Russian jet crash
A Russian passenger jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Moscow with dozens of people on board. No one survived. CBS News' Roxanna Saberi reports.
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Offer made in Moscow
The House committee investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election heard quite a story this week from President Trump's former bodyguard. He seems to suggest that Russians may have tried to blackmail Mr. Trump. Jeff Pegues reports.
Russia election
As investigations expand into Russia's involvement in the 2016 election, the country is getting ready for its own presidential race. "CBSN: On Assignment" contributor Ryan Chilcote joined CBSN to discuss the country's election cycle -- and why Venezuela's president went to Moscow last week.
Russia retaliation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has fired back at the U.S. after Congress imposed new sanctions on Moscow. Putin is now demanding the U.S. reduce its diplomatic and other personnel in the country by 755 people. Mark Simakovsky, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, joins CBSN with more on the move.
Putin pushes back on U.S. sanctions
Russia is ramping up its retaliation against the U.S. over new sanctions. Russian President Vladimir Putin told the U.S. Sunday to slash its diplomatic staff in Russia by 755 people. His order comes in response to expanded sanctions passed by American lawmakers. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Moscow.
U.S.-Russia tensions rising
Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are rising after the U.S. downed a Syrian jet Sunday. Washington and Moscow are backing different sides in Syria's civil war, which has dragged on for more than six years. Holly Williams reports.
Khrushchev on Face the Nation in 1957
Face the Nation brought viewers inside the Kremlin in Moscow on June 2, 1957 for an interview with the Soviet leader.
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Flynn's Russia payments
The leaders of the House Oversight Committee said that Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser, possibly committed a felony by not disclosing payments from a trip to Moscow in 2015. Jeff Pegues has more.
Russia and the Taliban
Nine thousand U.S. troops are on the ground in Afghanistan trying to help the Afghan army hold back a resurgent Taliban. Their job is getting tougher by the day, thanks in part to Moscow. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Tillerson and Putin
During Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's first official visit to Moscow, he had an unscheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir. Susan Glasser, Politico chief foreign affairs columnist, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.
U.S.-Russia "low point"
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said in his visit to Moscow that relations between the U.S. and Syria are at a "low point." Tara Palmeri of Politico and Franco Ordoñez of McClatchy D.C. join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Tillerson meets Putin
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday in Moscow. CBS News White House & Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent Margaret Brennan spoke to CBSN about what that meeting may cover.
Tillerson's goals in Russia talks
Fran Townsend, former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush and CBS News senior national security analyst, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Trump administration's increased criticism of Russia, Moscow's role in the chemical attack in Syria, and options for pressuring Russia to get out of Syria's civil war.
Tillerson, Russia analysis
The Washington Post's David Nakamura discusses Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's tense trip to Moscow amid the Syria conflict.
Russia relations
While Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was on his way to Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believes the United States is planning more military action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime. CBS News White House and foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has the latest from Moscow.
WorldView: Navalny seen after hunger strike
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny looked gaunt and exhausted as he appeared in a Moscow court via videolink following his hunger strike. Also, two Spanish journalists and an Irish conservationist in Burkina Faso were killed after they were kidnapped while on an anti-poaching patrol, and Turkey is preparing for its first COVID-19 lockdown amid a spike in cases. Meanwhile, China successfully launched its first module of a new space station. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with headlines from around the world.
FBI investigating Trump associates
The federal investigation into communications between members of President Trump's campaign team and Russian intelligence is apparently widening. FBI Director James Comey had told Congress last week that his agents are looking at interactions between Trump's team and Moscow starting last July. It turns out the investigation has been going on even longer. Jeff Pegues reports.
Violence against Russia critics
Ukraine's president blames Russia for the killing of Denis Voronenkov, a former Russian lawmaker and vocal Kremlin critic who defected last year. This is just the latest incident of violence involving people critical of Moscow. Anna Werner reports.
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President Trump claims he recently learned President Obama ordered what Mr. Trump describes as a Watergate-style wiretap on Trump Tower in New York; In South Los Angeles, a woman turned her community's "food desert" into an oasis. Michelle Miller reports.
Sessions' recusal
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about why Attorney General Jeff Sessions only recused himself from investigations into the Trump campaign and possible ties to Russia following news reports. But President Trump took to Twitter and doubled-down on his claim that Democrats are overplaying their hand. Paula Reid reports.
Moscow's man in Washington
President Trump's national security adviser and attorney general both landed in hot water over revelations that they had contacts with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to the U.S. As Major Garrett reports, Kislyak has deep roots in the U.S.
Behind Gen. Flynn's resignation
President Trump's national security adviser, Gen. Michael Flynn, resigned Monday night. The New York Times reports that because Flynn had not disclosed everything about his conversations with the Russian ambassador before Mr. Trump's inauguration, "the Justice Department feared that Mr. Flynn could be vulnerable to blackmail by Moscow." New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the fallout.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
House approves bill to fund DHS, but roadblocks remain in Senate
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, but Senate Democrats blocked similar legislation.
Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
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Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
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Iran war hits housing market as mortgage rates rise to 6%
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Trump vowed to revive manufacturing. Factory jobs are still vanishing.
Job cuts at a Whirlpool factory in Iowa underscore the challenges in reviving American manufacturing. "Every day, workers' jobs are still in jeopardy," a union official said.
Dow tumbles almost 800 points amid concerns about surging oil prices
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
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Inside the decision to remove Kristi Noem as DHS secretary
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Pentagon formally designates Anthropic a supply chain risk amid feud over AI guardrails
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Kristi Noem out as secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
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U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
U.S. seeking to "raze or level" Iran's ballistic missile industry, Adm. Cooper says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a press briefing with Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
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Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Spoiler: Ex-"Survivor" winner on elimination
(Warning: Spoiler alert ahead!) Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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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.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Austin PD give update on probe of deadly mass shooting that killed 3
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis played surveillance video and police body cam video.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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McMaster: Iranian regime "can't survive"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed reporters on the war with Iran at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday. Former Trump national security adviser H. R. McMaster joins with analysis.
White House source on why Noem got ousted
President Trump on Thursday replaced Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Hegseth, CENTCOM commander give Iran update
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an update on operations in Iran at the CENTCOM headquarters in Florida on Thursday. Former national security adviser H. R. McMaster joined after the news conference with analysis.
DHS operating with lame duck leader
The Department of Homeland Security, created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the lead agency in threat detection, is operating without full funding and now has a vacancy at the top after President Trump ousted Kristi Noem. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Marine Corps veteran on war in Iran
J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News and Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq war, joins CBS News to discuss the war in Iran.