A makeshift, underground city hall in Ukraine
The mayor of Kherson, Ukraine, and her team are improvising city management from an underground bunker while Russian shelling rains down. Sunday, Holly Williams reports on how they're making it work.
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Ukraine mourns losses as war enters second year
Ukrainians marked one year at war with a mixture of remembrance and defiance. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed that Ukraine would be victorious if its allies remain united. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Ukrainian soldier reflects on pivotal battle
It has been one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. As the fighting continues, Ukraine's defense of Hostomel Airfield at the beginning of the war remains a key moment in the country's defense CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata spoke with a solider who fought in the battle that may have changed the course of the war.
Ukraine's U.N. ambassador on year of war
In an interview with CBS News correspondent Pamela Falk, Ukraine's Ambassador to the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsya discusses concerns over China potentially supplying lethal weapons to the Russian war effort. He also talks about the significance of President Biden's visit to Ukraine.
Inside the formerly occupied city of Kherson
"60 Minutes" visits the city of Kherson, which has been retaken from Russian forces, as the war in Ukraine enters its second year. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano with more on her reporting, which will be featured this Sunday on "60 Minutes."
Ukraine honors those lost in war
Kyiv is marking one year since Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. CBS News anchors Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano spoke with foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata about how Ukrainians are honoring those lost in this war.
Biden meets with G7 leaders on Ukraine
President Biden met virtually with G7 leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss continued efforts to support Ukraine. The U.S. also announced a new round of sanctions against Russia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on the meeting.
Hague "people's court" wants Putin held accountable for crimes against Ukraine
Former Ambassador-at-large for war crimes Stephen Rapp, who served on the panel, told CBS News, "This is a scale that we have not seen in conflict since World War II."
U.S. rolls out new aid for Ukraine, sanctions for Russia one year into war
President Biden said in Europe earlier this week that more sanctions were coming.
Ukraine's leader sees "victory" ahead after full year of Russia's war
"We endured," President Zelenksyy told his nation. "And we will do everything to gain victory this year."
New aid to Ukraine, sanctions on Russia
CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins CBS News to discuss the latest U.S. aid to Ukraine and the announcement of new sanctions against Russia.
Art as an act of resistance in Ukraine
Daniel Skripnik has spent a year in Kyiv doing what he does best to support the Ukrainian army -- painting. Unable to join the military, he is using his paintbrush as his weapon. Daniel joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss his art and looks back at a year of war in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy vows to pursue victory for Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed that Ukraine will do everything it can to win the war, as his country marked one year since Russia launched its invasion. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" with the latest from Kyiv.
Restaurant owner aids family from Ukraine
Veselka restaurant has been serving up Ukrainian dishes in New York City for decades, and the war in Ukraine has hit close to home. Owner Jason Birchard and Veselka line cook Dima Prach joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss their story of sponsorship and the state of the war.
Zelenskyy responds to China's proposals for Russia's war in Ukraine
The U.S. has expressed concern that China could give lethal aid to Russia in the future.
Solemn day as Ukraine marks year of war
President Biden is holding a virtual meeting with G7 leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, one year since Russia's invasion of the country. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins us from Kyiv with more on how Ukraine is marking this day.
State Dept. official on Russia sanctions
The U.S. has announced new sanctions and trade restrictions against Russia as the war with Ukraine hits the one-year mark. Principal deputy spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State Vedant Patel joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss.
Ukrainians recall a year of "horror"
Three families. Three stories. 365 days of war. As the world marks one year since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainians who have remained in the country share what they experienced the day it happened – and what life has been like since.
A timeline of the Russia-Ukraine war so far
As Ukrainians mark one year since Russian forces invaded their country, CBS News' Lana Zak takes a look at how the battle for control has played out so far.
U.S. must "sustain" its involvement in Ukraine war, secretary of state says
"Putin's first objective was to erase it from the map, to absorb it into Russia. That has failed and that will fail," Blinken said Friday on "CBS Mornings."
How a Ukrainian city functions in wartime
Residents of Kherson, Ukraine, endured a brutal occupation until the Ukrainian army forced the Russians to retreat. This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Holly Williams visits Kherson, where citizens continue to live under fire from Russian artillery while the government still functions.
Blinken on the war in Ukraine
Friday marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the ongoing war and the increasing global tensions between world powers.
U.S. sponsors apply to welcome 216,000 Ukrainian refugees under Biden policy
Americans across nearly 10,000 zip codes in all 50 states have applied to sponsor Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion of their homeland.
Country star Brad Paisley releases song featuring Ukraine's Zelenskyy
It comes a year into the war and is called "Same Here." It has Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking proudly about his country and people.
Former ambassadors on the war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is entering a new phase after 12 months of Russian brutality. Former U.S. ambassador to Russia John Sullivan and former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst join John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
Russia targets Kyiv with deadly strikes ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in an attack that began early in the morning.
Winter storm snarls thousands of flights. Maps show the latest forecast
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
African regional bodies reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland
President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s cinema icon and animal rights activist, dies at 91
At the height of a cinema career that spanned some 28 films and three marriages, Brigitte Bardot came to symbolize a nation bursting out of bourgeois respectability.
Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
Ski patrol strike shuts down Colorado's popular Telluride resort indefinitely
The Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, Colorado, was shuttered Saturday, with no date set for reopening, due to a labor dispute with the ski patrol union over wages.
Gas line explosion shuts down major Southern California freeway
Several lanes of the 5 Freeway were closed and a shelter-in-place order was issued to residents in Castaic, California, after a gas line ruptured on Saturday.
Michigan hires former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham to lead the Wolverines
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
Rescuers search for soccer coach, children after boat sinks in Indonesia
The Spanish soccer club Valencia said that a coach for its women's reserve team, Fernando Martín, and three of his children were among the victims.
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Book excerpt: "Black Moses" by Caleb Gayle
The award-winning journalist's latest book recounts the rise of Edward McCabe, an activist who, during Reconstruction, lobbied for a Black-governed state in the Oklahoma Territory.
Man says wife was killed by pipe coming through car windshield
Todd Kendhammer said his wife Barbara was killed in a freak accident, but a Wisconsin jury didn't believe him. Can his new attorneys upend the case with what they say is critical new evidence?
Man charged with fatal shooting of woman during backyard target practice
The victim was sitting with her family under a covered porch several blocks away when she was hit by a bullet, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Mormon church, dies at 85
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
Boy with autism, 6, rescued from pond 15 months after similar incident
The boy, identified by police as Coco, was found in chest-deep waters but was not injured.
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Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
5 money moves to make in 2026, according to financial experts
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
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Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
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Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
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Brigitte Bardot, 1960s cinema icon and animal rights activist, dies at 91
At the height of a cinema career that spanned some 28 films and three marriages, Brigitte Bardot came to symbolize a nation bursting out of bourgeois respectability.
Rescuers search for soccer coach, children after boat sinks in Indonesia
The Spanish soccer club Valencia said that a coach for its women's reserve team, Fernando Martín, and three of his children were among the victims.
African regional bodies reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland
President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
Russia targets Kyiv with deadly strikes ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in an attack that began early in the morning.
Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal after weeks of fighting
Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday after weeks of deadly fighting along their border.
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Book excerpt: "Guilty by Definition" by Susie Dent
This debut novel is a mystery in which a dictionary editor at Oxford turns to word-sleuthing in order to unravel a family member's long-ago disappearance.
How one photographer takes refuge in Paris
Peter Turnley, an American and French photographer known for documenting the human condition, finds comfort in Paris. His new book "PARIS Je t'aime" showcases 50 years of photographs from his favorite city.
Samara Joy performs "Now And Then (In Remembrance Of...)"
Samara Joy burst onto the jazz scene in 2021, earning major praise as a "classic jazz singer from a new generation," and gaining popularity on TikTok. The young artist has already won five Grammy Awards, and her album "Portrait" is now up for Best Jazz Vocal Album of the Year. Here's Samara Joy performing "Now And Then (In Remembrance Of...)."
Samara Joy performs "Three Little Words"
Samara Joy burst onto the jazz scene in 2021, earning major praise as a "classic jazz singer from a new generation," and gaining popularity on TikTok. The young artist has already won five Grammy Awards, and her album "Portrait" is now up for Best Jazz Vocal Album of the Year. Here's Samara Joy performing "Three Little Words."
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Man says wife was killed by pipe coming through car windshield
Todd Kendhammer said his wife Barbara was killed in a freak accident, but a Wisconsin jury didn't believe him. Can his new attorneys upend the case with what they say is critical new evidence?
Man charged with fatal shooting of woman during backyard target practice
The victim was sitting with her family under a covered porch several blocks away when she was hit by a bullet, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
What's next on the Epstein files release?
Lawmakers may take action against the Department of Justice for the delayed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson weighs in.
Two police officers injured, suspect killed during child custody exchange
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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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Mystery on County Road M
Todd Kendhammer says his wife was killed in an accident -- a pipe flew off a truck and crashed into their car. Authorities say the scene was staged. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Perry Bamonte, member of The Cure, dies at 65
Perry Bamonte, a guitarist and keyboardist for the alternative rock band The Cure, died at his home in England following a "short illness," the band announced Friday. He was 65.
U.S. could turn to South Korea for a vital mineral
Nestled deep in the mountains of South Korea, in a remote part of the country's east, is one of the world's largest deposits of tungsten, a critical mineral the U.S. desperately needs for its defense. As Anna Coren shows, a newly reopened mine in South Korea could soon fill that need.
Trump establishing a hard line on foreign policy
During his first year back in power, President Trump has used American military might to send messages to adversaries abroad. On Christmas Day, Mr. Trump ordered a strike on ISIS militants in Nigeria, which came about one week after the U.S. also struck ISIS targets in Syria. Willie James Inman reports from Mar-a-Lago.
What happens to your returned holiday gifts?
The National Retail Federation estimates that 17% of holiday purchases will be sent back. Andres Gutierrez reports on what happens to unwanted gifts after they're returned to retailers.