Viktor Yanukovych says he doesn't want military intervention, blames West for ongoing unrest
Ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych is vowing to fight for the country he left behind, amid ongoing tension in the region. Craig Boswell reports.
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A Russian warship is docked in Cuba's Havana harbor, about 100 miles from Florida
A Russian warship is docked in Cuba's Havana harbor, about 100 miles from Florida. Anthony Mason reports.
Reports from Russia say the government has granted ousted Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych's request for protection
Reports from Russia say the government has granted ousted Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych's request for protection. Meanwhile, pro-Russian armed forces took Crimea regional government buildings and flew the Russian flag. CBS News' Clarissa Ward reports.
Russia and Iran tried to sway 2020 election, report says
A new intelligence report says Russia and Iran tried to influence the outcome of the 2020 election while China largely stayed out of it. Jeff Pegues reports.
19-year-old hockey player dies after being hit by puck
The league said Timur Faizutdinov died after "doctors fought for Timur's life over the course of three days."
Russian police raid opposition political forum and arrest everyone
U.S. condemns "persecution of independent voices" as activist calls mass-arrests proof "pluralism is not allowed anywhere now, even at the lowest level" of Russian politics.
Ten years since start of Syrian civil war
It has been 10 years since a violent crackdown on protests against Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad began escalating into civil war. Since then, more than 388,000 people have died and millions fled their homes. Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss the ongoing impact.
Why Syria's civil war is still a "living nightmare" after 10 years
Many hoped the uprising against Bashar Assad would oust him quickly. 400,000 lives later and with no end to the suffering in sight, he's planning a reelection bid.
WorldView: Brazil hit with COVID-19 surge
Hospitals in most of Brazil's largest cities are on the brink of collapse as coronavirus cases surge and the country's daily number of deaths hit a new record. Also, an Australian man has pleaded guilty to filming and mocking dying police officers, and Namibia's first lady took a firm stance against internet trolls. Meanwhile, China and Russia have announced plans to build a joint lunar space station. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those headlines.
Russia slows down Twitter in latest social media clampdown
The state communications watchdog said that the move was aimed at "protecting Russian citizens."
Worldview: U.S. election reactions, Uganda arrest
Leaders around the world are reacting to the still-undecided U.S. presidential election, security forces arrested a Ugandan opposition candidate, and the U.S. is completing its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accords. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta rounds up the international stories from Johannesburg for CBSN AM.
Global headlines from London
Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries have joined the world's largest trade bloc, excluding the U.S. Peru's interim president steps down, leaving the office vacant. The leaders of Mexico, Russia and Brazil have not yet acknowledged Joe Biden's election victory. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN from London with a selection of international headlines.
Russian opposition leader transferred "to remove him from Moscow"
Imprisoned in the capital, Alexey Navalny continued to challenge Vladimir Putin's authority. Now he's miles away, and knows "even less about what is happening in the outside world."
Biden sanctions Russia over Navalny poisoning
The Biden administration has sanctioned seven Russian officials and more than a dozen businesses in response to the poisoning and jailing of opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
U.S. sanctions 7 Russians for poisoning of Alexey Navalny
The sanctions target seven unidentified senior Russian officials.
WorldView: Hundreds protest in Hong Kong
Nearly 300 schoolgirls kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria have been released, while hundreds of protesters in Hong Kong turned out to support arrested pro-democracy activists. Two Americans have been extradited to Japan for allegedly helping Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee, and the U.S. is expected issue new sanctions against Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN AM with the headlines.
WorldView: China accused of Uighur genocide
The Dutch Parliament has declared China's treatment of its Uighur Muslim minority a genocide, making the Netherlands the first European country to do so. Plus, the Armenian prime minister says he is facing an attempted military coup. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those stories and more international headlines.
Senator Mark Warner on Biden's supply chain executive order
Senator Mark Warner joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss President Biden's latest executive order to strengthen American supply chains. He also weighed in on the growing domination of big tech companies and next week's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on the SolarWinds hack.
