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U.S. Embassy officials in Russia visited imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession. The U.S. is trying to get Griner and Marine veteran Paul Whelan released in a prisoner swap.
"We are told she's doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by WNBA star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss President Biden's response to that news, as well as his latest push for people to get updated COVID-19 booster shots.
A Russian court has upheld WNBA star Brittney Griner's nine-year prison sentence. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano spoke with William E. Pomeranz, director of the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute, about her case and what could happen next.
Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
Seven Americans have been freed in Venezuela in exchange for two imprisoned nephews of President Nicolás Maduro's wife. Five of the Americans were Houston-based Citgo oil executives being detained on corruption charges. Felicia Schwartz, U.S. foreign affairs and defense correspondent for The Financial Times, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
The swap of the Americans, including five oil executives held for nearly five years, is the largest trade of detained citizens ever carried out by the Biden administration.
President Biden met at the White House on Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia. This was the first in-person encounter between Mr. Biden and the families and happened amid unsuccessful efforts by the administration to secure the Americans' release. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
Catherine Herridge speaks with Rep. Mike Turner, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, along with former Justice Department official Tom Dupree, about the investigation into the documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.
President Biden met with the families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan Friday, both of whom are detained in Russia. The meeting comes as the Biden administration works to free the former U.S. Marine and WNBA star. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes explains the measures being taken to secure their releases.
President Biden met with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Marine veteran Paul Whelan as the administration works to secure their release from Russian prisons. The U.S. has offered a prisoner swap, but said Russia has not responded to the offer. Nancy Cordes shares more.
President Biden is meeting today with the families of two Americans jailed in Russia. It's the first time Mr. Biden is speaking face to face with the loved ones of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Marine veteran Paul Whelan. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins us with more.
The families of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan will meet with President Biden at the White House on Friday. Both Griner and Whelan are imprisoned in Russia as the Biden administration tries to negotiate a prisoner swap.
President Biden met at the White House on Friday with the families of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia.
The U.S. Marine veteran said Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan are likely to be kept in "terrible" conditions.
Trevor Reed, who was imprisoned in Russia for nearly three years and was released in a prisoner swap in April, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his experience in Russian labor camps and why it's crucial to secure the release of American basketball star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan.
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Geltzer talks with host Major Garrett about the Biden administration's efforts to bring home Americans wrongfully detained abroad.
As the WNBA star's lawyers appeal her 9-year jail sentence, a Russian official has confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. about a potential prisoner swap.
Lana Zak reports on a possible prisoner swap with Russia, a new spending bill in Congress and how inflation is impacting credit card debt.
More than 1.8 million voters have already cast their ballots in the high-stakes race.
Captain Tyler Adams said ahead of Saturday's match the U.S. team was going to have to give it their all.
It is oozing at a speed of less than 50 yards per hour, meaning it takes about two hours to move the length of a football field.
As details on the University of Idaho murders continue to emerge, rumors of skinned dogs and connections to other stabbings have surfaced. Here's what police say about the claims.
All four were assigned to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, in Norfolk, Va.
More people are unable to work due to sickness than a year ago, with retirement and child care issues adding to the problem.
Six Raiders are in production. The Air Force plans to build 100 that can deploy either nuclear weapons or conventional bombs, and can be used with or without a human crew.
The suspect, a FedEx contract driver, delivered a package to the victim's home about the time she disappeared, authorities said.
Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio float outside the space station to install the third of six new roll-out solar blankets.
Captain Tyler Adams said ahead of Saturday's match the U.S. team was going to have to give it their all.
Sitch's journey started as a 5-year-old girl playing on boys' teams.
It is oozing at a speed of less than 50 yards per hour, meaning it takes about two hours to move the length of a football field.
Star forward Christian Pulisic has been cleared to play after a pelvic injury.
The suspect, a FedEx contract driver, delivered a package to the victim's home about the time she disappeared, authorities said.
Jones said on his show Infowars that he is "officially out of money."
Both real and artificial trees are rising in price. One has a lower carbon footprint.
First, identify the type of bad boss you have. Then, figure out if you can mitigate their impact — or if it's time to quit.
The advertising campaign showed children holding teddy bear bags that were outfitted with chains, fishnet stockings and other gear.
The move is key for Western powers' efforts to prevent oil price spikes and starve Russia of funding for its war in Ukraine.
More than 1.8 million voters have already cast their ballots in the high-stakes runoff.
President Biden greeted Prince William as event brought them both to Boston on Friday.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, and more, will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Title 42, a policy that allows U.S. border officials to expel some migrants on public health grounds, is set to end on Dec. 21 because of a court order.
The DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee gathered to approve recommendations by President Biden that included making South Carolina Democrats' first to hold its presidential primary contest.
Prosecutors say the suspect called and threatened the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center after misinformation spread online about procedures at Boston Children's Hospital.
Health officials have seen higher numbers of cases caused by Group A streptococci, bacteria that can cause respiratory and skin infections including strep throat, impetigo and scarlet fever.
Some children's clothing featuring Disney and Star Wars characters have been recalled over a risk of lead poisoning. The clothes were sold at T.J. Maxx, Amazon and other retailers.
Panicked parents and first responders rushed to Van Nuys Middle School in Los Angeles, where 10 students were treated for suspected drug overdoses on Thursday. Danya Bacchus reports.
The city's new director of rodent mitigation should be "highly motivated and somewhat bloodthirsty," job listing says.
Captain Tyler Adams said ahead of Saturday's match the U.S. team was going to have to give it their all.
Star forward Christian Pulisic has been cleared to play after a pelvic injury.
President Biden greeted Prince William as event brought them both to Boston on Friday.
