Coronavirus cases surge across Europe
As Russia makes plans to begin testing its coronavirus vaccine on tens of thousands of volunteers, several European countries are reporting a surge of new COVID-19 cases. Charlie D'Agata has details.
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His side: Peter Strzok speaks
In the summer of 2016 FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok led the bureau's investigation into the Trump campaign's connections with Russian officials, which brought forth criminal convictions of Paul Manafort and George Papadopoulos; Michael Flynn also plead guilty for lying to the FBI. But Strzok's personal conduct also led to his dismissal from the FBI, and raised questions over the integrity of his work. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin sits down with Strzok, author of the new book, "Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump."
"Compromised": Peter Strzok on investigating the Trump campaign
The former FBI Special Agent talks about leading Crossfire Hurricane, the Bureau's investigation into the Trump campaign's connections with Russian officials, and how he came in the crosshairs himself
Ex-U.S. Marine reacts to 9 year prison sentence in Russia
Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed reacts in a Russian court to his 9 year prison sentence for assaulting police officers in a drunken incident he says he cannot remember. Reed says the charges against him were fabricated and calls the trial "completely political." CBS News was inside the courtroom.
Trump denies calling fallen troops "losers"
President Trump and the White House are denying a report that claims he called fallen U.S. service members "losers" and "suckers" in 2018. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with the latest.
Coronavirus concerns ahead of holiday weekend
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the way Americans behave over Labor Day weekend will determine how the coronavirus spreads as winter approaches and the months get colder. This comes as a key model is predicting over 410,000 coronavirus deaths by the start of the new year. Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joined CBSN with more on what you need to know ahead of the holiday weekend.
DHS warns of Russia amplifying attacks on mail-in voting
In a new bulletin obtained by CBS News, the Department of Homeland Security said Russian proxy websites claim mail-in voting would “create vast opportunities for voter fraud.” Weijia Jiang reports.
Facebook, Twitter remove Russian-backed accounts
Facebook and Twitter recently removed a number of Russian accounts linked to the Internet Research Agency, a "troll farm" that was actively trying to sow political disinformation about Joe Biden and the U.S. election. Nina Jankowicz, disinformation fellow at the Wilson Center and author of "How to Lose the Information War," joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss what this means for the upcoming presidential election.
"Zombie fires" spark highest-ever carbon emissions in Arctic
Scientists said the smoke plumes were so large, they covered the equivalent of more than one-third of Canada.
Belarus leader gets a boost from Russia
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin arrived in Belarus today for meetings with President Alexander Lukashenko. It is a high-profile show of support for the beleaguered strongman, who is fighting for his political survival after mass street protests. BBC News correspondent Jonah Fisher joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green from Minsk to talk about the latest developments and the road ahead.
Markets brace for coronavirus fallout
Uncertainty over the global response to the coronavirus outbreak saw stocks plummet in Asia and Europe. As the U.S. markets prepare to open, futures paint a gloomy picture. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN with the details.
Summit on Syria and more world headlines
Russian President Putin and Turkey's Erdogan meet Thursday to discuss the escalating fighting in Syria's Idlib province. The national police chief of the Philippines survives a helicopter crash. And scientists hope a new tracking system for locusts prevents a second surge of Kenya's worst plague in 70 years. Gwen Baumgardner rounds up world headlines from London.
U.S. drones hit Taliban and more headlines
The U.S. launched "defensive" strikes against the Taliban in Afghanistan, just days after signing a peace accord; the International Olympic Committee insists the Tokyo Games are on schedule despite coronavirus concerns; and Russian President Vladimir Putin is proposing a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. CBS News' Rylee Carlson rounds up world headlines from London.
Russian opposition leader poisoned
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is calling on President Vladimir Putin to provide answers after confirming that one of the Russian leader's top critics was poisoned. Alexei Navalny was attacked with the same military-grade nerve agent that was used to poison ex-Soviet spy Sergei Skripal in 2018. Former FBI Russia double agent and Naval intelligence officer Naveed Jamali joins CBSN's Lana Zak with expert insight into what appears to be an attempted murder.
DHS withheld intel report on Russia questioning Biden's health
DHS withheld publication of a July bulletin warning law enforcement agencies that Russia may try to denigrate Biden's health.
Germany names nerve agent used to poison Putin critic
Test results show Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by a military-grade nerve agent, which was the same one used in an earlier attack on one of Vladimir Putin's enemies. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Non-stop protests keep pressure on Belarus' president to resign
On display was the first major demonstration since Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that he would send in security forces "if necessary."
Putin says Russian "reserve" force ready to back Lukashenko in Belarus
In the standoff between anti-government protesters and "Europe's last dictator," Putin has offered the dictator his help, if things get "out of control."
U.S. troops injured in tense encounter with Russian forces in Syria
The injuries were minor, but such confrontations have become common, and a U.S. official says the Russians were "reckless" on this occasion.
Friends "100% certain" Belarus protester found hanged was no suicide
Police say Nikita Krivtsov killed himself, but his loved ones see the work of a regime trying to protect "Europe's last dictator."
Former CIA senior clandestine services officer on pursuing "Russian ten"
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Hoffman about the decade-long pursuit of 10 Russian illegals living and operating in the U.S.
Kremlin dismisses claims that Putin foe was poisoned as "empty noise"
Putin's spokesman says it "cannot be true" that Russian officials poisoned Alexei Navalny, and Moscow won't "take it seriously."
German doctors find evidence Putin critic was likely poisoned
Medical team says chemicals found in the Russian opposition leader suggest possible poisoning, and he remains in a medically induced coma.
Face The Nation: Comey, Gottlieb, Robbins
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on James Comey's input on the Justice Department handling of the Russia investigation, colleges struggling with COVID-19 surges on campus, and Gottlieb defending the FDA from Trump allegations of political influence.
Putin critic in coma after possible poisoning
Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of the Kremlin and Russian President Vladimir Putin, is fighting for his life in a coma. Following international uproar, Navalny was flown to Germany for medical treatment. Chris Livesay reports.
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
