U.S. labels Russia-backed Wagner Group as transnational criminal organization
In a new round of sanctions, the U.S. accused the mercenary group of atrocities in Ukraine and around the world.
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Germany apologizes for aiming leopard emoji at Russian envoy in Africa
"Is the Continent of Africa, its people & wildlife just a joke to you?" demanded one African Union official over the "tone deaf" tweet.
U.S. and Germany supplying Ukraine with tanks
Western allies are sending tanks to Ukraine to aid in the country's efforts to retake territory from Russia. But President Biden said it could take months for the tanks promised to arrive. Debora Patta reports.
U.S. to send tanks to Ukraine
Both the U.S. and Germany have agreed to send advanced battle tanks to Ukraine. CBS News' John Dickerson is joined by Lara Seligman, Pentagon reporter for Politico, to discuss the tanks and the next challenges in the war.
U.S. sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in major boost to firepower
The U.S. plans to send 31 top-of-the-line M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, delivering on a key request from Kyiv.
U.S. poised to send tanks to Ukraine
For months, the U.S. has been insisting the M1 Abrams, its top-of-the-line tank, was too complex to operate and maintain in Ukraine.
Ukraine confirms retreat from town of Soledar after bitter fight
It's a rare win for Vladimir Putin's force, but military analysts have said capturing the small town is more symbolic than strategic.
Germany to send tanks to Ukraine and let European partners do the same
"We are acting in a closely coordinated and concerted manner internationally," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
These are the tanks Ukraine will get from the U.S. and Europe
Germany is sending what one military expert described as "the Mercedes BMW supertanks of the world."
U.S. to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine
President Biden announced plans to send 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The announcement follows a commitment from Germany to send tanks as well. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on what went into the decision.
Biden announces U.S. will send Ukraine tanks
President Biden on Wednesday announced the U.S. will be sending 31 top-of-the-line Abrams tanks to Ukraine to help the country fight the Russian invasion. Watch his remarks.
Ukraine to receive Western tanks
The United States and European allies including Germany have agreed to send state-of-the-art, Western tanks to help bolster Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion. As Debora Patta reports, the tanks are the latest in a long line of Western military aid, and for the Ukrainians fighting on the war's freezing frontlines, they can't come soon enough.
U.S. and Germany sending tanks to Ukraine
The United States is poised to send 31 M-1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The announcement follows Germany's promise to send 14 Leopard 2 tanks to the region. Col. Mark Cancian (Ret.), senior adviser at the CSIS International Security Program, spoke with CBS News about how these tanks could change the game for Ukraine.
White House poised to send dozens of tanks to Ukraine
U.S. officials said the Biden administration is preparing to send its most advanced battle tanks to Ukraine following initial reluctance from the Pentagon and the administration. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
U.S. "concerned" over South Africa's looming war games with Russia
The U.S. Embassy notes the joint military exercises off South Africa's coast will come "even as Moscow continues its brutal and unlawful war of aggression."
Doomsday clock hits 90 seconds to midnight
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists warns that "unprecedented danger" has pushed the world closer than ever to catastrophe: "We are on the brink of a precipice."
Can the U.S. catch up to China and Russia's African outreach?
After decades of investment and blossoming ties with Beijing and Moscow, experts say "short-term courtship" of African nations simply won't suffice.
Poland promises to send tanks to Ukraine
Germany's foreign minister said Berlin won't stand in the way if Poland wants to send German-made tanks to Ukraine. The move signals a possible end in deadlock negotiations over the shipment of allied weapons. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Poland to seek Germany's formal approval to supply tanks to Ukraine
Germany's top diplomat says the world must "do everything we can to defend Ukraine," but her government still hasn't committed to letting other nations send modern, German-made tanks.
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Germany won't block Poland from giving Ukraine tanks, minister says
Ukraine's supporters pledged billions of dollars in military aid during a meeting Friday.
Ballet: A theater of the war in Ukraine
A prima ballerina in Russia has quit in protest, while young Ukrainian dancers flee war. Jon Wertheim reports on how ballet has become a front in Russia's war next door.
Russia's war on Ukraine impacts the world's tightknit ballet community
In Ukraine and Russia, where ballet is centrally important to culture, dancers have had their worlds upended by the Russian invasion.
Ukrainian troops dig in for winter defenses
There is still no final decision on the rapid shipment of German tanks for Ukraine. But at a meeting of Western allies, General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, emphasized that with the right weapons and training, Ukraine can launch a significant counter-offensive against invading Russian forces in the spring. Correspondent Debra Patta reports from the frontlines, where Ukrainian troops are digging in, engaged in trench warfare fought in subzero temperatures.
Defense Secretary urges allies to ramp up aid to Ukraine
Western allies failed to reach a decision on supplying powerful battle tanks to Ukraine at a meeting at the Ramstein air base in Germany this week. First, CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reported from the front lines in Ukraine. Then, retired Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack, a global fellow at the Wilson Center, joined CBS News to discuss what a new Russian offensive could mean for the war.
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Live Updates: U.S., Iran prepare for talks as shaky ceasefire holds
The U.S. and Iran are getting ready for talks Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, as their tenuous ceasefire held despite key sticking points.
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Artemis II returning to Earth for splashdown to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
Planned "Arc de Trump" would be over twice as high as Lincoln Memorial
Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.
Kamala Harris says she might run for president in 2028: "I'm thinking about it"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
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See messages Brian Hooker sent his friend after wife's disappearance
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
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Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
IMF chief says she's concerned about AI cybersecurity risks
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Inflation surged in March as Iran war drove up energy costs
Inflation ran hot in March because of higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the global flow of oil.
