Dramatic video said to show Russian jet hitting U.S. drone near Ukraine
The camera view is lost briefly after the apparent collision but it comes back to show what the Air Force said was damage to the propeller from the strike.
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Pentagon's $842 billion budget focuses on China with lessons from Ukraine war
The request includes $30.6 billion for munitions — a nearly 12% increase over last year — driven in large part by lessons learned from Ukraine's high munition expenditure in its fight against Russia.
Sexual assaults up at military academies
A new report released Friday by the Defense Department found that the number of reports of sexual assaults and sexual harassment at U.S. military academies increased significantly in the 2021-2022 academic year.
U.S. military could face possible weapons shortage, war game shows
A recent war game showed that the U.S. would run out of a key weapon while trying to stop a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Pentagon to troops: Avoid eating poppy seeds due to drug tests
Officials are warning that natural poppy seeds can be contaminated with morphine and codeine, which can show up in drug tests.
Suspected Russian ship spotted near Hawaii
The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring a suspected Russian ship believed to be gathering intelligence near the Hawaiian Islands. CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Lilia Luciano spoke with former U.S. Navy captain Bradley Martin, director of RAND National Security Supply Chain Institute, about why the ship is raising some concerns.
Pentagon releases UFO sightings report
In a report released Thursday, the Pentagon said that 366 additional UFO sightings have been investigated since its last report in 2021. While some of those sightings appeared unusual, officials said they have found no evidence that any are extraterrestrial.
Military to proceed with changing names of bases honoring Confederate generals
The Defense Department has until the end of the year to implement recommendations from an independent commission, including changing the names of nine bases and hundreds of smaller items.
Pentagon warns of China's nuclear expansion
Pentagon officials say China is on track to challenge the U.S. by accelerating its nuclear expansion. Raymond Kuo, a political scientist for the RAND Corporation, joins CBS News to share his insights on the report.
Pentagon to pay for travel across state lines to access abortion
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin issued a memo Thursday to ensure reproductive health care for service members and their families regardless of where they are stationed.
Pentagon releases plan to mitigate civilian casualties in U.S. airstrikes
The plan includes creating a center to coordinate data collection and lessons learned.
Japan approves boosted funding for U.S. military presence as threats loom
Lawmakers approved the $8.6 billion, 5-year host-nation budget amid rising threats from China, North Korea and Russia.
U.S. plans for potential Ukraine evacuation
CBS News has confirmed that the White House has approved a plan to help Americans leave Ukraine if Russia decides to invade its neighbor. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata is on the ground with NATO troops in Lasna, Estonia, where troops have started training in preparation for a possible attack; then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discusses how the U.S. is responding to the escalating tensions.
Ukraine prepares for possible invasion
As thousands of Russian troops remain massed at the Ukrainian border, the country is preparing for a possible invasion. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Ukraine. Then Pentagon press secretary John Kirby joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the prospects for de-escalation, as well as the recent U.S. raid targeting the ISIS leader in Syria.
ISIS leader dead after U.S. raid in Syria
President Biden announced that the global leader of the ISIS terrorist group, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, is dead after reportedly detonating a bomb during a U.S. counterterrorism operation in northwest Syria. CBS News' Debra Alfarone has more and then CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins Tanya Rivero and Errol Barnett from the Pentagon to discuss how the operation was conducted.
U.S. counterterrorism mission in Syria
U.S. military missions around the world are in the spotlight, with thousands of troops deploying to Eastern Europe, and reports emerging of casualties in Syria following a counterterrorism raid. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Pentagon deploying troops to Eastern Europe
The Pentagon is sending thousands of troops to Europe as tensions escalate with Russia over Ukraine. Congressman Colin Allred joins "Red and Blue" to discuss U.S. involvement.
Pentagon deploying more troops to Europe
The Pentagon will be deploying approximately 3,000 troops to Europe to bolster support for U.S. allies as Russia continues to increase its military troops presence along the border with Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Russia blames U.S. for escalating tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin is blaming the U.S. for escalating tensions in Eastern Europe, as the Pentagon puts 8,500 U.S. troops on "heightened alert" to deploy if necessary. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins Tanya Rivero and Jericka Duncan with more from the administration.
