Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, says U.S. "direct involvement" in war is growing
The Kremlin has long cast dire warnings over the potential ramifications of the U.S. and its NATO allies' "direct involvement" in the grueling conflict.
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U.S. national jailed in Iran ends hunger strike, renews appeal to Biden
Namazi said he stopped eating because "U.S. presidents tend to rely more on their political thermometer than their moral compass" in negotiations with Iran.
Russia suggests "defeat" in Ukraine could "trigger a nuclear war"
The Kremlin and its allies have long tried to paint Vladimir Putin's assault on his neighbors as an existential war, and they want the world to believe they mean it.
North Korea test fires 2 ballistic missiles, Seoul says
In recent months, North Korea has test-fired dozens of ballistic missiles, including the launch of an ICBM designed to carry multiple warheads.
Russia warns of "clash between nuclear powers" as drones hit its bases
Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the latest strikes against air bases, including two deep inside Russia, instead labeling it "karma."
Incoming House Intel chair on Ukraine, China and Trump
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio discusses the potential for bipartisanship over Ukraine policy, the U.S. relationship with China and former President Donald Trump's recent statements.
Iran begins construction on new nuclear power plant, state media says
The announcement comes less than two weeks after Iran said it had begun producing enriched uranium at 60% purity.
Pentagon warns of China's nuclear expansion
Pentagon officials say China is on track to challenge the U.S. by accelerating its nuclear expansion. Raymond Kuo, a political scientist for the RAND Corporation, joins CBS News to share his insights on the report.
Kim Jong Un's daughter appears again, heating up succession debate
She's only about 10, but her new, bold photos are deepening the debate over whether she's being primed as a successor.
Iran expands uranium enrichment program
Iran appears to be stepping up its nuclear enrichment program and getting closer to building its first atomic bomb. Negar Mortazavi, an Iranian journalist and host of "The Iran Podcast," speaks to CBS News about these developments.
Iran reacts to IAEA's slap on the wrist with uranium enrichment boost
Tehran, responding to a censure by the U.N. nuclear watchdog for non-cooperation, says it's now enriching uranium to 60 percent at its underground Fordo plant.
IAEA head on the current threat of nuclear catastrophe in Ukraine
Rafael Mariano Grossi, head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog, tells Lesley Stahl about the situation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which has been shelled repeatedly since March.
When 60 Minutes interviews nuclear watchdogs
In late 2002, Steve Kroft interviewed then-U.N. chief weapons inspector Hans Blix ahead of his team's search for WMD in Iraq. This week, Lesley Stahl sits down with the Director General of the IAEA.
North Korea launches another ballistic missile, Seoul says
The launch comes after President Biden's summit with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts in which they condemned North Korea's recent missile tests.
Biden meets with Xi Jinping
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping's highly anticipated meeting lasted more than three hours at the G20 summit in Indonesia. Tensions over trade, Taiwan and the war in Ukraine loomed over their first face-to-face encounter, but both leaders said they're committed to improving relations. Nancy Cordes is in Bali with more.
U.S., Japan, South Korea vow unified response to North Korea threat
President Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea are vowing a unified and coordinated response to North Korea's threatening nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Ukrainian troops move into Kherson after hasty Russian retreat
Moscow said "all Russian servicemen" had crossed a river to leave the city, and videos showed the Ukrainian flag flying in front of the regional government building.
North Korea fires another missile, continuing recent barrage of tests
One of the dozens of missiles fired by Kim Jong Un's isolated regime last week was a half-century old Soviet model, but not necessarily because he's running low.
Attacks leave 4.5 million without power
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia's attacks on his country's energy grid have left 4.5 million people without power. CBS News Foreign Correspondent Holly Williams explains what's being done to protect Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
U.S. says Russian commanders discussed nuclear weapons use in Ukraine
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the reports on U.S. intelligence as "purposeful pumping" of nuclear weapons rhetoric.
