Russia to pull plug on nuclear arms pact after U.S. backs out
Russia will abandon a centerpiece nuclear arms treaty but only deploy intermediate-range nuclear missiles if Washington does so, Putin said
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Rudy Giuliani backtracks remarks on Moscow Trump Tower
President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is walking back statements he made Sunday that conversations about the proposed Trump Tower in Moscow continued until the Mr. Trump won the election. Giuliani said even if the president had been involved in the project, it would have been legal. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN's Kenneth Craig with more.
Inside Mueller's decision to deny BuzzFeed's report
BuzzFeed News is standing by its reporting that President Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, said the president directed him to lie to Congress -- even though special counsel Robert Mueller's office issued a rare denial. Washington Post national security reporter Matt Zapotosky joins CBSN with more.
Russia denies Paul Whelan's bail request
A Russian judge denied bail for Paul Whelan, an American being held on spying charges. The court session was Whelan's first public appearance since he was arrested more than three weeks ago. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Moscow.
Russia denies bail for former U.S. Marine accused of spying
U.S. government sources and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan's family insist he was in Moscow for a wedding and is no spy
Did Trump instruct Cohen to lie to Congress?
Rep. Adam Schiff, the new chairman of the House Intelligence Commitee, says he will "do what's necessary" to investigate a bombshell new report. Two unnamed law enforcement sources involved in the investigation tell Buzzfeed News that President Trump "directed his longtime attorney Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about negotiations to build a Trump Tower in Moscow." Paula Reid reports.
Report: Trump discussed leaving NATO
The New York Times reports President Trump discussed the possibility of pulling out of NATO with advisers several times over the last year. He reportedly told aides he didn't see the point of the military alliance, which is an important bulwark against Russia. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini takes CBSN through the latest.
Russian lawyer appeals for accused U.S. spy's release on bail
But former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan could still be stuck in Russia's prisons and justice system for up to a year
U.S. intel sources say retired Marine held in Moscow is no spy
Lawyer in Moscow, family of retired Marine Paul Whelan and U.S. government sources all say he is no spy, as his dual nationality is revealed
Sources: American jailed in Russia not a spy
The Russian lawyer for a Michigan man jailed on espionage charges in Moscow says his client's detention is baseless. Paul Whelan, a former Marine, was arrested in Russia a week ago and accused of spying. Jan Crawford reports.
Officials meet American detained in Russia
U.S. government officials were finally given a chance to meet with an American man detained in Russia on espionage charges. His family said he was in Moscow for a friend's wedding. Jan Crawford has the latest.
American indicted on spy charges in Russia
Russian police detained Paul Whelan, who has been indicted on espionage charges, nearly a week ago
American detained in Russia
Former Marine Paul Whelan, 48, is being held in Russia on espionage charges. Jon Huntsman, the U.S. ambassador to Russia, visited Whelan today. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
American detained in Russia on spying charges
The State Department said it expects Russia to provide access to an American citizen arrested in Moscow. He's accused of being on a "spy mission," a crime that carries up to a 20 year sentence. Barry Petersen reports.
American citizen arrested in Russia on spying charges
Paul Whelan could get a 20 year prison term but there were no immediate details released on his alleged espionage
Putin warns of growing threat of nuclear war
"The danger of the situation escalating is being downplayed," Putin said during his annual end-of-year news conference
Putin backs Trump's Syria decision
Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming President Trump's plan to remove U.S. troops from Syria. Putin is holding his famously-long, end-of-the-year press conference in Moscow on Thursday, taking questions from hundreds of Russian and foreign journalists. Charlie D’Agata reports.
Putin cracking down on rap music in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked the government to take charge of rap music in the country. This comes after a popular Russian rapper was arrested and forced to cancel several concerts. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, Alex Kliment, explains the move.
Orthodox Church to split in Ukraine & Russia
One of Christianity's biggest schisms in centuries is set to happen Saturday as Ukraine creates an independent Orthodox Church separate from Russia's. CBS contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, Gabe Lipton, explains the significance and why it could trigger more violence in the region.
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Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to congress; NJ family fights to preserve Christmas tradition.
A Putin penthouse was considered for Trump Moscow project
Businessman Felix Sater said he proposed giving a multimillion-dollar penthouse to Putin to entice others to buy in the building, a Trump Tower Moscow project. Sater was working with Michael Cohen on the proposal
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Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress about Moscow project. New Jersey community embroiled in fight over Christmas lights.
Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal lawyer, pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of making a false statement to Congress. He acknowledged he lied to support Mr. Trump's timeline of a Moscow real estate deal. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
What does Cohen's plea mean for Trump?
All eyes are on the Mueller probe after President Trump's former personal lawyer pleaded guilty to lying to Congress. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS Evening News" to explain what the development may mean for the president.
U.S. demands Russia stop "unlawful conduct" after Ukrainian ships seized
The incident escalated tensions that have been growing between the two countries since Moscow annexed Crimea from Ukraine
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Trump urges daylight saving time bill supporters to personally call Sen. Cotton
