Video of "coercive and risky" Chinese jets
The Pentagon declassified videos of Chinese jets performing what it said were "coercive and risky" maneuvers toward U.S. military jets over international waters.
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911 call reveals moments after pilot ejected jet
A 911 call has been released, revealing the moments after a fighter pilot ejected from a Marine Corps F-35 and landed in the backyard of a South Carolina home Sunday. The pilot told emergency dispatchers he had no idea where his $100 million fighter jet had crashed. David Martin has more.
Marine Corps investigating F-35 "mishap"
The Marine Corps has ordered a two-day pause in flight operations following a mishap involving a F-35 fighter jet. David Martin has the latest on the investigation from the Pentagon.
Investigation launched over crashed F-35
Investigators were at the scene of the debris field from an F-35 jet that crashed during a training mission on Sunday. It took nearly 28 hours to find the wreckage after the pilot ejected and the plane kept flying on autopilot. David Martin has the latest.
Missing F-35 crash site found
Several questions remain after a F-35 fighter jet went missing when the Marine Corps pilot ejected. The military had no trace of the plane until the site of its crash was discovered Monday night. The Marines are pausing all flight operations for two days. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports.
Debris field found during search for missing F-35
A debris field that may be a missing F-35 jet that apparently crashed in North Carolina over the weekend has been found, defense officials confirmed to CBS News. The pilot safely ejected, but the plane kept flying on autopilot.
Fighter pilots recall 9/11 attacks
Two fighter pilots who were scrambled on 9/11 to take down flight 93 were prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice before that plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell shares their story.
Ukraine pilots to arrive in U.S. for F-16 fighter jet training next month
The Pentagon announced a group of pilots and support personnel from Ukraine will begin language training in Texas in September followed by F-16 training in Arizona.
NATO allies step up air patrols
NATO allies have been increasing their air patrols, especially near Lithuania, which borders both Russia and Belarus. Holly Williams takes a look at some of the air drills.
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U.S. fighter jets scrambled to intercept plane; Miami Heat win Game 2 of NBA Finals.
What is a sonic boom, and how does it happen?
People in Washington, D.C., and Virginia were rattled Sunday by an explosive sound later confirmed to be a sonic boom caused by jets flying overhead.
No survivors found after Virginia plane crash
An unresponsive airplane flying over Washington, D.C., on Sunday prompted military fighter jets to intercept the plane at hypersonic levels, causing a loud sonic boom heard around D.C. and Virginia, officials said. No survivors were found after the plane crashed in Virginia. Jeff Pegues reports.
Denmark and Netherlands to lead F-16 training for Ukrainians
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said several allies offered to help train Ukrainian forces on F-16 fighter jets.
Poland to supply Ukraine with fighter jets
Poland said Thursday it will supply Ukraine with about one dozen fighter jets to help in its fight against Russia. Poland is now the first NATO country to provide Ukraine with fighter jets since the Russian invasion began.
Poland to be first NATO country to provide fighter jets to Ukraine
Poland said Thursday it will give Ukraine about a dozen Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets.
Video appears to shows Russian jet hit drone
The Pentagon released dramatic video it says shows the mid-air confrontation between Russian fighter jets and an American surveillance drone near Ukraine. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano spoke with CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang about how the Biden administration is responding to the encounter.
U.S. shows off F-35s as India ponders shift from Russian arms
The strong American presence at Aero India fueled speculation about India's longstanding relationship with Russia, which has supplied most of its military equipment.
White House says unidentified objects likely "benign"
The White House is trying to dissuade conspiracy theories regarding the three objects recently shot down by the U.S. military over North America, saying Tuesday that they were likely "benign." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Unidentified object shot down over Great Lakes
The U.S. military on Sunday shot down an unidentified object over Lake Huron, officials said. Rep. Elissa Slotkin said the "object has been downed by pilots from the U.S. Air Force and National Guard." Skyler Henry reports.
2/12: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," just one day after U.S. fighter jets shot down a high-altitude object over Alaska, an unidentified item was taken down over the Yukon territory of Canada. We'll talk with two key lawmakers as frustration is mounting on Capitol Hill about what's going on here — and what more we can do to head off these intrusions.
Past balloons flew over Texas, Florida: Austin
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says most debris from the suspected Chinese spy balloon has been recovered. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin sat down with Austin in his first interview since the object was shot down on Saturday and discussed his interview with Anne-Marie Green and Seth Doane.
Why the U.S. and Europe haven't given Ukraine any warplanes yet
Ukraine's president says some of his international partners are ready "to give us the necessary weapons," but providing fighter jets won't be quick, or easy.
