Trump defends Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, but avoids facts
During a lengthy cabinet meeting Wednesday, Trump endorsed the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979
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Officials meet American detained in Russia
U.S. government officials were finally given a chance to meet with an American man detained in Russia on espionage charges. His family said he was in Moscow for a friend's wedding. Jan Crawford has the latest.
American indicted on spy charges in Russia
Russian police detained Paul Whelan, who has been indicted on espionage charges, nearly a week ago
Rescued baby boy recovering after Russia collapse kills 39 others
Hundreds of rescuers complete sweep of concrete rubble of building that partially collapsed in the city of Magnitogorsk
U.S. ambassador meets with man held in Russia
In Russia, the U.S. ambassador met with a Michigan man accused of spying. Russian police detained Paul Whelan nearly a week ago. Whelan's family says he's innocent and they're worried about his safety. Jan Crawford reports.
American detained in Russia
Former Marine Paul Whelan, 48, is being held in Russia on espionage charges. Jon Huntsman, the U.S. ambassador to Russia, visited Whelan today. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Details on former Marine detained in Russia
The brother of Paul Whelan, a Michigan man detained in Russia, is rejecting the claim that Whelan is a spy. The former U.S. Marine was arrested Friday and charged with espionage. Jan Crawford reports.
Baby found alive after apartment collapse
There's a race against time to find survivors inside a collapsed apartment building in Russia. As many as 14 people have been rescued, including a baby. Barry Petersen reports.
New details on former U.S. Marine accused of spying in Russia
Paul Whelan's brother is rejecting the claim that the Michigan man detained in Russia is a spy
Baby rescued from rubble after apartment collapse
Russian rescuers on Tuesday pulled an infant boy alive from the rubble of an apartment building, some 35 hours after a collapse that killed at least seven people and left dozens missing. They found the baby after hearing cries amid the debris.
Brother: American arrested in Russia is innocent
The brother of a U.S. citizen arrested in Russia on espionage charges said Tuesday that he's innocent and was in Moscow to attend a wedding. Paul Whelan was arrested in Moscow on Friday. The Russian Federal Security Service said Whelan was caught "during an espionage operation," but gave no details.
American accused of spying was in Russia for a wedding, brother says
The brother of a U.S. citizen arrested in Russia on espionage charges said that he's innocent
Baby pulled alive from rubble 35 hours after deadly apartment collapse
The injured boy's mother survived the collapse and went to a local hospital to identify him, state news agency reports
Deadly building collapse in Russia
Hundreds of rescue workers raced bitterly cold weather in Russia's Ural Mountains region as they searched for survivors in the hulking concrete blocks from a partially collapsed apartment building where at least four people died.
American detained in Russia on spying charges
The State Department said it expects Russia to provide access to an American citizen arrested in Moscow. He's accused of being on a "spy mission," a crime that carries up to a 20 year sentence. Barry Petersen reports.
American citizen arrested in Russia on spying charges
Paul Whelan could get a 20 year prison term but there were no immediate details released on his alleged espionage
Russia arrests American accused of spying
Russia's federal security service says it arrested an American citizen accused of spying. Agents detained American Paul Whelan on Friday, according to Russian media. No details were disclosed about the charges and U.S. officials have not confirmed the arrest.
2019: What's next for Europe and Russia?
CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata on Britain's troublesome Brexit, and Trump's troublesome relationship with Putin
2019: What's next for Washington?
CBS News correspondent Chip Reid on what House Democrats and Robert Mueller may have in store for President Trump in the new year
Conflicting reports on Syrian military entry into key Kurdish-held town
Syria's military announced it entered Manbij while the U.S.-led coalition denies changes to military deployment
Final test of new hypersonic missile successful, Putin says
According to Russian leader, the "new type of strategic weapon" would render existing missile defense systems obsolete
Russia’s U.N. envoy on U.S. relations: "We don't want to be loved," just "respected"
"We want a dialogue on issues which are important," said Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia
How Russia used memes to sow discord
This week the Senate Intelligence Committee released a new report on Russia’s attempts to influence the 2016 presidential election and beyond. It details a sophisticated, large-scale effort using every major social media platform to sow discord and to suppress voter turnout in some communities. Wired magazine took a deep dive into the report, and other sources, for this week's story: "How Russian trolls used meme warfare to divide America." Wired’s editor-in-chief Nick Thompson joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss some of the most shocking revelations from the report and how it could've been stopped.
