U.S. fighter in Ukraine details horrors of war
A volunteer fighter from Tennessee described what it was like fighting in Ukraine. He claimed he repeatedly saw Russia using white phosphorus munitions. Holly Williams reports.
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Russia starts "suicide drone" attacks on Kyiv
At least four people were killed in drone attacks on Ukraine's capital on Monday, reports CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams. Then, John Parachini, a senior international defense researcher at the RAND Corporation, joined CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss Russia's use of the Iranian-made "kamikaze" drones.
Thousands protest inflation in France
Thousands of people protested across France Tuesday, demanding higher wages to tackle spiking inflation. Noemie Bisserbe, reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joined John Dickerson to discuss the unrest.
Putin declares martial law in annexed Ukraine
Parts of four regions in Ukraine are now under Russian martial law, the same four regions the country illegally claimed to have annexed last month. First, CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Kyiv. Then, Stephen Sestanovich, a former ambassador-at-large to the former Soviet Union, and a professor of diplomacy at Columbia University, assesses the situation.
Ukraine rejects Russia's "dirty bomb" claim
Russia is claiming that Ukraine is planning to use a so-called "dirty bomb" on its own people. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Ukraine, then Mason Clark, senior analyst and Russia team lead at the Institute for the Study of War, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
American volunteer speaks about Ukraine war
Ukraine's army is preparing for an attempt to reclaim the key southern city of Kherson from Russian occupation. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams spoke with a U.S. volunteer about his experience fighting on the front lines in Ukraine, and she joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Lana Zak from Kyiv with more.
American fighter talks of fighting in Ukraine
Holly Williams speaks with an American fighter who has since left the front lines of Ukraine to deal with his PTSD. In southern Ukraine, the fighter who refers to himself by his call sign, Elvis, says he repeatedly witnessed Russian forces using white phosphorus munitions against them. He admits that he's profoundly traumatized and fears one of his former comrades could commit suicide because of what they went through together.
American fighter in Ukraine describes the "pure evil" of Russia's war
"Anybody in the West that asks Ukraine to just do peace talks ... they need to see what's been done to these people," said the fighter from Tennessee.
Russia holds nuclear drills amid "dirty bomb" claim
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the "risk of world conflict" is high as he oversaw the start of nuclear military excersises. He also repeated the claim that Ukraine may be planning a "dirty bomb" attack. Holly Williams is following developments from Kyiv.
Putin monitors drills intended to simulate "massive nuclear strike"
The Kremlin said all the missiles that were test-fired reached their designated targets.
H.R. McMaster on Russia's nuclear exercises
Russia notified the U.S. it will be carrying out its annual nuclear exercises today. It comes despite the escalation in nuclear tensions in Russia's war in Ukraine. CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor H.R. McMaster, a former U.S. national security adviser and retired lieutenant general, joins anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the significance.
NATO chief warns of "severe consequences" if Russia fires nuclear weapons
NATO's secretary general was aboard the USS George H.W. Bush as it took part in defense drills not far from Ukraine.
NATO forces conduct defense drills
As Russia's rhetoric around the war in Ukraine remains threatening, NATO forces are exhibiting capable force with exercises in surrounding countries. CBS News correspondent Chris Livesay is on board the USS George H.W. Bush in the Mediterranean where NATO forces prepare for an escalation.
Russia's war in Ukraine from Putin's perspective
It's still not exactly known why Russian President Vladmir Putin decided to invade Ukraine earlier this year - and why he continues Russia's attacks despite repeated military failures. Andrew Weiss, vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, is the author of the upcoming graphic novel biography, "Accidental Czar: The Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin." He joined CBS News to discuss his book.
Evolution of Russia and China's relationship
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet this week in Uzbekistan. China has recently signaled stronger support for Russia in its war in Ukraine, but the two countries haven't always been aligned. Phelim Kine, China correspondent for Politico, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Russia launches barrage of missiles on Ukraine
Russia unleashed a second barrage of missiles on multiple Ukrainian cities Tuesday, destroying homes and critical energy infrastructure. Daniel Fried, former assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian Affairs, and former U.S. ambassador to Poland, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Ukraine to receive more advanced air defense systems
The White House said Tuesday that Biden has promised to provide Ukraine with more advanced air defense systems. This comes as Russia continues to bombard the country with missile attacks. Meanwhile, the White House also said Mr. Biden is reevaluating the U.S.-Saudi relationship after OPEC announced last week it would cut oil production. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Washington, D.C.
