Europe's biggest nuclear power plant loses external power source
The biggest nuclear power plant in Europe is now relying on emergency diesel generators, the International Atomic Energy Agency said.
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Biden: Putin's nuclear threats risk "Armageddon"
President Biden warned the world that it's closer to a nuclear conflict than at any point since the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 after Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly reminded the West that nuclear weapons are one of his options in Ukraine. Major Garrett has the details.
2 grave sites found in liberated Ukrainian city of Lyman, official says
On Oct. 1, Russia withdrew its troops from Lyman after the city was surrounded by Ukrainian forces, who have been in the midst of a successful counteroffensive.
Biden says risk of "Armageddon" highest since Cuban Missile Crisis
President Biden said Putin was "not joking when he talks about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons, or biological or chemical weapons."
New Russian attack on civilians
Russian forces hit the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia in another deadly attack on civilians. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata spoke with residents about the attack.
President Biden warns of nuclear "Armageddon"
President Joe Biden has responded to Russia's threats to use nuclear force in Ukraine as the war in Ukraine intensifies, saying "We have not faced the prospect of Armageddon since Kennedy and the Cuban missile crisis." CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Ukraine and CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina discusses the rhetoric from the Kremlin.
U.S. and South Korea hold maritime drills
After a series of missile tests from North Korea, South Korea is beginning joint maritime drills with the U.S. which are set to continue through Saturday. Isaac Stone Fish, CEO of Strategy Risks, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the heightened tensions between the two countries and risk that poses to other nations.
"Stop lying": Russian elites increasingly critical of war in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin himself still appears sheltered from the backlash over his flailing "special military operation," but it's getting closer.
534 civilian bodies found so far in Ukrainian territory recaptured from Russia
Investigators said they identified 22 sites used as torture rooms by Russian troops.
Nobel Peace Prize winners focused on human rights amid war in Ukraine
All three of the winners, one individual and two organizations, have worked to highlight human rights issues amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
What Russia cannot capture, it is seeking to destroy
Amid fear Putin could resort to nuclear weapons, CBS News sees the extent to which Russia's leader is already punishing Ukrainian civilians for his military's losses.
Brits warned Ukraine war could force rolling blackouts this winter
Britain's National Grid said it was just putting people on notice, "given the scale of uncertainty and risks associated with the current geopolitical situation."
Ukraine advances as Russia retaliates in retreat
A Russian missile destroyed a residential building in Zaporizhzhia on Thursday, killing several and trapping others. Zaporizhzhia has come under repeated attack in recent days, but the city and surrounding areas remain firmly under Ukrainian control after Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally annexed the region. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Gayle King on her interview with Griner's wife
WNBA star Brittney Griner remains imprisoned in Russia, awaiting an October 25 appeals hearing. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King joins us to discuss her exclusive interview with Griner's wife Cherelle.
Deadly Russian strike in southeastern Ukraine
Russian military strikes in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia destroyed a five-story apartment building. Zaporizhzhia is one of the four Ukrainian regions annexed by Russia. BBC correspondent Hugo Bachega joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
2 Russians seek asylum after reaching remote Alaskan island in boat
Alaska's senators said the Russians landed at a beach near Gambell, an isolated community of about 600 people on St. Lawrence Island.
Prominent Putin critic charged with high treason, lawyer says
Vladimir Kara-Murza, who's survived two suspected poisonings, was hit with the charge simply for "open criticism" that posed no threat to the Russian regime.
Brittney Griner's wife on WNBA star's detention
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sat down with the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is imprisoned in Russia on drug charges and has an appeal hearing on Oct. 25. Cherelle Griner told King she hopes the U.S. can negotiate her wife's release before she is moved to a labor camp.
Ukraine recaptures territory in annexed regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin formally annexed four regions of Ukraine, even as his forces retreat from those areas. Charle D'Agata visited Lyman, one of the towns that was recently liberated.
Brittney Griner is a "hostage," wife says in first interview since sentencing
More of Gayle King's interview with Cherelle Griner will air on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday, October 6.
OPEC and Russia slash oil production in bid to boost prices
In a move that could drive up gas prices, the oil cartel will cut production by 2 million barrels per day starting in November.
A look at the destruction inside a town recaptured by Ukraine
Ukraine's rapid counteroffensive on multiple fronts is gaining pace by the hour.
Exclusive: Brittney Griner's wife speaks out
Brittney Griner's appeal of her nine-year prison sentence in Russia has been scheduled for October 25. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sits down exclusively with her wife, Cherelle Griner, for her first interview since Griner's sentencing. She says she feels like her wife is a "hostage."
Judge dismisses Flint water scandal charges
A Michigan judge has dismissed charges against seven people in the Flint water scandal, including two former state health officials. Despite frosty U.S.-Russia relations, cosmonaut Anna Kikina is set to head for the International Space Station with a SpaceX crew. And Yankees star Aaron Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season, breaking an American League record set in 1961.
Russia calls U.S. military aid for Ukraine an "immediate threat"
Russia's U.S. ambassador said the ongoing provision of heavy weapons to Ukraine had cemented "Washington's status as a participant in the conflict."