U.S. troops on standby amid Russia tensions
The Pentagon has 8,500 U.S. troops ready to deploy in case the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates. President Biden held a lengthy call with European allies on Monday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about the briefing on this matter Congress will soon get, as well as President Biden's hot mic moment.
U.S. troops on alert amid Ukraine tensions
The Pentagon is preparing U.S.-based troops for a possible deployment ahead of any invasion of Ukraine by Russia. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Pentagon puts troops on heightened alert
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Monday that 8,500 troops are being put on heightened alert. They could be requested by NATO to deploy to Europe, as Russia has built up troops along the border with Ukraine. Watch Kirby's press conference here.
Pentagon says about 100 service members engaged in extremist activity in 2021
The news comes about one year after some military members participated in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Questions about 2019 U.S. airstrike in Syria
The U.S. military is facing questions after a New York Times report revealed allegations that a 2019 U.S. airstrike in Syria killed dozens of civilians, including women and children. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with more.
Video shows Iran helicopter's "unsafe" maneuver near U.S. warship
Video published by Iranian media appeared to show the helicopter flying low and coming close to the USS Essex, an amphibious assault ship.
Views of Trump trial unchanged following verdict — CBS News poll
Half the country says Trump is not fit to be president; Republicans call the trial unfair, according to CBS News poll.
Taylor Momsen bit by a bat while performing in Spain
Taylor Momsen, whose band The Pretty Reckless are opening for AC/DC, was performing in Spain when she was bit by a bat.
Burgum on Trump verdict: "The election is not gonna turn on this trial"
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a contender for Donald Trump's running mate, said Sunday that November's election will not be decided by the former president's guilty conviction in the New York "hush money" trial.
Parachute jump kicks off commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Three C-47 transport planes, a workhorse of World War II, dropped three long strings of jumpers, their round chutes mushrooming open in the blue skies with puffy white clouds.
Donald Trump joins TikTok after reversal on app he tried to ban as president
While in office, Trump took issue with the social media app being controlled by a China-based parent company, trying unsuccessfully to ban the app in the U.S. with an executive order.
South Korea pledges retaliation against North over trash-filled balloons
South Korea says it'll take strong retaliatory steps against North Korea over its launch of trash-carrying balloons across the border and other provocations.
Wind-driven Corral Fire burns 12,500 acres; fire crews grow containment to 15%
Neighborhoods southwest of Tracy were ordered to evacuate Saturday because of a wind-whipped wildfire that has grown to 12,500 acres Sunday morning and closed part of Interstate Highway 580.
Atlanta water main break causes major disruptions, closures
The problems began Friday morning, causing water problems at two hospitals, a city jail, a county jail and local shelters.
Mexico votes in election likely to choose country's first female president
Nearly 100 million people are registered to vote in the race to replace outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
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Rupert Murdoch marries for 5th time in ceremony at California vineyard
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, who is 93, married Elena Zhukova on Saturday.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum join Margaret Brennan.
Pilot rescued from burning helicopter that crashed in New Hampshire
A pilot suffered non life-threatening injuries after being pulled from a burning helicopter that crashed in New Hampshire.
Does biweekly mean twice a week or twice a month?
You're not alone in being confused about whether biweekly means twice a week or every other week. Here's what the dictionary and experts say about definition confusion.
Douglas Brinkley and the lesson of Trump's guilty verdict
The historian notes the felony conviction of a former American president by a jury of peers, proving all are equal under the law, would never have taken place in countries ruled by authoritarians.
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Rupert Murdoch marries for 5th time in ceremony at California vineyard
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch, who is 93, married Elena Zhukova on Saturday.
Romance Writers of America falls into bankruptcy amid allegations of racism
Authors complained for years that the organization was predominantly White — causing membership to plummet.
Costco vows not to hike the price of its $1.50 hot dog combo
Costco hasn't raised the cost of its popular hot dog and soda combo in nearly 40 years, and it's not about to now, a senior exec says.
Millions of Americans are losing access to low-cost internet service
FCC calls on Congress for funding to restart program that helped low-income households get high-speed internet service.
Google admits its AI Overviews can generate "some odd, inaccurate" results
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with former commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East, retired General Frank McKenzie, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 2, 2024.
