Ukraine and Russia carry out first prisoner exchange in 5 months
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff calls Ukraine and Russia's exchange of 314 prisoners "tangible progress," but acknowledges a lot of work left to end the war.
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U.S. soldier accounted for more than 80 years after being killed in WWII
A U.S. Army soldier who earned the prestigious Medal of Honor during World War II has been accounted for more than eight decades after he disappeared.
Russia, Ukraine complete massive prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine swapped thousands of prisoners, even as Russia continued a massive bombardment of Ukraine over the weekend. Haley Ott reports.
Trump says Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap "could lead to something big"
An ongoing prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia was the only result of recent peace talks, but President Trump wonders if it "could lead to something big???"
Video appears to show Russian troops execute 4 Ukrainian POWs, AP finds
Two videos, two different stories about Russia's war in Ukraine. In one, four Ukrainian POWs appear to live. In the other, they're seen being executed.
Ukraine investigates video of possible POW executions by Russian troops
Ukraine's government says a video circulated on social media appears to show 6 soldiers detained by Russian forces, who "subsequently shot them dead."
American POW accounted for 82 years after Bataan Death March
Murphy was one of tens of thousands of prisoners of war subjected to the Bataan Death March in the spring of 1942.
Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war
A Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, without about 200 POWs from each side coming home, shows the countries are still talking after Moscow accused Kyiv of downing a plane.
Russia accuses Ukraine of shooting down plane carrying POWs
At least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were on board a plane that crashed in western Russia's Belgorod region, Russian state media say.
Hamas to release second group of Israeli hostages after hours-long delay
Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners on Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Israelis await news of those taken captive
Israel's military estimates around 100 Israelis have been taken captive by Hamas. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Iran frees 3 European prisoners after rumors of American's release
A lawyer for Siamak Namazi denied "rumors" the American was set to come home shortly before officials announced the release of 2 Austrians and a Dane.
Two captured Ukrainians reflect on their recovery
A little over a year after the siege of Mariupol ended, Charlie D'Agata spoke with two formerly captured Ukrainian soldiers about their recovery since being released in a prisoner swap.
Surviving the torturous hell of the Hanoi Hilton
Salvaged remnants of the North Vietnamese prison where Americans were held during the war have been reconstructed as part of an exhibit at the American Heritage Museum in Massachusetts. Former POWs recount what it took to survive.
Explorers locate WWII ship sunk with over 1,000 Allied POWs
Those killed included 1,080 people from 14 nations.
New book from former Vietnam POW
Porter Halyburton was held as a POW in prisons for more than seven years. At the age of 83, Halyburton has written "Reflections on Captivity," a powerful book by a man who was supposed to be dead. Jeff Glor reports.
Ukraine says American man freed in prisoner swap with Russia
The Ukrainian president's chief of staff said the American citizen, who had been working in the city of Kherson, "helped our people."
Remains of soldier who died 80 years ago in POW camp identified
Experts say they have identified the remains of a soldier from Massachusetts who died as a prisoner of war during World War II.
Robert Clary, last of the "Hogan's Heroes" stars, dies at 96
The French-born survivor of Nazi concentration camps during World War II died of natural causes at his home in the Los Angeles area.
First Ukraine grain ship passes inspection in Turkey and heads to Lebanon
Kyiv said 17 other vessels were "loaded and waiting permission to leave" Ukraine but there was no word on when they could depart.
After 20 years in Guantanamo, man wants his art, and "another life"
U.S. officials have accepted for a while that Khalid Ahmed Qasim is no well-trained terror operative. He's finally set for release, but his future remains uncertain.
POW honored nearly 80 years after WWII
WWII veteran Willie Kellerman stormed the beaches of Normandy and was captured by the Germans, beginning a remarkable story of survival and bravery. Nearly 80 years later, he's finally receiving official recognition. Nikki Battiste shares more.
2nd American combat death in Ukraine confirmed as Russia steps up assault
State Department confirms death of Stephen Zabielski, 52, as Moscow says captured Americans could face death penalty.
U.S. fighter in Ukraine glad to see friends alive, even in Russian hands
One of the Americans still on the front lines in Ukraine's war-torn east tells CBS News that if he could talk to his captured comrades, he'd apologize to them.
Fellow Marine shares insight as 3rd U.S. vet reported missing in Ukraine
The State Department is looking into reports that two U.S. military veterans have been captured and a third, Capt. Grady Kurpasi, is missing amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Iran touts its trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
Iran set to impose longer prison terms for any contact with foreign media
Iranians could soon face up to two years in prison for daring to communicate in any way with a foreign news outlet, embassy or institution.
8 dead in charter plane crash near remote military radar site in Alaska
The crash of a small plane in Alaska chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is under investigation.
Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster"
As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition.
New details about Trump's plans for Kennedy Center and White House ballroom
The latest court filings in cases involving the Kennedy Center and the White House ballroom project detail the work being done at the two institutions.
Trump appears on radio show of Michael Cohen, fixer-turned-foe, after detente
President Trump appeared on the radio show of Michael Cohen, his fixer-turned-foe, in a stunning public reunion that would have been impossible to imagine several years ago.
Drug mix-up at Nashville hospital causes dire complications in 4 patients
Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
Neutrogena shares statement on Hayden Panettiere after backlash
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
New York Times defamed ex-college player, must pay him millions, jury says
An Alabama jury awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed a former college basketball player, Kai Spears, of the Alabama Crimson Tide, in a story about a fatal shooting.
