Accused U.S. spy Paul Whelan to be held by Russia 3 more months
Moscow court orders former Marine's detention extended; he denies the charges
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Putin says Russia will retaliate if U.S. puts missiles in Europe
Russian leader didn't say what specific new weapons Moscow could deploy, but his statement further raised the ante in tense relations with Washington
Ivanka Trump claims she "barely" knew about Trump Moscow proposal
The president's elder daughter claimed she's "really not" concerned about anyone she loves getting in trouble with the Russia probe
Russia to pull plug on nuclear arms pact after U.S. backs out
Russia will abandon a centerpiece nuclear arms treaty but only deploy intermediate-range nuclear missiles if Washington does so, Putin said
Rudy Giuliani backtracks remarks on Moscow Trump Tower
President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is walking back statements he made Sunday that conversations about the proposed Trump Tower in Moscow continued until the Mr. Trump won the election. Giuliani said even if the president had been involved in the project, it would have been legal. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN's Kenneth Craig with more.
Inside Mueller's decision to deny BuzzFeed's report
BuzzFeed News is standing by its reporting that President Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, said the president directed him to lie to Congress -- even though special counsel Robert Mueller's office issued a rare denial. Washington Post national security reporter Matt Zapotosky joins CBSN with more.
Russia denies Paul Whelan's bail request
A Russian judge denied bail for Paul Whelan, an American being held on spying charges. The court session was Whelan's first public appearance since he was arrested more than three weeks ago. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Moscow.
Russia denies bail for former U.S. Marine accused of spying
U.S. government sources and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan's family insist he was in Moscow for a wedding and is no spy
Did Trump instruct Cohen to lie to Congress?
Rep. Adam Schiff, the new chairman of the House Intelligence Commitee, says he will "do what's necessary" to investigate a bombshell new report. Two unnamed law enforcement sources involved in the investigation tell Buzzfeed News that President Trump "directed his longtime attorney Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about negotiations to build a Trump Tower in Moscow." Paula Reid reports.
Report: Trump discussed leaving NATO
The New York Times reports President Trump discussed the possibility of pulling out of NATO with advisers several times over the last year. He reportedly told aides he didn't see the point of the military alliance, which is an important bulwark against Russia. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini takes CBSN through the latest.
Russian lawyer appeals for accused U.S. spy's release on bail
But former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan could still be stuck in Russia's prisons and justice system for up to a year
U.S. intel sources say retired Marine held in Moscow is no spy
Lawyer in Moscow, family of retired Marine Paul Whelan and U.S. government sources all say he is no spy, as his dual nationality is revealed
Sources: American jailed in Russia not a spy
The Russian lawyer for a Michigan man jailed on espionage charges in Moscow says his client's detention is baseless. Paul Whelan, a former Marine, was arrested in Russia a week ago and accused of spying. Jan Crawford reports.
Officials meet American detained in Russia
U.S. government officials were finally given a chance to meet with an American man detained in Russia on espionage charges. His family said he was in Moscow for a friend's wedding. Jan Crawford has the latest.
American indicted on spy charges in Russia
Russian police detained Paul Whelan, who has been indicted on espionage charges, nearly a week ago
American detained in Russia
Former Marine Paul Whelan, 48, is being held in Russia on espionage charges. Jon Huntsman, the U.S. ambassador to Russia, visited Whelan today. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
American detained in Russia on spying charges
The State Department said it expects Russia to provide access to an American citizen arrested in Moscow. He's accused of being on a "spy mission," a crime that carries up to a 20 year sentence. Barry Petersen reports.
American citizen arrested in Russia on spying charges
Paul Whelan could get a 20 year prison term but there were no immediate details released on his alleged espionage
Putin warns of growing threat of nuclear war
"The danger of the situation escalating is being downplayed," Putin said during his annual end-of-year news conference
Putin backs Trump's Syria decision
Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming President Trump's plan to remove U.S. troops from Syria. Putin is holding his famously-long, end-of-the-year press conference in Moscow on Thursday, taking questions from hundreds of Russian and foreign journalists. Charlie D’Agata reports.
Putin cracking down on rap music in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked the government to take charge of rap music in the country. This comes after a popular Russian rapper was arrested and forced to cancel several concerts. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, Alex Kliment, explains the move.
Orthodox Church to split in Ukraine & Russia
One of Christianity's biggest schisms in centuries is set to happen Saturday as Ukraine creates an independent Orthodox Church separate from Russia's. CBS contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, Gabe Lipton, explains the significance and why it could trigger more violence in the region.
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Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to congress; NJ family fights to preserve Christmas tradition.
A Putin penthouse was considered for Trump Moscow project
Businessman Felix Sater said he proposed giving a multimillion-dollar penthouse to Putin to entice others to buy in the building, a Trump Tower Moscow project. Sater was working with Michael Cohen on the proposal
11/29: CBS Evening News
Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress about Moscow project. New Jersey community embroiled in fight over Christmas lights.
Australian leader says terror attack motivated by ISIS as new info emerges
The men suspected of attacking a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach were inspired by the ISIS terror group and spent weeks last month in the Philippines, officials say.
Brown shooting investigators seek more video amid questions over security
Questions swirl about campus security, the apparent lack of video evidence and whether the focus on the person of interest gave the attacker more time to escape.
Obamas were supposed to see the Reiners the day they died, Michelle Obama says
Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, had plans to see former President Barrack Obama and Michelle Obama on Sunday, the former first lady said.
Video shows couple trying to stop Bondi attackers: "Bravery and selflessness"
Newly revealed video footage shows a couple in their 60s trying to stop the gunmen right before the attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Australia's Bondi Beach.
BBC vows to defend itself from Trump's $10 billion lawsuit
As Trump seeks a vast sum in damages from the U.K. public broadcaster for alleged defamation and unfair trade practice, BBC indicates it won't settle without a fight.
U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
How the Coast Guard uses "disabling fire" to stop alleged drug boats
A Coast Guard crew offloaded over 27,000 pounds of drugs in California on Monday.
White House ballroom to be completed in Summer 2028, Park Service says
President Trump's White House ballroom addition is expected to be finished a few months before the 2028 elections.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
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Washington's Indigenous cold case unit secures first murder conviction
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit was established within the Washington attorney general's office in 2023.
Obamas were supposed to see the Reiners the day they died, Michelle Obama says
Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, had plans to see former President Barrack Obama and Michelle Obama on Sunday, the former first lady said.
Brown shooting investigators seek more video amid questions over security
Questions swirl about campus security, the apparent lack of video evidence and whether the focus on the person of interest gave the attacker more time to escape.
How the Coast Guard uses "disabling fire" to stop alleged drug boats
A Coast Guard crew offloaded over 27,000 pounds of drugs in California on Monday.
U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
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U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
FDA warns 4 major retailers about selling recalled ByHeart infant formula
Four of the nation's top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated ByHeart infant formula from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters.
New York accuses UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James said UPS "played the Grinch" by allegedly shorting seasonal workers on their pay.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
Touting Warner Bros. offer, Netflix execs vow to keep releasing movies
Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos sought in a letter to tamp down concerns that the streaming giant is not committed to the movie business.
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Raskin to introduce bill to require review of White House renovation plans
Rep. Jamie Raskin wants to see White House construction like President Trump's ballroom project subjected to the same scrutiny as other federal projects.
U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8
The U.S. military says it struck three more alleged drug-carrying boats in the Eastern Pacific, the latest in a campaign of vessel strikes ordered by the Trump administration that have killed at least 95 people.
Pentagon "escalating" review of Sen. Kelly over video on illegal orders
The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."
White House ballroom to be completed in Summer 2028, Park Service says
President Trump's White House ballroom addition is expected to be finished a few months before the 2028 elections.
Hong Kong activist Lai's daughter says she's "grieving" sedition conviction
Hours after Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy newspaper owner in Hong Kong, was found guilty on sedition charges, his daughter told reporters she hopes international pressure can spare her father.