John Kirby discusses the war in Ukraine
John Kirby, a retired admiral who now serves as National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, joined CBS News to discuss the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats, as well U.S.-Saudi relations and North Korea's recent missile tests.
Progressives retract Ukraine letter to Biden after backlash
A group of progressive Democrats retracted a letter to the White House urging Biden to engage in direct diplomatic talks with Russia.
U.S. soldiers practice for war near Ukraine
Roughly 4,700 soldiers of the elite 101st Airborne Division are now stationed near the front line in Ukraine — the largest deployment of the unit in Europe since World War II. U.S. soldiers at the base told CBS News that they are "ready to defend every inch of NATO soil" if necessary.
U.S. denounces Russia's "dirty bomb" claim
Russia's general in charge of nuclear defense claimed that Ukraine is in the final stages of building a so-called dirty bomb and could use it against its own people. The U.S. dismissed Russia's allegation as "transparently false." Holly Williams has the latest.
Russia unleashes missiles in Ukraine attack
Russia unleashed a barrage of missiles in Ukraine overnight. Ukrainian officials confirmed at least half a dozen regions were targeted, including the capital city, Kyiv.
Satellites used by Ukraine see funding issues
Elon Musk said his company SpaceX cannot keep paying for the Starlink Internet satellite units used in Ukraine. Officials say the service is crucial for commanding troops on the battlefield. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Zelenskyy warns of "large-scale disaster"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia is planning to blow up a dam in southern Ukraine and cause a "large-scale disaster." Meanwhile, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Ukraine urgently needs better air defense systems. Holly Williams reports.
101st Airborne Division deployed to Europe
Charlie D'Agata is on a U.S. military facility on Romania's Black Sea coast, where he witnessed the largest deployment of the 101st Airborne Division in Europe since World War II. The deployment comes as NATO continues to ramp up its forces on the alliance's eastern flank as the Kremlin continues to ramp up its anti-western rhetoric to explain a string of battlefield losses in Ukraine.
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Seized ship taken toward Iran as Trump and Xi agree on Strait of Hormuz
A ship was taken by unknown parties toward Iranian waters after an Indian-flagged vessel was attacked off Oman.
China's Xi warns Trump about "conflicts" if Taiwan isn't "handled properly"
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
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Will Trump ask Putin to bring these Americans home?
Anastasia Antonov believes that her father, Aleksandr, was arrested by the Russian government last year because he is an American citizen. Now, she is appealing to President Trump to push Vladimir Putin's government to free her father.
Supreme Court upholds mail access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
Netanyahu says Israel will sue The New York Times
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
House vote on Iran war powers resolution fails for 3rd time
The vote on a Democratic resolution to rein in Mr. Trump's authority to strike Iran was 212-212, falling just short of a majority.
Trucking broker can face lawsuit over fatal crash, Supreme Court rules
A CBS News investigation showed the broker had worked with dangerous "chameleon carriers," thousands of which evade federal safety enforcement by reincarnating under new names.
Software CEO convicted for running $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison.
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Hero pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic Ocean
Ian Nixon, a veteran pilot from the Bahamas, put the plane he was flying down in the ocean without anyone suffering serious injuries.
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A Chinese community in New York City reacts to the Trump-Xi Beijing summit
There has been palpable excitement about President Trump's state visit to China in the Queens neighborhood of Flushing, home to one of the largest Asian populations in the U.S.
Supreme Court upholds mail access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
Trucking broker can face lawsuit over fatal crash, Supreme Court rules
A CBS News investigation showed the broker had worked with dangerous "chameleon carriers," thousands of which evade federal safety enforcement by reincarnating under new names.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want?
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
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Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want?
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
Rare blue-green diamond sells for record price at auction
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" diamond was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
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Bipartisan bill would bolster access to benefits for civilians exposed to burn pits
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.
A Chinese community in New York City reacts to the Trump-Xi Beijing summit
There has been palpable excitement about President Trump's state visit to China in the Queens neighborhood of Flushing, home to one of the largest Asian populations in the U.S.
Supreme Court upholds mail access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients.
FBI offers reward for info on Air Force officer charged with spying for Iran
The FBI said Thursday that it's still trying to locate Monica Witt, who is accused of defecting to Iran in 2013 and revealing highly classified U.S. intelligence.
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Will Trump ask Putin to bring these Americans home?
Anastasia Antonov believes that her father, Aleksandr, was arrested by the Russian government last year because he is an American citizen. Now, she is appealing to President Trump to push Vladimir Putin's government to free her father.
