Republican-turned-Democrat aims to flip Kansas Senate seat blue
Kansas has not sent a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1932 — but this year, the party hopes a former Republican who serves as pastor of a massive church could flip the seat.
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FlyDubai Passenger Who Helped Subdue Pilot Describes Stabbing Attack in Cockpit
A passenger on a flight to Tel Aviv on Wednesday said he watched in horror as the plane’s pilots tumbled out of the cockpit, locked in a bloody brawl.
Xavier Becerra brutally dubbed ‘b-ass’ by Steve Hilton as gubernatorial campaign kicks off with fiery CNN debate
Xavier Becerra gets branded “B— ass Becerra” as Steve Hilton turns a reported White House insult into an attack website ahead of tonight’s CNN debate.
Oasis take legal action to stop sale of unheard recordings valued at more than £1m
Tapes made in the 90s, including candid conversations between Noel and Liam Gallagher, which were expected to sell for up to £1.6m
Police search for additional victims as two bodies discovered in California
Officials investigating missing persons case find bodies in remote area of Lancaster, north of Los Angeles
Man nabbed by SWAT officers after planning ‘violent attack’ on Texas state capitol, authorites say
The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that it received “credible information about an individual planning a violent attack” for Thursday in Austin.
How the new prison release scheme will work - and number of inmates to be freed
Hundreds of eligible offenders will leave jails in England and Wales on 1 October, under the government's early prison release plan.
Nearly 1,000 children sexually abused at three Massachusetts dioceses by 270 Catholic clerics over decades: report
More than 270 Catholic clerics sexually abused nearly 1,000 children across three Massachusetts dioceses over decades, according to an investigative report the state's attorney general released on Wednesday.
Daredevil Jaan Roose prepares to walk slackline high above central Seoul
Estonian will navigate narrow ribbon, 160 metres long and 120 metres high, near the city’s famous Gwanghwamun palace on Thursday
Prominent Christian authors who wrote about forgiveness face child abuse charges
Seth Michael Day and Heather Thompson Day, both 39, were tossed behind bars and slapped with charges at the Johnson County Jail in Cleburne on Sept. 25.
Son who used AI to help save mum's life hopes case unlocks clues for other Parkinson's patients
Doctors say clinical trials are needed to understand more after Ed Patrick identified a potential side effect of a Parkinson's drug.
The Papers: 'Israel's 9/11 stopped' and 'That was a great life'
Many of the papers are leading on the passengers who helped prevent a possible plane hijacking of a flight bound for Israel.
LSU student says she was raped by a football player who is still on the team
“LSU does really protect their athletes, especially their football players,” says the woman, whose claims are being investigated by the local district attorney.
Georgia college student miraculously survives 8-story plunge after metal bench breaks her fall
A University of Georgia student fell eight stories at Rambler Athens after dancing near an open window, but a metal bench may have broken her fall.
Why Senate Democrats blocked a bill to limit lawmakers' stock trades
A bill that would have prohibited lawmakers and their family members from buying publicly-traded stocks was blocked by Senate Democrats on Wednesday over an attached rider on voter ID laws. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
ASU hockey coach on leave after outdoor workout puts player on life support
An Arizona State University hockey coach was put on leave on Wednesday after one of his players collapsed during an outdoor workout last month. That player, a sophomore defenseman, is now on life support, with his family and teammates calling for more accountability.
SoCal woman’s cruel tactics exposed as police search for minivan used to crush puppy
"This is beyond evil and disgusting, we need to find her and come together as a community," one person wrote.
Supreme Court allows execution of Tennessee woman after it was halted
The Supreme Court has allowed the Tennessee execution of Christa Pike for the murder of her classmate when she was 18-years-old. This comes shortly after a federal court halted the execution just before it was scheduled. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch has the latest.
Netanyahu says it's too early to determine motive in cockpit stabbing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated to CBS News that the motive of the co-pilot accused of stabbing his fellow pilot on a passenger jet bound from Dubai to Tel Aviv is still unknown.
