Pro-Russian lobbyist, former Soviet officer was in Trump Jr. meeting
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White House adviser calls Trump Jr. situation a "Category Five hurricane"
A close adviser called the situation surrounding Trump Jr.'s meeting "very bad"
Gowdy to Trump officials: "Disclose every contact you have ever had with Russia"
Rep. Trey Gowdy, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, says the White House needs to move beyond Russia
Schiff: Trump Jr. meeting raises "real issue" on conspiracy to violate election laws
Ranking member on the House Select Intelligence Committee wants to hear from all participants in the meeting
Trump lawyer on Trump Jr. meeting: "Nothing illegal about it"
Trump's personal attorney Jay Sekulow says his client knew nothing about the emails until their release
Did Donald Trump Jr. break the law?
Some lawyers contend that the president's son could be in legal jeopardy over his meeting with a Russian attorney
Politicians react to Donald Trump Jr.'s Russia emails
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Senate Intelligence hopes to speak with Trump Jr., Manafort, Kushner
Sen. Warner says there is "clear evidence" of the Trump campaign meeting with Russian officials
Paul Manafort retroactively registers with feds as foreign agent
Former Trump campaign chairman is second Trump campaign member to go that route; former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn also did
Special counsel's Russia probe includes criminal investigation involving Paul Manafort
The move to consolidate indicates that Robert Mueller is assuming a broad mandate in his investigate into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election
Report: Pre-election, U.S. spies learned Russians talked about how to influence Trump's aides
Senior Russian officials were reportedly talking about how they could, through Trump's advisers, influence his opinion of Russia
Paul Manafort sends docs to Senate Intel for Russia probe
Trump confidante Roger Stone says he also turned over any relevant documents consistent with the committee's request
Sources: Russia probe was picking up speed before Comey firing
James Comey's request for more money, resources was sign investigation into Russian meddling in election was far from over
Trump's personnel picks come back to haunt him
Ex-Trump advisers Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort and Carter Page have created a steady drip of allegations that have clouded Trump’s early presidency
Paul Manafort is registering with the U.S. as a foreign agent
Manafort served as Trump's campaign chairman last year for a while
Records link some Ukraine ledger payments to ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort
At least $1.2 million listed in the ledger next to Manafort’s name were received by him, the AP reports. A Manafort spokesman says the story is "totally misleading and incorrect"
Ex-Trump aides offer to speak to House Intelligence Committee
Committee Chairman Devin Nunes announced Friday morning that Paul Manafort would speak to the committee as well, regarding Russian meddling in the 2016 election
House Intelligence committee goes to war with itself over Russia investigation
Republican chairman, ranking Democrat spar in press conferences amid news that Manafort will testify before the committee
Trump team downplays report Manafort was paid $10M to help Putin
For a second day, Trump White House distanced itself from Paul Manafort as a new report surfaced connecting him to associates of Vladimir Putin
What we know in the FBI probe of Trump campaign's Russia ties
As part of its investigation, the FBI is trying to determine whether there was any coordination between the Trump campaign and Russian officials
White House tries to distance Trump from Paul Manafort, Michael Flynn
White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Monday that Manafort played a "limited role" in the campaign even though he was campaign manager
Trump denies improper contacts between his campaign and Russia
Mr. Trump called Russia a "ruse" despite an ongoing FBI investigation into the election meddling
Former Trump aides deny repeated contact with Russian government
FBI is investigating former campaign manager Paul Manafort and foreign policy adviser Carter Page, but one FBI insider says it's too early to draw conclusions
Former adviser to three GOP presidents questions Trump's Russia motivations
Peter Wehner, who worked with Reagan and both Bush presidents, said if collusion with Russia is proved, it could sink Trump's presidency
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Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
Police respond to report of active shooter at Michigan synagogue
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says law enforcement is responding to an "active shooter situation" at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.
Gunman opens fire at Old Dominion University, injuring 2; suspect killed
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
Senate to vote again on funding DHS as tempers flare over impasse
The Senate is voting again on a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security as an impasse over how to reform immigration enforcement agencies has grown ugly, nearly a month into a partial shutdown.
Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Iran won't surrender "in a million years," analyst says
The U.S. and Israel had a "flawed assumption" that the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would lead to the collapse of the regime, said an expert on the region.
Officer took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says
The report raised questions about what took place after the shooting, which left Dyshan Best bleeding with fatal injuries.
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
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Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
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Lawsuit alleges David Protein understates calories and fat of its bars
Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.
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The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
Gunman opens fire at Old Dominion University, injuring 2; suspect killed
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
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Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears
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Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
Dad of 3 felt forced to quit TSA job amid shutdown: "Family has to come first"
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Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in Congress.
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U.S. imposes sanctions over North Korean scheme to fund weapons program
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.
First week of Iran war cost U.S. over $11 billion, military told lawmakers
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
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Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
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CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Paralympian Oksana Masters "on top of the world" after winning 22nd medal
Oksana Masters said she was shocked to win her 22nd Paralympic Medal in Milan.
Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet in Japan
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Strike in Strait of Hormuz may be message to U.S., analyst says
The strike appears to have come without warning, and shows that Iran and its proxies can target ships even without mining the Strait of Hormuz.
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Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
John Grisham on his first-ever spy novel
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Misty Copeland on Timothée Chalamet comments
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Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees
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Memory chip shortage could raise tech prices
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
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.
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Details on Pentagon removal of Claude
CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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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
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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
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Old Dominion University confirms shooting
Two people were injured Thursday during a shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, according to an alert. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
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NYPD cop who chased down bomb suspect had just one thought: "Catch the bad guy"
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Officials downplay risk of attacks off West Coast
Officials are downplaying the risk of Iranian drone attacks against California after an FBI memo said the regime "allegedly aspired" to target the Golden State. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports. Then, former FBI Special Agent Jeff Harp joins with analysis.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
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Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, released his first public statement through Iranian state media on Thursday. CBS News' Anna Schecter, Aaron Navarro and Charlie D'Agata have the latest on the statement and the war in Iran.
Service members suffer injuries in Kuwait
More details are emerging about the dozens of U.S. service members injured during an Iranian attack at a Kuwait tactical operations center. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
Iran threatens world's supply chain
Iran's offensive moves as the war with the U.S. and Israel roars on are threatening the supply chain at the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Matt Gutman and Avi Salzman, a senior writer at Barron's, explain.
Trump tries to calm concerns over gas prices
President Trump is addressing concerns among investors and Americans over the rising prices of oil and gas. This comes as Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issues his first public statement since taking over the regime. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Qatari spokesman on Iran war
Dr. Majed Al Ansari, an adviser to the Qatari prime minister and spokesperson for the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, warned that unchecked escalation will lead to "catastrophic results for the region and beyond" as Iran strikes its Gulf neighbors. Ansari told CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab that Qatar is a peaceful country, but "if we have attacks coming into our country, we will defend ourselves."