Trump keeps tweeting criticism of intel community
President-elect questioning allegations of Russian hacking on day before his highly-anticipated briefing by the heads of the 4 major U.S. intelligence agencies
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Key Trump surrogates once led fight vs. WikiLeaks and Assange
Several had harsh words for them, including Newt Gingrich, Sarah Palin, Rep. Peter King and former CIA Director James Woolsey
Turks and rebels say Syria breaking truce, threatening peace talks
Opposition forces and their backers in Turkey say Assad and his allies repeatedly breaking tenuous cease-fire deal
Russia pushing long-time U.S. ally to switch military ties
On visit to show off Russian ships, naval commander tells Filipinos the choice between Moscow and Washington is theirs to make
More cases of Russian cyberattacks come to light
The revelation raises concerns that Russian cyberattacks have been more extensive than originally thought
Hundreds of civilians flee mountainous region outside Syrian capital
Syrian military said some 1,300 people fled the Barada Valley region, which has been the target of days of airstrikes and shelling despite the truce
Trump promises new revelations on Russian hacking
President-elect, who said he knows "a lot" about hacking, claims there is more to alleged Russian election interference than the public knows
States up security after Vt. reports Russian malware
State government and utility computer networks getting a close second look after scare with one of Vermont's largest electric grids
U.N. backs Russian-Turkish efforts to end Syria's war
U.N. Security Council unanimously adopts resolution supporting efforts to end Syrian conflict as cease-fire wavers
New cyberattack in U.S. with possible ties to Russia
Vermont electric utility detects malware code that U.S. government says Russian hackers use
What's the diplomatic message behind Kremlin's largesse?
CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer says Putin's grand gesture is a gift to president-elect Trump of clearing a messy U.S.-Russian diplomatic scrap
Tennis, sailing or spying? U.S. shuts 2 Russian compounds
Russian diplomats have gone for decades to luxury retreats shut down by Obama administration
Russia responds to U.S. sanctions over hacking
"It is regrettable that the Obama administration ... is ending its term in an anti-Russia agony. RIP," PM Medvedev says
Syria's cease-fire holds despite minor violations
Deal is “quite fragile” and requires “special attention and patience,” Russian President Vladimir Putin says
Syrian cease-fire, brokered by Russia and Turkey, tentatively takes effect
But the deal only involves the government and the mainstream rebel forces -- not ISIS and powerful Kurdish groups, meaning this isn't an end to the civil war
U.S. punishes Russia for election interference
The punishments include ejecting 35 Russian officials from the U.S. as well as sanctioning Russia's two top intelligence agencies
U.S. releases details of Russian cyber espionage
According to the FBI and DHS, targets have included government organizations, infrastructure, universities and others
Trump on punishing Russia: "We ought to get on with our lives"
The President-elect's comments came as the Obama administration is readying its response to Russia
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Obama administration plans to punish Russia for election meddling
A senior administration official tells CBS news they will likely name individuals associated with Moscow’s efforts to hack Democratic organizations
Small army of "elves" fighting Russian propaganda online
“I am just a regular guy from Lithuania, a citizen, who once noticed that Russian propaganda is being spread in this country by huge numbers"
2nd of crashed Russian military plane’s “black boxes” recovered, officials say
The Russian Defense Ministry Tu-154 crashed into the sea early Sunday, two minutes after taking off in good weather
Mass graves discovered in Aleppo, Russia says
Russia's defense ministry spokesman also accused rebels of laying multiple booby traps and mines across town
What are the top foreign policy challenges for the U.S. next year?
Donald Trump will be inheriting a spate of challenges around the world when he takes office next month
Terrorism not ruled out in Russia plane crash investigation
92 people were killed when the Russian military plane crashed in the Black Sea, carrying members of a world-famous choir on their way to entertain troops
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Israeli election to test Netanyahu's ability to hold power
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
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Duchess Meghan confronted dad over child abuse claims last year
Violent crime victimization fell 25% in 2025, DOJ survey shows
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