‘60 Minutes’ returns with total silence on mass firings and behind-the-scenes chaos The venerable newsmagazine “60 Minutes” opened its 59th season on CBS-TV on Sunday night The Independent UK · Sep 14
9/11 first call from hijacked plane: 25 years later, Betty Ong’s family finally meets the woman who answered her historic call before Flight 11 crashed Twenty-five years after 9/11, Vanessa Minter, the American Airlines reservations agent who answered Betty Ong's historic call from hijacked Flight 11, finally met Ong's family. Here's what happened during the emotional reunion and why Ong's final phone call remains an important part of the history of the September 11 attacks. The Economic Times · Sep 13
Hegseth accused of pressuring two rescued airmen to do interview with Bari Weiss’ ‘60 Minutes’ The Pentagon has denied the claims made in CNN’s report, saying there was no pressure for either of the airmen to participate The Independent UK · Sep 13
The AfD won a shock election in Germany. Elon Musk was thrilled The billionaire and the party have developed a symbiotic relationship to spread their far-right views both in Germany and the US The Guardian - US · Sep 13
Michigan woman reportedly gets new state ID in the mail. Then she says she looked closely at the picture: ‘I see some doggone man’ A frustrating end to a lengthy process. We Got This Covered · Sep 12
Trump wants to require his $5,000 dividends to be spent in the US The eye-catching proposal has drawn immediate skepticism, including questions about its legality and cost The Independent UK · Sep 11
Inside the GOP's Historic Dallas Midterm Convention: A $5,000 Promise, a Doncic Jab and a Surprise Democrat Trump encabezó la primera noche en Dallas, prometió $5,000 y citó una cifra fronteriza engañosa. Lo confirmado y lo que sigue con Vance esta noche. Latin Times · Sep 10
US suffered major aircraft losses after Iran strike on Jordan base: Report Multiple US military aircraft were damaged after Iran launched a ballistic missile strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, with one American A-10 Thunderbolt reportedly left with a missing wing, CBS News reported, citing sources. The Times of India · Sep 10
The strange details in new ‘60 Minutes’ photo that sparked claims it was faked IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 9
CBS News accused of photoshopping image of new 60 Minutes lineup ahead of nerve-wracking launch According to CBS, the promotional shoot took place in Grand Central Station’s Oyster Bar as a deliberate homage to network pioneers Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite The Independent UK · Sep 8
Ex-60 Minutes managing editor says fired staffers ‘refused to be accomplices’ in show’s ‘destruction’ Guy Campanile addresses ouster in Facebook post and says ‘we were told to leave because we insisted on doing our jobs’ The Guardian - US · Sep 8
Drone Activity On The Southern Border Appears To Plummet After U.S. Forces Use Laser Weapons To Take Them Down Since the U.S. military has begun using laser weapons systems to target suspicious drones along the southern border, drone activity in the area has dropped by as much as 75 percent, according to a report. International Business Times · Sep 8
American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after mid-air meltdown loses his job Other passengers claimed Lundeen was using vulgar and bigoted language toward the flight crew The Independent UK · Sep 7
Man armed with pistols and brass knuckles lunges at Democrat during event at Ohio county fair The man ‘aggressively shoved his way through the crowd’ and was armed with two pistols, the sheriff says The Independent UK · Sep 7
International Business Times UK · Sep 7 CBS Boss Bari Weiss 'Personally' Shaped Abdul El-Sayed 9/11 Headline That Sparked Racism Backlash CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss reportedly influenced a headline about Abdul El-Sayed's deleted 9/11 tweets, sparking accusations of racism and Islamophobia.
International Business Times UK · Sep 5 Pentagon Hooks 50 Military and Civilian Staff Members to a Polygraph in Hunt for Iran War Munitions Leaks The Pentagon conducted polygraph tests on Joint Staff members to find the source of leaked munitions data, raising concerns about foreign access and prompting a crackdown on unauthorised disclosures.
Medical Daily · Sep 4 Estrogen Patch Supply Draws Federal Response as Doctors and Lawmakers Press for an Official Shortage Declaration FDA says it is working with all six estradiol patch makers as women struggle to fill prescriptions. The patches are still not on the shortage list.
Latin Times · Sep 4 Leon Black vs. the House Oversight Committee: What His Lawsuit Could Mean for Other Epstein Witnesses Leon Black sued Congress instead of testifying on Epstein ties. See his claims — and why the payment totals reported don't match.
Latin Times · Sep 4 Raúl Castro Is Reportedly Stable After a Stroke: What That Means for Cuba and Miami Raúl Castro is hospitalized and reportedly stable after a stroke. Miami's Cuban exiles react — split between vindication and doubt.
The Economic Times · Sep 4 70-year-old woman's Social Security check suddenly falls to $2,700; told to repay $35,000 within 30 days or face 50% benefit cut A woman in her 70s was shocked when her Social Security payment dropped to about $2,700 a month and the SSA told her to repay $35,000 in alleged overpayments within 30 days. The case highlights how Social Security overpayments can leave beneficiaries facing sudden financial hardship and steep benefit cuts.
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Pentagon’s plan for testosterone tests for military members vanishes after being posted online Multiple reports noted the new clinical guidance for testosterone testing among military members, though the document was taken off the Defense Department’s website less than a day later
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Norah O’Donnell is back on CBS Mornings seven years after her departure IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Norah O’Donnell’s next move at CBS revealed amid network’s turmoil CBS News senior correspondent will take over new role starting September 8
Medical Daily · Sep 3 Four Minneapolis Officers Sickened by an Unknown Airborne Substance Inside the High Rise Where a Gunman Opened Fire Four Minneapolis officers were sickened by an unknown airborne substance during the Shoreline Plaza shooting response. No agency has identified it.
International Business Times UK · Sep 3 'He Is Doing a Horrible Job': Republican Senator Calls on Trump To Sack Pete Hegseth Over 'Inept Management' Senator Thom Tillis urges President Trump to dismiss Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing poor management and leadership voids amid ongoing military conflicts and high-profile resignations.