Inside a city that may be next to fall to Russia's advancing forces
Without U.S. support, Ukrainian leaders say Russia will keep taking ground, and the city of Chasiv Yar could be next to fall.
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Ukrainian children recount horrors of being kidnapped by Russian soldiers
"I go around the world to tell about my mom. So maybe someone in the U.S. can hear me and help find her," said 13-year-old Sasha Radchuck.
Schumer describes "intense" White House meeting on Ukraine aid
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he and the other leaders at the White House meeting made clear to Speaker Mike Johnson how "vital" the aid to Ukraine is.
The state of the Ukraine war 2 years into "Putin's vicious onslaught"
Two years into Russia's full-scale invasion, President Biden says Ukrainians "continue to fight with tremendous courage," but they need America's help.
U.S. hits Russia with hundreds of new sanctions over Navalny's death, Ukraine war
The sanctions against Russia and its military come as the Ukraine war enters its third year, and they follow the sudden death of Russian dissident Alexey Navalny.
Navalny team says Russia giving his mom an ultimatum over prison burial
A spokesperson for Alexey Navalny says his mother was give hours to agree to a closed funeral, or her son would be buried at prison.
Boyfriend of Los Angeles ballet dancer detained in Russia speaks out
The only contact Van Heerden has had with his girlfriend Ksenia Khavana since her detention in Russia is via letters, which he says go through vetting protocols.
U.S. charges head of Russian bank with sanctions evasion, arrests 2 others
Andrey Kostin and two U.S.-based co-conspirators are accused of using shell companies and laundering money to help Kostin profit from his assets.
NATO ambassador calls Trump's Russia comments "irrational and dangerous"
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith noted that "there are no dues here at NATO."
U.S. Army in Europe says without Ukraine funding, it'll go broke by summer
The political battle over Ukraine funding in D.C. is threatening to starve the U.S. Army of the cash it needs to keep Russia at bay.
Fear for L.A. woman jailed and accused of treason in Russia
Russian officials say a dual U.S.-Russian from L.A. is suspected of treason for "proactively collecting funds" for Ukraine's army.
White House criticizes House Republicans for inaction on Ukraine aid
House Republican leaders have fiercely criticized the foreign aid bill for failing to address the U.S.-Mexico border. But pressure has mounted across the political spectrum in recent days.
Russian spy chief says defector reportedly killed in Spain was "moral corpse"
Russian helicopter pilot Maxim Kuzminov was reportedly gunned down in Spain after defecting to Ukraine.
Ukrainians' fight for survival entering its third year
Journalist Mstyslav Chernov talks about experiencing the Russian bombardment of Ukraine, depicted in his Oscar-nominated documentary, "20 Days in Mariupol," while Sen. Angus King warns against ending American aid for Ukraine's war.
Ukraine withdraws from key stronghold after months of battle
Russia said its forces took complete control Saturday of a city in eastern Ukraine that was the focus of intense combat for months.
Why Ukraine needs U.S. funding, and why NATO calls it a vital investment
Two years into Russia's invasion, Ukraine is desperate for more U.S. support. Here's why they need it, and why NATO calls it "an investment in our own security."
Biden urges House to take up foreign aid package: "Pass this bill immediately"
"I call on the speaker to let the full House speak its mind and not allow a minority of the most extreme voices in the House to block this bill even from being voted on," the president said.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy replaces top general in major shake-up
The move marks the most serious shakeup of the top military brass since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russian court orders arrest of bestselling writer over support for Ukraine
The court ordered Grigory Chkhartishvili, who is known under the pen name Boris Akunin, to be taken into custody once he's detained.
Biden would veto standalone Israel aid bill, administration says
The Biden administration called the House standalone Israel aid bill "another cynical political maneuver."
Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war
A Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, without about 200 POWs from each side coming home, shows the countries are still talking after Moscow accused Kyiv of downing a plane.
Russia accuses Ukraine of shooting down plane carrying POWs
At least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were on board a plane that crashed in western Russia's Belgorod region, Russian state media say.
CIA continues online campaign to recruit Russian spies, citing successes
A Kremlin spokesperson scoffed at the effort, noting that the social media platform X is banned in Russia.
Russia hits Ukraine's 2 biggest cities with a deadly missile attack
Russia's top diplomat tells CBS News it's the U.S. that is preventing a resolution to the Ukraine war, as missiles slam into Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Bear rescued from bombed-out Ukrainian zoo gets new home in Scotland
Ukrainian troops seized a bombed-out zoo in the midst of fighting in 2022, rescuing Yampil, an Asiatic black bear, in the nick of time.
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As Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, it's borrowing from Ukraine's playbook
Trump says Iran's navy is "gone," so how does it still have a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz? Part of the answer may lie off Ukraine's Black Sea coast.
El Paso and LA among most polluted U.S. cities in 2025, report says
El Paso, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, had some of the worst air pollution in the U.S. last year, according to a new report.
Iranians who hoped war would bring change now say they feel "doomed"
Some Iranians who'd hoped for regime change say the realities of the U.S. and Israel's war have been a "rude awakening," and they just want it to stop.
2 NATO allies report drone impacts as Ukraine and Russia traded attacks
NATO members Estonia and Latvia say stray drones hit their territory amid one of Moscow's biggest assaults on Ukraine.
Skeleton of famed musketeer possibly found in Dutch church
D'Artagnan was killed during the siege of Maastricht in 1673. His final resting place has remained a mystery ever since.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th overall World Cup skiing title
The 31-year-old American matched Austrian downhill great Annemarie Moser-Pröll, who won her six titles in the 1970s.