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Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
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Video shows couple trying to stop Bondi attackers: "Bravery and selflessness"
Newly revealed video footage shows a couple in their 60s trying to stop the gunmen right before the attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Australia's Bondi Beach.
Woman's phone found over 2 years after she vanished in wilderness
A missing woman's phone has been found in Australia's Tasmanian wilderness more than two years after she disappeared, police said.
Australian leader says terror attack motivated by ISIS as new info emerges
The men suspected of attacking a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach were inspired by the ISIS terror group and spent weeks last month in the Philippines, officials say.
Zelenskyy says Russia could get "very workable" Ukraine peace plan within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a "very workable" peace plan to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days.
BBC vows to defend itself from Trump's $10 billion lawsuit
As Trump seeks a vast sum in damages from the U.K. public broadcaster for alleged defamation and unfair trade practice, BBC indicates it won't settle without a fight.
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Matt Rife tackles holiday chaos in new show
Comedian Matt Rife is known for poking fun at everything and everyone. Now, he's taking on Santa. He joins "CBS Mornings" to preview his new Netflix special, "Matt Rife: Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special."
Storied career of "the king of country music"
George Strait, known as "the king of country music," has racked up more than 60 number one hits and the most certified platinum albums of any country artist. "CBS Mornings" takes a look back at the Kennedy Center honoree's storied career.
Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson on "Song Sung Blue"
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are starring in one of this year's most anticipated movies, "Song Sung Blue," which is based on the real-life story of Mike and Claire Sardina. They join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their upcoming roles.
Anthony Geary, "General Hospital" star, dies at age 78
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," has died.
Extended interview: Kate Hudson & Hugh Jackman
In this web exclusive, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, stars of the new film "Song Sung Blue," talk with Tracy Smith about playing Mike and Claire Sardina – real, not-very-famous musicians who performed a tribute act pretending to be very-famous musicians Neil Diamond and Patsy Cline. They also discuss singing, Neil Diamond's songs, and the Oscars (including, as Jackman was, being nominated opposite Daniel Day-Lewis).
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How computers in classrooms impact students
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and director at LME Global, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Digital Delusion," where he examines the impact of increased reliance on computers in classrooms. Horvath also talks about his recent article in The Free Press, a Paramount publication.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
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.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
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.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
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Washington's Indigenous cold case unit secures first murder conviction
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit was established within the Washington attorney general's office in 2023.
Luigi Mangione in court for pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione returns to court in New York City for his pretrial hearing, where his defense attorneys are working to eliminate certain pieces of evidence from the trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.
More details about Reiners' deaths
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Nick, was arrested in connection with their murders and is being held on $4 million bail. As the investigation ramps up, more details are emerging about Nick Reiner's relationship with his parents. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi has the latest.
Noa Tishby on wave of antisemitic incidents
There has been a wave of antisemitic incidents in Australia over the past year, and critics say the government response has not been forceful enough. Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby, who served as Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism, used to live near the site of Sunday's attack in Bondi Beach.
What we know about Nick Reiner
The investigation into Nick Reiner and the possible events leading up to the alleged murder of Rob and Michele Reiner is intensifying as police are set to present their case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
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Luigi Mangione in court for pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione returns to court in New York City for his pretrial hearing, where his defense attorneys are working to eliminate certain pieces of evidence from the trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.
Susie Wiles hits back at Vanity Fair articles
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles hit back at two new Vanity Fair articles that highlight President Trump's Cabinet and inner circle and featured interviews with her. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Hegseth on boat strike briefings
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed lawmakers Tuesday about the strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats. Hegseth indicated that members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees will see the unedited video of the controversial Sept. 2 boat strike. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more details.
More details about Reiners' deaths
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Nick, was arrested in connection with their murders and is being held on $4 million bail. As the investigation ramps up, more details are emerging about Nick Reiner's relationship with his parents. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi has the latest.
How jobs data impacts interest rate decision
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released last month's jobs report on Tuesday, which showed that 64,000 jobs were added in November after losing 105,000 in October. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent breaks down how unemployment data could impact the Fed's next interest rate decision