Ukraine claims blast that killed head of Russia's chemical weapons unit
The head of Russia's chemical and biological forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, was killed in a Moscow bomb blast claimed by Ukraine.
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Ukraine says it assassinated top Russian general
Ukraine is claiming responsibility for the assassination of a top Russian general in Moscow. Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who oversaw Russia's chemical weapons unit, was killed when a bomb hidden in a scooter went off as he left a Moscow apartment building. Haley Ott reports.
Russian chemical weapons head killed in blast
Ukraine is claiming responsibility for a Tuesday explosion that killed top Russian military general and chemical weapons expert Igor Kirillov. CBS News international reporter Haley Ott has the details.
Russia blast said to be Ukrainian plan
Sources tell CBS News that a deadly explosion in Moscow was part of a Ukrainian plan targeting the Russian military's biological and chemical weapons unit head, Lt. General Igor Kirillov. CBS News' Haley Ott reports.
Ukraine on blast killing Igor Kirillov
Ukrainian security sources tell CBS News that Russia's biological and chemical weapons unit head, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, was killed in a special operation. Abdujalil Abdurasulov with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Ukraine says they killed Russian general
Ukraine security sources tell CBS News they were behind an explosion in Moscow that killed Lt. General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense forces. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more.
Russian general killed in Moscow blast
The head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, has been killed in an explosion in Moscow with Ukrainian security sources telling CBS News they were behind the assassination. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more.
McConnell urges U.S. to "reject isolationism"
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Trump denounces Ukraine missile decision
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Russian strikes hit Ukrainian power grid
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Russia's attack on Ukraine's power grid
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Massive Russian attack targets Ukraine
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What we know about Russian attack on Ukraine
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Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine
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Violent protests in Georgia highlight battle over the country's future
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Trump calls for ceasefire in Ukraine
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Syrians return home after HTS takeover
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What to know about Syrian HTS group
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Latest news on Syrian civil war
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How rebels took control of Syria
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Analytics firm connects bets made on war with signs of insider trading
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Iran war "re-escalation risks" hike oil prices after latest Trump threat
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CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
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At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
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Fighter jets crash in midair during air show at Idaho Air Force base
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Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda declared global health emergency
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Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
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At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
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Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship for his first major title
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Fighter jets crash in midair during air show at Idaho Air Force base
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Trump talks up trade deals with China, but experts see no big wins for U.S.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
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Transcript: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
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Taiwan representative to U.S.: "We're not the ones creating all this trouble"
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Transcript: Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands
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Religious anti-abortion center finds opportunity in town without OB-GYNs
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WHO: Ebola outbreak a global health emergency
Outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in two African countries have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
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2 Americans arrested over stunt at viral baby monkey Punch's zoo in Japan
Two Americans were arrested in Japan after social media posts showed a person jumping into an enclosure at the zoo where viral baby monkey Punch found fame.
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Iran war "re-escalation risks" hike oil prices after latest Trump threat
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Great white shark kills spearfishing diver: "Horrific event"
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands
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At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
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5/17: Sunday Morning "By Design"
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An adobe renaissance
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Waymos get in Atlanta traffic jam
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Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
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Austin shooting spree: 3 held after at least 12 incidents, police say
Mayor Kirk Watson said no motive has been identified and the shootings appear to be random.
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A "Survivor" finalist's mission to prove his late sister was murdered
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
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NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
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