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GOP doubts grow over Senate wins in Georgia and North CarolinaPresident Trump on Wednesday announced a $54 billion investment from South Korea in an Alaska natural gas project., 1 Minnesota Lynx and a history-making win.Kathy Hochul called for the outside review, saying what happened raised "serious questions about Cornell campus culture..Backpack voted Fat Bear Week 2026 winner, beating former champ's offspringAs 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, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live eventsRetired general who led troops in Iraq warns U.S..A FlyDubai flight en route from Dubai to Israel was forced to land in Saudi Arabia Wednesday after one of the pilots stabbed the other pilot and tried to crash the plane, according to passengers.Turkey's bid for regional influence comes as the Middle East has been hit by profound shocks that started with the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel and continue with the seven-month-old war on Iran., Gold prices have shifted sharply in 2026, complicating the decision to move 401(k) funds into the precious metal.How Ukrainians are coping with new, more deadly Russian attacks, Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez reports on elevated airfares as industry analysts warn travelers could be stuck paying higher fares for months, even if fuel prices fall.WATCH: Holiday airfare prices hit highest levels in a decade.

CBS News national security contributor Joseph Zacks comments on the incident.CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more., What to know after pilot stabbed on FlyDubai flight to IsraelAs 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.Feel free to comment below. His health journey took him to the same hospital where his mom sought treatment for cancer - ringing the bell she never got to.Dmitry Yaranov, a cardiologist and an AstraZeneca brand partner, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the blood pressure hormone, aldosterone, that could be an underlying factor in keeping blood pressure high.!