Russians push rail trolley across border to leave North Korea
North Korea shares a border with Russia in the far eastern part of the isolated rogue nation, but there are no trains running between the countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Russia's Navalny moved to prison as Amnesty changes his status
Putin foe's relocation to an undisclosed prison comes as Amnesty International faces a backlash over a dubiously timed decision to delist him as a "prisoner of conscience."
David Sedaris on his trip to the Apple Store
David Sedaris shares some thoughts on a recent experience at the Apple Store, when a trip to fix his broken laptop led to a reflection on the divide between younger and older people, and where he fits in.
Moscow court rejects Alexey Navalny's appeal against his prison sentence
His arrest and imprisonment have fueled a huge wave of protests across Russia. Authorities responded with a sweeping crackdown, detaining about 11,000 people.
Analysis of Biden's foreign policy remarks
President Biden took the global stage Friday at the Munich Security Conference to discuss how his administration will approach foreign relations. The President touched on a range of issues including the coronavirus pandemic, Russia, and the Iran nuclear deal. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to break down how he's diverging from former President Trump's "America First" approach.
Belarus jails 2 reporters for coverage of anti-government protest
Journalism advocacy group calls for global response to "clear attack on press freedom," as opposition leader lauds reporters' bravery and vows Lukashenko "can't break us."
Expert talks Russian hack of government networks
U.S. intelligence officials believe Russia is responsible for the hacking of more than 18,000 government and private computer networks, allowing the hackers to access government information. Bryson Bort, founder and CEO of the cybersecurity platform SCYTHE spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN about how a hack this extensive could happen, what other governments are cyber threats to the U.S. and why private American businesses are likely safe from this hack.
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Trump says U.S. will win war "one way or the other" as Iran holds Khamenei's funeral
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.
Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
5-day preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk's alleged killer is underway
Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier off Iceland
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.
National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
Chris Richards on red card controversy, U.S.-Belgium match: "Business as usual"
U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil in an interview ahead of the knockout match against Belgium.
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Chris Richards on red card controversy, U.S.-Belgium match: "Business as usual"
U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil in an interview ahead of the knockout match against Belgium.
Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
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AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
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 to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
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Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
Top Democrats call on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Transcript: Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
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.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Giminez join Ed O'Keefe.
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Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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Chris Richards on red card controversy, U.S.-Belgium match: "Business as usual"
U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil in an interview ahead of the knockout match against Belgium.
Kyiv apartment building hit by multiple Russian strikes month apart
Residents of a Kyiv apartment building hit a second time by a Russian strike greeted emergency responders with dark humor, volunteer Kateryna Tereshkova said.
Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
U.K. fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier off Iceland
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.
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Details emerge of Swift-Kelce wedding
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
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 releases first new song in two years
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.
Details of Swift, Kelce wedding
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.
Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
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.
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
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.
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.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
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.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
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.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
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.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
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.
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Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was in court Monday for a critical hearing. Carter Evans reports.
Testimony at accused Kirk killer's hearing
A five-day preliminary hearing is underway for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Judge to weigh evidence for trial in Kirk killing
A five-day hearing began Monday for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the proceedings.
Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
Key hearing begins for Tyler Robinson
A key hearing begins Monday for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
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Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was in court Monday for a critical hearing. Carter Evans reports.
Chris Richards on Balogun's reinstatement
USMNT defender Chris Richards speaks with Tony Dokoupil about the controversial decision to lift the suspension against Folarin Balogun and his team's ongoing run through the World Cup.
Politico: Woman claims Platner sexually assaulted her
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is postponing campaign events after a woman he dated told Politico that Platner forced her to have sex against her will. Nikole Killion reports.
Democrats call on Platner to drop Senate bid
Politico reports that a woman Graham Platner dated claims he forced her to have sex against her will. The Maine Democratic Senate nominee denies the allegation. Aaron Zitner, reporter and editor in The Wall Street Journal's Washington bureau, joins with more.
Passenger recounts seaplane's hard landing
A seaplane was forced to make a hard landing Sunday in New York City's East River. Kris Van Cleave spoke with one of the passengers.