Yayoi Kusama, groundbreaking Japanese artist known for her signature polka dots, dies at 97

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said Thursday. She was 97. Kusama died…

8/26: CBS Evening News – CBS News

8/26: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Latest developments on Nepal flooding; Extreme heat fuels wildfires. Source link

CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned Russia not to attack NATO during secretive trip

The purpose of CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow this week was to warn Russia not to attack NATO member states, according to multiple people familiar with the matter,…

Latest developments on Nepal flooding disaster

Latest developments on Nepal flooding disaster – CBS News Watch CBS News Dozens of Americans are among the missing in Nepal after sweeping floods destroyed neighborhoods in Nepal. Authorities say…

8/26: The Takeout with Major Garrett

8/26: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump says Iran war to “continue for as long as necessary”; Sen. Darline Graham prevails in South…

U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4 people

Washington — The U.S. military attacked a boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, killing four people, as the Trump administration continues its…

Prince Harry and Meghan due back in U.K. today, BBC News reports

London — Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the United Kingdom Wednesday, CBS News’ partner network BBC News reported. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were understood to be flying…

Nepal flash flood tears through valley leaving 400 tourists missing, including Americans

At least 18 people were killed and more than 380 listed as missing Wednesday in Nepal after flash flooding tore through valleys in the Himalayan country’s northern border areas, according…

Iran and Oman edge toward temporary Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, but Tehran insists U.S. lift blockade

Long lines formed at gas stations in Tehran Tuesday after the United States announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission. Washington has turned to pulling economic levers six…

Fire in Pakistan hospital nursery kills at least 14 newborns, officials say

Islamabad — A fire at a nursery in a major government hospital in Pakistan’s capital killed at least 14 newborns, hospital officials and the government said. The nursery at the…