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The head of Crimea's Election Commission confirms 97 percent of voters support joining Russia. The referendum is not recognized by the United States and the European Union, as they prepare sanctions against Russia. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports from Crimea.
Vice President Joe Biden will affirm the United States' support for Ukraine's territorial integrity by traveling to Europe for meetings with regional NATO allies. He will visit Poland, which borders Ukraine. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Pro Russian Crimeans rallied in Lenin Square in Simferopol after a landslide vote to reunite with Moscow. People in the Eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk stormed government buildings Sunday, also pushing for a referendum.
The referendum in Crimea to separate from Ukraine and join Russia has bolstered pro-Russian sentiment in the largely Russian-speaking city of Donetsk. Tensions have grown between those who support the government in Kiev and those who don't. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Exit polls from Sunday's referendum in Crimea show overwhelming support for separating from Ukraine and for joining the Russian Federation, but many of those opposed to joining Russia boycotted the vote. The White House issued a statement rejecting the referendum. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Bobby Ghosh, Anne Gearan, Michael Gerson, and CBS News' Margaret Brennan discuss Sunday's secession vote in Crimea and what it could mean for Russia and Ukraine.
CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Charlie D'Agata report on the vote in Crimea to maintain ties with Ukraine or align with Russia.
President Obama's former National Security Advisor Tom Donilon discusses the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and what the U.S. can do about Russia.
Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., discusses the crisis in Ukraine and the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370.
CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan reports on some tentative signs that the impasse could be breaking in Ukraine.
The latest on the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 and the crisis in Ukraine with Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., former National Security Advisor Tom Donilon, and others.
Crimea's residents head to the polls to vote in a referendum that will determine whether Crimea will secede from the Ukraine and join Russia. As Elizabeth Palmer reports, in the first few hours of voting turnout appeared to be heavy, and is likely to hand supporters of annexation to Russia a decisive victory.
The ballots and polling stations are ready in Crimea on the eve of the referendum on whether to join the Russian Federation. Ukrainian soldiers remain blockaded in their bases and the head of Crimea's Ukrainian council hasn't been seen since his arrest last Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
After nearly six hours of negotiations there were no agreements between Russia and the United States on the upcoming Crimea referendum. The vote is heightening tensions in the region. CBS News' Jeff Pegues reports.
U.S. attempts to stall an upcoming referendum on Ukraine's Crimean peninsula failed. The residents will decide whether to secede from Ukraine and join Russia. But, as Jeff Pegues reports, tension is building ahead of the vote.
Secretary of State John Kerry met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in London. Kerry issued a set of proposals, including for Russia to call off Crimea’s referendum on joining the Russian Federation, but Lavrov dismissed virtually every one. Margaret Brennan reports.
Sergey Aksionov, the leader of the drive to hand Crimea to Russia, became the region’s new prime minister after thousands of Russian soldiers rolled into Crimea and armed militias he'd recruited whipped up pro-Russian sentiment. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
While holding out hope for a diplomatic solution, President Obama says there will be "consequences" if Russia continues violating Ukraine's sovereignty.
Secretary of State John Kerry and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are meeting in London to discuss the crisis in Ukraine. Kerry is urging Lavrov to pullback in Crimea and negotiate, or Russia will face sanctions from the U.S. and Europe. CBS News State Department correspondent Margaret Brennan reports.
Clashes between pro-Russia and pro-Western demonstrators turned deadly in the eastern city of Donetsk. The clashes raised concern that Russian President Vladimir Putin will use rising violence as a reason to expand his troop presence into the region beyond Crimea. Charlie D’Agata reports.
Secretary of State John Kerry says Russia has approximately 20,000 troops in Ukraine's Crimean peninsula - not enough to "march in and take over all of Ukraine, but that could change very quickly."
Secretary of State John Kerry is expected tell Russia's top diplomat that their military must pull back from Crimea or face harsh sanctions. CBS News State Department correspondent Margaret Brennan reports.
President Obama warns Russia that the U.S. and other nations will be forced to "apply a cost" if Russia persists in meddling within Ukraine.
John Brennan says Russia’s military intervention in Crimea presents a moment for all parties involved to avoid provocations that could lead to bloodshed.
In Crimea, Pro-Russian residents are ready for the crucial weekend secession vote. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports the latest.
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
As the U.S. and Iran keep up the bluster but appear ready to de-escalate, Israel expands deadly attacks on the complex war's other front in Lebanon.
Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.
The damaged tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. held approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor, a chemical used in paper processing, authorities said.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has resigned following an internal investigation into his conduct, the mayor announced Tuesday evening.
Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department seeking to block the release of files related to interviews he conducted with a biographer that later became a central part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Hispanic voters are heading into the midterms feeling economically squeezed and increasingly skeptical of the direction of the country — but Democrats are not necessarily running away with their support, a new poll by UnidosUS finds.
Maureen Galindo lost to Johnny Garcia after accusations of antisemitism roiled the race in recent days.
An official says a fire in a London neighborhood with a large Jewish community that's been targeted repeatedly is "not believed to be suspicious."
A witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of Igor Lytvynchuk throwing the rock at a Hawaiian monk seal at a Maui beach.
The Insurance Institute and Consumer Reports ranked 96 of the safest cars for teens. Here's what to know.
Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department seeking to block the release of files related to interviews he conducted with a biographer that later became a central part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
At least 193 people have been killed in the Trump administration's campaign of missile strikes on boats it claims are trafficking drugs in Latin American waters.
A federal appeals court is giving former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight the Trump administration's efforts to deport him.
The Insurance Institute and Consumer Reports ranked 96 of the safest cars for teens. Here's what to know.
The board upheaval comes less than a year after BP appointed Albert Manifold to the role.
Warsh is taking over as Fed chair as the U.S. faces the hottest inflation in years, impeding the interest rate cuts that President Trump has demanded.
Launching a business can be thrilling, but it pays to plan ahead to maximize your chances of success. Here's what to consider (sponsored by AT&T).
Oil prices were also mixed after U.S. strikes on Iranian forces, underscoring the risks still hanging over markets and consumers.
Hispanic voters are heading into the midterms feeling economically squeezed and increasingly skeptical of the direction of the country — but Democrats are not necessarily running away with their support, a new poll by UnidosUS finds.
ICE detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that's unprecedented in the agency's two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight, an AP investigation finds.
Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department seeking to block the release of files related to interviews he conducted with a biographer that later became a central part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Former Congressman Colin Allred defeated State Rep. Julie Johnson in Tuesday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee for Texas' 33rd Congressional District.
Maureen Galindo lost to Johnny Garcia after accusations of antisemitism roiled the race in recent days.
President Trump said his health "checked out perfectly" after a medical checkup on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports.
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.
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.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
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.
Kenneth Law is a former chef accused of running a number of online forums that offered predominantly young, distressed people advice on how to end their lives.
As the U.S. and Iran keep up the bluster but appear ready to de-escalate, Israel expands deadly attacks on the complex war's other front in Lebanon.
Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.
London police say a fire at a kosher store in a London neighborhood with a large Jewish community that's been targeted repeatedly is "non-suspicious."
Israel says it killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor in a similar attack earlier this month.
Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle released her sixth studio album, titled "Stay Alta," and joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to reflect on her career and discuss what this record means for her.
Comedian Josh Johnson talks with "CBS Mornings" about finding humor in everyday life, how storytelling is at the center of his jokes and his first HBO special, "Symphony."
There were 12 new categories this year at the American Music Awards, which were held on Memorial Day. For the second time at the awards show, BTS took home the night's biggest prize.
Comedian Josh Johnson talks to CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers about his journey from becoming a writer to a correspondent and host on "The Daily Show," his new special, "Josh Johnson: Symphony" on HBO Max, how his family influenced his comedy and more.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
More than 1 billion people worldwide use artificial intelligence chatbots, but just how accurate are the answers? Forum AI released results from its latest study to determine the accuracy of chatbots in news and current events. Robbie Goldfarb, co-founder of Forum AI, joins CBS News to discuss.
CBS News' Chris Livesay gets an inside look at how the U.S. military is using artificial intelligence on the battlefield.
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.
Pope Leo XIV warns of the dangers of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
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.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
Kenneth Law is a former chef accused of running a number of online forums that offered predominantly young, distressed people advice on how to end their lives.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has resigned following an internal investigation into his conduct, the mayor announced Tuesday evening.
The nephew of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is sought by U.S. authorities, officials said.
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
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.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Five of the seven people who have been stuck in a Laos cave for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said, while two others remain missing. Matt Gutman reports.
Five of the seven miners who were trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos have been rescued, but two remain missing, according to rescuers. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
A massive chemical tank implosion at a Washington state paper mill killed at least one person and left nine workers missing, authorities said. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Trump-backed Ken Paxton has defeated Sen. John Cornyn in Texas' GOP Senate primary runoff, CBS News projects. Jessi Mitchell anchored CBS News' special report.
NASA is planning three new moon missions this year as the race to build a lunar city takes shape. NASA officials are hoping to maintain a presence on the south pole of the lunar surface. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.