The Koreas exchange missile launches as tensions ratchet up even further
The dueling launches come as U.S., South Korean and Japanese officials say Pyongyang is apparently preparing to conduct its first nuclear test in years.
White House says a Biden, Xi meeting is in the works
The White House says it is working with Chinese officials to set up a face-to-face meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit later this month. Raymond Kuo, a political scientist at the RAND Corporation, joined John Dickerson to discuss.
North Korea could test tactical nuclear weapon
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could soon test a tactical nuclear weapon, according to U.S. and South Korean officials. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Pentagon reviews say China is "pacing challenge" and Russia is "acute threat"
"In the coming years, for the first time, we will have to deter two major nuclear armed competitors, both Russia and China," said one senior defense official.
Russia holds nuclear drills amid "dirty bomb" claim
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the "risk of world conflict" is high as he oversaw the start of nuclear military excersises. He also repeated the claim that Ukraine may be planning a "dirty bomb" attack. Holly Williams is following developments from Kyiv.
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Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque attack targeting police
The mosque was full when the suicide bomber struck, and many of those praying inside were police officers based in the highly-secured area.
Tyre Nichols killing sparks renewed calls in Congress for police reform
The release of video of Nichols' fatal beating may result in the revival of bipartisan talks in the Senate about police reform legislation.
McCarthy wants "reasonable" debt ceiling deal, will meet with Biden this week
"I want to find a reasonable and a responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling but take control of this runaway spending," McCarthy told "Face the Nation."
Empire State Building roasted for showcasing rival team's colors
The Eagles have been the New York Giants' biggest rival for nearly a century.
DOJ "actively working" on providing info on Trump, Biden docs to senators
Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte sent a letter to the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee on the issue.
American pro reportedly among skiers killed by avalanche in Japan
Japanese officials were waiting to confirm the victims' IDs in the off-piste disaster, but a U.S. magazine and a photographer said Lake Tahoe's Kyle Smaine was one.
Oregon torture suspect using dating apps to help evade capture, police say
Benjamin Obadiah Foster may also be using them to attract potential additional victims, police add, and they warn he may take steps to change his appearance.
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
Annie Wersching, actress on "24," dies at age 45
Her publicist said she died following a battle with cancer.
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Empire State Building roasted for showcasing rival team's colors
The building's tweet was swiftly met with backlash, with some even labeling the act of symbolic solidarity as "treason."
Tylenol murder investigators order new DNA tests on key evidence from 1982
On Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer.
Park closed as detectives find remains weeks after hiker discovered skull
Police said detectives are actively following up on all leads and working with the county medical examiner's office to identify the victim.
Oregon torture suspect using dating apps to help evade capture, police say
Benjamin Obadiah Foster may also be using them to attract potential additional victims, police add, and they warn he may take steps to change his appearance.
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
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Asia's richest man accuses short-seller of attacking India
Small investment research firm claims one of the world's richest people is presiding over the "Largest Con in Corporate History."
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
CEO quotes Martin Luther King in email announcing layoffs
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada quoted the civil rights in an email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
Kentucky Trader Joe's becomes third store to unionize
The unionization effort at Trader Joe's comes amid a larger wave of organizing largely led by younger workers.
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Tyre Nichols killing sparks renewed calls in Congress for police reform
The release of video of Nichols' fatal beating may result in the revival of bipartisan talks in the Senate about police reform legislation.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Congress to take over prayer breakfast from private religious group
Members of Congress, the president, vice president and other administration officials and their guests are invited to Thursday's prayer breakfast.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Jan. 29, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio join Margaret Brennan.
DOJ "actively working" on providing info on Trump, Biden docs to senators
Assistant Attorney General Carlos Uriarte sent a letter to the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Saturday.
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Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
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Asia's richest man accuses short-seller of attacking India
Small investment research firm claims one of the world's richest people is presiding over the "Largest Con in Corporate History."
