Russia seeks 15-year prison sentence for Russian-American Ksenia Karelina
Ksenia Karelina was arrested for donating $51 to an American-based humanitarian group helping Ukrainians who suffered in the war.
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Freed Americans may still face IRS penalties
The Americans freed in a historic prisoner swap with Russia will likely face challenges as they return to ordinary life, including automatic IRS penalties. Diane Foley, president and founder of hostage advocacy group the Foley Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss the bill sitting in Congress to address the tax issue.
Russian officials say they are fighting off a Ukrainian military incursion
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the incursion as a "large-scale provocation."
Former U.S. ambassador to Russia on relations
As the former U.S. ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan has rare insight when it comes to the inner workings of the Kremlin. He was also in Moscow the night Putin's army invaded Ukraine in 2022. Sullivan joins CBS News to discuss his new memoir, "Midnight in Moscow," and the future of U.S.-Russia diplomacy.
Transcript: WSJ assistant editor Paul Beckett on "Face the Nation," Aug. 4, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Wall Street Journal editor Paul Beckett on "Face the Nation" that aired on Aug. 4, 2024.
Deputy National Security Advisor Jonahan Finer on "Face the Nation" | full interview
Watch Ed O'Keefe's full interview with Deputy National Security Advisor Jonathan Finer that aired on August 4, 2024.
WSJ asst editor on getting journalist back from Russia
Wall Street Journal assistant editor Paul Beckett, who was tasked by the Journal with coordinating its effort to secure the release of reporter Evan Gershkovich, discussed the Journal's open and "loud" approach. "The Russians didn't give us much of a choice because they came out and said he is a spy — total nonsense. But what were we going to do, then, I mean, we had to very, very quickly and very loudly, make it very clear to the world that he works for the Wall Street Journal and The Wall Street Journal only," he said in an interview with Ed O'Keefe on "Face the Nation." But Beckett also said he thought the Biden administration "had an idea of what it would take to get him back from the moment he was seized. And I don't think that changed. For all our noise, I don't think the dynamic changed."
U.S. still working on freeing Marc Fogel from Russia, says Jon Finer
Deputy national security adviser Jon Finer says that the U.S. hasn't forgotten about Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher detained in Russia who was not a part of last week's prisoner swap. "We think about Marc Fogel every single day. And not only think about him, we work on his case every single day," Finer told Ed O'Keefe on "Face the Nation" Sunday. "And we're going to do what we can to try to bring Marc home as soon as possible."
F-16 fighter jets arrive in Ukraine that Zelenskyy says will help war
Two F-16 fighter jets, sporting Ukraine's trident insignia on their tails and draped in camouflage netting, were a dramatic background for Zelenskyy's address to Armed Forces Day.
What the historic prisoner swap might mean for the future
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan says Vladimir Putin, and other authoritarians, may be emboldened to wrongfully detain Americans abroad if they can benefit from prisoner swaps in the future.
What the historic prisoner swap might mean for the future
On Thursday 16 political prisoners, including U.S. Marine veteran Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, were released in a historic exchange with Russia that also freed 8 Russians held in other countries (including an assassin working for the Russian state who was convicted and jailed in Germany). Correspondent Seth Doane talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan, who says Vladimir Putin, and other authoritarians, may be emboldened to wrongfully detain Americans abroad if they can benefit from prisoner swaps in the future.
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Biden and Harris welcome home Americans released in Russia prisoner swap; Cleanup underway from storm damage in Nebraska.
Spies' children found out they were Russian on flight to Moscow
Artem and Anna Dultsev were undercover intelligence officers commonly known as "illegals." They were posing as Argentine expats when they were arrested in Slovenia.
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White House praises efforts to free U.S. citizens from detention in Russia; Group helps rescue horses amid Stone Canyon fire.
Several Americans still detained in Russia
Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva are recuperating in the U.S. following a historic prisoner exchange with Russia. However, several U.S. citizens are still imprisoned in Russia. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis explains why some Americans might not have been included in the deal.
Prisoner swap mental health under spotlight
The Americans involved in the historic prisoner swap carried out by various countries will have to grapple with the weight of their experience while detained. Jason Rezaian, a journalist who was wrongfully imprisoned in Iran, joins CBS News with more on the mental health and economic impacts that come with being a political prisoner abroad.
Biden, Harris welcome home Americans released in Russia prisoner swap
A plane carrying Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva landed at a military base in Maryland after they were freed by Russia in a prisoner exchange.