Storms soak Northeast as possible tornadoes reported in New York, Delaware
Heavy rain and winds were pounding the Northeast U.S. as storms tore through a beach on Long Island and knocked out power in Delaware's capital city.
8 dead in charter plane crash near remote military radar site in Alaska
The crash of a small plane in Alaska chartered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is under investigation.
National Weather Service confirms tornado struck N.Y.'s Atlantic Beach
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado struck Long Island's Atlantic Beach Thursday evening. It's the first confirmed tornado in Nassau County since 2021.
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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
Coinbase CEO says CLARITY Act will prevent another FTX collapse
Brian Armstrong made the case for the cryptocurrency legislation, which is scheduled for a Senate vote in September.
Clear Eyes eye drops recalled nationwide over contamination risk, FDA says
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief.
FTC says "personalized pricing" based on consumer data could violate law
The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.
Walmart says it is using $2.9 billion in tariff refunds to lower prices
The company told CBS News it will direct the refunds toward groceries and general merchandise.
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Trump appears on radio show of Michael Cohen, fixer-turned-foe, after detente
President Trump appeared on the radio show of Michael Cohen, his fixer-turned-foe, in a stunning public reunion that would have been impossible to imagine several years ago.
Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say
The West African nation of Liberia received the first group of "third country" deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, including migrants from Latin America, U.S. officials told CBS News.
USS Abraham Lincoln leaving Middle East after 9-month deployment
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
Aisha Wahab wins special election to serve out remainder of Eric Swalwell's term
The partial term for California's 14th Congressional District ends January 2027, after which the candidate chosen in the November election will serve the next full term.
Dan Green wins crowded GOP primary in Florida's 9th District
Green will face Democratic Rep. Darren Soto after gerrymandering reshaped the district to heavily favor Republicans.
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Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster"
As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition.
Drug mix-up at Nashville hospital causes dire complications in 4 patients
Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
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Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan
Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.
Iran set to impose longer prison terms for any contact with foreign media
Iranians could soon face up to two years in prison for daring to communicate in any way with a foreign news outlet, embassy or institution.
First deportees arrive in Haiti after U.S. ends TPS protection
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians.
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.
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Iran touts its trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
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Hayden Panettiere's mom speaks out
Hayden Panettiere's mom is speaking out on their strained relationship. This comes as Neutrogena comments on its working relationship with the late actor.
Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan
Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.
Katherine LaNasa on "The Pitt"
Award-winning actor Katherine LaNasa discusses her recent Emmy nomination for her role as charge nurse Dana Evans on hit HBO series "The Pitt."
Nashville teen has big dreams of musical fame
High school senior and singer Kingston Kharif has dreams of making it big beyond the Nashville, Tennessee, scene. Nicole Valdes spoke with Kingston about his early successes and future goals.
Neutrogena shares statement on Hayden Panettiere after backlash
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
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Do AI smart glasses privacy protections work?
As tech companies like Meta push their AI wearables, many are concerned with privacy protections. Anna Schechter has more.
Coinbase CEO says CLARITY Act will prevent another FTX collapse
Brian Armstrong made the case for the cryptocurrency legislation, which is scheduled for a Senate vote in September.
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.
Book publishers forced to navigate AI
Book publishers are grappling with the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the publishing industry. Tisha Morris, an entertainment attorney and author, joins CBS News with more insight.
Data on how people are using AI chatbots
Recent data from the AI Observatory shows more people are using artificial intelligence chatbots for more intimate issues. Shayne Longpre joins with more on the recent study.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Chaplain's testimony on Clancy conversation
A chaplain who prayed with Lindsay Clancy took the stand in her murder trial. Trial lawyer and former prosecutor Mark Eiglarsh joins CBS News with more.
Tupac Shakur murder suspect recounts shooting in audio played to jury
Jurors heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur.
Japan hangs man convicted of killing 5 people at pachinko parlor
Sunao Takami set fire to the crowded pachinko parlor in Osaka by spreading gasoline and throwing a lit match, engulfing the building, killing five and injuring 10 others.
Explaining postpartum psychosis
Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters rallied outside the courthouse on Thursday, where she's on trial for murder in the killings of her three children. Shanelle Kaul reports on postpartum psychosis, the rare, but treatable illness Clancy's defense team argues made her not responsible for the crime.
New York State Capitol terror plot foiled
The FBI announced the arrest of a 35-year-old woman they said had converted to Islam, expressed support for terrorism online, and allegedly developed a plan of her own to blow up the New York State Capitol. Meg Oliver reports.
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Vance says Iran war is in "new phase"
Vice President JD Vance says the war against Iran has entered a "new phase" after President Trump launched a series of economic operations against Tehran. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean joins with more insight.
Deadly plane crash in Alaska
Eight people died after a plane crashed in western Alaska. Errol Barnett reports.
Hayden Panettiere's mom speaks out
Hayden Panettiere's mom is speaking out on their strained relationship. This comes as Neutrogena comments on its working relationship with the late actor.
Brits on the return of Meghan and Harry
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the United Kingdom, six years after their separation from the British royal family and subsequent move to California. Ramy Inocencio asked some Brits what they think of the move.
Trump joins Michael Cohen's radio show
President Trump joined his former fixer, Michael Cohen, for a radio taping, years after a massive feud that went public in court. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.