Kerry talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about Edward Snowden's claims of being trained by the U.S. to be a spy
Kerry talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about Edward Snowden's claims of being trained by the U.S. to be a spy.
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President Obama says the international response to Russia's actions in Ukraine and the negotiations over Iran's nuclear program show the U.S. can succeed when working with international institutions
President Obama says the international response to Russia's actions in Ukraine and the negotiations over Iran's nuclear program show the U.S. can succeed when working with international institutions.
Charlie D'Agata reports from Donetsk, where rebel troops suffered heavy losses
Pro-Russian rebels battled Ukrainian troops for control of a major airport in Eastern Ukraine. Charlie D'Agata reports from Donetsk, where rebel troops suffered heavy losses.
Ukraine’s new billionaire president-elect Petro Poroshenko proposed new talks with Moscow one day after winning the election in a landslide and promised to end the pro-Russian insurgency in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine’s new billionaire president-elect Petro Poroshenko proposed new talks with Moscow one day after winning the election in a landslide and promised to end the pro-Russian insurgency in eastern Ukraine. There was fierce fighting Monday when insurgents seized the airport in Donetsk. Charlie D’Agata reports.
Petro Poroshenko appears to be the newly-elected president of Ukraine
Petro Poroshenko appears to be the newly-elected president of Ukraine. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Six months after Ukraine’s president was driven from office, voters are set to choose a new one
Six months after Ukraine’s president was driven from office, voters are set to choose a new one. The interim government hopes to prevent pro Russian militants from tearing Ukraine apart. Charlie D’Agata reports.
The top general of the Russian army says the NATO military activity in the Baltic states, Poland and Romania is building up, amid tensions over the crisis in Ukraine
The top general of the Russian army says the NATO military activity in the Baltic states, Poland and Romania is building up, amid tensions over the crisis in Ukraine. Gayle King reports.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops deployed near the Ukrainian border to leave and return to their home bases
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops deployed near the Ukrainian border to leave and return to their home bases. Charlie Rose reports.
Pro-Russian separatists staged votes to break away from the central government in several cities in eastern Ukraine, but Russia has not yet recognized the results
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the secession votes in eastern Ukraine and where the crisis in that country goes next.
There were big crowds and long lines at polling stations across Ukraine as the country held a referendum on independence, but CBS News witnessed some irregularities
There were big crowds and long lines at polling stations across Ukraine as the country held a referendum on independence, but CBS News witnessed some irregularities. Ukraine’s government called the vote illegal, and the White House has said the U.S. will not recognize the results. Clarissa Ward reports.
President Vladimir Putin put on his red jersey and hit the ice this weekend, he scored six goals, two hat tricks, and led his team to a 21-4 win
Russia's national hockey team flopped at this year's Sochi Winter Olympics, but when President Vladimir Putin put on his red jersey and hit the ice this weekend, he scored six goals, two hat tricks, and led his team to a 21-4 win. Charlie D'Agata reports on the latest triumph of the Russian leader.
On Sunday, people in Donetsk and Luhansk cast ballots in referendums organized by pro-Russia rebels
On Sunday, people in Donetsk and Luhansk cast ballots in referendums organized by pro-Russia rebels. Separatists in both regions claim more than 90 percent voted in favor of self-rule. CBS News foreign correspondent Clarissa Ward reports on reactions to the vote.
The latest on the crisis in Ukraine, the Nigerian schoolgirls' kidnapping, and politics back home
The latest on the crisis in Ukraine, the Nigerian schoolgirls' kidnapping, and politics back home. Plus a panel of experts.
David Ignatius, Michael Crowley, and CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan discuss Russia's motivations in the crisis in Ukraine
David Ignatius, Michael Crowley, and CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan discuss Russia's motivations in the crisis in Ukraine.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., weighs in on several global flash points
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., weighs in on several global flash points.
CBS News' Clarissa Ward reports on the secession referendum in parts of eastern Ukraine that European and U.S. leaders have deemed illegitimate
CBS News' Clarissa Ward reports on the secession referendum in parts of eastern Ukraine that European and U.S. leaders have deemed illegitimate.
The latest on the crisis in Ukraine, the Nigerian schoolgirls' kidnapping, and politics back home
The latest on the crisis in Ukraine, the Nigerian schoolgirls' kidnapping, and politics back home with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Ma., Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., and more.
The crisis in Ukraine is deepening ahead of a referendum on independence for Eastern Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited what had been Ukrainian Crimea, celebrating its annexation
The crisis in Ukraine is deepening ahead of a referendum on independence for Eastern Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited what had been Ukrainian Crimea, celebrating its annexation. Clarissa Ward reports.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Crimea Friday, riding high on a wave of fierce patriotism in the wake of Russia's annexation of the area
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Crimea Friday, riding high on a wave of fierce patriotism in the wake of Russia's annexation of the area. But in eastern Ukraine, Putin’s visit was overshadowed by clashes between the Ukrainian military and pro-Russian separatists. Clarissa Ward reports.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Crimea to celebrate Victory Day, marking the former Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Crimea to celebrate Victory Day, marking the former Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. CBS News foreign correspondent Clarissa Ward reports from Donetsk, Ukraine, as pro-Russia insurgents plan a referendum on secession.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a postponement of an upcoming referendum on self-rule in Eastern Ukraine, but pro-Russian separatists are poised to move ahead, regardless of Putin’s wishes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a postponement of an upcoming referendum on self-rule in Eastern Ukraine, but pro-Russian separatists are poised to move ahead, regardless of Putin’s wishes. Clarissa Ward reports.
Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine are planning to vote Sunday on an independence referendum
Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine are planning to vote Sunday on an independence referendum. Russian President Vladimir Putin is asking them to not hold the vote, as he is claiming to move Russian troops away from Ukraine's border. CBS News foreign corespondent Clarissa Ward reports.
