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3 die in explosion in area of Moscow where car bomb killed a general Monday
Three people, including two police officers, were killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators said, days after a car bomb killed a high-ranking general not far away.
Kremlin investigating deadly car bombing
The Kremlin says a Russian general was killed in Moscow on Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Details on Ukraine's peace proposal agreement
A U.S. official tells CBS News that Ukraine's government has agreed to a peace proposal with only minor details left to be sorted out, but there hasn't been an immediate reaction from Russia. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Samantha Vinograd have more.
What's on table for Ukraine in peace proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that the suggested legal recognition of Russian sovereignty over captured Ukrainian territory is a "main problem" in negotiations as President Trump pushes for a deal to end Moscow's war on Ukraine. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
Major Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine
Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, overnight. Four people were killed and dozens were injured in what was one of the most sustained attacks since Moscow's invasion. Leigh Kiniry has more on the impact.
U.S.-Russian woman arrested in Moscow, accused of smuggling gun
"The suitcase was found to contain an American Colt Commander, .45 caliber with three empty magazines," Russian officials said.
Putin expected to win election for 4th term
CBS News Foreign Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Moscow where an election is taking place against a backdrop of new sanctions and expelled diplomats.
Schiff: House looking at Moscow Trump Tower, potential money laundering
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-California, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss his committee's investigation into President Trump.
Moscow's stunning new park, designed by Americans
Built adjacent to Red Square, Moscow's Zaryadye Park, the city's first new park in 50 years, recreates Russia's many landscapes in the center of one of the world's biggest, busiest cities. The park, which features 32 undulating acres covered in native plants and trees, was designed by American architect Charles Renfro, who was responsible for New York's High Line. Correspondent Liz Palmer talked with Renfro and with landscape architect Mary Margaret Jones about the backstory of this grand, romantic public space.
Putin reassures Russians on Victory Day as Ukraine conflict drags on
China's Xi Jinping joined Vladimir Putin for a huge Victory Day parade in Moscow, hoping to reassure Russians of their nation's strength as the Ukraine conflict grinds on.
Putin lets U.S. media in for Victory Day as U.S.-Russia relations thaw
As Russia celebrates its 80-year-old victory over Nazi Germany, Putin wants the world to see that despite the new conflict in Europe, he still has friends in high places.
CBS News allowed into Russia for parade
Russia celebrated the 80th anniversary of the victory over Germany in World War II. It put on a display of Russian power, with a parade of military might through Red Square. CBS News was invited to Moscow for the first time since Russia went into Ukraine in 2022.
Ukraine says Russia attacking despite Putin's truce order
Ukraine says Russia has launched widespread attacks, calling Putin's declaration of a three-day truce a "farce."
What we know about car explosion near Moscow
Russian officials launched an investigation on Friday after a senior general was killed in a car explosion near Moscow. The incident comes on the same day U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss Ukraine peace talks. CBS News' Holly Williams has the latest.
Russian officer killed in car explosion
A senior Russian military official was killed in a car explosion near Moscow on Friday, the Investigative Committee of Russia said. Officials said it has launched a murder investigation. CBS News' Holly Williams has more on the explosion, and Ed O'Keefe has more on U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia convicts 4 journalists accused of working for Alexei Navalny
A Russian court convicted four journalists of extremism for working for an anti-corruption group founded by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Flight data show Steve Witkoff was in Russia during group chat on Signal
As Trump Cabinet members sent texts on Signal, one of them, Steve Witkoff, was in Russia, but the White House says he didn't have his phone.
U.S. envoy reportedly in Moscow to meet Putin
Russian media is reporting President Trump's special envoy for Russia and Ukraine, Steve Witkoff, has arrived in Moscow as the U.S. prepares to present Russia with a 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine says it's ready to accept. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Zelenskyy sounds positive about U.S. meeting
Russia said it needs more details from Washington, D.C., about a U.S.-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before it can respond. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest.
Kyiv and Moscow trade drone attacks as new U.S.-Ukraine talks kick off
A top Ukrainian official said his country was "ready to go" and determined to reach a peace deal with Russia as U.S.-Ukraine talks kicked off in Jeddah.
War between Russia and Ukraine continues
The fiery White House exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised doubts that the end of Russia's war on Ukraine is near. Overnight, Ukraine said it destroyed more than 100 drones Moscow launched at several targets, including a medical facility in Kharkiv.
Russia frees U.S. man who was detained over pot gummies
American Kalob Byers, 28, was detained as he flew into Moscow after cannabis-laced gummies were found in his baggage.
Former Ambassador William Taylor on "The Takeout"
Former Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor discusses the political history of Ukraine and what it was like seeing Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership emerge throughout his presidency. Taylor talks with CBS News' Major Garrett about Vladimir Putin's "blunders" during Russia's invasion and the hope he has for Ukraine to stand firm through this next phase of war. Taylor also talks about the international response and the prospect of prosecuting war crimes.
Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Despite Trump warning, Iran shopkeeper among many facing possible hanging
Iranian shopkeeper Erfan Soltani is among thousands of people who could face death sentences despite Trump's warning to Iran's rulers.
Vance, Rubio meeting with Greenland and Denmark's foreign ministers
The meeting comes one day after Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference, "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark."
Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
6 Minnesota federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump on Iran, Renee Good, Jerome Powell and his own morality
Here are the major takeaways from President Trump's interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil on Iran, Renee Good, the Federal Reserve and more.
Trump says Renee Good likely a "solid, wonderful person" under "normal circumstances"
President Trump told CBS News he believes the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, was likely a "very, solid wonderful person," but her actions before she was killed were "pretty tough."
White House defends Trump after he appeared to flip off heckler
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
Saks Global, century-old high-end department store chain, files for bankruptcy
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
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House takes up next funding package ahead of shutdown deadline
The bills, which contain funding for the State and Treasury Departments, could stall if the House GOP has attendance issues or defections.
Demand for high-achiever visas fuels pay-to-play market for credentials
Demand has risen for the EB-1A visa, creating a cottage industry of services for vanity awards, ghostwritten research papers and "profile building" services. USCIS is investigating potential fraud.
Saks Global, century-old high-end department store chain, files for bankruptcy
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
Lindsey Halligan argues she should still be U.S. attorney, accuses judge of abuse of power
Judge David Novak had given Lindsey Halligan a week to explain why she is using the title of U.S. attorney after another federal judge found her appointment to the position invalid.
GM CEO Mary Barra on electric vehicles, tariffs and competing with China
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
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"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Saks Global, century-old high-end department store chain, files for bankruptcy
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
GM CEO Mary Barra on electric vehicles, tariffs and competing with China
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
Trump: Jerome Powell has "been a lousy Fed chairman"
President Trump brushed off a question about whether the Justice Department probe amounts to political retribution.
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House takes up next funding package ahead of shutdown deadline
The bills, which contain funding for the State and Treasury Departments, could stall if the House GOP has attendance issues or defections.
Vance, Rubio meeting with Greenland and Denmark's foreign ministers
The meeting comes one day after Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference, "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark."
Demand for high-achiever visas fuels pay-to-play market for credentials
Demand has risen for the EB-1A visa, creating a cottage industry of services for vanity awards, ghostwritten research papers and "profile building" services. USCIS is investigating potential fraud.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
Lindsey Halligan argues she should still be U.S. attorney, accuses judge of abuse of power
Judge David Novak had given Lindsey Halligan a week to explain why she is using the title of U.S. attorney after another federal judge found her appointment to the position invalid.
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Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
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Vance, Rubio meeting with Greenland and Denmark's foreign ministers
The meeting comes one day after Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference, "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark."
"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Despite Trump warning, Iran shopkeeper among many facing possible hanging
Iranian shopkeeper Erfan Soltani is among thousands of people who could face death sentences despite Trump's warning to Iran's rulers.
Japanese and South Korean leaders bang out surprise K-pop drum duet
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says he always wanted to play the drums, so Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi surprised him after a summit, and they hit it off.
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, "Dilbert" comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, a co-founder and guitarist for the iconic rock band the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. Anthony Mason looks back at Weir's life and music career.
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"Are You Dead," viral Chinese app, changing its name
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
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.
Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
British regulators on Grok AI images
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with more.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Doctors arrested after 9 newborns die at hospital in Russia
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Man plotted murder to "get rid of" his wife after affair, au pair testifies
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
Uvalde teacher's emotional testimony in trial
Tuesday marked Day 5 in the trial of former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales over his response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Trump posts about Minnesota ICE raids
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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Woman recalls being detained by ICE
There are now roughly 2,800 federal agents in the Twin Cities, more than double the number of local police. Patty O'Keefe said she and a friend were following ICE agents on Sunday when they were stopped, their car pepper-sprayed and their windows smashed. They were then taken to a federal detention center. Lana Zak reports.
Eye Opener: Trump on Iran protests
President Trump speaks exclusively to CBS News about Iran's deadly crackdown amid protests, Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the fatal ICE shooting. Plus, protesters clash with ICE in Minneapolis as six federal prosecutors resign amid pressure over the investigation into Renee Good's killing. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Uvalde teacher's emotional testimony in trial
Tuesday marked Day 5 in the trial of former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales over his response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
Tony Dokoupil's final thoughts from Detroit
"CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil shares his final thoughts after interviewing President Trump and General Motors CEO Mary Barra in Detroit.
GM CEO on electric vehicles' future, tariff impact
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil, General Motors CEO Mary Barra discusses tariffs, electric vehicles and the outlook ahead for the automaker.