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School looks a little different in Kharkiv, Ukraine, a city just 25 miles away from the Russian border. As the country braces for a Russian invasion, children are learning about bulletproof vests and explosives — and how to survive.
President Biden announced a series of sanctions against Russia after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered "peacekeeping" forces into Ukraine's eastern breakaway regions. CBS News investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "Red & Blue" with more insight.
President Biden laid out what he called "swift and severe" sanctions against Russia's financial institutions, sovereign debt and oligarchs in Vladimir Putin's inner circle. Mr. Biden said Russia has begun an invasion of Ukraine and warned it will pay an even steeper price if it continues its aggression. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
The Russian government has ordered the evacuation of all its staff in Kyiv as soon as possible in yet another worrying indication that a war is on the way. In a national address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a decree calling up military reservists to face off against the threat from Russia. Charlie D'Agata is in Kyiv with more.
CBS News foreign correspondent Mary Ilyushina joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jim Axelrod from Russia to talk about the impact of Vladimir Putin's decision to recognize and send troops into breakaway areas of eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine's president asked for international help after eastern regions of the country were declared independent by Russia. The area was then hit with heavy artillery fire Tuesday morning. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has an update from Ukraine.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the meeting he was supposed to have with his Russian counterpart is canceled following what the Biden administration called the start of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and moderator of "Face the Nation" Margaret Brennan joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss.
Ukrainian troops have been fighting a war against Russian-backed separatists for nearly eight years. Holly Williams was with the Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines as they came under heavy artillery fire.
"Whatever Russia does next, we're ready to respond with unity, clarity and conviction," President Biden said.
President Biden outlined his response to what he said was Russia's invasion into Ukraine. Zeke Miller, a CBS News political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter, discussed the president's remarks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized two Russian separatist regions of Ukraine in a state television address on Monday. World leaders say that is a dark omen for what is to come. CBS News national security and intelligence reporter Olivia Gazis and Politico national security reporter Alex Ward joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" anchors Elaine Quijano and Major Garrett with the latest.
"The Kremlin has taken another step towards the revival of the Soviet Union," Ukraine's defense chief says, predicting "difficult challenges ahead."
Tensions in Eastern Europe are reaching a new breaking point after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of two breakaway regions in Ukraine. Ian Bremmer, the president of the Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
Russian President Putin has ordered troops into two areas in eastern Ukraine after recognizing their independence. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jim Axelrod with his insight on the growing crisis.
CBS News has learned President Biden will announce new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized two breakaway regions of Ukraine as independent republics on Monday, escalating the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Nancy Cordes spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what to expect from Mr. Biden's announcement.
President Biden is set to unveil new sanctions on Russia after Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of two separatist regions in Ukraine. Oil and gas prices are already soaring on fears a full-scale invasion could happen at any tie. Max Seddon, Moscow bureau chief for the Financial Times, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Oil prices are near $100 a barrel — their highest level since 2014
Mounting concerns over the conflict are hitting global financial markets driving up crude prices to an eight-year high.
Ukrainian troops are being met with heavy artillery at the front lines of the conflict in eastern regions near the border with Russia. Fears are growing that Moscow could launch a full-scale invasion. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams spent time with Ukrainian troops and joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest.
President Biden is set to announce new sanctions against Moscow following Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of the independence of two breakaway regions in Ukraine. Putin has ordered Russian troops to carry out "peacekeeping" functions in the areas. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized two separatist regions in Ukraine as independent states, further fueling fears of an invasion. The U.S. says it plans to impose sanctions in those regions as a result. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano with his analysis.
Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss the growing tensions with Russia and if diplomacy has failed.
A war that simmered for 8 years in eastern Ukraine has ramped up, and troops in the trenches tell CBS News they don't know what to expect next from Russia's leader.
Putin recognized the independence of Moscow-backed rebel regions in eastern Ukraine, a move that will further inflame tensions with the West.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the penalties are "separate from and would be in addition to the swift and severe economic measures" the U.S. has been preparing with allies.
The RAF Fairford base has been used by U.S. forces involved in targeting Iran since the start of the war in February.
The storm brought heavy rain, flooding and destructive winds to the Northeast.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said that it's "entirely possible" his party wins control of the Senate in the midterm elections, while leaving the door open on his own political future.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Iran had presented a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations for a lasting end to the war.