The morning after Ukrainian security forces launched an offensive to take back control of the town hall in Mariupol, they suddenly turned and walked away after a pro-Russian crowd marched on the building
The morning after Ukrainian security forces launched an offensive to take back control of the town hall in Mariupol, they suddenly turned and walked away after a pro-Russian crowd marched on the building. Many in the city want closer ties to Russia and view the government in Kiev as hostile. Clarissa Ward reports.
Ukrainian troops are trying to push farther east to reclaim rebel-held cities
Ukrainian troops are trying to push farther east to reclaim rebel-held cities. CBS News foreign correspondent Clarissa Ward reports from Mariupol, Ukraine, where pro-Russian forces are celebrating after taking back a government building from the Ukrainian military.
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U.S. conducts "self-defense" strikes, CENTCOM says, insists ceasefire still in place
As the Trump administration signals hope for a possible deal, Iran says obstacles linger, and "frequent changes" in U.S. positions aren't helping.
Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
Threat of massive blast "eliminated" for California chemical leak, officials say
California crews conducted an overnight operation at the Orange County site of a chemical leak in Garden Grove and said Monday that the threat of an explosion had been "eliminated" and was "off the table."
Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical
In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."
AG requests to resume ballroom construction, citing latest shooting
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
Here's what the draft memo for a proposed deal with Iran includes
A draft memorandum includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and the halt of fighting on all fronts, sources say.
1,500 strangers attend WWII veteran's funeral
Veterans service officer Terrance O'Keefe put out a call from Massachusetts for a World War II veteran who needed a proper hero's send-off. When he arrived at the funeral, a line was already out the church door.
Ebola death toll climbs in Congo as new infections confirmed in Uganda
The WHO chief says there have been 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak as Ugandan health authorities report two new Ebola infections.
Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
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Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abusing minor, avoids jail time
A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.
1,500 strangers attend WWII veteran's funeral
Veterans service officer Terrance O'Keefe put out a call from Massachusetts for a World War II veteran who needed a proper hero's send-off. When he arrived at the funeral, a line was already out the church door.
Residents near California chemical tank forced to flee: "You're freaking out"
Emergency crews raced overnight to prevent a tank holding a volatile industrial chemical from exploding at an aerospace facility in Southern California.
Buying a car? Here are some tips to save money.
Here are the financial considerations to make when shopping for a new vehicle amid high car prices.
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Buying a car? Here are some tips to save money.
Here are the financial considerations to make when shopping for a new vehicle amid high car prices.
What's open and closed for Memorial Day 2026?
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
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Here's what the draft memo for a proposed deal with Iran includes
A draft memorandum includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and the halt of fighting on all fronts, sources say.
AG requests to resume ballroom construction, citing latest shooting
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
DOJ says it scrubbed news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
N.J. governor requests access to Delaney Hall ICE facility amid protests
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
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Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
What to know about the chemical tank in California that forced evacuations
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Teen's mystery illness solved: "It took 18 years to get an answer"
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
World
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North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles toward sea, South says
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, South Korea's military said, the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by Pyongyang this year.
Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abusing minor, avoids jail time
A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.
Here's what the draft memo for a proposed deal with Iran includes
A draft memorandum includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and the halt of fighting on all fronts, sources say.
Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical
In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."
Land where notorious cartel leader was killed is being auctioned
The Mexican government announced the auction of a plot of land within the country club where drug kingpin "El Mencho" died during a clash with the army in February.
Entertainment
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Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
American Music Awards air tonight with star-studded performances
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Extended interview: Patti LaBelle
It's been some 50 years since Patti LaBelle first sang her hit song "Lady Marmalade." As she marks her 82nd birthday, LaBelle talks to correspondent Tracy Smith about her career and what's next.
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Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Concours d'LeMons, Iranian propaganda, Patti LaBelle.
Patti LaBelle on being called a legend: "I have earned it"
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
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Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical
In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."
CBS News poll finds most doubt government will ensure AI used appropriately
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
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.
Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
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What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
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Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abusing minor, avoids jail time
A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.
Latest on shooting near White House
21-year-old Nasire Best, the suspect linked to a shooting near the White House on Saturday, previously tried to gain access to the White House and may have had mental health issues, according to law enforcement sources and court documents. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
Husband convicted of hiring hitman to kill NYC art dealer in Brazil
Daniel Sikkema faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Brent Sikkema was stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in 2024.
New details on Saturday's White House shooting
The alleged gunman in Saturday's shooting at the White House had tried to gain access to the White House last year. Natalie Brand reports.
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China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
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The history of Memorial Day
In celebrations throughout the country, communities honored the lives of fallen U.S. service members. Jericka Duncan takes a look at the history of Memorial Day.
Remembering Paul Douglas and James Brolan
On this Memorial Day, we remember CBS News cameraman Paul Douglas and soundman James Brolan, who were killed 20 years ago by a car bomb in Iraq.
Inside the U.S. military's war games using AI
The U.S. military has been using artificial intelligence to process battlefield intelligence in real time. Chris Livesay observes a U.S. military training exercise in Morocco that's being shaped by AI.
High gas prices, storms hamper Memorial Day
Millions of drivers hit the road for a record-breaking Memorial Day travel weekend despite high gas prices. Meanwhile, three days of relentless rain in the northeast U.S. hampered travel plans. Skyler Henry has more.
Shooting near White House raises concerns
Saturday's shooting near the White House has raised security concerns ahead of summer celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday. The shooter, who was killed after opening fire on a Secret Service checkpoint, had previously blocked a White House entry lane last June, court records show. Nicole Sganga reports.