Zelenskyy addresses Parliament on U.K. trip
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited London on Wednesday. He spoke with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, addressed the U.K. parliament and visited King Charles at Buckingham Palace. BBC correspondent Leila Nathoo speaks about the visit with CBS News.
Zelenskyy pushes for fighter jets on visit to U.K.
The Ukrainian president's visit to London comes as Russian forces blast areas of eastern Ukraine with more artillery bombardments, Ukrainian officials said.
Biden won't send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
President Biden says he won't send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, despite reports that some Pentagon officials are pushing for it. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder, now president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the factors Mr. Biden must weigh what it could mean for the future of the war in Ukraine.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source says
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
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ICE deportees in Africa describe being stranded "on the other side of the world"
CBS News traveled to Liberia to speak to some of the Latin American deportees banished to Africa under President Trump's immigration crackdown.
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Iran war has cost well over $33.4 billion, Pentagon report says
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion - most of it on munitions - and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
Patel defends lowering hiring standards related to prostitution, bestiality
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
Senate fails to advance Clarity Act amid Democratic concerns about crypto bill
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill known as the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans.
Sanders says potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weapons
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source says
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Sanders says potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weapons
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
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Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
Your home heating oil bill is likely to jump this winter. Here's why.
Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
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Patel defends lowering hiring standards related to prostitution, bestiality
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source says
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Senate fails to advance Clarity Act amid Democratic concerns about crypto bill
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill known as the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans.
Sanders says potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weapons
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
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Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
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Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
2 U.S. government workers accidentally shot by soldiers in Africa
The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation in a rural region in the northeast of the country, Eswatini's government said.
Hospital could have prevented some of nurse's baby killings, judge says
British nurse Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, was enabled by a "complete failure" to protect them at the hospital where she worked, the chair of an inquiry said.
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Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand and daughter on latest book
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
Remembering Bob Mackie's most iconic looks
Bob Mackie, who bedazzled stars like Cher, Carol Burnett and Marilyn Monroe, died at 87. "CBS Mornings" looks back at some of his legendary looks.
2026 Emmys top moments
"People" executive editor for TV and events Breanne Heldman breaks down the top moments from the 2026 Emmy Awards.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour
Performer Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following controversy over his onstage statements in which he shared his pro-Palestinian beliefs. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Speaker Johnson on Trump's AI comments
President Trump took aim at criticism of AI development, calling the warnings a "hoax." House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his thoughts on Mr. Trump's comments.
Trump lauds AI amid dire warnings
President Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during an industry summit, saying that data centers "make people wealthy" and dismissing AI development concerns as a "hoax." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you should know.
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.
Rep. Beyer on AI regulation and threat
Tech CEOs are pushing for an AI development slowdown following a slew of concerns regarding the misuse of the technology. Virginia Democratic Rep. Don Beyer, vice chair of the House Joint Economic Committee, weighs in on the issue.
Alex Bores on AI regulation debate
Democrat Alex Bores, a state assemblyman for New York's 73rd District and former tech consultant, joins "CBS Mornings" to break down possible AI safety measures that could be put in place as the debate over tech regulation heats up.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
Hospital could have prevented some of nurse's baby killings, judge says
British nurse Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, was enabled by a "complete failure" to protect them at the hospital where she worked, the chair of an inquiry said.
New details on Clancy holdout juror
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial faced a domestic violence charge in 2021, but it was later dismissed, police records show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks out
Paula Devlin, a juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, sat down with Shanelle Kaul to share her experience with the high-profile case and tense deliberations that ultimately ended in a mistrial.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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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Watch: Blanche holds White House briefing
Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered Tuesday's White House press briefing, taking questions on AI regulations, the legal battle over mail-in voting and more. Following Blanche's remarks, CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Nicole Sganga provided further context.
CBO: Iran war cost hits estimated $38 billion
The Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday released a report saying the Iran war has cost an estimated $38 billion up to this point, with the price forecasted to rise by $3 billion a month. CBS News' James LaPorta has more.
The current state of AI regulations
Calls have reached a fever pitch recently for government action on AI. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent, Ed O'Keefe and Ryan McGee have more.
Zelensky says Russia targeted his plane twice
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Aidan Stretch, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had targeted his plane with drones twice in recent weeks, part of what he called a strategy to intimidate himself and other European leaders.
Watch: Patel, Sen. Schiff squabble
Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff and FBI Director Kash Patel squabbled over firings at the bureau and Patel's relationship with the media during his Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday.