Russian helicopter crash in Siberia kills 18
Mi-8 helicopter collided with a load being carried by another helicopter that had taken off from the same pad in Vankor, above the Arctic Circle
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How did Facebook discover influence campaign?
The last few weeks have brought growing evidence of continuing attempts to interfere with the upcoming 2018 midterm elections.The White House brought out top intelligence and law enforcement officials to detail what each department is doing to combat foreign influence on Thursday. Atlantic senior editor Derek Thompson joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how Facebook discovered a misinformation campaign to undermine the midterms and why the social media giant couldn't say for sure whether Russians were behind the campaign
U.S. warns Russia, China and others on enforcing North Korea sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State's comments came on the heels of a new UN report that found North Korea has not stopped its nuclear and missile programs
Trump defends Putin summit
President Trump held a rally with supporters Thursday in Pennsylvania and said nothing about his administration's vow to protect this year's election from Russian meddling. Top national security officials laid out their strategy Thursday, saying they were acting on the president's orders. Weijia Jiang reports.
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WH says Russian meddling won't be tolerated; Alex Jones seeks halt in defamation lawsuit
Climber rescued after 6 day ordeal
Pakistan's military says it rescued a Russian climber stranded on a treacherous peak in the north after his fellow mountaineer fell to his death last week. An army statement says a helicopter plucked climber Alexander Gukov from Latok, at a height of 6,294 meters -- about 20,650 feet -- in a "daring rescue" in extreme weather Monday, after six failed attempts.
Intelligence heads convene at White House briefing
Director of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen said that "our democracy is in the crosshairs"
Russian election meddling
Top intelligence officials said Thursday that Russia used and continues to use cyberweapons to attack American politics. The show of force comes amid intensifying anticipation of a report from the special counsel on Russian interference in the 2016 election. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Will Trump's endorsements help or hurt?
President Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, was in New Hampshire to endorse a Republican congressional candidate but answered questions mostly about the president's tweets on Russia. CBSN political contributor Michael Graham spent time with Giuliani and joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the party's message and whether the president's endorsement helps or hurts candidates.
Security officials on Russian interference
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss comments by top intelligence officials at today's White House press briefing. They say there are continued signs of foreign meddling in the upcoming U.S. elections, particularly by Russia.
Trump reportedly wants to meet with Mueller
President Trump has called the Russia investigation a hoax and for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end it, but he's reportedly pushing to sit down with special counsel Robert Mueller, insisting there was no collusion between Russia and his campaign. His lawyers appear to be against an interview. Julia Manchester, a reporter for The Hill, joins CBSN to explain what it all means.
Experts tell Senate panel mis- and dis-information campaigns are growing more sophisticated
Social media disinformation campaigns increasingly originate in countries other than Russia now, experts told a Senate panel Wednesday
Trump tweets Sessions should stop Mueller probe
President Trump tweeted Wednesday that Attorney General Jeff Sessions should end the Mueller investigation. Mr. Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani said the president's tweet was his opinion, not an order. CBS News chief Major Garrett joins CBSN with a look at the timing and feasibility of the president's request.
Russia pressuring U.S. on Syrian refugees
Russia is asking the U.S. to back its efforts to bring refugees back to Syria, a plan first proposed after President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin last month. Details of the plan emerged amid reports the Syrian President Bashar Assad's government is using the plight of Syrian refugees as "bargaining chips" to receive foreign aid and ease sanctions. Will Todman, an associate fellow for the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic International Studies, joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump tweets about special counsel
President Trump took to Twitter to attack the special counsel's investigation and call on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end it. But Sessions is powerless to do that. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Facebook chief security officer departing company
Alex Stamos, who played a critical role in the social media giant's response to election meddling on its platform, will depart August 17
Sanders: Trump tweets on Mueller just opinion
During the press briefing Wednesday, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said President Trump was stating his opinion in his earlier tweets that called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end the investigation of special counsel Robert Mueller.
Trump calls for Sessions to end Russia probe
In a series of tweets, Trump slammed special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation and called for Attorney General Sessions to end it. The Hill White House correspondent Jordan Fabian joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Measure to grant funds for election security fails in Senate
An amendment to set aside additional $250 million for states to upgrade their voting systems failed with 50 votes.
Russian reporters working on investigation with Putin foe killed in Africa
Journalists killed in Central African Republic were working on probe into Russian military contractors, mining projects
Russia's disinformation "toolkit" going global, experts say
This week on the "Intelligence Matters" podcast, two former top foreign policy aides discuss Russia's interference techniques with host Michael Morell, senior national security contributor for CBS News
Top Putin foe ramps up "Dossier" project to spill Russians' secrets
Once Russia's wealthiest man, Mikhail Khodorkovsky grapples to expose Putin cadre's corruption so "they can be put on trial"
Dem senator: Lawmakers targeted in "widespread" phishing attacks
"There has been one situation that we have turned over to authorities to look into, and we're hearing that this is widespread"
Will midterms mark beginning of Trump's reelection campaign?
In a recent interview, former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon said the midterm elections in November will mark the beginning of President Trump's 2020 reelection campaign. But the president's efforts may face a roadblock because of the Russia investigation. Mola Lenghi reports.
White House updates online transcript of Trump-Putin news conference
Earlier this week, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow accused the White House of editing the video and transcript to exclude a question about whether Putin wanted Trump to win
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U.S., Iran trade more strikes after Trump says ceasefire is "over"
The U.S. began a second night of strikes Wednesday and Iran responded in kind after President Trump declared earlier in the day that the ceasefire was "over."
Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
Bonnie Tyler, who sang "Total Eclipse of the Heart," dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Analysis: Some of largest ICE facilities haven't been inspected in over a year
Detention facilities are now inspected every year or every other year rather than twice a year, a CBS News analysis of inspection reports found.
Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
1 year after Supreme Court limited broad injunctions, groups see shifting landscape
More than one year after the Supreme Court restricted the use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging President Trump's agenda have relied on other mechanisms to broadly block his policies.
NASA chief flew private military jets over D.C. for July 4th despite FAA disapproval
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew private military jets over D.C. in a flyover Saturday — with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as a passenger — despite safety objections from the FAA.
What to know about Florida's newly named Donald J. Trump International Airport
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
Suspect's roommate in Charlie Kirk killing given immunity for recorded statements
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
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Analysis: Some of largest ICE facilities haven't been inspected in over a year
Detention facilities are now inspected every year or every other year rather than twice a year, a CBS News analysis of inspection reports found.
1 year after Supreme Court limited broad injunctions, groups see shifting landscape
More than one year after the Supreme Court restricted the use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging President Trump's agenda have relied on other mechanisms to broadly block his policies.
Second Memphis fatal shooting in 4 days by federal task force, officials say
A member of a federal crime-fighting task force in Memphis shot and killed a man there on Wednesday, the second fatal shooting by a task force member in four days.
What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
Suspect's roommate in Charlie Kirk killing given immunity for recorded statements
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
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What to know about Florida's newly named Donald J. Trump International Airport
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
Judge orders release of over $5 million due to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
White House announces "Freedom Fuel" gas station selling $3.47 gasoline
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
Stocks slide, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is over
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
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What to know about Florida's newly named Donald J. Trump International Airport
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
1 year after Supreme Court limited broad injunctions, groups see shifting landscape
More than one year after the Supreme Court restricted the use of nationwide injunctions, groups challenging President Trump's agenda have relied on other mechanisms to broadly block his policies.
Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
NASA chief flew private military jets over D.C. for July 4th despite FAA disapproval
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew private military jets over D.C. in a flyover Saturday — with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as a passenger — despite safety objections from the FAA.
Suspect's roommate in Charlie Kirk killing given immunity for recorded statements
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
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What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
What to know about infant botulism
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
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."
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Iran says 14 killed in U.S. strikes ahead of Khamenei's burial
Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being buried as the U.S. and Iran exchange escalating attacks.
Cartel violence hits World Cup despite warnings: "Getting massacred"
The attacks came as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has spent months grappling with how to address endemic criminal violence in Mexico.
June was the hottest on record for Western Europe, second hottest globally
A new report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service also found that June temperatures in Western Europe were nearly 5.5 degrees above average.
U.S. military launches second night of strikes against Iran
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Bonnie Tyler, who sang "Total Eclipse of the Heart," dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The War and Treaty performs "Litty"
The War and Treaty performs "Litty" from their new album "The Story of Michael and Tanya" at the historic Woolworth Theatre in Nashville.
Goo Goo Dolls perform "Slide"
The Goo Goo Dolls perform their hit song "Slide" as America rings in its 250th birthday
2026 Emmy nominations are announced: See the full list
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Cristo Fernández on kid's book, loving soccer
"Ted Lasso" actor Cristo Fernández shares the inspiration behind his new children's book "Fútbol is Life!" The bilingual book draws on Fernández's childhood experiences growing up in Guadalajara and is "a love letter to the game" of soccer.
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China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
Satellites search for wildfires from space
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
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.
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.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
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?
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Cartel violence hits World Cup despite warnings: "Getting massacred"
The attacks came as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has spent months grappling with how to address endemic criminal violence in Mexico.
Lawyers battle over evidence in Kirk case
In Utah, a judge is weighing whether 23-year-old Tyler Robinson should face trial for the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and whether a recorded interview with Robinson's former roommate and romantic partner should be made public. Carter Evans reports.
Person of interest in custody after stray bullet hits 5-year-old in Detroit
Kaizer, 5, is expected to make a full recovery after a stray bullet struck him while he rode his bicycle near his west side Detroit home Tuesday evening, his family said.
Parents of football player who died speak out after charges filed against ex-coach
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk death back in court
Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder, is due back in court today as he faces Day 3 of preliminary hearings. This comes after prosecutors unveiled footage of him on the Utah college campus where Kirk was killed. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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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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Rahm Emanuel delivers tough love on Israel
Former Chicago mayor and former U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel spoke at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday. The potential Democratic presidential candidate called to end unconditional U.S. support for Israel as part of a larger political shift among Democrats.
Analysis of Trump revoking Iran's oil waver
The rise in oil prices comes after the Trump administration on Tuesday revoked a waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
Middle East expert on U.S. strikes on Iran
U.S. Central Command said the U.S. military is conducting a new wave of strikes on Iran at the direction of the president. The second night of strikes came after President Trump said the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was over as far as he was concerned. Will Todman, senior fellow for the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, has more.
Graham Platner suspends his campaign
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. He has denied all claims. The 41-year-old announced his decision in a social media video on Wednesday. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Details: Graham Platner suspends his campaign
Maine Democrat Graham Platner has dropped out of his race for Senate following sexual assault allegations that he continues to deny. The 41-year-old announced his decision in a social media video on Wednesday. Jessi Mitchell anchors this special report.