Kennedy also weighed in on a new ad campaign extolling the president, saying no official "should spend public money on private ads for themselves."
AI experts discuss the risks inherent in artificial intelligence teaching itself to become smarter; and whether recent declarations of AI's threat to humanity are to be taken seriously.
Three males are dead and four other people are injured after a shooting at an "after-hours" location in Detroit Sunday morning.
Zoo Atlanta said giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Sunday morning.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The wounded victims were identified as four 18-year-old men, five 17-year-old boys and two 18-year-old women, according to the sheriff's office.
Kennedy also weighed in on a new ad campaign extolling the president, saying no official "should spend public money on private ads for themselves."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Alexander Yui, Taiwan representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
Zoo Atlanta said giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Sunday morning.
Two of Hollywood's biggest hits this year – "Obsession" and "Backrooms," horror films with tiny budgets directed by YouTube creators – have studios searching for other social media-savvy talent, making YouTube a valuable new kind of film school.
Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths.
Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.
Meta, Microsoft and other major tech companies are developing a range of AI products for consumers, from wearables to speakers.
The two-week trial in New Mexico centered on accusations Facebook deceived users about a data breach.
Kennedy also weighed in on a new ad campaign extolling the president, saying no official "should spend public money on private ads for themselves."
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Alexander Yui, Taiwan representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV has criticized the legalization of medically assisted death as "false compassion" during his visit to Lourdes, France.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for calm in Northern Ireland on Sunday after the Orange Order was given the go-ahead by the High Court in Belfast in a late-night sitting.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from screens to the stage, from music to the page.
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from movies, TV and streaming, to live theater and the bookstore.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
In this web exclusive, actor, writer and director Sylvester Stallone talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his career, including his first experience as an actor in a school production of "Death of a Salesman"; how rejection made him tougher; why he refused to sell his screenplay for "Rocky" unless he played the lead role; and how he continued to fight during the film's production to maintain his vision of the character.
AI experts discuss the risks inherent in artificial intelligence teaching itself to become smarter; and whether recent declarations of AI's threat to humanity are to be taken seriously.
Correspondent David Pogue talks with AI experts Daniel Kokotajlo, Geoffrey Hinton and Alex Turner about the risks inherent in artificial intelligence teaching itself to become smarter, and how recent developments set off alarms about AI bots going rogue. He also talks with Andrew Ng, cofounder of Google's AI program, about whether recent declarations of threats to humanity are to be taken seriously.
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.
The Federal Aviation Administration is rolling out new air traffic control software that uses artificial intelligence as a prediction tool. This comes as more than half of Americans worry that AI models could act on their own to cause harm, accord to a CBS News survey. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
Pope Leo XIV traveled to France, the first papal visit in nearly 20 years. Chris Livesay reports.
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.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
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.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
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.
The wounded victims were identified as four 18-year-old men, five 17-year-old boys and two 18-year-old women, according to the sheriff's office.
Today the public's appetite for true crime – from TV shows and podcasts to the big screen – has never been bigger, as devotees of the genre even spend their time trying to solve crimes. Correspondent Luke Burbank visits the annual CrimeCon convention, and talks with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, hosts of the "My Favorite Murder" podcast, and professor Jean Murley, about the appeal of crime as entertainment.
Authorities haven't disclosed the exact cause of Fortune's death, but they did rule it a homicide and have arrested two men.
Former "American Idol" contestant and music pastor Caleb Flynn stands accused of murdering his wife. His former mistress, Alleigha Botner, testified in the trial. CBS News' Ian Lee has more details.
A Minnesota native who had been serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for nearly 10 months came home to an upsetting surprise.
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's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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, 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.
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 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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
Celebrities walked the red carpet for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by Snoop Dog, on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Stars like Taylor Swift, Charli xcx and more showed off glamorous looks for the cameras.
CBS News' Major Garrett sat down with Sen. John Fetterman at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Saturday to discuss how the Pennsylvania Democrat feels about midterms and his own political future. Video credit: Texas Tribune Festival.
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as President Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks, "the Iranians now, in some sense, control what happens on Election Day."
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that voters are "worried about the cost of living" heading into the midterm elections, and he urged President Trump to focus on that and give a national address amid the war with Iran.