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WorldView: New twist in bizarre Norway attack
The five people who died in an attack in Norway last week were actually killed by a "sharp object" and not a bow and arrow as was initially reported, authorities say, though arrows were shot during the attack. Ian Lee reports from London on this and other stories from around the world.
Film crew shot 30 hours of footage on trip to space station
If the project stays on track, the movie will beat a Hollywood production announced last year by NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX, starring Tom Cruise, to the silver screen.
Russia sees spike in COVID cases
CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina takes a look at spiking coronavirus infection rates in Russia. Hospitals are overwhelmed with patients and the death toll is rising. And with low vaccination rates and an increasingly apathetic public, it's unclear when the country's latest COVID-19 wave will end.
Fiona Hill on U.S. COVID response, Russia
Fiona Hill, a former Trump administration National Security Council senior director for Europe and Russia, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss her new book "There Is Nothing For You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century." She describes the former president's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and her concerns about national security threats today.
Putin crackdown on critic Navalny continues
Russian President Vladimir Putin's crackdown on his chief critic Alexey Navalny continues. Moscow prosecutors ordered an immediate halt to all public activity by Navalny's political groups. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation.
Transcript: Fiona Hill on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Former National Security Council Senior Director for European and Russian Affairs, Fiona Hill, that aired Sunday, October 10, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Journalists awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to two journalists, Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia, for their fight for freedom of the press. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Nobel Peace Prize goes to journalists from Philippines and Russia
Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov were cited for their fight for freedom of the press against repressive regimes.
China will abide by Taiwan Agreement: Biden
President Biden said he discussed Taiwan with China's President Xi Jinping, after the Chinese government sent a record 145 fighter planes into the self-governing island's air defense zone. Taiwan's defense minister said that military tensions with China are at their worst in 40 years. Haley Ott reports on this and other headlines from London.
NATO expels eight Russians it says were spies
NATO alleged they were "undeclared Russian intelligence officers."
Russia sees 3 times more COVID cases than it had last fall
Despite the wide availability of Russian-made vaccines, the country's daily death and case rates are surging again.
Russia has first "royal wedding" in 127 years
For the first time since the Bolshevik Revolution ended the Romanov imperial rule in Russia, a Romanov descendant held a wedding on Russian soil on Friday. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Russia claims 1st successful hypersonic missile test launch from a sub
President Vladimir Putin has touted the advanced "Tsirkon" missile as a key part of Russia's new "invincible" generation of weaponry.
Pandora Papers expose offshore accounts
A massive document leak is revealing the secret financial dealings of some of the world's richest people and most powerful leaders. According to The Washington Post, the so-called Pandora Papers detail the "opaque financial universe where global elite shield riches from taxes, probes and accountability." The Post's investigative reporter Debbie Cenziper joins CBSN host Elise Preston with more on what she and her colleagues discovered while examining the documents.
Belarus detains dozens after KGB agent, dissident killed in shootout
The deadly raid on the apartment of an opposition supporter who worked for a U.S. tech company was caught on camera, and has sparked a new crackdown.
8 dead in shooting at Russian university
A student opened fire at a university in Russia, leaving eight people dead and at least 28 hurt, before being shot in a crossfire with police and detained. A massive volcano erupted on the Canary Islands for the first time in half a century. And the U.N. General Assembly is set to meet this week in New York City after convening virtually last year. CBS News reporter and producer Haley Ott reports from London on these headlines and other world news.
Extended Interview with Turkish President on "Face the Nation"
In an exclusive interview, Margaret Brennan sits down with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey to talk about his relationship with President Biden, the situation in Syria and more.
Face The Nation with Margaret Brennan: Jayapal, Dickerson, Morrison, Erdoğan
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on President Biden's struggle with division within his own political party, Australia's submarine deal with the U.K. and U.S., and Erdogan's thoughts on acquiring another Russian-made anti-aircraft missile defense system, despite the U.S. suggesting otherwise.
Turkish President Erdogan on defense systems
Asked why NATO member Turkey continues to acquire and hold onto the Russian made S-400 missile defense system, which is incompatible with that of the Western alliance's, President Erdogan told CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan that Turkey is going to acquire whatever defense system from whichever country it wants.
Turkey's president defiant about acquiring Russian missile defense system
Erdoğan confirmed his plans to CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan after she asked him about Russian government claims that Turkey would purchase more S-400 systems.
5 climbers die on Europe's highest peak, Mount Elbrus in Russia
The group of climbers got caught in a blizzard at over 16,000 feet, leading to a rescue operation in "the most difficult conditions," with strong winds, low visibility and sub-zero temperatures.
Gunman opens fire at a Russian university
Multiple people are dead and several others are wounded after a gunman opened fire at Russia's Perm State University Monday. Officials say the attacker has been detained. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports for CBSN.
At least 6 killed in mass shooting on Russian university campus
Investigators said a student opened fire on a university campus in the Russian city of Perm, with fellow students jumping out of windows to escape.
Putin forced to self-isolate as COVID hits his inner circle
The Russian president's spokesman says Putin, who's had 2 jabs of the Sputnik-V vaccine, has "definitely" tested negative himself.
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump says
Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
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