Middle East oil exports back to 80% of prewar levels, but prices still high
The Middle East's oil exports have risen to about 80% of prewar levels, according to oil tracker Kpler, but prices have remained high. CBS News' Aaron Maclean has more.
AI expert skeptical of companies' pledge to implement safety measures
A White House meeting on AI regulation ended with tech leaders agreeing on an AI "constitution." Stuart Russell, president of the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI, joins "The Daily Report" to break it down.
BBC should not overspend on shows such as Suits and Schitt's Creek, MPs say
The issue is one of several raised by an influential committee as debate about the BBC's future continues.
DOJ investigating Texas Dem group after operative suggests it’s ‘paying people’ for votes in viral video
“If I was a Republican, I would be pissed. I would be like, that’s shady as f–k," said Sky MacAdams, a since-fired organizing manager for Texas Majority PAC.
Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect California workers from AI threat
Democratic governor sharply critical of Donald Trump for not passing comprehensive federal AI regulations
Supreme Court allows Christa Pike's execution
The Supreme Court has vacated a lower court's order and cleared the way for Tennessee's execution of Christa Pike. Pike would be the only woman executed in Tennessee in the last 200 years. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Estranged wife of slain NYT exec spotted with kids hours after her parents charged with his murder
Candice Jang took her 3, 5 and 7-year-old kids on a walk Wednesday outside the home she and her estranged husband, Jonathan McKinsey, used to share.
GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton says Trump's midterm convention hurt him in leaked audio
Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton can be heard in a leaked audio recording observing that President Trump's GOP midterms convention was politically harmful for the GOP. CBS News' Zak Hudak has more.
Celebrity Traitors is back - here's what you need to know ahead of the first show
Maya Jama, Michael Sheen and Bella Ramsey are among this year's celebrities taking part in the show.
Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
Man arrested over alleged plot to attack Texas state capitol
Suspect Benny Caldera Jr held on bond as officials say they received ‘credible’ information about Austin threat
DoorDash reveals launch timeframe for delivery drones in Northern California
Food delivery service users may soon have food flying, literally, to their doorstep.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws aimed at protecting workers from the risks of artificial intelligence
Fetal tissue supplier billed $765 procurement fee per organ, warns records could imply illegal sales: records
Records obtained by David Daleiden’s Center for Medical Progress show UCLA purchase orders tied $765 procurement service fees to individual liver and thymus specimens
Tel Aviv flight passengers recount harrowing moments during mid-air attack
Passengers aboard FlyDubai Flight 1073 recounted frightening moments after a suspect allegedly attacked a pilot and attempted to bring down the plane.
China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.
What New York’s Rape Laws Mean for the Cornell Case
State law makes it harder to prosecute when victims drank willingly. The prosecutor in the Cornell case said that kept him from charging students accused of sexual assault.
US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead
The death by lethal injection was scheduled to happen earlier on Wednesday before a lower court paused the execution.
Cornell agrees to independent investigation into handling of rape allegations
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she spoke with Cornell University’s president, who agreed to bring in outside counsel. It comes as NBC News has obtained the six-page statement the female student gave to Cornell police in 2024. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa reports.
Passengers stop co-pilot’s attempt to crash plane
Passengers bravely rushed the cockpit to stop a co-pilot who had stabbed the pilot and was trying to crash a FlyDubai plane headed towards Tel Aviv. Israeli officials said the wounded pilot was able to press a button opening the cockpit door to let the passengers in. NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports.
In Wooing Wavering Hispanic Voters, Trump Talks ICE, His Ballroom and Himself
President Trump veered off the topic at hand during a White House reception for Hispanic Heritage Month.
France: Hundreds arrested as student protests escalate
Student protests have grown in scale and intensity, with violent clashes in some places leading to hundreds of arrests and dozens of injuries.
