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The White House has not reacted to Putin's decision Monday to recognize Crimea as an independent state. That announcement came just hours after President Obama announced sanctions and threatened further action if Russia does not respond. White House officials say the president is holding back because he still wants to leave the door open for a negotiated solution. Bill Plante reports.
Ukraine is calling up tens of thousands of reservists in case they must defend the country's eastern border. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports from Donetsk, Ukraine.
Ukraine's military is ramping up its effort to thwart any military advances by Russian troops on the heels of Crimea's referendum. A recent Russian takeover of a natural gas plant near the Crimean border is only adding to tensions in Donetsk, where pro-Russia voices are growing louder. Charlie D'Agata reports.
A day after Crimeans voted decisively to join Russia, euphoria there has given way to uncertainty, as armed men patrol the streets and residents wonder why most bank machines are empty. While some turnout data appeared dubious, there's little doubt a majority of Crimeans believe joining Russia would mean a better life. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Spokesman Jay Carney says the “authority exists” for the United States to impose further sanctions on top Russian officials – including President Vladimir Putin – in light of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Amb. James Jeffrey, Philip Solondz distinguished visiting fellow at The Washington Institute, lays out what he believes would be effective measures against Russian President Vladimir Putin as turmoil in Ukraine looms large as “the biggest strategic crisis since the end of the cold war.”
Amb. James Jeffrey, Philip Solondz distinguished visiting fellow at The Washington Institute, explains what would happen if the United States chose to impose a sanction on Russian President Vladimir Putin in light of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
President Obama made a statement from the White House on the situation in Ukraine, in which he announced expanded sanctions against Russia and voiced his support for the people and government of Ukraine. Bill Plante and Elizabeth Palmer report.
The president publicly condemned the results a referendum in the Crimean Peninsula to secede from Ukraine as illegitimate and announced his administration was pursuing sanctions against top Russian officials as a consequence.
Alibaba, the China-based Internet giant, plans to go public on a U.S. stock exchange. The e-commerce company could raise up to $15 billion, making it the biggest initial public offering since Facebook. Yahoo owns about 24 percent of Alibaba.
The U.S. and its allies are on a diplomatic collision course with Russia over Ukraine. Charlie D'Agata reports from Eastern Ukraine, where the army is mobilizing.
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.
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
The U.S. is "going to win one way or the other," Trump said Monday, as Iran held a colossal public funeral for their slain supreme leader.
All the ballistic missiles launched by Russia struck their targets, underscoring Kyiv's need for more U.S. Patriot interceptor missiles, Ukraine officials say.
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The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region.
Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The Russian Bear-F plane "repeatedly approached" the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, flying "unnecessarily close" and dropping sonar devices, according to the U.K.'s defense ministry.
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. The interview was taped on July 2, 2026.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Giminez join Ed O'Keefe.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the U.S. is "very much in a space race right now" against China, as the two countries vie to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence.
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
The Russian Bear-F plane "repeatedly approached" the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, flying "unnecessarily close" and dropping sonar devices, according to the U.K.'s defense ministry.
Prince's Harry's spokesperson says an offer to stay was "withdrawn at the last moment," which the Palace denies
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Beyoncé released her first new song in two years, "MORNING DEW (DONK)," on the Fourth of July. Caché McClay, a music reporter for USA Today Network, has more.
After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lilia Luciano has more on the venue's transformation, guest list and the couple's vows.
More details are emerging about the huge Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding that brought together 1,000 people in New York City. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
PEOPLE editor-in-chief Charlotte Triggs talks about the details emerging regarding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding - including what it looked like inside Madison Square Garden and who was invited.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
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.
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
A key hearing begins Monday for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest.
Prosecutors on Monday aim to convince a judge at a key hearing that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to go to trial and seek the death penalty. Robinson is accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose widow and parents are expected to be in the courtroom. Carter Evans reports.
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
Burglars stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from the museum of luxury glassmaker Lalique just months after a stunning gem heist at the Louvre.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
A key hearing begins Monday for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest.
Beyoncé released her first new song in two years, "MORNING DEW (DONK)," on the Fourth of July. Caché McClay, a music reporter for USA Today Network, has more.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacted to the controversy after Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension was lifted, and President Trump confirmed his phone call on the matter in the Oval Office on Monday. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
A white nationalist group held demonstrations in Washington, D.C., during the weekend's Fourth of July celebrations. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Roger Bennett, founder and CEO of Men in Blazers, an independent media network that covers soccer, joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension. The U.S. star is now eligible to play against Belgium on Monday.