Ukraine and Russia trade strikes
A Ukrainian drone struck a busy beach off the Black Sea in a deadly attack, Russian officials said, as the two countries continue to trade strikes. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has the latest.
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Would a Black Sea ceasefire change much?
A ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea may have little impact on trade dynamics as the U.S. seeks more terms to end the war. Mark Cancian, a senior adviser with the defense and security department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with more.
Russia-Ukraine Black Sea deal
The White House announced that Russia and Ukraine have reached a ceasefire deal in the Black Sea. John E. Herbst, the senior director of the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, joins CBS News with more details on how Russia may abide by the terms of the deal.
Black Sea deal announced for Ukraine, Russia
The White House announced Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop fighting in the Black Sea to enable shipping. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Russia, Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea to enable shipping
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.
Russia, Ukraine agreement on Black Sea
The White House announced an agreement between Russia and Ukraine about fighting in the Black Sea and global shipping routes. This comes after Russia held talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on the war. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Russia says talks with U.S. "very useful," but nothing to share yet
U.S. officials have been holding separate talks with Russian and Ukrainian officials.
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Russia suspends participation in Black Sea grain deal; France's Women's World Cup ad goes viral.
Ukraine says Russia hit civilian grain vessel
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of escalating the conflict by attacking a civilian ship transporting grain in the Black Sea on Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more on the missile strike.
Ukraine claims it killed Russian commander
Ukrainian special operation forces claimed Monday that a strike at the end of last week targeting the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea fleet in the occupied Crimean Peninsula had killed the fleet's commander. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Musk says he prevented Ukraine from launching attack on Russian ships
The tech billionaire says he denied an "urgent" request from Ukraine to extend Starlink satellite coverage, to avoid complicity in a "major act of war."
Ukraine's defense minister resigns
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov submitted his resignation Monday after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced politician Rustem Umyerov as his replacement. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins to discuss what this shake-up means for Kyiv's counteroffensive.
Putin says no grain deal until demands met
Vladimir Putin says a deal allowing Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea safely will not be restored unless the West meets his demands. Retired Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack joins CBS News to assess the situation.
Ukraine says woman held in plot to kill Zelenskyy as airstrikes kill 3
Ukraine's Secret Service says it arrested a woman in connection with an alleged assassination plot against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Blinken to Russia: Stop using food as weapon
Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on world leaders Thursday to tell Russia: Stop using food as a weapon of war in Ukraine. In July, Russia withdrew from a U.N.-brokered deal that allowed Ukraine to safely export its grain from Black Sea ports. Luke Coffey, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, joined CBS News to discuss why Russia pulled out of the deal and what would it take for them to return.
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Russia suspends grain deal with Ukraine that helped rein in food prices
After complaining for a year that the U.S. and other Western nations were blocking full implementation of the agreement, Moscow has put the grain initiative on hold.
Russia fires 30 missiles across Ukraine
Russia launched 30 cruise missiles at different parts of Ukraine early Thursday. Ukrainian officials say air defenses intercepted 29 of the 30 missiles. One person was killed in Odesa. James Landale from the BBC has more.
U.N.-brokered Black Sea grain deal extended to help lower food prices
Details were not announced, but both Ukraine and Turkey made the announcement on Wednesday.
Fight between Russian & Ukrainian diplomats
A Ukrainian delegate was holding his country's flag during a meeting of Black Sea countries in Turkey when Russia's delegation secretary snatched it, prompting the Ukrainian member to punch him.
Russia awards pilots for taking down U.S. drone
There is growing tension between the U.S. and Russia following the downing of an American drone earlier this week. CBS News has learned the fighter pilots who took out the drone over the Black Sea were awarded by the Russian military for their actions. Foreign policy expert and retired U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Caine joins CBS News to discuss.
Russia honors fighter pilots involved in U.S. drone crash incident
The pilots "prevented an American MQ-9 drone from violating (Russia's) temporary airspace," the defense ministry said.
Pentagon releases video of drone collision
The U.S. military released footage of a Russian fighter jet intercepting and then colliding with the American MQ-9 "Reaper" drone that crashed into the Black Sea. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" with the latest.
Video shows Russian jet hitting U.S. drone
The Pentagon on Thursday released footage showing a Russian fighter jet hitting a U.S. military surveillance drone over the Black Sea, clipping the propeller. CBS News has learned that Russian pilots were following orders to harass the drone. Ed O'Keefe has more.
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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Trump threatens Oman, Iran war in stalemate as 60-day talks window ends
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expiring, with no agreement in sight.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
Baby with heart defect at center of surrogate dispute receives first surgery
The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which requires a series of surgeries. The parents had asked the surrogate to get an abortion when they learned of the diagnosis.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Senior Israeli official calls for killing of "30 to 40" Gazans every night
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
Former Hurricane Lala drenches Hawaii, flash floods sweep away Big Island homes
Lala was weakening but still packing a punch as it moved away from the islands, forecasters said.