Floating scarecrows: how Cornish fishers are stopping seabirds drowning in their nets
Simple deterrents can slash the number of razorbills and guillemots being trapped underwater, two-year study shows
‘Hugely exciting’ finds on tiny Scottish island shed light on spread of Christianity
Community-funded archaeological excavations of ‘really important’ sixth-century monastery also rewrite story of Lismore
Man accused in plot to attack Texas Capitol building is released on bond
Authorities said he planned to attack the capitol Thursday. He was arrested at his home early Wednesday.
Cornell Students Question Greek Life Culture After Sexual Assault Claim
With their university under fire in the wake of a sexual assault lawsuit, students are having difficult conversations about Greek life, campus rituals and the possibility for lasting changes.
Affording America: How a single mother in Chicago turned to gig work to survive
Jade Crossfrench is a single mother supporting three children with a day job selling insurance. But that isn't enough to provide for her family. For over a year she's been making extra money as a gig worker, doing DoorDash food deliveries around Chicago, often with her kids sitting in the back seat of the car.
Gaza: NGO reports dire camp conditions, says Israel is moving 'Yellow Line'
The Danish Refugee Council alleges that Israel is employing "a policy of protracted displacement" in Gaza. It says the so-called "Yellow Line" is creeping west toward the coast, preventing many from returning home.
Cornell agrees to outside review of how it handled alleged sexual assault: Governor
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the outside review, saying what happened raised "serious questions about Cornell campus culture."
A Bloody Attack on a FlyDubai Plane Headed to Israel, and a Terrifying Plunge
“I don’t deserve to die like this,” said one passenger on Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The motive of the cockpit stabbing remains unknown, officials said.
A California showdown with national implications: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we take a look at where the billionaire tax campaign in California stands and what it signals about the Democratic Party’s direction.
FCC head says government-funded Trump ads are ‘normal’ and ‘don’t raise any red flags’
Brendan Carr said the ads are “normal-course public service announcements” and nothing that would “merit any sort of” review by the Federal Communications Commission.
Senator Marsha Blackburn Sues Over Jack Smith’s Subpoena During Trump Inquiry
The lawsuit, brought by Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, tests the reach of the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause.
WATCH: What happened with A'ja Wilson's confrontation with a fan?
Justin Tinsley from ESPN's Andscape discusses more about the WNBA Playoffs, including Wilson's viral interaction with a fan.
Hegseth confirms plan to cut 20% of US top military brass and rails at ‘beardos, weirdos and wimps’
Pentagon head hails military with ‘no fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals’ in anti-DEI rant
OpenAI’s Greg Brockman Backs Out of Second $25 Million Donation to A.I. Super PAC
Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and co-founder, said internally that the super PAC, Leading the Future, had become a “distraction” for the A.I. company.
Trump’s Voluntary A.I. Policing Echoes What Biden Did. But Is It Enough Today?
President Trump’s plan to let A.I. companies police themselves comes amid mounting examples that they are failing to put safeguards on the technology.
South Carolina mom accused of knife attack on young children; 6-year-old may lose arm: sheriff's office
Taylor Gosnell allegedly stabbed her two children approximately 50 times in their South Carolina home before her 6-year-old called his grandmother.
Plumber helped subdue flight attacker, pull plane out of dive
A man who was among of group of passengers that subdued an attack Wednesday was welcomed by Israeli leaders when he returned to Israel later in the evening.
GOP doubts grow over Senate wins in Georgia and North Carolina
As the midterm elections approach, the GOP grows doubtful of winning the Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina as the party looks to shift resources to other races
Execution of lone woman on Tennessee's death row paused by federal appeals court
Christa Pike, 50, was sentenced to death after being convicted of the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer.
Five EU states plan first deportation center in Africa for 2027
Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands are moving forward with plans to establish deportation centers outside the EU. An African partner country has reportedly already been selected.
Ken Paxton heard saying Trump's GOP midterm convention hurt him: Report
GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton told donors at a fundraiser that President Trump’s midterm convention had hurt him politically ahead of the midterm elections.