Health officials have seen higher numbers of cases caused by Group A streptococci, bacteria that can cause respiratory and skin infections including strep throat, impetigo and scarlet fever.
Title 42, a policy that allows U.S. border officials to expel some migrants on public health grounds, is set to end on Dec. 21 because of a court order.
Madison Cunningham has been performing since she was young. She made her TV debut on “Saturday Sessions” three years ago. Since then, she’s earned four Grammy nominations including two for the ceremony coming up early next year. From her new album “Revealer,” Madison Cunningham performs "Life According to Raechel."
Madison Cunningham has been performing since she was young. She made her TV debut on “Saturday Sessions” three years ago. Since then, she’s earned four Grammy nominations including two for the ceremony coming up early next year. From her new album “Revealer,” Madison Cunningham performs “Who Are You Now.”
Madison Cunningham has been performing since she was young. She made her TV debut on “Saturday Sessions” three years ago. Since then, she’s earned four Grammy nominations including two for the ceremony coming up early next year. From her new album “Revealer,” Madison Cunningham performs “Anywhere.”
Singer-songwriter-keyboardist Christine McVie, who contributed some of the most-loved songs of Fleetwood Mac, died on November 30, 2022 at age 79. In this unaired interview with "Sunday Morning" correspondent John Blackstone recorded in 2014, McVie talked about her semi-retirement (fueled in part by her fear of flying), and about rejoining bandmates Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and ex-husband John McVie on stage for the first time in 18 years.
Jones said on his show Infowars that he is "officially out of money."
The group targeted Uber, Microsoft, Okta and Samsung for extortion, in some cases, DHS Secretary Mayorkas said, "with relatively unsophisticated techniques."
Twitter CEO Elon Musk says Kanye West, now known as Ye, has been suspended from the platform for inciting violence after more antisemitic tweets. Musk also unveiled his plan to businesses in hopes of bringing them back to advertising on Twitter. Yahoo senior columnist Rick Newman joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
The billionaire owner of the social media service said the rapper "again violated our rule against incitement to violence."
Police in San Francisco have been given the authority to use remote-controlled robots that are capable of using deadly force in emergency situations. Some are concerned about the militarization of police. Jeff Pegues takes a look.
It is oozing at a speed of less than 50 yards per hour, meaning it takes about two hours to move the length of a football field.
"It's real. It's not science fiction," said the Chicago-based company's CEO.
A U.S. company has found a way to collect carbon emissions and recycle them to be used in everything from plastic to clothing fabric, and it's earned them a royal spotlight. Ben Tracy has more.
The Orion spacecraft is sending back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.3-million-mile journey around the moon.
Some scientists think the magma could come from as far as 1,800 miles beneath Earth's surface.
Prosecutors say the suspect called and threatened the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center after misinformation spread online about procedures at Boston Children's Hospital.
Joseph Kennedy told a woman that he killed and dismembered the four men because they were stealing from him, according to an affidavit filed by prosecutors.
Takeoff, who formed one-third of the Grammy Award-nominated trio Migos, was shot following a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley last month.
Houston Police Sgt. Michael Burrow spoke with reporters Friday after an arrest was announced in the fatal shooting of Migos rapper Takeoff. The artist, born Kirsnick Khari Ball, was an "innocent bystander" in the shooting, Burrow said. Watch him discuss the investigation.
Wayne Lotter was shot dead in 2017 while riding in a taxi in Tanzania's commercial capital.
Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio float outside the space station to install the third of six new roll-out solar blankets.
The Orion spacecraft is sending back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.3-million-mile journey around the moon.
China has sent three astronauts to its recently built Tiangong space station, marking a major step for China's independent space program. Plus, NASA is celebrating the successes of its Artemis 1 mission. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood discussed the latest.
The Shenzhou 15 crew will take over from three fellow space station fliers as China establishes a permanent presence in low-Earth orbit.
NASA's Orion capsule has reached the farthest distance from Earth of any spacecraft intended to carry humans, and it sent back incredible new pictures of the surface of the moon. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports on the latest on the Artemis I lunar mission.
The way the border looks depends on the relationship between the two countries... and a lot more.
After Linda Slaten was murdered in 1981, her sons Jeff and Tim spent almost 40 years hoping their mother's case would get solved. Take a look inside the investigation.
The Orion spacecraft is sending back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.3-million-mile journey around the moon.
First lady Jill Biden unveiled a winter wonderland of decorations inspired by the theme, "We the People."
An inside look at the case against a 14-year-old boy accused of killing his mother and how decades later, doubt has been cast on his guilt.
Madison Cunningham has been performing since she was young. She made her TV debut on “Saturday Sessions” three years ago. Since then, she’s earned four Grammy nominations including two for the ceremony coming up early next year. From her new album “Revealer,” Madison Cunningham performs "Life According to Raechel."
Madison Cunningham has been performing since she was young. She made her TV debut on “Saturday Sessions” three years ago. Since then, she’s earned four Grammy nominations including two for the ceremony coming up early next year. From her new album “Revealer,” Madison Cunningham performs “Who Are You Now.”
Madison Cunningham has been performing since she was young. She made her TV debut on “Saturday Sessions” three years ago. Since then, she’s earned four Grammy nominations including two for the ceremony coming up early next year. From her new album “Revealer,” Madison Cunningham performs “Anywhere.”
Jay's Artisan Pizza in Kenmore, New York, made it on one of the world's most respected pizza ranking list this year. Jeff Glor spoke to its owner about what makes a good pizza.
Oscar-nominated director Darren Aronofsky has been busy over the last few years producing movies and TV series. If that wasn't enough, he's also co-written a novel mirroring the adventures of his youth. Michelle Miller caught up with Aronofsky.