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Americans freed from Russia back on U.S. soil; Team USA women win big at Day 6 of Paris Olympics.
Global leaders behind the prisoner swap
Slovenia Prime Minister Robert Golob and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz were involved in chats with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris that led to the historic prisoner swap that freed three Americans and one legal permanent resident. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports on the political leaders involved in the deal.
Ukraine and Russia swap bodies of nearly 300 dead soldiers
DNA analysis will be used to identify the bodies before releasing them into the custody of the families for funerals and burials.
Americans still wrongfully held around world
As the three Americans freed from Russia are welcomed home with open arms, we're also monitoring other Americans detained around the world. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more.
Russian prisoners released in exchange
Russia and multiple Western countries engaged in the largest prisoner swap since the Cold War this week, with Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva being freed from Russian imprisonment. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more on what Russia received in the deal.
What to know about prisoner swap for Americans
Three Americans who had been held in Russian prisons, Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, are back home following a historic, multi-country prisoner swap. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Why are Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under "AIN"?
Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been banned from competing as countries in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Instead, their athletes will compete as neutral individuals, referred to as "AIN."
WSJ editor on release of Evan Gershkovich
Wall Street Journal assistant editor Paul Beckett talks about the moment reporter Evan Gershkovich was released in a massive prisoner swap with Russia. He said WSJ staff had been monitoring the talks about a potential deal and said the announcement brought "smiles of happiness, joy, tears of relief."
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U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland put on hold
They were expected to start as soon as this weekend, but Vice President Vance's trip there was put off and Switzerland said the talks have been postponed.
U.S. plans expansion of denaturalization push, aiming for 250 cases by fall
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
Facing bipartisan criticism of Iran deal, Trump lashes out at "fools"
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
Luigi Mangione's legal team withdraws psychiatric defense
Luigi Mangione's legal team says they withdrew a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial one day after telling the court they would use it.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new surface after algae turn water green
President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flood homes and force evacuations in Gulf states
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.
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Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flood homes and force evacuations in Gulf states
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars
In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.
States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion
The Office of Legal Counsel opinion released Thursday said states aren't required by law to integrate mentally disabled patients with their peers by providing community or home-based care.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
GOP congressman, missing for months, set to return on June 30
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey will return to Congress on June 30, his spokesperson said, after being away since March in an unexplained absence that has confounded Capitol Hill.
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Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Intel shares leap after Trump announces chip deal with Apple
In a social media post, President Trump touted the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel, noting that it is now worth $60 billion.
Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
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Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.
Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new sealant after algae turn water green
President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
Trump's goals for the Iran war and what he's saying now
When the U.S.-Iran conflict began, President Trump laid out a litany of aggressive war aims. Here's what the president and his top aides said then — and how their views have changed.
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars
In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.
Trump's goals for the Iran war and what he's saying now
When the U.S.-Iran conflict began, President Trump laid out a litany of aggressive war aims. Here's what the president and his top aides said then — and how their views have changed.
Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies
The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
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Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Extended interview: Myles Smith
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith talks to Anthony Mason about his much-anticipated debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," growing up in London, his rapid rise to stardom and more.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Mangione's legal team drops psychiatric defense
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, dropped plans for a psychiatric defense in his state case on Thursday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
"Lady Gucci," who had her ex-husband killed, could soon inherit $23M fortune
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
Ex-police commissioner on Heuermann sentence
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced
In a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, Rex Heuermann received three life sentences for choking and dismembering eight women, most of them in his basement, over the course of more than 15 years. The 62-year-old addressed the court before he was sent away. Tom Hanson reports.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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2023: Mike Rogers seems to lunge at Matt Gaetz
Video shows the moment Republican Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama was pulled away forcefully on the Congress floor after moving toward his fellow Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz on Jan 6, 2023.
Comparing Trump and Obama's Iran deals
The Trump administration has said repeatedly that the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S. is better than the deal negotiated by the Obama administration in 2015. "The Daily Report" breaks down both deals.
Behind the rise of Democratic Socialism
CBS News projects Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George will win the Washington, D.C., mayoral primary. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Dangerous weather hits multiple parts of the U.S.
In the Midwest, a batch of tornadoes touched down, part of a line of storms that shredded buildings and toppled trees. In the South, flash floods stranded folks in their homes and vehicles. Jason Allen reports on water rescues and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Breaking down Supreme Court gun ruling
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that broadly banned drug users from owning guns. The unanimous decision is a loss for the Trump administration, which had defended the 1968 law. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.