EXCLUSIVE: State Department revokes over 250,000 visas in broad immigration vetting crackdown
The State Department has revoked over 250,000 visas under Trump for criminal activity, fraud, birth tourism and national security threats.
Moscow threatens nuclear response over tiny fortress wedged between US allies as clash fears grow
Russia's nuclear threat over Kaliningrad raises alarm as experts warn the Baltic exclave is already a hub for hybrid warfare against NATO allies.
Irish PM says Ireland ‘not overrun’ by immigrants, legal migration tied to economic success
Micheál Martin addresses Ireland's demographic change as nearly one in four in Ireland are born abroad as the government moves to tighten asylum, citizenship and immigration rules.
France's Macron, Spain's Sanchez welcome idea of UK rejoining EU after Burnham remarks
During a visit to Spain, France's Emmanuel Macron said it would be "good news" if the UK moves towards the EU, with Pedro Sanchez also embracing the idea. UK PM Andy Burnham has not ruled out rejoining the bloc.
Are the Houthis winning against Saudi Arabia?
It's unclear how the Saudis can defuse the threat presented by the Houthis in next-door Yemen or who they can turn to for help. The US isn't interested, the Europeans are hedging and nobody wants open conflict with Iran.
Penn State cocaine ring suspect’s attorney warns of ‘foolish’ move in alleged frat drug operation
Five men accused in a cocaine distribution ring at Penn State indicated a plan to plead not guilty, with three requesting jury trials as the Centre County case advances.
Germany debates alleged antisemitism in the Left Party
The Central Council of Jews in Germany thinks the Left Party is dangerous. Other Jews, however, are showing solidarity with the party. How does that add up?
Supreme Court clears way for teen killer's execution after last-minute reprieve
The Supreme Court cleared the way for Christa Pike's execution after vacating a Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals stay that temporarily halted Tennessee's death penalty case.
Teen killer avoids state’s first female execution in over 200 years – for now
Christa Pike's execution was halted by a Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals stay in a 2-1 split decision, leaving Tennessee's death penalty case unresolved.
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror’s lawyers say they plan bar complaint against Reddington
Lindsay Clancy's defense lawyer Kevin Reddington faces a bar complaint from attorneys for the holdout juror who blocked her acquittal at trial.
African leaders herald $16B Dangote oil refinery in Kenya
An oil refinery on Kenya's coast is expected to be completed in 40 months, and will process an estimated 700,000 barrels of oil per day. Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, will lead the project.
Germany raises Deutschlandticket price to €66.80 a month from 2027 under new cost-based formula
A new cost-based formula has pushed up the price of Germany's nationwide public transport pass for 2027.
Evangelical leader slams Palestinian official’s Bible claims as ‘contemptible’
Influential Pastor John Hagee slams Palestinian Ambassador Husam Zomlot's claim that the Bible is a "Palestinian book," calling it an attempt to erase Jewish history.
Taiwan analysts say Trump-Xi summit produced no policy shift but real test lies ahead
Taiwan analysts assess whether Xi Jinping secured private concessions from Trump, with arms sales and senior U.S. official visits as key tests ahead.
US military completes withdrawal of troops from Iraq after 12-year mission
The U.S. military completed its withdrawal from Erbil Air Base, ending Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq while relocating its headquarters to Jordan.
FlyDubai passenger says co-pilot stabbed captain before terrifying plunge, emergency landing
A passenger says a FlyDubai co-pilot stabbed the captain before the Israel-bound flight plunged, triggering hijacking fears and an emergency diversion.
Motorcycle patrols swarm Iranian cities, checkpoints rise as regime braces for unrest
Sources told Fox News Digital that IRGC, Basij and police have flooded Tehran with checkpoints and patrols as student protests over compulsory hijab grow.
Hero cop stopped synagogue massacre in Canada as Jewish group calls for armed guards
The Yom Kippur attack outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville has intensified demands for armed security at Jewish institutions across Canada.