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Former National Security Adviser Tom Donilon and former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell discuss the debate over arming Ukraine to push back against Russian aggression.
As the U.S. mulls directly arming Ukrainian forces, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande are bringing a peace proposal straight to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Artemivsk in eastern Ukraine.
European leaders are expressing concern at a proposal by the European Union to block vaccine shipments to nations with already high inoculation rates. At a virtual summit Thursday, leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, balked at the idea, issuing a statement saying they were worried the move could severely disrupt global supply chains. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the New York Times' Brussels correspondent, joined CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
President Obama said the recent Russian incursion is an extension of months of interference in Eastern Ukraine, and while a military response is out of the question, he said there may be "additional steps" taken by the U.S. and its European allies "primarily because ewe have not seen any meaningful action on the part of Russia to try to resolve this in a diplomatic fashion."
As Britain pushes for tougher sanctions against Russia, multiple European countries are only expressing lukewarm support. Nations like France and Germany may be reluctant to take a hardline against Russia because of business interests. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The recruitment was part of a CIA effort to learn more about the inner workings of the German government. The Obama administration is expected to soon announce it is investigating the matter and officials concede Chancellor Angela Merkel deserves and will receive and explanation. Major Garrett reports.
President Obama warns Russia to cease interfering in Ukraine and says the U.S. and Europe both stand ready to impose broader sanctions on the Russian economy.
Chancellor Angela Merkel is visiting the White House to discuss Ukraine. Merkel has close ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin, but the U.S. is relying on her to lead the European sanctions against Russia. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Chancellor Angela Merkel said she and the governors of Germany's 16 states agreed Sunday to step up the country's lockdown measures beginning Wednesday until January 10.
Forbes magazine has released its list of the world's most powerful women. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are among the top names. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris made the list for the first time — claiming the No. 3 slot.
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are announcing new coronavirus lockdown restrictions as cases surge across Europe. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN with details.
Coronavirus is surging across Europe, forcing several countries to tighten restrictions. France enters a new national lockdown on Friday, while Germany is closing pubs, restaurants and entertainment venues in a attempt to slow the spread. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined CBSN from London.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged people to stay home in November so families and friends can meet again during the Christmas season.
This week on "Face the Nation", another bombshell for America to deal with as the government — and campaign 2020 — are thrown into turmoil after the president contracts COVID-19.
Senior foreign affairs correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the overseas impact of COVID-19.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is calling on President Vladimir Putin to provide answers after confirming that one of the Russian leader's top critics was poisoned. Alexei Navalny was attacked with the same military-grade nerve agent that was used to poison ex-Soviet spy Sergei Skripal in 2018. Former FBI Russia double agent and Naval intelligence officer Naveed Jamali joins CBSN's Lana Zak with expert insight into what appears to be an attempted murder.
Almost unprecedented bickering gave way to pushing for the common good in pact French President Macron said will have "historic" consequences.
Many world leaders skipped this year's World Economic Forum, but those who were there — including Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and German Chancellor Angela Merkel — voiced their concerns about populism and trade. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest from Davos, Switzerland.
The New York Times reports German officials are sounding the alarm over growing evidence of neo-Nazis infiltrating special forces in the country's military. Jeff Rathke, president of the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies at Johns Hopkins University, joined CBSN to discuss the response, plus how German Chancellor Angela Merkel is handling the coronavirus pandemic.
Earlier Saturday, Angela Merkel said she "cannot confirm" she would be attending amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has abruptly canceled a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and possibly Russian President Vladimir Putin next week in Sochi. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
In European Union parliamentary elections, the traditional centrist coalition lost its majority while far-right and far-left populist parties made gains. Politico Europe's political editor Ryan Heath joins CBSN to explain the biggest takeaways.
European countries are starting to ease some lockdown restrictions as coronavirus death toll numbers decline. Restaurants, shops and salons are reopening in Italy and Spain, while new data emerges about Sweden. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN from London with the latest developments.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is trying to prepare a successor as she gets ready to step down next year, but her handpicked choice, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, is resigning. Jeff Rathke of Johns Hopkins University joined CBSN to break down Germany's succession crisis and what it could mean for Europe.
Two people who survived a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Hundreds gathered Friday night in Oakland for a tribute to coach John Beam and to celebrate his life. It was the first organized memorial for the coach since he was fatally shot on Nov. 13.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021 was ordered detained in his first appearance in federal court.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
Officials in Louisiana say two inmates accused of violent crimes are on the run after escaping from jail by removing pieces of a wall and using sheets to scale a wall.
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
Emergency crews are racing against time after catastrophic floods and landslides struck parts of Asia, killing more than 1,500 people.
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
The royal symbol on the newly discovered figurines solves a long-standing mystery by identifying who was buried in the sarcophagus.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Eleven exclusive 2026 Golden Globes categories will be revealed Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET, only on "CBS Mornings."
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
A judge ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in 2021 remain behind bars. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Prosecutors have released new surveillance footage showing the lead-up to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the immediate aftermath. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is expected to testify in an antitrust case against NASCAR. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Luigi Mangione, the man who faces a New York state trial over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, did not attend his pretrial hearing because he's sick, the court announced Friday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
A recent KFF poll revealed that one in eight adults in the U.S. is currently taking a GLP-1 weight loss drug. As more people start using them, some are talking about the unexpected side effects, including muscle loss and weakness. Senior Vox correspondent Dylan Scott joins CBS News to share what patients told him.
Dozens of Black Friday shoppers fleeing from a San Jose, California, mall after a shooting found shelter in a nearby house. The homeowners, Martin and Irene Garcia, join CBS News to recount the experience.
Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona said Friday she was pepper-sprayed by ICE during a raid at a Tucson restaurant. A Homeland Security spokesperson denied Grijalva's account.
For the first time in NFL history, there are five divisions being led by just one game or less. Charlotte Carroll, staff writer at The Athletic, joins CBS News to unpack Week 14 of the football season.
Netflix says it is buying studio giant Warner Bros. in a deal valued at more than $82 billion. Fortune business editor Nick Lichtenberg joins CBS News to break down the hurdles facing the merger.