Russia warns of "clash between nuclear powers" as drones hit its bases
Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the latest strikes against air bases, including two deep inside Russia, instead labeling it "karma."
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Russia unleashes more air assaults on Ukraine
Russian authorities said a drone strike hit an airfield Tuesday near its border with Ukraine. On Monday, Moscow blamed Ukraine for drone attacks on two of its airfields. Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the strikes, but the Kremlin has responded with massive airstrikes that knocked out power and water across several Ukrainian regions. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab discussed how Ukraine is responding to the new attacks.
Putin weaponizes winter against Ukrainians
"Ukraine pummeled as drones target Russian bases Vladimir Putin's military launched a fresh wave of missile strikes on Ukraine after drones hit military air bases deep inside Russian territory. Russia has been accused of weaponizing winter by knocking out Ukrainian water and electricity infrastructure. Engineers racing to repair the grid face must work around unexploded Russian ordnance. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from inside Ukraine."
Preventing nuclear disaster in Ukraine
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi tells Lesley Stahl about the precarious nuclear situation in Ukraine and the work his team is doing to prevent a catastrophe.
Emmanuel Macron on Russia's war in Ukraine
“This is a war crime.” French President Emmanuel Macron called Russia’s war in Ukraine and lack of respect for international law “a huge mistake,” and said attacks on civilian infrastructures were war crimes.
G7 price cap on Russian oil begins
Several Western countries began a $60-per-gallon price cap on Russian oil today, which could affect markets. Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the impact.
Full interview: Blinken on "Face the Nation"
Watch the full version of an interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that aired on Dec. 4, 2022, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
12/4: Face The Nation: Blinken, Aguilar, Holder
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the race to get as much done before the holidays as possible is on here in the nation's capital. International diplomacy has stepped up on a number of fronts. With continuing protests in Iran, and new challenges when it comes to China, we'll talk to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Incoming House Intel chair on Ukraine, China and Trump
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio discusses the potential for bipartisanship over Ukraine policy, the U.S. relationship with China and former President Donald Trump's recent statements.
Russia rejects $60-per-barrel price cap and threatens oil supply cutoff
Russian authorities have rejected a price cap on the country's oil set by Ukraine's Western supporters and are threatening to stop supplying the nations that endorsed it.
G-7 and EU impose $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil
The move is key for Western powers' efforts to prevent oil price spikes and starve Russia of funding for its war in Ukraine.
"Bloody packages" sent to Ukrainian embassies across Europe
Ukrainian embassies and consulates in six European countries have received packages containing animal eyes, an official said.
Cold adds to misery for Kherson residents as Russian shelling continues
People say they'd rather live without food, water or heat than live under Russian occupation again.
Striking border images from around the globe
The way the border looks depends on the relationship between the two countries... and a lot more.
Biden hosts Macron at first state dinner
President Biden welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House for the first state dinner of his administration. The two leaders held talks about the war in Ukraine ahead of the dinner. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Analyzing Biden's state dinner with Macron
President Biden was hosting French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House for the first state dinner of Biden's presidency. John Dickerson analyzed the implications of the state dinner with Erik Brattberg, senior vice president at Albright Stonebridge Group.
Biden, Macron hold joint news conference
President Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated a commitment to helping Ukraine fight Russia's invasion in a joint news conference at the White House Thursday. Mr. Biden also defended the Inflation Reduction Act, which Macron had reportedly called "super aggressive." The Bidens are hosting Macron and his wife, Brigitte, for a state visit. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Police blow up "suspicious package" sent to U.S. embassy in Spain
The package came a day after one sent to the Ukrainian Embassy ignited upon opening and injured an employee.
Pentagon wants to train Ukrainian troops
The Pentagon has proposed training 2,500 Ukrainian soldiers every month in Germany. A judge declared a mistrial in a case against “That 70s Show” star Danny Masterson, who had pleaded not guilty to charges of rape brought by three women. And LL Cool J led the festivities as the White House hosted its 100th annual Christmas tree lighting.
U.S. politics and Ukraine
Holly Williams spoke with former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, who told her that Ukraine is "fighting for western world."
NATO reaffirms Ukraine will eventually join
NATO leaders meeting in Romania say they will stand by Ukraine as long as it takes. CBS News' John Dickerson speaks with Ambassador William Taylor about how Ukraine is faring in its ongoing effort to fight off the Russian invasion as winter sets in.
Ukraine braces for attacks on infrastructure
Ukraine is bracing for Russia to target key infrastructure sites as winter approaches. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtaiz Tyab joins Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano to discuss the next phase of the war and NATO looking to send additional aid.
Ukraine braces for more Russian attacks
Russia is postponing arms control talks with the United States that were scheduled Monday in Egypt. The decision comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he expects Russia to launch a new wave of missile strikes on his country. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Mykolaiv, Ukraine.
Ukrainians brace for brutal winter
CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from Kyiv, as Russia tries to weaponize winter and freeze Ukraine's momentum.
Helping a wounded Ukrainian soldier walk again
Earlier this year, while fighting to protect his country, Alexander Chaika lost his right leg to a Russian artillery shell. Last month he arrived in the U.S. to be fitted for a high-tech prosthetic leg, thanks to the charitable organization Future for Ukraine. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with Chaika about recovering his mobility; with medical teams about the state-of-the-art prosthetics; and with Senator Tammy Duckworth, an American veteran who knows the hard truths of losing a limb in combat.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
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Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed tells CBS News in an exclusive interview why he sprang into action, risking his own life to save people he'd never met.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
China launches 2 days of live-fire military drills around Taiwan
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
Train accident in southern Mexico leaves at least 13 dead and dozens injured
Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.
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Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
Mine in South Korean to offer U.S. new source of a critical war metal
China dominates the supply of critical minerals such as tungsten, but a U.S. push for alternative sources has found one, deep inside a South Korean mountain.
"Hail and farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2025
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Luke Burbank on making realistic New Year's resolutions
Forget about hitting the gym, or signing up for a foreign language app. Luke Burbank resolves to do far better with his New Year's resolutions in 2026 by committing to goals he can actually keep … probably.
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Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
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.
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D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
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Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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.
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Heavyweight boxing champ Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash
British heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a highway crash in Nigeria that reportedly killed two other people.
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What went through Bondi Beach hero's mind as he tackled a gunman?
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed tells CBS News in an exclusive interview why he sprang into action, risking his own life to save people he'd never met.
Body found in search for Spanish soccer coach and children in Indonesia
The family holiday in the park area turned tragic for Valencia CF Women's B coach Fernando Martín, 44, when the boat carrying him, his family, four crew members and a local guide sank.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
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French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
2025: The year's top books
"Sunday Morning" checks out the bestselling fiction and non-fiction of the past year.
2025: The year's top movies
"Sunday Morning" checks out the highest-grossing films of the past year.
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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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D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
Knife attack in Suriname kills at least 9 people, police say
The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of Paramaribo.
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 cellphone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cellphone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
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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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Montana lawmakers open up about GOP divisions
In April, nine GOP state senators from Montana were censured for voting with Democrats. Jo Ling Kent speaks with some of them about why they voted against party lines, and what they're hopes are for the future of U.S. politics.
Tips for combatting loneliness
Loneliness is on the rise in the U.S., with 40% of adults over 45 reporting feeling lonely, a recent AARP study shows. Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist, has more.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
French actress Brigitte Bardot died at age 91, her foundation said on Sunday. Here's a look back at the film icon and animal rights activist's career.