Russian forces seize key Ukrainian city
Russia has seized control of the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, which had been key to keeping Russian forces at bay as ground troops pushed further west. CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis joins to discuss.
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Haley in Texas before South Carolina primary
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley campaigned in Texas on Friday before heading back to her home state of South Carolina to prepare for the primary next weekend. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Poll: Americans' economic outlook improving
Americans' views on the economy are improving, according to new CBS News polling. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, joins "America Decides" to break down the findings.
Why Ukraine needs U.S. funding, and why NATO calls it a vital investment
Two years into Russia's invasion, Ukraine is desperate for more U.S. support. Here's why they need it, and why NATO calls it "an investment in our own security."
Putin claims he favors "more predictable" Biden over Trump
Putin said in an interview with Russian state television that President Biden is "more experienced, more predictable" than Donald Trump and "a politician of the old formation."
Biden condemns Trump for NATO funding remarks
President Biden denounced Donald Trump on Tuesday for recently saying he wouldn't defend NATO allies from a Russian attack if they fail to pay full dues to the alliance. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins to discuss the status of a Senate-passed foreign aid bill.
Biden blasts Trump's NATO comments
President Biden harshly criticized former President Trump for saying he would not defend NATO allies against attacks from Russia if they fail to pay their full dues to the defense alliance. Trump, the current GOP frontrunner, is Mr. Biden's likely opponent in the 2024 presidential election. Ed O'keefe has more.
NATO allies criticize Trump funding comment
Comments by Donald Trump are sparking criticism and inciting worry for some key U.S. allies. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Major Garrett join to discuss how lawmakers in both the U.S. and abroad are responding to the former president's threat to encourage Russia to attack members of NATO.
Trump leads Haley in new CBS News poll
A new CBS News poll shows former President Donald Trump holding a significant lead over his remaining primary rival Nikki Haley. In South Carolina over the weekend, Haley slammed Trump for saying he would not protect certain NATO allies from a Russian attack. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Austin cancels trip abroad; still in hospital
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin canceled his trip to Brussels to meet with NATO ministers as he remains in the hospital for what the Pentagon is saying is an "emergent bladder issue." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Poll: Trump holds big lead in South Carolina
A new CBS News poll of the Republican primary race in South Carolina shows former President Donald Trump with a 35-point advantage over Nikki Haley, the state's former governor. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto, Caitlin Huey-Burns and Major Garrett have more.
Trump threatens to abandon NATO allies
Former President Donald Trump suggested over the weekend that he would withhold help for NATO allies who don't meet their defense spending targets. European allies and U.S. lawmakers are reacting to Trump's comments. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
NATO chief says Trump comment "undermines all of our security"
"I expect that regardless of who wins the presidential election, the U.S. will remain a strong and committed NATO ally," Jans Stoltenberg says.
Trump indicates he "would encourage" Russian aggression against "delinquent" NATO allies
Trump's comments come as Republicans in Congress have become increasingly skeptical of providing additional aid money to Ukraine.
Why Hungary hasn't ratified Sweden's NATO bid
Sweden wants to join NATO and only one country stands in its way. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to discuss why Hungary has yet to ratify Sweden's membership — and what another NATO ally means for the U.S.
Turkey's parliament approves Sweden's NATO membership
Turkish legislators endorsed Sweden's NATO membership Tuesday, months after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to the bid following negotiations about Sweden's stance on Kurdish militant groups.
Russia ramps up Arctic military presence as Ukraine war nears 2-year mark
Norway's Svalbard Archipelago, deep inside the Arctic Circle, has become a focal point of the tension between Russia and America's NATO allies.
Putin's stark endgame for Ukraine
Asked when there will be peace in Ukraine, Russia's Vladimir Putin said, "When we achieve our goals." The comments came during Putin's year-end news conference with constituents Thursday.
Biden, Zelenskyy hold joint news conference
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a joint news conference Tuesday after meeting at the White House. Both leaders are pushing Congress to pass more aid for Kyiv. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors a special report.
Finland seals off border with Russia
Finland has sealed off its entire border with Russia, closing the final open border crossing between the two countries and accusing Moscow of deliberately ushering migrants to the border zone in an alleged act of "hybrid warfare." The Kremlin denies the accusations and called the move "excessive." Finland's Ambassador to the U.S. Mikko Hautala joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Russia says it launched new attack on Ukraine
The Russian Defense Ministry said it has launched an attack on Ukrainian military infrastructure from a warship in the Black Sea, hitting its intended targets with four cruise missiles. Ukraine didn't immediately comment on the Russians' claim. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with NATO foreign ministers Wednesday morning about the war. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Breaking down Israel's global relations
President Biden has pledged his unwavering support for Israel. Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins CBS News to discuss how that commitment could affect U.S. relations with Israel's friends and adversaries.
How U.S. aid to Ukraine is spent
A new "60 Minutes" report that aired over the weekend showcased how U.S. money to Ukraine is distributed and ultimately spent, with Sen. Lindsey Graham telling Holly Williams the investments are worth the cost. Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, joined CBS News to discuss the report and why the aid money is so important.
Swedish foreign affairs minister on NATO path
Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström joined CBS News to talk about his country's prospective NATO membership, saying after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, "for our security and the safety of our nation, we need to join NATO."
Ex-Italy PM claims France, "with the Americans," behind 1980 jet crash
Ex-Italian PM Giuliano Amato called on France's Emmanuel Macron to confirm or refute the claim, suggesting the jet was downed "in complicity with the Americans."