Donald Trump joins TikTok after reversal on app he tried to ban as president
While in office, Trump took issue with the social media app being controlled by a China-based parent company, trying unsuccessfully to ban the app in the U.S. with an executive order.
Burgum on Trump verdict: "The election is not gonna turn on this trial"
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a contender for Donald Trump's running mate, said Sunday that November's election will not be decided by the former president's guilty conviction in the New York "hush money" trial.
Transcript: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on "Face the Nation," June 2, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 2, 2024.
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Ozempic craze can trigger complicated feelings for those who wished for "magic fix"
Even if someone has gone through a healing process with body image or their relationship with food, these challenges can "last a lifetime," a licensed mental health counselor tells CBS News.
About 1 in 3 Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose, new study finds
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
U.S. to make millions of bird flu vaccine doses this summer
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
The FDA is weighing approval of MDMA for PTSD. Here's what patients could see.
Details of the FDA's proposal were published Friday ahead of a meeting next week.
Mediterranean diet associated with 23% reduction in mortality, study finds
The Mediterranean diet has long been regarded as a heart-healthy option, but a new study has found the diet may help reduce risk of death.
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Taylor Momsen bit by a bat while performing in Spain
Taylor Momsen, whose band The Pretty Reckless are opening for AC/DC, was performing in Spain when she was bit by a bat.
Mexico votes in election likely to choose country's first female president
Nearly 100 million people are registered to vote in the race to replace outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Parachute jump kicks off commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Three C-47 transport planes, a workhorse of World War II, dropped three long strings of jumpers, their round chutes mushrooming open in the blue skies with puffy white clouds.
South Korea pledges retaliation against North over trash-filled balloons
South Korea says it'll take strong retaliatory steps against North Korea over its launch of trash-carrying balloons across the border and other provocations.
Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of moon
The spacecraft, part of the Chang'e moon exploration program, will collect soil and rock samples.
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Taylor Momsen bit by a bat while performing in Spain
Taylor Momsen, whose band The Pretty Reckless are opening for AC/DC, was performing in Spain when she was bit by a bat.
Cyndi Lauper: Showing her true colors
Cyndi Lauper was a pop music dynamo and MTV-favorite singer who later won a Tony Award for her songs for the stage musical "Kinky Boots." But she wanted more than to just have fun. The subject of a new documentary on Paramount+ called "Let the Canary Sing," Lauper talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about how music made her tumultuous home life better; how she had to be convinced about her breakout record, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"; and about criticism from producer Quincy Jones that she was a "troublemaker."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including NBA Hall of Famer and sportscaster Bill Walton.
How James Patterson completed Michael Crichton's "Eruption"
When the "Jurassic Park" writer died in 2008, he left behind an unfinished novel about a volcanic eruption that imperils all life on Earth. Enter bestselling author James Patterson, tasked with completing Crichton's thriller.
James Patterson on completing Michael Crichton's "Eruption"
Writer Michael Crichton, whose blockbuster novels, films and TV series included "Jurassic Park" and "ER," died in 2008, leaving behind an unfinished thriller about a volcanic eruption that imperils all life on Earth. Bestselling author James Patterson was tasked with completing Crichton's book, and now, 16 years later, "Eruption" is finally being unleashed in bookstores. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Patterson, and with Michael's widow, Sherri Alexander Crichton, about bringing back the voice of a master storyteller.
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Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed yet again
What was to be the maiden launch of the Boeing Starliner with astronauts on board was halted yet again Saturday, this time less than four minutes before liftoff, when a computer system triggered an automatic hold. A launch last month was also canceled due to various issues. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Boeing's Starliner set to launch Saturday
All systems are go for a second attempted launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule on Saturday, making its maiden voyage to the International Space Station with two astronauts on board. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
OpenAI warns of foreign propaganda campaigns
ChatGPT developer OpenAI warns that state actors worldwide use generative artificial intelligence to run covert propaganda operations. The company told The Washington Post it found groups in Russia, China, Iran and Israel using its technology to build and launch social media campaigns. Gerrit De Vynck, tech reporter for The Post, joins CBS News to discuss.
Google admits its AI Overviews can generate "some odd, inaccurate" results
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
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Book excerpt: "Challenger" by Adam Higginbotham
The British journalist and author of "Midnight in Chernobyl" returns with his exhaustively-researched new book about the 1986 space shuttle disaster.
