Spy plane "dangerously intercepted" by Russian jets over Black Sea
The Russian jets intercepted the U.K. aircraft with one jet flying as close as 19 feet to the British plane's nose, officials said.
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China's Xi meets with Russia's Putin
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin for a meeting days after President Trump's trip to Asia. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Xi welcomes Putin and touts "unyielding" ties on heels of Trump's visit
China's Xi Jinping welcomed Vladimir Putin in Beijing, touted the countries' "unyielding" ties, and took a loosely veiled jab at Trump's policies.
Putin visiting China following Trump visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China a week after President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Russia conducting 3 days of major nuclear drills
Russia's army has started three days of nuclear weapons drills involving thousands of troops across the country, as Kyiv escalates its drone attacks and with President Vladimir Putin headed to China.
Expert on Cuba's links to Russia, China
An Axios report on Cuba acquiring attack drones is adding to concerns about the regime's threats to the U.S. Connor Pfeiffer, a senior director of government relations at FDD Action, joins CBS News with more.
At least 4 killed by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia
Russian defenses shot down 81 drones headed for Moscow overnight, state agency Tass reported, citing Sobyanin.
Days after Trump's summit in Beijing, Putin will meet with China's Xi
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
Ukraine says Russia launches "virtually nonstop" strikes on Kyiv
More than 1,500 Russian drones and dozens of missiles were launched in the last two days, according to Ukrainian officials.
Russia launches intense attacks in Ukraine
Russia launched two straight days of intense attacks in Ukraine. Thursday's assault on Kyiv involved a heavy barrage of missiles and drones that killed and wounded several people, according to Ukrainian officials. Aidan Stretch reports.
Video shows Russian attack against Ukraine
Russia unleashed a massive two-day aerial barrage on Ukraine, the largest since the war began, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday. These videos show the damage in the capital city, Kyiv.
Ukrainians buried under rubble
Rescue efforts continue in Kyiv, Ukraine, after two days of deadly Russian strikes. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
New book envisions war under climate change
A new book by two decorated military officers offers a cautionary tale of warfare nearly 60 years in the future, in a world devastated by climate change. Elliot Ackerman and Ret. Navy Adm. James Stavridis join to discuss "2084: A Novel of Future War."
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Ukraine and U.S. move toward landmark drone defense deal
A deal is taking shape for the U.S. and Ukraine to jointly develop and build weapons that have been at the forefront of the wars in both Ukraine and Iran.
Putin says Russia test launches "most powerful missile in the world"
Russia tested a new long-range missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads, months after the last treaty with the U.S. expired.
U.S., Ukraine closer to drone defense deal
The U.S. and Ukraine have drafted an outline for a new defense deal that would allow Ukraine to export military technology to the U.S. and to manufacture drones with American companies, sources say. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more.
Russia, Ukraine ceasefire expires
The U.S.-brokered 72-hour ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine expires Monday as both countries accuse each other of violating it. Michael Bociurkiw, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins with more.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating U.S.-brokered ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Sunday.
Putin says Ukrainian conflict nearing end amid Victory Day celebrations
The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
Russia and Ukraine begin 3-day ceasefire
President Trump said Friday that fighting would halt between Russia and Ukraine for three days. Meanwhile, the U.S. is awaiting Iran's response to a peace proposal.
Trump announces prisoner swap in 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
Trump on Russia-Ukraine 3-day ceasefire
President Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Victory Day. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Russia, Ukraine ceasefires in peril
Russia and Ukraine suggested ceasefires as Victory Day approaches but now they are accusing each other of violating them. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
Russia and Ukraine declare separate ceasefires ahead of WWII anniversary
Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations.
Trump tightens U.S. sanctions on Cuba, signaling a warning to the island, expert says
The new measures increase pressure on foreign financial institutions by threatening their access to U.S. markets if they continue to work with Cuban government entities.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
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U.S. wraps up 3rd night of Iran strikes as Trump vows to "keep" Strait of Hormuz
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
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Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine was not intended target of warrant, lawmakers say
Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
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Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
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Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Who could replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate after his sudden death?
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death late Saturday has set off a scramble for who will succeed him in the Senate.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
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Music group "still shocked" after bandmates killed in small plane crash
Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends who were killed when a small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
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Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
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.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
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.
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Police chase goes through Ohio golf course
Video from the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows the chaotic chase through a golf course for a suspect wanted in a stabbing last week in Ohio. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
Investigating police shootings of bystanders
A CBS News investigation found that no federal agency is tracking police shootings of innocent bystanders, making it difficult to hold officers accountable. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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.
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Surviving members of Da Pond Band discuss crash
Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends and bandmates who were killed when a small plane operated by Flamingo Air crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing all 10 people on board.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit
A federal judge on Monday imposed professional penalties against lawyers representing President Trump in a civil lawsuit he brought against the IRS and harshly criticized the Justice Department for its handling of the case, concluding that the suit was brought for an "improper purpose." CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
GOP strategist on memories of Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham is being remembered for his wit and political effectiveness after his sudden death over the weekend. Republican strategist Matt Whitlock joins CBS News to discuss.
Details on newest U.S. strikes against Iran
The United States is carrying out a third night of airstrikes against Iran. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.