Poisoned Russian opposition leader released from German hospital
It's not yet clear whether Alexei Navalny could suffer long-term effects from the Novichok nerve agent, but he's already back to mocking Putin.
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Russia touts nuclear-powered icebreaker as proof "the Arctic is ours"
The 570-foot-long "Arktika" is designed to smash Putin's Russia a path of "sovereignty" through ice 9 feet deep in the sensitive northern region.
Space Force deploys its 1st squadron outside of the U.S.
The "core space operators" deployed by the U.S. military's controversial newest branch aren't in orbit, they're in Qatar.
Poisoned opposition leader demands his clothes back from Russia
Alexei Navalny, still hospitalized in Germany after poisoning with a Novichok nerve agent, says Russia kept his clothes, which are "very important" evidence.
"Completely preserved" ice age bear emerges from melting permafrost
Reindeer herders in Russia's Arctic discovered the "first find of its kind" carcass of a uniquely well-preserved, ice age cave bear.
FBI director on Russian election interference
FBI Director Christopher Wray says that Russia is making "very active efforts" to interfere in the 2020 presidential election. The comments came during testimony before a House committee, and differ from those made by President Trump and other officials, who have been downplaying the threat on election security. Evan McMullin, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer, joined CBSN's Lana Zack to discuss.
Comey to testify on Trump-Russia probe
Former FBI director James Comey has accepted an invitation from Senate Republicans to testify about the origins of what became special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the 2016 election. Vox politics and policy reporter Li Zhou spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about what Republicans want to learn from Comey, as well as current FBI Director Chris Wray's testimony on Russian meddling in the 2020 election.
Russia's space agency chief declares Venus a "Russian planet"
With scientific evidence of possible life on the 2nd planet from the sun renewing public interest, the Roscosmos chief would like to remind everyone who got there first.
New info emerges on poisoning of Putin critic Alexei Navalny
Associates of Vladimir Putin's biggest critic say he was likely poisoned with Novichok by way of a water bottle in his hotel room.
Navalny speaks for first time since poisoning
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, recovering in a German hospital after being poisoned with a Soviet-era nerve agent, made his first public comment since he fell ill. CBSN has the details.
Putin critic Navalny looks alert in 1st photo since Novichok poisoning
As the opposition leader recovers from a nerve agent attack, and his spokeswoman says there's no reason to think he won't return to Russia.
Belarus leader Lukashenko meets with Putin
The embattled leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since political unrest broke out over his reelection. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more on what the two leaders discussed.
Putin extends $1.5 billion lifeline to Belarus
Tensions are rising in Belarus after the country's embattled leader Alexander Lukashenko held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This comes as massive protests grip the country following last month's highly contested election. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Putin meets with Lukashenko
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko for the first time since political unrest began last month in Belarus. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay about Monday’s meeting in Sochi.
Jeh Johnson on biggest threats facing U.S.
Former U.S. Secretary Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins CBSN to discuss the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, plus his insights into immigration at the southern border, protests over racial injustice, and current threats facing the U.S. ahead of the 2020 election.
Putin offers money, but tells Belarus' leader to settle unrest himself
As hundreds more protesters are arrested, authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko is depending on Russia to keep him in power.
Putin critic continues to recover as evidence mounts against Russia
Doctors in Germany say Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is no longer on a ventilator, as labs in Sweden and France back Novichok finding.
Microsoft warns of pre-election cyberattacks
Microsoft says it's found evidence that Russia, China and Iran have attempted to meddle in the 2020 election. It says the same Russian hacking group that infiltrated the Democratic National Committee in 2016 is still attempting to sow discord ahead of November. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more.
Russia, China and Iran ramping up attacks ahead of election, Microsoft warns
The hacking groups are targeting the Trump and Biden campaigns, as well as entities involved in the 2020 race, Microsoft found.
Conflicting reports on Putin critic's recovery after poisoning
Article says opposition leader Alexei Navalny talking again after Novichok poisoning, which Pompeo says there's a "substantial chance" top Russian officials ordered.
Whistleblower says DHS tried to stifle intel on Russian meddling
Brian Murphy said he was reassigned from his position at DHS after objecting to drafts of an intel report making Russia's actions appear to be on par with those of Iran and China.
China says it will join Russian war games with Iran and Belarus
Beijing says "Caucasus 2020" exercises come at an "important moment," citing the pandemic - no mention of soaring tensions with the U.S.
Russia calls poisoning allegations "hysteria" to draw sanctions
Under mounting pressure from the U.S. and its allies over the suspected poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Kremlin calls it all "hysteria."
Russia vows to help Syria "break through" crippling U.S. sanctions
Vladimir Putin has vowed once again to come to the rescue of his ally, Syrian President Bashar Assad.
Mick Mulvaney on "The Takeout"
Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, joins CBS News' Major Garrett to discuss Donald Trump Jr.'s subpoena and the Mueller report on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
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