Study: Climate change killing summer oysters
A recent study from the University of Washington suggests that rising summer temperatures threaten triploid oysters, specifically bred in the 1970s to be more resilient to harsher environments. Despite that, researchers found that triploids die nearly 2.5 times faster than other oysters when under heat stress. Neil Thompson, geneticist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
Tiny fern breaks world record for largest genome on Earth
The New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.
Tom Steyer on how to beat climate change
Can the climate crisis be won as temperatures soar, oceans rise and air quality deteriorates? Former presidential candidate Tom Steyer thinks it can. The climate investor joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War."
The bird flu vaccine is made with eggs. That has scientists worried.
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
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Shooting in Ohio kills 1, wounds 2 dozen others, police say
An early morning shooting in Akron, Ohio killed one person and injured two dozen people, some critically, police said.
Illinois man convicted of killing his wife speaks out: "I'm innocent."
Prosecutors say evidence, including damning cellphone searches and texts, led them to Tim Bliefnick for the February murder of Becky Bliefnick.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's trail of murder
Police say a photographer and one-time contestant on "The Dating Game" was also a chameleon and a serial killer —perhaps the deadliest in U.S. history.
Idaho jury sentences Chad Daybell to death
Two days after he was convicted of triple-murder, an Idaho jury on Saturday sentenced Chad Daybell to death in the 2019 killing of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and the killings of the two youngest children of his now wife, Lori Vallow Daybell. In 2023, Vallow Daybell was also convicted in the murders of those two children and sentenced to life in prison.
Chad Daybell sentenced to death in triple murder
Chad Daybell was sentenced to death in the murders of his wife, Tammy Daybell, and his then-girlfriend's children Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
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Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of moon
The spacecraft, part of the Chang'e moon exploration program, will collect soil and rock samples.
Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed at the late minute
The second attempt to send Boeing's Starliner crew capsule into orbit was canceled just minutes before it was set to launch on Saturday.
Boeing Starliner's first astronaut flight halted at the last minute
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were initially cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
Northern lights may return to U.S. early June
If you missed the fantastic display of the northern lights in May, you could soon have another chance. In early June, the active solar region responsible for those multi-colored hues in the night sky will be in prime position to generate solar storms impacting us on Earth. Ryan French, solar physicist with the National Solar Observatory, joins CBS News to explain.
Boeing readies launch of Starliner crew
Boeing is preparing to launch its crewed Starliner spacecraft on Saturday after having to scrub the plan twice before due to technical difficulties. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood is following the preparations for Boeing's flight.
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
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UNRWA: "Number one concern" in Gaza is clean drinking water
Scott Anderson, the director of UNRWA, the largest relief agency for Palestinian refugees, tells "Face the Nation" that what Palestinians are lacking are "just basic necessities that we all kind of expect." The "number-one concern," he added, is "access to clean drinking water."
Ex-national security official: Faith in U.S. systems will be shown on Election Day
Matt Pottinger served as deputy National Security Adviser under former President Donald Trump and resigned after Jan. 6, 2021, and later testified that national security was in harm that day and it gave ammunition to feed a narrative that our system of government doesn't work. Pottinger tells "Face the Nation" that "Election Day will be a referendum" if there is still faith in U.S. systems.
McKenzie: Afghanistan withdrawal "one the worst negotiating mistakes"
Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, the former commander of the U.S. forces in the Middle East, writes in a new book that the withdrawal from Afghanistan, which was negotiated under former President Donald Trump and implemented under President Biden, was "one of the worst negotiating mistakes by the U.S." Both presidents, McKenzie tells "Face the Nation," shared a policy objective of leaving Afghanistan, regardless of the consequences."
Burgum: 2024 election "is not going to turn" on Trump's trial
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, considered to be one of the contenders to be former President Donald Trump's running mate, tells "Face the Nation" that the 2024 election "is not going to turn on" Trump's conviction in New York.
Bharara: GOP characterizationsTrump trial are "completely silly"
Preet Bharara, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, tells "Face the Nation" that characterizations made by GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and fellow Republicans are "completely silly." "The trial, all aspects of the trial were done openly and in public," Bharara added.