Customers and musicians among 8 killed in nightclub shooting in Mexico
Zacatecas has been the scene of bloody turf battles between the Jalisco and Sinaloa drug cartels.
American pro reportedly among skiers killed by avalanche in Japan
Japanese officials were waiting to confirm the victims' IDs in the off-piste disaster, but a U.S. magazine and a photographer said Lake Tahoe's Kyle Smaine was one.
Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque attack targeting police
The mosque was full when the suicide bomber struck, and many of those inside were officers based in Peshawar's fortified "Police Lines" zone.
Djokovic wins 10th Australian Open and 22nd Grand Slam, tying Nadal's record
Djokovic stretched his unbeaten streak in Melbourne to 28 matches, the longest run at the tournament for a man in the Open era.
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Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
Annie Wersching, actress on "24," dies at age 45
Her publicist said she died following a battle with cancer.
Meret Oppenheim: An artist beyond categorization
Best-known for a fur-lined teacup, the Swiss artist and photographer was a free-spirit whose work spanned half a century, and is now the subject of a new retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Meret Oppenheim: An artist's reinvention of herself
Best-known for a fur-lined teacup, the Swiss artist Meret Oppenheim (1913-1985) was a free-spirit whose work spanned half a century. Correspondent Serena Altschul reports on a new retrospective of Oppenheim's work, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson on "Banshees," friendship
The actors are both Oscar-nominated for the acclaimed Irish comic-drama "The Banshees of Inisherin," about two longtime friends whose relationship suddenly grinds to a halt.
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Firefighters respond to "spontaneous" Tesla car battery fire in California
Crew members from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a Tesla that was "engulfed in flames" due to a battery fire, officials said in a tweet.
Creating a "lie detector" for deepfakes
With the proliferation of artificial intelligence software used to produce fake videos and photographs, Adobe and Microsoft have teamed up to develop new tools for verifying images on the web.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Creating a "lie detector" for deepfakes
With the proliferation of artificial intelligence software used to produce fake videos and photographs that can spread disinformation, Adobe and Microsoft have teamed up to develop new tools for verifying the attributes and history of images and videos on the web. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how Content Credentials can help retain trust in journalism, and protect democracy from propaganda.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
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Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
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Tylenol murder investigators order new DNA tests on key evidence from 1982
On Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer.
Park closed as detectives find remains weeks after hiker discovered skull
Police said detectives are actively following up on all leads and working with the county medical examiner's office to identify the victim.
Customers and musicians among 8 killed in nightclub shooting in Mexico
Zacatecas has been the scene of bloody turf battles between the Jalisco and Sinaloa drug cartels.
Oregon torture suspect using dating apps to help evade capture, police say
Benjamin Obadiah Foster may also be using them to attract potential additional victims, police add, and they warn he may take steps to change his appearance.
Molotov cocktail thrown at New Jersey synagogue, authorities say
The Molotov cocktail's bottle broke and the synagogue was undamaged, police said. No one was injured.
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Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalkers continue space station power system upgrade
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Chiefs to face Eagles in Super Bowl LVII
We now know which teams are playing in Super Bowl LVII: The Philadelphia Eagles will compete against the Kansas City Chiefs for a shot at the Vince Lombardi trophy on February 12. Jericka Duncan reports.
Blinken visits Israel amid growing violence
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Jerusalem to meet with Israel's new far-right government. The visit comes amid escalating violence in east Jerusalem. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Speaker McCarthy on debt ceiling
The Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announced in an interview with "Face The Nation" that he and President Biden will meet on Wednesday at the White House. The two are expected to discuss lifting the debt ceiling and the Republican party’s financial priorities. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Special Memphis police unit disbanded
The five Memphis officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols were part of the city's special “Scorpion” unit. The city has now disbanded the group, with Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn Davis saying the group strayed from the mission. Chief justice correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from Washington.
Calls for police reform rise
Across the nation, there are growing calls for police reform after the release of police body camera video showing Tyre Nichols’ violent arrest in Memphis. Elise Preston reports.