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Cruise ship passenger on quarantine experience
Jake Rosmarin, a travel influencer who was on the M/V Hondius as it suffered a hantavirus outbreak, is one of 16 Americans quarantining at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Rosmarin spoke with CBS News about how a five-week trip is now stretching into 12 weeks away from home.
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Activities that challenge your mind may help maintain brain health
Challenging your mind, through games and learning new skills, may help reduce your risk of dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
No Americans showing hantavirus symptoms
Jake Rosmarin is one of the 16 Americans at the University of Nebraska Medical Center being monitored for signs of hantavirus. Ian Lee spoke with him and has more details.
AI is fabricating citations in biomedical studies, researchers find
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
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Bipartisan bill would bolster access to benefits for civilians exposed to burn pits
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill to help civilians, including law enforcement agents, receive workers' compensation for illnesses like cancer that are often associated with toxic exposure to burn pits.
A Chinese community in New York City reacts to the Trump-Xi Beijing summit
There has been palpable excitement about President Trump's state visit to China in the Queens neighborhood of Flushing, home to one of the largest Asian populations in the U.S.
FBI offers reward for info on Air Force officer charged with spying for Iran
The FBI said Thursday that it's still trying to locate Monica Witt, who is accused of defecting to Iran in 2013 and revealing highly classified U.S. intelligence.
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Will Trump ask Putin to bring these Americans home?
Anastasia Antonov believes that her father, Aleksandr, was arrested by the Russian government last year because he is an American citizen. Now, she is appealing to President Trump to push Vladimir Putin's government to free her father.
House vote on Iran war powers resolution fails for third time
The vote on a Democratic resolution to rein in Mr. Trump's authority to strike Iran was 212-212, falling just short of a majority.
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From the archives: Outspoken film critic Rex Reed
Film critic Rex Reed, whose clever and barbed opinions about movies – and movie stars – made him a fixture for decades in print and on television, died on May 12, 2026 at age 87. In this Feb. 4, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, Reed talked with Mo Rocca about how he came to live the life of an A-Lister himself. He also dispensed his unvarnished opinions about that year's best picture Oscar-nominees.
"Survivor" contestants on double elimination
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals the castaways voted off during Wednesday's episode of "Survivor 50" in another double elimination. They discuss being part of the franchise and their legacies in the game.
National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ray Charles, more
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Troubling trend for touring musicians
Major musicians from Post Malone to Meghan Trainor have recently struggled to sell out stadiums and arenas for their tours. It's a troubling trend being called "blue dot fever" and has led to entertainers canceling some or all of their shows. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Geena Davis talks new series "The Boroughs"
Actor Geena Davis talks about starring in the new series "The Boroughs," if there are parallels between herself and the character she plays, and why she's drawn to supernatural projects. She also addresses representation in the entertainment industry.
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How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
Closing arguments held in OpenAI case
Lawyers presented closing arguments Thursday in the OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against its CEO, Sam Altman. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Former death row inmate granted bond after nearly being executed 3 times
An Oklahoma judge granted bond to former death row inmate Richard Glossip on Thursday, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997.
Software CEO convicted for running $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison.
Huge twist in Alex Murdaugh case
Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina lawyer who was convicted of murder, will get a new trial and have his convictions overturned, the state's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. CBS News' Eva Pilgrim reports.
Feds arrest tourist accused of hurling rock at endangered seal's head
The tourist sparked outrage after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at "Lani," a beloved Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach.
Videos show shots fired in Philippine Senate
Warning: Distressing video. Authorities in the Philippines tried to arrest a senator on Wednesday, resulting in a burst of gunfire in the Philippine Senate, according to an Associated Press journalist and other witnesses.
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
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Chinese Americans on hopes for Trump-Xi summit
CBS News' Anna Schecter went to Flushing, Queens, to ask Chinese Americans for their thoughts on the Trump-Xi summit. Schecter joins "The Takeout" to relay what she heard.
Cruise ship passenger on quarantine experience
Jake Rosmarin, a travel influencer who was on the M/V Hondius as it suffered a hantavirus outbreak, is one of 16 Americans quarantining at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Rosmarin spoke with CBS News about how a five-week trip is now stretching into 12 weeks away from home.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin reacts to Trump-Xi summit
Taiwan, the Iran war and trade loomed over President Trump's meeting with China's Xi Jinping on Thursday. Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan joins "The Takeout" to weigh in. Then, Lanhee Chen, fellow at the Hoover Institution, joins with analysis.
Xi draws red line on Taiwan at Trump summit
During their bilateral meeting on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Trump of "conflicts" if Taiwan is not "handled properly." CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren has the latest from Beijing.