September 7, 2026
The 10 stories that mattered most on September 7, 2026, as ranked at the end of that day. Story pages stay online permanently.
- 01
Gas prices in U.S. hit record Labor Day high, thanks to Iran war and refinery issues
It's never been more expensive in the U.S. to fill up the tank and take one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend.
Business · United States · 3 publications
- 02
Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US
The threat against one of Canada's largest companies comes amid an escalating trade war between the two neighbours.
Business · US & Canada · 2 publications
- 03
State of emergency in Hawaii as Hurricane Lowell approaches
Hurricane Lowell is barreling toward Hawaii, bringing the potential for life-threatening floods. CBS News' Carter Evans is in Kauai with more. Then, Rob Marciano joins with the latest forecast.
Climate · United States · 2 publications
- 04
EU seeks to reassure a Trump-rattled Greenland with promise of a new partnership and investment
The European Union is promising Greenland a stronger partnership and hundreds of millions of euros in investment, wanting to reassure Greenland after U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to take control of the island.
World · United States · 2 publications
- 05
Flights to Jakarta resume after volcanic ash forced 2-day closure of several Indonesian airports
Flights to and from Indonesia's capital of Jakarta resumed early Tuesday after ash from a volcanic eruption forced a two-day closure that halted nearly 3,000 flights.
World · International · 2 publications
- 06
Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad were on a surfing trip to Mexico's Pacific coast in April 2024 when they were shot dead in Baja California.
World · United States · 2 publications
- 07
Trump administration makes another appeal to Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump's executive order for the November elections.
Politics · United States · 5 publications
- 08
No talks scheduled as Canada's counter-tariffs against U.S. set to take effect at 12:01 a.m.
Just hours before Canada is set to hit the U.S. with counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of goods, the two sides have no plans to negotiate a last-minute deal, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed to CBC News.
Business · US & Canada · 3 publications
- 09
Charles confirms Harry and Meghan to remain non-working royals after their return to U.K.
King Charles authorized a letter to senior British officials on Monday confirming that his youngest son, Prince Harry, and Harry's wife, Meghan, remain non-working royals following their return to the U.K.
World · International · 5 publications
- 10
Armed Ohio man arrested after charging at Democratic candidate for governor
The candidate, Amy Acton, was not hurt, but her team said several others were injured as the man tried to "lunge" at her.
Politics · United States · 6 publications