Russian lobbies to be part of potential U.S.-Russia prisoner swap
Alexander Vinnik, who is accused of money laundering, wants to be part of a potential prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia.
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Moscow says it crushed Belgorod incursion
After two days of fighting in the Russian city of Belgorod, Moscow says it has put an end to the biggest incursion into Russian territory since it's war on Ukraine began. Groups of pro-Ukrainian, Russian volunteer fighters have claimed responsibility for the operation in Belgorod, and warned that they will return, as the world prepares for an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive. Debora Patta reports.
Why some Ukrainians are worried about a Trump or DeSantis election win
Ukrainian civilians and activists say remarks by the Republican front-runners, downplaying the importance of the war to the U.S., are fueling concern.
Wagner mercenary group accused of atrocities in Africa
The Russian Wagner mercenary group has been accused of potential war crimes in Ukraine. But the group also faces accusations of atrocities in Africa, where it protects the Central African Republic president in exchange for contracts to mine gold. Debora Patta has the story.
Power restored at Ukrainian nuclear plant
Power has been restored to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant after spending hours operating on emergency generators Monday. It's the seventh time the Russian-controlled plant has lost external power since the war began. Both sides have accused the other of causing the outage. Edwin Lyman, director of nuclear power safety at the Union of Concerned Scientists, has more.
Fighting continues in Russia's Belgorod
Fighting continues in the Russian border region of Belgorod as pro-Ukrainian fighters look to liberate Russian villages. James Landale reports.
Zelenskyy denies that Russia has taken Bakhmut
Russian forces claimed to have captured the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut after months of fighting, but Ukrainian President Zelenskyy denied that the city has fallen. Ukrainian forces admitted to losing ground but said they still control key parts of the city. Debora Patta has the details.
Paul Whelan says he thinks "the wheels are turning" toward his release
"I have been told that I won't be left behind," Whelan told CNN in a phone interview from prison.
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Ukrainian nuclear plant "extremely vulnerable," loses power again
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest atomic power station, spent hours operating on emergency diesel generators Monday after losing its external power supply.
Bakhmut not occupied by Russia, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the city of Bakhmut is not occupied by Russia after the mercenary group, Wagner, claimed it had control of the city. Debora Patta reports.
Ukraine denies Russia holds Bakhmut
Russia says they have completely taken the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, but Kyiv disputes the claim. Ukrainian forces, while admitting they've lost ground, say they still control areas southwest of the city and are advancing around its flanks. Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group have staked their claim to the city, planting flags on the rooftops of ruined buildings. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta and James Landale with the BBC have more.
Suspected poisoning of Russian exiles probed by German police
The Berlin meeting was organized by exiled former oligarch turned Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
Gates: White House too "slow" to approve weapons to Ukraine
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Ukraine is the "most important" foreign policy issue the U.S. is facing "right now."
Fierce fighting continues over Bakhmut
After more than nine months of fighting, the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut remains one of the most fiercely contested cities of the war. Debora Patta reports from Kyiv.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Japan comes just hours after the U.S. agreed to allow Ukrainian troops to train on American-made fighter jets.
Zelenskyy at G7 summit as leaders discuss ways to "starve" Russian "war machine"
"We urge Russia to stop its ongoing aggression and immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw" from Ukraine, G7 leaders say.
Zelenskyy to join G7 Summit
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to join the G7 Summit on Sunday, after an appearance at the Arab League Summit in Saudi Arabia this week. James Landale, a BBC News correspondent, joins CBS News with more.
Biden endorses plan to train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets
The president has told allies he approved plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, a senior administration official said.
Zelenskyy addresses Arab League Summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Arab League Summit in Saudi Arabia on Friday in his first trip to the Middle East since the Russian invasion began. Syrian President Bashar Assad, who has long been closely allied with Russia, is also attending the summit. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more.
Zelenskyy to attend G7 summit in Japan
President Biden is in Japan to attend the G7 summit where the war in Ukraine is top of mind for world leaders. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be visiting Japan on Sunday and is expected to ask leaders for more military aid. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins from Japan with more.
Ukrainian prisoners of war return to the battlefield: "Now it's personal"
"We ate food with no caloric value," one soldier said. He lost 65 pounds while imprisoned.
Special counsel releases Russia findings
John Durham, the special counsel appointed by former President Trump to investigate the FBI's probe into possible collusion with Russia, has released his anticipated report. Durham concluded the FBI rushed into its investigation based on unverified information. Catherine Herridge reports.
Russia fires 30 missiles across Ukraine
Russia launched 30 cruise missiles at different parts of Ukraine early Thursday. Ukrainian officials say air defenses intercepted 29 of the 30 missiles. One person was killed in Odesa. James Landale from the BBC has more.
McMaster on recent Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia has launched major attacks on Ukraine's capital city eight times over the last few weeks, with limited success. Former U.S. national security adviser H.R. McMaster joined CBS News to talk about what the Russians may be trying to gain with the strikes.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Dow jumps almost 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Trump administration says it's ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
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ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Dow jumps almost 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Savannah Guthrie renews plea for clues in mother's disappearance
"Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in the hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother, Nancy.
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Dow jumps almost 1,000 points after Trump delays Iran ultimatum
Crude oil prices also dropped after President Trump said the administration had held "good and productive" peace talks with Iran.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
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Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Listen Live: Supreme Court hears arguments over late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join Margaret Brennan.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deadline delayed amid talks with Iran
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Cuba begins to restore electricity after nationwide power grid collapse
Cuba has begun restarting its power grid after another nationwide blackout left millions without electricity.
Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
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Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
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Ways to cut down on pet care expenses
The cost of care for your pet is rising with one study finding that one in five pet owners carry at least $2,000 in pet-related debt. But there are ways to cut down on pet expenses. Ash-har Quraishi explains.
How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss - and, as Martha Stewart discovers, it's fun!
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.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
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How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
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
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him"
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
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President Trump announced a halt to attacks against power plants and Iran's energy infrastructure due to apparent movement in talks with Tehran. CBS News' Chris Livesay and Cristian Benavides report.
New poll on Trump's approval rating
A recent CBS News poll shows President Trump's approval rating may be slipping. Political strategists Rina Shah and Kristian Ramos join CBS News with more.
Why Trump's halting some attacks against Iran
President Trump appears to be backing off from some threats linked to the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Charlie D'Agata report.
Latest on LaGuardia Airport traffic, crash
Air traffic control recordings revealed the exchanges before an Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire-rescue truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports, and Robert Sumwalt, a former chair of the NTSB and a CBS News transportation safety expert, has more insight.
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