In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends foreign policy
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
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Ukraine ready to sign landmark drone defense deal with U.S., sources say
Sources tell CBS News that Ukraine is ready to sign a landmark drone defense deal with the U.S., as new details of Ukrainian technology helping defend U.S. bases in the Middle East come to light.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
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U.S., Iran hold talks as Trump weighs cutting a deal or driving Iran "into hell"
President Trump tells the U.N. he has a "big decision to make" on whether to make a deal or drive Iran "into hell."
Hurricane Polo grows into powerful Category 5 storm off Mexico. See its path.
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified in the Pacific off the southwestern Mexican coast, growing into a Category 5 storm. Here's the latest on its path.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was accidental.
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
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5 moments from Patrick Clancy's 60 Minutes interview
Patrick Clancy sat down with 60 Minutes in New York City for a lengthy conversation about his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's struggles with mental health, his grief and the social media frenzy surrounding him.
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Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
What is the White House press pool and how does it work?
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
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Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
3 guys hacked OpenAI using a rival Anthropic model. Here's what to know.
Cybersecurity researchers from a small firm called Hacktron in India broke into OpenAI, showing how vulnerable frontier labs are.
Diesel prices just hit a new record. Would a U.S. export ban bring relief?
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
Have an Apple iPhone 15 or 16? How to file a claim for up to $95.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
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DOJ charges Utah postal worker for allegedly dumping mail ballots in trash
The Justice Department says a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah threw out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state's June primary.
Supreme Court stays out of custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
What is the White House press pool and how does it work?
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man wasn't wearing body camera, sources say
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
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Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
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Ukraine ready to sign landmark drone defense deal with U.S., sources say
Sources tell CBS News that Ukraine is ready to sign a landmark drone defense deal with the U.S., as new details of Ukrainian technology helping defend U.S. bases in the Middle East come to light.
Georgia couple who survived Nepal flood shares their story
Mita and Hemant Parikh decided to split from their group and take a side trip during their long-planned pilgrimage. They're now safely back home, but none of the families they were traveling with have been found.
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U.S. to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American held in Iran
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.
U.S. fighter jet crashes at air base in Germany, injuring pilot
The U.S. Air Base Spangdahlem said that the pilot ejected and was receiving medical care.
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Hayden Panettiere cause of death revealed
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and several other drugs, according to a coroner in South Carolina. Lilia Luciano reports.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose
A South Carolina coroner revealed Tuesday that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Judge Judy reflects on 30-year career
Judith Sheindlin, known on TV as Judge Judy, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her 30-year career as she passes the torch to her son, Adam.
Grandmaster Flash talks new book on hip-hop
Grandmaster Flash speaks with Nate Burleson about his new book, "Birth of a Culture," where he gives readers an intimate look at his role in the birth of hip-hop.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
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How a "swarm" of AI agents hacked a company
Experts are worried about the dangers of "swarms" of AI models coming together to accomplish a complex task for nefarious reasons. CBS News' Megan Cerullo breaks down what this means.
Downloads surge for Meta's new AI agent Muse
Meta's new AI personal assistant, Muse, has reached the top of the U.S. App Store charts, surpassing competitor ChatGPT. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten details how the app's popularity is helping Meta play catch-up in the AI race.
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.
Trump rejects calls to rein in AI
At the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, President Trump told world leaders that the U.S. rejects efforts to rein in artificial intelligence. Stephen Witt, a journalist focused on AI, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Meta's Muse shopping agent is a hit, as AI commerce starts to take off
Meta's new AI tool now ranks at the top of the App Store. Some retail experts see a "natural evolution from search."
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Concerns over kids' safety getting off the bus
When a school bus stops to pick up kids, the other cars on the road are supposed to stop with it. But thousands of times a day, they do not. As Mark Strassmann reports, some areas have found a way to crack down.
Hayden Panettiere cause of death revealed
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and several other drugs, according to a coroner in South Carolina. Lilia Luciano reports.
Political donations form family tied to suspected Chinese spy
A family tied to a suspected Chinese spy made $4.4 million in donations to California politicians, including Gov. Newsom, a CBS News investigation found. CBS News' Josh Boswell breaks it down.
Man shot by ICE: "I'm not doing well"
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot in the back by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Austin, Texas. Garces Perez's lawyer says he had a work permit and was seeking asylum but had missed a deportation order sent to an old address. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
"Looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
Online personality "Clavicular," whose real name is Braden Peters, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He denies the allegations.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
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.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Trump hosting Rodríguez at world leader dinner
President Trump is hosting acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez at a dinner for world leaders while they are both in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
U.S. accepting White South Africans as refugees
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 more White South Africans as refugees over the next 12 months. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
New book shares stories from Afghan refugees
Diana Kapp is co-author of "The Last Free Women," which details the bravery of women who escaped the Taliban regime to build new lives in America. She and Mursal Rahim, one of the Afghan refugees featured in the book, join "The Daily Report" to discuss their stories.
Police release new video of man shot by ICE
The Austin Police Department on Tuesday released new video of the man shot by ICE in Texas over the weekend. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.