Tupac Shakur was murdered in "act of revenge," prosecutor tells jury
The long-unsolved drive-by shooting gripped the hip-hop community, partly because no one was charged until Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted in 2023.
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Hegseth to go to Iowa today to campaign for GOP candidates, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was scheduled to head to Iowa on Monday to give remarks, speak to veterans and campaign, sources told CBS News.
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Judge blocks plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
Key moments from the Lindsay Clancy trial as the defense starts to make its case
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murdering her children, but her attorneys don't deny that she caused the deaths of 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
Baby with heart defect at center of surrogate dispute receives first surgery
The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which requires a series of surgeries. The parents had asked the surrogate to get an abortion when they learned of the diagnosis.
School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
Stellantis recalls nearly 850,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
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Stellantis recalls nearly 850,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
Has your license plate been tracked by Flock? Here's how to check.
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
Trump family crypto firm granted conditional approval to establish a bank
The plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.
CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints
The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.
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Judge blocks plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
House Ethics investigating Rep. Gomez for alleged sexual misconduct
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
Trump welcomes 16-year-old lifeguard and boy he rescued to the Oval Office
President Trump praised lifeguard Ryder Williams for his bravery, saying his rescue of a 10-year-old boy in treacherous waters was "incredible."
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Hegseth to go to Iowa today to campaign for GOP candidates, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was scheduled to head to Iowa on Monday to give remarks, speak to veterans and campaign, sources told CBS News.
Ex-prosecutor fired over FACE Act case sues DOJ for unlawful termination
Sunita Doddamani argues that she was terminated as an assistant U.S. attorney because she prosecuted activists accused of blocking an entrance to an abortion clinic.
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School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
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Senior Israeli official calls for killing of "30 to 40" Gazans every night
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Thousands waiting for help as Indonesia earthquake death toll nears 70
Thousands of people are still waiting for aid on Indonesia's Flores island days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
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Hollywood grieves Hayden Panettiere
With no signs of foul play or trauma, authorities said the investigation into actor Hayden Panettiere's death is just beginning. The former child star was on "Guiding Light" and also had breakout roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." She died at 36 years old. Mark Strassmann reports.
First witnesses speak in Tupac murder trial
Opening statements were delivered in Tupac Shakur's long-awaited murder trial on Monday. Nearly 30 years ago, the iconic rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, a pivotal moment in music history. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.
Extended interview: Becky G
Becky G speaks with Gayle King about the latest developments in her career, her new music, the intersection of advocacy and art in her latest videos and more.
Opening statements in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The trial has begun for the man accused of ordering the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Hayden Panettiere remembered by co-stars and friends after her death
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
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How this school uses AI instead of teachers
Alpha School is a private school that teaches students subjects like math and reading with artificial intelligence apps. Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, joins CBS News to discuss.
States crack down on misleading home listings
More home listings are using AI to add furniture, repaint walls, spruce up landscaping and even add windows. But when does virtual staging cross the line into deception or even fraud? CBS News' Evyn Moon explores.
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.
The iNaturalist app – Mixing science with fun
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. (Originally broadcast March 22, 2026.)
The silent spy game orbiting above Earth's skies
Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis traveled to Vantor, a Colorado-based satellite technology company.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Search for retiree who disappeared in Vegas
After a 63-year-old woman in Las Vegas didn't return from a trip to the drugstore, her family said they started getting text messages from the woman's phone. The family spoke with Nicole Valdes.
Lindsay Clancy's mom and sister testify
The defense began its work on Monday in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman on trial for killing her three children. Her mother and sister took the stand and Shanelle Kaul has the details.
14 charged in alleged Penn State cocaine ring
Thirteen former and current Penn State students, and one student's father, are facing charges related to an alleged cocaine ring. Prosecutors allege drugs were cut and packaged at two frat houses, sometimes by pledges. Michael George reports.
First witnesses speak in Tupac murder trial
Opening statements were delivered in Tupac Shakur's long-awaited murder trial on Monday. Nearly 30 years ago, the iconic rapper was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, a pivotal moment in music history. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.
Key moments from the Lindsay Clancy trial as the defense starts to make its case
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murdering her children, but her attorneys don't deny that she caused the deaths of 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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After a 63-year-old woman in Las Vegas didn't return from a trip to the drugstore, her family said they started getting text messages from the woman's phone. The family spoke with Nicole Valdes.
How the economy is fueling U.S. socialism
A new CBS News poll shows 58% of Democrats have a positive view of socialism while 50% have a negative view of capitalism. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Fin Gómez have more.
Trump criticizes longtime ally Oman
With no deal in sight to end the conflict in Iran or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are up once again. Charlie D'Agata reports.