk's return to team: 'I could care less'
Brandon Aiyuk says he's "back to 100 percent" and seeking NFL reinstatement, but Kyle Shanahan's blunt response signals a deep rift with the 49ers.
What Stephen Miller has pushed for while in Trump administration
Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller, who is set to take over the White House chief of staff role on Monday, has driven President Trump's most controversial immigration policies during both of his administrations.
Pope Leo begins 12-day South America trip following cancer surgery
Pope Leo's first stop on his 12-day visit to South America is Uruguay, just weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery. The trip comes with a grueling itinerary, covering roughly 19,000 miles. Chris Livesay has more.
Meghan Markle’s estranged father arrested and charged
Federal prosecutors say 82-year-old Thomas Markle Sr. was arrested and charged with one count of possession of child pornography. NBC News has reached out to his defense attorney but has not heard back. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports.
Meghan Markle's estranged father arrested by FBI in Florida on child sex abuse material charges
The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan Markle was arrested Friday by FBI agents in Lakewood, Florida, on allegations of possession of child sex abuse materials. The Duchess of Sussex hasn't spoken to her father in years, but recently…
Secret Service arrests armed man near White House
The U.S. Secret Service arrested an undocumented man near the White House after finding guns in his vehicle. The man allegedly told authorities that a voice in his head had instructed him to kill the president. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
After Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections this week, President Trump named Stephen Miller his new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles after she submitted her resignation Thursday night. Weijia Jiang has…
Paraguay's president impeached after collapse of bank
Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money.
Stephen Miller named as new White House chief of staff
President Trump has named his controversial deputy Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, following the departure of Susie Wiles after Republican midterm losses. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
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How Stephen Miller appointment shows Trump hasn’t learned his lesson on immigration
US voters repudiated mass deportation campaign, but choice of new chief of staff shows Trump doesn’t care On Tuesday, voters resoundingly rebuked Donald Trump and his brutal mass deportation campaign that sent military tanks and masked…
Trump says 'there would be no Israel' if Iran was allowed nuclear weapon
Trump says 'there would be no Israel' if Iran was allowed nuclear weapon US President Donald Trump says Israel would no longer exist if he had allowed Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon, while defending his military campaign against Tehran…
Government warns of hackers targeting freezers in the U.S.
Government agencies are warning that hackers could soon target refrigeration units across the agriculture and healthcare sectors in the U.S., CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
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What Democrat Party’s Victories in US Midterms Means for Asia
Democratic Party victories have changed the outlook for America, but how will they affect Asia?
Bernie Sanders thinks Medicare-for-all bill could pass, 'not absolutely certain' Trump would veto
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said he's not certain President Donald Trump would veto Medicare for All legislation, arguing the president is "a good politician."
MLB catcher who was behind plate for alleged rigged pitches testifies in Guardians pitchers' gambling case
Bo Naylor testified he was unaware bettors could wager on specific pitches as he faced questions about allegedly rigged throws by Clase and Ortiz.
Teen inspired with first-place solo cheerleading performance
14-year-old cheerleader Jorgia Walls chose to take on a statewide competition on her own after all her teammates dropped out. She joined "The Daily Report" with her mom, Meghan Walls.
NYU professor and podcaster calls Elon Musk a 'traitor,' compares him to Soviet spies excuted during Cold War
Scott Galloway compared Elon Musk to Soviet spies who gave away U.S. nuclear secrets on his podcast, calling him a "traitor to the West" over throttling Starlink access in Ukraine.
Family of 20-year-old co-pilot killed in Florida plane crash speaks out
The family of Nathalia Filgueiras, the 20-year-old co-pilot who died in a Florida plane crash on Sunday, is speaking out for the first time after the accident. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has the story.
Despite Convictions, New Jersey Activists Keep Fighting Israeli Military Shipments
The Port of Elizabeth Movement has successfully disrupted weapons shipping, continuing the ripple effect of global arms embargo campaigns.
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Australia’s Albanese Urges Iran De-Escalation After US Midterms
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for a de-escalation of tensions between the US and Iran after the midterm elections, which he described as “very significant,” according to a report from the Australian Broadcasting…
Armed man arrested near White House planned to kill Trump, DHS says
Secret Service officers found three weapons in the vehicle of the suspect, who allegedly told officers he had heard voices in his head telling him to come to Washington and assassinate the president.
Paraguay’s Santiago Pena under arrest, new president Pedro Alliana sworn in
The sudden leadership change comes as Paraguay reels from the collapse of the Ueno Bank, a popular lender.