Divided Supreme Court appears open to some immunity for president's official acts
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Federal judge denies Trump's bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
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Trump trial live updates as David Pecker testifies for third day
Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.
Few small popular SUVs succeed in new crash prevention test
Only one vehicle of the 10 small SUVs tested earned a good rating.
Palestinians thank U.S. students for support as Netanyahu condemns them
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.
TikTok could soon be sold. Here's how much it's worth.
President Joe Biden has signed legislation that could lead to TikTok being sold or banned. Here's who might buy it — and for how much.
18 indicted in alleged 2020 fake Arizona elector scheme
An Arizona grand jury indicted 18 people in connection with an alleged attempt to use alternate electors after the 2020 election.
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
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Amazon Ring customers getting $5.6 million in refunds, FTC says
PayPal payments are being made to 117,044 consumers whose videos may have been accessed by unauthorized users.
Body believed to be missing trucker found, but death remains mystery
David Schultz's wife said that the person found was wearing boots that matched her husband's, and his keys were found in the pants pocket.
TikTok could soon be sold. Here's how much it's worth.
President Joe Biden has signed legislation that could lead to TikTok being sold or banned. Here's who might buy it — and for how much.
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Trump trial live updates as David Pecker testifies for third day
Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.
Federal judge denies Trump's bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.
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Amazon Ring customers getting $5.6 million in refunds, FTC says
PayPal payments are being made to 117,044 consumers whose videos may have been accessed by unauthorized users.
TikTok could soon be sold. Here's how much it's worth.
President Joe Biden has signed legislation that could lead to TikTok being sold or banned. Here's who might buy it — and for how much.
Southwest is ending service in these 4 airports amid Boeing delays
These are the airports Southwest is pulling out of completely as it looks to save costs.
See inside Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's home that's now on sale
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.
U.S. economic growth slows as consumers tighten their belts
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024, according to initial estimate.
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Trump trial live updates as David Pecker testifies for third day
Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.
Federal judge denies Trump's bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
Divided Supreme Court appears open to some immunity for president's official acts
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
18 indicted in alleged 2020 fake Arizona elector scheme
An Arizona grand jury indicted 18 people in connection with an alleged attempt to use alternate electors after the 2020 election.
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U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
3 times you shouldn't brush your teeth, according to dental experts
Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead.
U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Doctors perform first combined heart pump and pig kidney transplant
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
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Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
29 whales dead after stranding in Australia; over 100 rescued
A mass stranding of long-finned pilot whales in Western Australia led to the deaths of 29 of the creatures that beached near a tourist town.
Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns, paving way for new government
Haiti's embattled leader Ariel Henry has resigned as prime minister weeks after agreeing to step aside in a bid to quell months of bloodshed.
Windmill sails mysteriously fall off Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
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See inside Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's home that's now on sale
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.
Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
Windmill sails mysteriously fall off Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan talk "Unfrosted”
Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan reunite in the new movie "Unfrosted," directed by Seinfeld. The film humorously depicts the 1963 race between cereal giants Kellogg's and Post to invent the first breakfast pastry, featuring Seinfeld as a fictional Kellogg's executive and Gaffigan as the CEO.
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Meta launches new AI assistant
Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
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.
NASA's Voyager 1 fixed from billions of miles away
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
Amazon rolls out grocery delivery for Prime members, SNAP recipients
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
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Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Plastic pollution treaty negotiations
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
Cicadas are so loud that South Carolina residents are calling police
"Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," the sheriff wrote. "Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
Biden considers climate emergency declaration
The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week. Columbia University Climate School professor Dr. Melissa Lott joins with analysis.
NASA's Voyager 1 fixed from billions of miles away
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
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Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Man indicted in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
Are dating apps making it easier for scams?
All this week, CBS News has been investigating online romance scams. In this final installment, Jim Axelrod looks at what law enforcement and lawmakers can do -- but also why it's important for the online dating industry to police itself.
5th person charged in killing of 2 Kansas moms, officials say
Paul Grice, 31, was arrested and charged by Oklahoma authorities with murder and kidnapping in connection to the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.
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Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
Astronaut on eclipse, private spaceflight
In two weeks, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to launch its first piloted test flight, bringing two veteran NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. Astronaut Matt Dominick joined CBS News from the ISS to talk about the mission and life in space.
Could some species dying on Earth be saved in outer space?
A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon is the closest place that's cold enough.
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
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New temporary channel opens in Baltimore
A fourth temporary channel is opening for the Port of Baltimore one month after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed. Two victims of the collapse still have not been recovered as crews continue to remove the wreckage. Col. Estee Pinchasin, Baltimore District commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, joined CBS News to discuss the recovery.
TikTok creator on impact of potential ban
Lisa Guerrera is the founder of New York City-based skincare beauty startup Experiment. She joined CBS News to talk about how TikTok has impacted her business and what a nationwide ban would mean for her and other entrepreneurs and content creators who rely on the platform.
Meadows, Giuliani indicted in Arizona
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani are among the 18 people who have been charged in Arizona for an alleged fake electors scheme to try to overturn the 2020 election. Although some of the defendants' names, including Meadows and Giuliani, were redacted from the court documents, they were identified based on the descriptions. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more on the case.
GDP growth slower than expected in early 2024
The U.S. GDP increased at a 1.4% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2024, a pace that's slower than expected and much lower than the 3.4% growth seen in the fourth quarter of 2023. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on why this actually might be good news for those looking for lower interest rates.
Hundreds arrested at protests over Gaza
More protests are expected Thursday on college campuses across the country over Israel's war in Gaza. Hundreds of people have been arrested at the demonstrations. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has the latest from Columbia University.