U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
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Trump proposes painting executive office building white
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Planned "Arc de Trump" would be over twice as high as Lincoln Memorial
Plans submitted by the Interior Department show the triumphal arch would be 250 feet tall, the tallest triumphal arch in the world.
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Artemis II returning to Earth for splashdown to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
Kamala Harris says she might run for president in 2028: "I'm thinking about it"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
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IMF chief concerned about Anthropic cybersecurity risks: "Time is not our friend"
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Bessent, Fed's Powell met with bank CEOs over potent new Anthropic AI
Financial industry leaders met to discuss potential cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model, which has found weaknesses in every major computer operating system.
Why a Strait of Hormuz "toll" would pose economic and geopolitical risks
Energy industry experts warn that allowing Iran to charge ships to ensure safe passage through the strait would raise energy costs.
Inflation surged in March as Iran war drove up energy costs
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.
Strait of Hormuz still seeing significantly lower traffic despite ceasefire
Few ships passed through the waterway Wednesday and Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to open the waterway key to transiting oil across the globe.
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IMF chief concerned about Anthropic cybersecurity risks: "Time is not our friend"
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, called on key institutions to work together to manage cybersecurity risks.
Trump proposes painting executive office building white
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Planned "Arc de Trump" would be over twice as high as Lincoln Memorial
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Kamala Harris says she might run for president in 2028: "I'm thinking about it"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
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Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
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Prince Harry sued by charity he co-founded in honor of Princess Diana
Sentebale, which Prince Harry co-founded in 2006 and helps youths with HIV in southern Africa, filed the suit in London's High Court.
Why a Strait of Hormuz "toll" would pose economic and geopolitical risks
Energy industry experts warn that allowing Iran to charge ships to ensure safe passage through the strait would raise energy costs.
Abusive husband gets 8 years in prison for wife's death by suicide
Lee Milne, 40, was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction in Glasgow's High Court for culpable homicide and engaging in abusive behavior.
Bodies of at least 11 people found in hidden graves in western Mexico
The discovery of the grave site adds to dozens of similar cases in Jalisco, the state hardest hit by Mexico's missing persons crisis.
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Live Updates: U.S., Iran prepare for talks as shaky ceasefire holds
The U.S. and Iran are getting ready for talks Saturday in Islamabad, Pakistan, as their tenuous ceasefire held despite key sticking points.
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Do you care in Gen Z likes you?
Comedian Bridget Phetasy joins CBS News with her take on gaining the favor of Generation Z members. Phetasy explores the matter for The Free Press, a Paramount Skydance publication.
Dan Levy on new crime-comedy series
Dan Levy talks to "CBS Mornings" about the comedy series "Big Mistakes," which is about organized crime. Levy explains how he used his own life to help shape his character's relationships and reflects on the beloved series "Schitt's Creek."
Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer, dies at 68
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
BTS kicks off comeback world tour
K-pop supergroup BTS hit the stage on Thursday, kicking off their comeback world tour after a four-year hiatus. Nicole Fell, assistant editor at The Hollywood Reporter, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
How realistic is "Project Hail Mary"?
Ryan Gosling's new movie, "Project Hail Mary," is raising questions about the future of the Sun. CBS News contributor Janna Levin joins with more details.
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How does Gen Z feels about AI?
A study by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation looked into how Generation Z feels about using AI. Callie Holtermann, a reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.
How to stay ahead of AI in your career
A recent CBS News poll found 66% of Americans believe AI will decrease jobs. LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky and chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman share insights on the skills that professionals need to stay ahead of AI at work.
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.
Behind Anthropic's alarming AI model
Anthropic announced its new AI model is too powerful for public release. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more.
Analysis finds AI will reshape 50-55% of jobs
Researchers at Boston Consulting Group estimate that AI will "reshape" between 50-55% of U.S. jobs over the next three years. They note that while AI integration will likely change the nature of the work, it doesn't necessarily mean job losses in every case. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Abusive husband gets 8 years in prison for wife's death by suicide
Lee Milne, 40, was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction in Glasgow's High Court for culpable homicide and engaging in abusive behavior.
DOJ probing NFL over fees, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that the Justice Department is investigating the NFL over subscription fees concerns. Jake Rosen reports.
Breaking down Melania Trump's Epstein remarks
First lady Melania Trump held remarks on Thursday denying any link to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Police arrest 21 suspects in hospice fraud case
Police file charges against 21 suspects in what's described as a $267 million fraud case with zero legitimate patients. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
A man stole a handbag outside a London pub. Inside was a Faberge egg and watch.
A man who stole a handbag containing a Faberge egg and watch worth at least $2.8 million from a London pub was jailed for more than two years.
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NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
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As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew is staking their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth on Friday.
NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
NASA gears up for Artemis II crew's return to Earth
With Artemis II astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.
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IMF chief on cybersecurity risks posed by AI
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, says the organization is concerned about cybersecurity risks posed by Claude Mythos, Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence model. "We are very keen to see more attention to the guardrails that are necessary to protect financial stability in a world of AI," she tells "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan in an interview airing Sunday.
Vance says he is positive about Iran talks
Vice President JD Vance appears positive about talks with Iran in Pakistan, but President Trump remains frustrated about Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Imtiaz Tyab report.
Farmers react to high gas prices
Farmers across America are grappling with soaring fuel prices as the war in Iran impacts energy costs. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
How does Gen Z feels about AI?
A study by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation looked into how Generation Z feels about using AI. Callie Holtermann, a reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.
Do you care in Gen Z likes you?
Comedian Bridget Phetasy joins CBS News with her take on gaining the favor of Generation Z members. Phetasy explores the matter for The Free Press, a Paramount Skydance publication.