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White House says Trump will "unleash hell" if Iran does not make deal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said talks between Washington and Tehran were ongoing, hours after Iran's state media said the regime rejected proosals by the Trump administration.
Senate rejects latest push to rein in Trump's powers in Iran as war's off-ramp unclear
Democrats have vowed to keep forcing votes on the issue as they seek public testimony from administration officials.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
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Twin Cities residents missed work, school during Operation Metro Surge, survey finds
A survey of Minneapolis and St. Paul residents found the deployment of thousands of federal agents to their cities caused significant upheaval to their lives.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
LaGuardia pilots have complained about close calls for years: "Do something"
CBS News reviewed dozens of reports dating back three decades about New York's LaGuardia Airport.
DOJ reaches financial settlement with Michael Flynn
Former Trump national security official and right-wing activist Michael Flynn sued the Justice Department for $50 million, alleging wrongful prosecution during the first Trump administration.
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USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them.
With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.
Trump waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Record share of Americans carry credit card debt, can't pay off bills
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
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Twin Cities residents missed work, school during Operation Metro Surge, survey finds
A survey of Minneapolis and St. Paul residents found the deployment of thousands of federal agents to their cities caused significant upheaval to their lives.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in the Caribbean Sea, military says
The U.S. military said it carried out a strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people.
Appeals court lets Trump administration hold many immigration detainees without bond
A panel of appeals court judges handed the Trump administration a major legal victory in its quest to detain large swaths of immigrants living in the country illegally without bond.
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
DOJ reaches financial settlement with Michael Flynn
Former Trump national security official and right-wing activist Michael Flynn sued the Justice Department for $50 million, alleging wrongful prosecution during the first Trump administration.
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FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
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As Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, it's borrowing from Ukraine's playbook
Trump says Iran's navy is "gone," so how does it still have a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz? Part of the answer may lie off Ukraine's Black Sea coast.
El Paso and LA among most polluted U.S. cities in 2025, report says
El Paso, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, had some of the worst air pollution in the U.S. last year, according to a new report.
Iranians who hoped war would bring change now say they feel "doomed"
Some Iranians who'd hoped for regime change say the realities of the U.S. and Israel's war have been a "rude awakening," and they just want it to stop.
2 NATO allies report drone impacts as Ukraine and Russia traded attacks
NATO members Estonia and Latvia say stray drones hit their territory amid one of Moscow's biggest assaults on Ukraine.
Skeleton of famed musketeer possibly found in Dutch church
D'Artagnan was killed during the siege of Maastricht in 1673. His final resting place has remained a mystery ever since.
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New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
"NCIS" star on show's 500th episode
Rocky Carroll, who has played the role of Director Leon Vance on "NCIS" for nearly two decades, joins to discuss the show's 500th episode, which aired Tuesday.
Rocky Carroll on major "NCIS" twist
(Alert: Spoilers ahead!) Actor Rocky Carroll, who has played beloved "NCIS" director Leon Vance for 18 season, talks with "CBS Mornings" about a shocking twist in the series in the show's 500th episode and what he would tell his younger self.
Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
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How deepfake-spotting technology works
Artificial intelligence is being used to spread propaganda about the war in Iran. Vijay Balasubramaniyan, CEO and founder of Pindrop, joins CBS News to discuss the deepfake-spotting technology.
What social media verdict could mean for users
The jury in a landmark social media addiction trial on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube liable for creating products that led to harmful and addictive behavior in young users. Scott Stein, editor at large for CNET, joins CBS News to break down the day's tech headlines.
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.
Melania Trump hosts robot at White House
Melania Trump hosted an AI-powered humanoid robot at the White House on Wednesday as part of a children's technology summit. The first lady delivered remarks on her mission "to empower children through technology and education."
Log Off founder on social media trial verdict
In a landmark verdict on Wednesday, a jury found Meta and YouTube deliberately designed social media apps to be addictive. Emma Lembke, founder of the Log Off Movement and Gen Z advocacy director at the Sustainable Media Center, joins CBS News with her reaction.
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
Wife of Hawaii doctor testifies at his trial
Arielle Konig testified that her husband, anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig, attempted to stab her with a syringe, and when that failed she said he repeatedly bashed her head with a rock during a birthday hike one year ago. Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of his wife. Matt Gutman reports.
Verdict in landmark trial against Meta
A jury in New Mexico found Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram, misled users about safety and enabled child sexual exploitation on its platforms. A judge has ordered the tech giant to pay $375 million in civil damages. Meta says it will appeal the verdict.
Cold case murder of K-9 officer's wife could hinge on dog's cause of death
Paul Kovacich's defense team contends that long-suppressed evidence debunks claims that he killed his dog weeks before his wife disappeared.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Previewing Yankees-Giants Opening Day game
The Yankees and Giants will face off Wednesday night in San Francisco in the first official game of the 2026 baseball season. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has a preview of the game.
Lawmakers remain divided on Day 40 of DHS shutdown
Wednesday was another day of misery for thousands trying to fly, with more TSA workers calling out amid the partial government shutdown. Congressional leaders are still seeking a deal on funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Taurean Small have the latest.
What is the 82nd Airborne Division?
Sources have told CBS News that the Pentagon is deploying elements of the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East amid the Iran war. CBS News national security analyst Aaron McLean has more.
How deepfake-spotting technology works
Artificial intelligence is being used to spread propaganda about the war in Iran. Vijay Balasubramaniyan, CEO and founder of Pindrop, joins CBS News to discuss the deepfake-spotting technology.
What social media verdict could mean for users
The jury in a landmark social media addiction trial on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube liable for creating products that led to harmful and addictive behavior in young users. Scott Stein, editor at large for CNET, joins CBS News to break down the day's tech headlines.