https://www.cbsnews.com/ Headlines From CBSNews.com Tue, 05 May 2026 09:23:55 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-midterm-elections-primaries-indiana-state-senate-ohio-senate-governor-congress/ Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they'll be casting ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers will weigh in on House and state races. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:23:45 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/04/48a47e42-50d4-4082-b27e-594a3edc458c/thumbnail/60x60/04e43d3af35cfe1ccb22fc0c3ac05f26/ap26103785147691.jpg 78c54a8f-9cce-4c5e-881d-82c522b79fad https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-strait-of-hormuz-ships-uae-attacked/ Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran "certainly holds" for now after a naval clash between Iranian and U.S. forces and renewed attacks on the UAE. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:23:31 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/9a5122b7-87cc-42fe-a03a-2a8adbe3821f/thumbnail/60x60/45c572c28a410bef60c0d03059be425c/uss-tripoli-iran-blockade.jpg 7f49d3f7-fd12-4d81-b8fa-9738b3f8a9f1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-spirit-airlines-shutdown-is-impacting-airports-across-the-us/ The country's four biggest airlines have rebooked about 94,000 Spirit customers since the airline ceased operations on Saturday, according to the Department of Transportation. The closure is leaving some airports without daily air service. Kris Van Cleave reports. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:14:21 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/48a55203-1cc4-4d51-b881-748455663ff3/thumbnail/60x60/645ce1ea7b9da2163d06d5d40330e640/cbsn-fusion-how-spirit-airlines-shutdown-is-impacting-airports-across-the-us-thumbnail.jpg b583ab5f-15bd-40f0-91b0-2626ac4d5e0c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/surging-gas-prices-due-to-war-with-iran-could-impact-congressional-races/ Vice President JD Vance is headed to Iowa, where competitive races in at least three congressional districts this fall could impact control of the House. Both parties believe the state is up for grabs because of the economy and rising prices due to the war with Iran. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:12:12 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/b6f9081d-db15-4b3e-b55d-05a56054bae0/thumbnail/60x60/21860fa9e0181a4a8e665245194d968a/cbsn-fusion-surging-gas-prices-due-to-war-with-iran-could-impact-congressional-races-thumbnail.jpg c98c54c7-c648-4526-b736-3c23d21acb3a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tensions-escalate-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-project-freedom-pins-us-navy-against-iran-attacks/ All eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz, where the U.S. has been fending off Iranian attacks while the Navy helps commercial vessels seeking passage. CBS News' Holly Williams reports. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:11:42 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/228f2c38-72ea-4218-b908-bc5afae878e3/thumbnail/60x60/a9893dd784823b1c887026066877f67a/cbsn-fusion-tensions-escalate-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-project-freedom-pins-us-navy-against-iran-attacks-thumbnail.jpg c691eed9-a208-48c9-828f-0cf9b4ed008e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-and-iran-exchange-fire-as-trump-launches-mission-to-guide-ships-through-strait-of-hormuz/ The U.S. and Iran have exchanged fire amid a fragile ceasefire. Iranian state media claims Iran's navy fired warning shots at American destroyers. Meanwhile, the U.S. military said it shot down Iranian cruise missiles and drones, and sank multiple Iranian small boats. Holly Williams reports. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:08:10 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/18edb911-bd27-4828-b351-4647a74925f6/thumbnail/60x60/6c52f49c42d47e5ec5a9828dcd910410/cbsn-fusion-us-and-iran-exchange-fire-as-trump-launches-mission-to-guide-ships-through-strait-of-hormuz-thumbnail.jpg 81cc090d-bddc-4123-875c-c57bd800cd45 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/todays-heloc-and-home-equity-loan-interest-rates/ HELOCs and home equity loans offer homeowners an affordable way to borrow money now. Here are the rates for each. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:05:20 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/07/30/c24ba31b-8885-4421-9bf8-840e7964df64/thumbnail/60x60/477d8520c4f7e32fede54699e95885bc/gettyimages-2220477445.jpg 8469dd14-48cd-4087-a4b4-946968c72e8e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/eye-opener-us-iran-exchange-fire-during-fragile-ceasefire/ The U.S. and Iran exchange fire as the U.S. military launches an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, an American stranded on a cruise ship hit by a deadly viral outbreak shares his story. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:04:49 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/ea4863a0-7c7d-4720-8673-93f2e77969dc/thumbnail/60x60/98dd711fe73ecf57e5872f6ab7037eba/cbsn-fusion-eye-opener-us-iran-exchange-fire-during-fragile-ceasefire-thumbnail.jpg 27d568f4-aafb-439e-bd05-c4f34452f60c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/todays-mortgage-interest-rates-may-5-2026/ Want to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the current mortgage interest rates to know. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:04:16 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/f8a55cdb-0f99-4162-aee1-3ae7f75c76b2/thumbnail/60x60/e9d5eed1cda67737eb6db4af3ed24318/gettyimages-157382018.jpg c1b61a3d-c7c3-47ab-ab51-d8b4f47c11b8 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/who-is-winning-the-us-china-space-race/ China is gearing up for its space missions after the U.S. successfully launched the Artemis II crew to the moon. R. Lincoln Hines, an assistant professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, joins CBS News with more. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:04:04 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/ecc4f7bc-3ef0-4238-943e-a0b19282d4df/thumbnail/60x60/a9a51534b17a4eb40c000d8e5a23d1bb/cbsn-fusion-who-is-winning-the-us-china-space-race-thumbnail.jpg 8306c070-827b-4295-800b-26777a6e9325 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-are-todays-mortgage-and-mortgage-refinance-interest-rates/ Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:03:01 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/06/15/86afcceb-cd5d-42f1-a29b-e0341f72cbff/thumbnail/60x60/a989950b607c5492e732469f289c38b0/gettyimages-839311524.jpg 0078a971-df18-4050-98fc-2be371ba30dd https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-the-price-of-silver-today/ Silver can play a critical role in a diversified portfolio. Here's how much it costs per ounce right now. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:01:18 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/20/6c97d584-131c-42c2-9980-3a0a270f78b5/thumbnail/60x60/f1f380e2024a56d10027c26f5070894f/gettyimages-2254247045.jpg f7ee1809-f16d-4464-8e54-c486eaccf7e9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/extended-interview-supreme-court-justice-neil-gorsuch/ Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch sat down with CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford to discuss his new children's book, "Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence," why he tells young people they are the luckiest people alive "in the history of the world" and more. Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/04/0b345c85-0fd5-45e0-b1ed-791b610dd912/thumbnail/60x60/5415b0b5d2a0bdd7fde02846f785cbdf/neil-gorsuch.jpg 5d021950-9690-4ff5-b2ae-05d267e47853 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-the-price-of-gold-today/ Understanding the pricing trends and dynamics of the gold market is crucial for making sound financial choices. Tue, 05 May 2026 08:58:04 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/10/04/2d5e8bc4-59ce-42dd-a599-35dcc4267a76/thumbnail/60x60/d3abddcd4eeadb91619ed2b9d0985ec4/gettyimages-1253978377.jpg 958c31d3-5e3e-495a-a218-6f5c7862fb17 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pete-hegseth-dan-caine-iran-war-update-strait-of-hormuz-pentagon/ Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats. Tue, 05 May 2026 08:55:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/660ec83d-fd1c-4d1e-91a5-5ffcc727dc95/thumbnail/60x60/18ec48c2be76c4847fae3c47c6595e16/gettyimages-2274632749.jpg 2dacd4af-dd96-4df7-a38d-f4db4b38eb34 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oprah-winfrey-john-of-john-by-douglas-stuart-book-club-read-free-excerpt/ Oprah Winfrey chose "John of John" by Douglas Stuart as her latest book club pick. Read a free excerpt here. Tue, 05 May 2026 08:53:36 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/73e363d6-d353-4e2f-9374-36bd576f9bea/thumbnail/60x60/e7c9a062075d65ed7a4994f9005813e0/obc.jpg 8646128e-a0ff-4071-938e-824a74c5d449 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/farmers-await-jd-vance-in-iowa-as-their-financial-struggles-rise/ Vice President JD Vance is visiting Iowa amid speculation about a potential 2028 presidential campaign. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports. Tue, 05 May 2026 08:47:59 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/bdceef52-0df7-4835-8ee7-a1f640976578/thumbnail/60x60/43af51e6da907da03ee615620192715e/cbsn-fusion-farmers-await-jd-vance-in-iowa-as-their-financial-struggles-rise-thumbnail.jpg c58ad968-36f2-403b-bb66-e03f01b48106 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/readers-guide-john-of-john-douglas-stuart-oprah-book-club-pick/ Here's a reader's guide for "John of John" by Douglas Stuart Tue, 05 May 2026 08:43:16 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/04/b74403f3-d59e-4c59-a508-fc36e7fd0efe/thumbnail/60x60/66b884729269d6f10c6d9ffa91ddac40/untitled-design.jpg 2066a533-0314-42f1-8073-b8927f11a4f5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/judge-apologizes-to-suspect-in-jail-for-white-house-correspondents-dinner-case/ A federal judge apologized to Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting case, for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions at the D.C. jail where he's being held. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports. Tue, 05 May 2026 08:42:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/1dcf3368-436d-4487-aabe-b2c2d161b171/thumbnail/60x60/ff2af6c18c7c4d0aa1d7559dcb2f1432/cbsn-fusion-judge-apologizes-to-suspect-in-jail-for-white-house-correspondents-dinner-case-thumbnail.jpg 803b0546-383c-49f8-8308-a10d6654aad7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tony-award-nominations-2026/ Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday. Tue, 05 May 2026 08:41:13 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/30/f71a2998-0c9e-4667-88dd-fb95bdf9260a/thumbnail/60x60/799ccdbf314a9d8ea2dd504d7a1f777e/gettyimages-2157876496.jpg a165a137-f5b8-4947-8949-b3645846500b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/us-navy-fends-off-iranian-attacks-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-ceasefire-is-tested/ U.S. Navy destroyers faced missile and drone attacks as they helped two commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Ramy Inocencio report. Tue, 05 May 2026 08:30:17 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/66c3b94f-0011-4821-a249-c76770516091/thumbnail/60x60/b67c4ca3228cf9105178850c4fef7c2f/cbsn-fusion-us-navy-fends-off-iranian-attacks-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-ceasefire-is-tested-thumbnail.jpg ad5b949d-3cfe-4489-ba19-4b9de0190e64 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pennsylvania-character-ai-lawsuit-chatbot-posed-as-medical-professional/ A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state said. Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/04/b3c58b30-7ac5-4e21-b1cf-a66267af2369/thumbnail/60x60/555b7a231cb264abaca9a70e084d8e4e/gettyimages-2269826214.jpg e7cf9f12-17ac-4602-a343-7e74c34d1806 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-k-counter-terror-police-investigate-arson-former-london-synagogue-prime-minister-warning-iran/ Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital. Tue, 05 May 2026 07:56:05 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/515d8620-6c52-449a-b7d9-8b06413b69aa/thumbnail/60x60/834281a14e61337878acbd070b2499fd/gettyimages-2272096387.jpg 3d7c4935-219d-47f1-bd7c-c452a38fd1ae https://www.cbsnews.com/news/missing-us-soldiers-morocco-one-tried-to-save-another-officials-say/ Search and rescue efforts were still underway Tuesday after two U.S. Army soldiers went missing in the ocean off Morocco's southern coast over the weekend while off duty during a training exercise. Tue, 05 May 2026 07:19:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/04/a6d4ae52-ee7e-4d21-ad61-d428903866ab/thumbnail/60x60/bfb92b0d9faf9109cea49bc2a0e237f2/morocco.jpg a92c1357-9116-493c-a040-a1fc8556bd28 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/el-chapo-prison-letters-u-s-supermax-prison-cruel-punishment/ Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is serving a life sentence at a maximum security facility in Colorado. Tue, 05 May 2026 06:31:56 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/05/04/738afff4-360a-44a5-963d-e674299b826a/thumbnail/60x60/fd0746682b219fbac44529ea72a0e2b9/gettyimages-629261640.jpg 9f977a8d-bef9-46a4-a384-80d7525fd749 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/education-department-smith-college-investigation-trans-women/ The U.S. Department of Education says it's opened an investigation into Smith College, an all-women's institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women. Tue, 05 May 2026 05:18:53 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/12/09/457d5c56-3c07-407e-a8c1-0d8b7476d23a/thumbnail/60x60/0ffff2134da267506b83bafe70af289d/gettyimages-1490939026.jpg 87ffae6a-8183-4d69-8a55-630f8d752696 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/best-most-unforgettable-2026-met-gala-looks/ Celebrities graced the Met's green and white carpet with their interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is Art," inspired by the exhibit "Costume Art." Here are some of the most unforgettable, showstopping looks of the night. Mon, 04 May 2026 23:22:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/05/42984f60-f583-4aa1-bf93-773e589a2063/thumbnail/60x60/d9d9e5a53518bf7052fb17997d2e230d/gettyimages-2274545617.jpg 5a41ac61-8879-43da-b4ee-c2f6fa5f5c8c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-louisiana-redistricting-ruling-take-effect-immediately-alito-jackson/ The Supreme Court on Monday allowed last week's landmark decision striking down Louisiana's congressional map to take effect immediately, drawing a sharp back-and-forth between two justices. Mon, 04 May 2026 22:36:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/02/745cf51d-8344-44e3-826c-c5fefacf5ebb/thumbnail/60x60/8004fcfe4582225eebf4eec68f8903b1/cbsn-fusion-states-scramble-redistrict-supreme-court-limits-voting-rights-act-thumbnail.jpg 2ea458a3-c6aa-48fa-ac42-c1154ef218e1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2-us-navy-destroyers-transit-strait-of-hormuz-after-dodging-iranian-onslaught/ Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after navigating an Iranian barrage, according to defense officials. Mon, 04 May 2026 20:43:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/05/03/8b9409a3-481a-4792-9eec-c25980e79d99/thumbnail/60x60/6b150cbfd925dfd37b0f0f9697825e9b/ap26121527003895.jpg 3d25cafb-2f81-4d6a-aad4-52b62923534d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/united-states-service-members-missing-morocco/ The service members were participating in African Lion, the largest joint military exercise on the continent. 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