BuzzFeed wins defamation case related to Trump dossier story
A Russian technology executive had sued Buzzfeed over the publication of the unverified dossier
Trump's Syria withdrawal plan worries allies
Critics say President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria would jeopardize the coalition's mission and hurt allies, creating a vacuum for ISIS or other terror groups to thrive. Joshua Geltzer is the executive director for Georgetown Law's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and former senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council. He joins CBSN to explain why President Trump should rethink his decision.
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions
U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials said.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense accord, criticized by Iran
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
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From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update
CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.
Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
3 mothers sue to block Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in public schools
The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 10 last year, which requires all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Did you see that?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
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How a duck's friendship helped a golden retriever overcome health issues
Justin and Tori Cannarelli of New York almost have a typical American family with their two children and a dog. But they also have one very unique member: a duck.
3 mothers sue to block Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in public schools
The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 10 last year, which requires all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
Outer Banks community spending $50 million to save its beachfront economy
A $50 million effort is underway to restore miles of eroded shoreline in Buxton, a village on one of the barrier islands of North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Helicopter fighting massive Utah wildfire crashes, no word on 2 people aboard
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the helicopter crashed in Richfield, which is about 160 miles south of Salt Lake City.
U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions
This is the eighth round of Iran-related sanctions announced by the Trump administration this year.
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A quandary for the Fed: Dealing with hot inflation and cool job growth
A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.
Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
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U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions
U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials said.
U.S. targets Iran's banking system, companies with new sanctions
This is the eighth round of Iran-related sanctions announced by the Trump administration this year.
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From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update
CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.
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DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
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"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
The Truth About Postpartum Psychosis
The issue of postpartum psychosis has come to the forefront amid the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 35-year-old mother accused of killing her three children. What are the signs of a mental break, and is the healthcare system failing mothers? In this special episode of Healthful, Norah speaks with Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist who has treated patients with the rare and severe mental health emergency. She also speaks with Kriti Lodha, a postpartum psychosis survivor who has made it her mission to help other mothers.
Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions
U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials said.
Exclusive
From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update
CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.
Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.
Plans for another mass migrant crossing into Ceuta spreading online
CBS News reviewed dozens of posts on social media that suggest a renewed push for migrants to cross the border from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
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Top music exec chooses his song of the summer
Music lovers are weighing in on the 2026 song of the summer contenders. Jem Aswad, Variety's executive music editor, shares what he thinks makes a hit the standout of the season.
What's the song of the summer?
While many songs generate acclaim as soon as they hit the airwaves, there can only be one song of the summer. SiriusXM radio host Lamar Dawson makes his pick.
Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham on "Ted Lasso"
Emmy Award-winning actors Juno Temple and Hannah Waddingham share their thoughts on returning to "Ted Lasso" for a fourth season after a three-year hiatus. Temple returns as publicist Keeley Jones while Waddingham is back as club owner Rebecca Welton.
Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
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Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Meta fined $567M over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
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.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Police release footage of In-N-Out shooting
Police have released surveillance and body camera footage revealing new details about the shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, that killed three people. Carter Evans has more.
Psychiatrists questioned in Clancy trial
Two psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy, the mother from Massachusetts who's charged with murdering her three kids, took the stand Friday. Boston.com reporter Abby Patkin joins CBS News to unpack the day's proceedings.
Inside Lindsay Clancy's Home
As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues, jurors hear testimony from the medical professionals who treated her before and after the deaths of her three children, and excerpts of her journal. They also visit key scenes from the night of the killings. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty speaks with WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex about emotional courtroom moments, graphic testimony, and the key question at the heart of this case: what was happening in Lindsay Clancy's mind on January 24, 2023?
Video shows gunman start deadly rampage at Idaho In-N-Out drive-thru
Three people were killed in the shooting that started at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Tense exchange at Lindsey Clancy murder trial
More testimony transpired at Lindsey Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts, and the judge presiding had a tense exchange with the defense. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex reports.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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Astrophysicist Avi Loeb on new UFO files
The Pentagon has released a new batch of files related to unidentified flying objects. This is now the fifth release under an executive order President Trump signed in January. Astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins with analysis.
Cuban ambassador to the U.N. on U.S. blockade
Over the past six months or so, Cuba has undergone an unprecedented energy crisis amid President Trump's oil blockade. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman spoke with Cuban Ambassador to the United Nations Ernesto Soberón Guzman about the challenges his country faces.
Duck helps dog with panic attacks
Steve Hartman explores the unique bond between a family's duck and dog.
Mothers sue over Ten Commandments in schools
As the start of the school year approaches, three Texas mothers are suing to block the mandatory display of the Biblical 10 Commandments in their children's classrooms. Jason Allen reports.
Puerto Rico facing severe drought
Puerto Rico is in the midst of its worst drought in decades. Lilia Luciano shares the details.