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Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes the second woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world.

Douglas Carter, 71, who has spent more than four decades on death row, released on bail until new trial begins A Utah man who has spent more than four decades on death row was released from jail after newly analyzed DNA evidence showed that he was not connected to a 1985 homicide. Douglas Stewart Carter, now 71, walked out of the Utah county jail late on Monday night after a judge ordered his release on bail. He will have to wear a GPS monitoring device until a new trial begins. Continue reading...

More than half of Australians want to see the country’s migrant intake lowered while One Nation’s primary vote climbs to 25% Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The Coalition has failed to capitalise on growing criticism of Labor, with the opposition stuck at its lowest-ever primary vote in the Guardian Essential poll. The poll also shows more than half of all Australians want immigration cut and have voiced support for hardline enforcement, such as forced deportation. Continue reading...

The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets​ that could prompt an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing.

This year's secretary-general selection could be of particular significance because the United Nations may choose its first-ever woman leader.

More than 25,000 people have been deported to 29 countries under ⁠the policy implemented last year, according to a tally by human rights groups Sign up to the US Breaking News email For some context, it’s worth remembering that Smith had a two-volume report of his findings as a result of his criminal investigations – that resulted in two indictments against the president after his first term. The first focused on Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election, while the second on the president’s retention of classified documents. However, in February, a Trump-appointed federal judge permanently barred the justice department from releasing the second volume of Smith’s report . Continue reading...

Accord says companies will implement 'robust internal controls' for their AI systems as concerns mount over safety.

Winter holiday airfares reached a 10-year high in the U.S. amid Iran war price hikes, a new analysis by Hopper found. CBS News' Megan Cerullo has more.

Flying this holiday season will cost a whole lot more. Kris Van Cleave has details and how to save.

President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.

British authorities defended their decision to let a group of young men go free, even as investigators look into a suspected terror plot near an air base there that was used by the U.S. military in its war against Iran. Ramy Inocencio reports from London.

President Trump said he sees no need for the government to rein in or slow down artificial intelligence development. After meeting with a group of major tech leaders on Tuesday, he stuck with that position. Nancy Cordes has more.

Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.

Former US special counsel rejects claims that his probes improperly targeted Republicans and conservative groups.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to call for a 20% cut in the number of generals and admirals across the U.S. military on Wednesday, a Pentagon official told CBS News.

US president also issued executive order officially rebranding ‘artificial intelligence’ as ‘superintelligence’ Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the heads of the largest US tech and AI companies had signed onto a “morally binding” agreement to put controls on artificial intelligence. He announced the deal, called the “Joint Commitment On Frontier Responsibilities,” following a White House luncheon with top tech executives. “It’s almost like a constitution in a way, and the biggest ​people in the world signed that, and ​I signed it as president, and it really ⁠is a form of protection,” Trump said. Continue reading...

President Trump met with key AI leaders at the White House on Tuesday, with the group signing what Mr. Trump called an AI "constitution" aimed at self-policing and safety. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.

A watchdog report on wasteful consultant travel became a real-world test of the so-called high-speed rail "anti-transparency" law.

Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.

Iraq marks national 'Sovereignty Days' as US troops depart, but must navigate risks of new security landscape.

Man City says it will appeal after an independent commission convicted it of breaking Premier League financial rules.

The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".

A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

Top tech executives met with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss the future of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns over AI models losing control. Researchers and lawmakers are calling for stronger safeguards, but Trump said the technology is transforming the economy and that the U.S. cannot afford to lose its lead over China. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Gary Marcus.

The prosecutor who led criminal investigations of President Trump for the Department of Justice faced questions from Senate Republicans on Tuesday. Former special counsel Jack Smith handled two probes. One focused on the president's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the other on Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports.

Weight-loss companies that offer the drugs are professing care for more than their customers’ waistline.

Scientists have discovered a stem cell that appears to serve as a master source for tendon and ligament cells throughout the body. In lumbar spinal stenosis, these cells become unusually active and may drive the ligament overgrowth that squeezes spinal nerves and causes pain, numbness, and difficulty walking. Researchers found that reducing calcium signaling stopped this abnormal growth in mice.

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At Data Center World last week, public backlash, and how to deal with it, was a popular topic.

The 30-plant goal has crept into the lexicon of the online wellness world. We asked experts where it came from, and whether it’s legitimate.

Phoebe Bridgers banned phones from her tour, forcing — or allowing — fans to be fully present in the moment.

The bureau was the latest target of the notorious gang of cybercriminals that steals sensitive personal data and sells it online.

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Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Water is requesting that 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties continue to restrict water use despite power to plant systems being restored Tuesday evening.