Americans fighting in Ukraine feared captured by Russia
Families of two missing U.S. veterans who were fighting in Ukraine are desperate for any information on their whereabouts. They fear the Russians may be holding the men. Chris Livesay reports.
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U.S. sending more weapons to Ukraine
President Biden is responding to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request for weapons with a $1 billion arms package that includes Harpoon anti-ship launchers, ammunition for HIMARS and other missile systems. Retired Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges joins CBS News to explain the impact these weapons can have on Ukraine's fight against Russia, and why he is more encouraged about the trajectory of the war.
Mikhail Baryshnikov: Putin "does not care about people at all"
In this preview of an interview with "CBS Sunday Morning" to be broadcast June 19, the world-renowned ballet dancer, who defected from the Soviet Union in 1974, talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about Russia's war on Ukraine, and speaks out against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian artists draw attention to war
A collective of Ukrainian artists speak about how drawing has helped them fight back and raise funds for their home country. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports.
Ukrainian graphic artists share work to raise awareness, funds for Ukraine
A group of Ukrainian graphic artists is responding to Russia's invasion of their home country with creativity.
Nervous wait for families of U.S. veterans feared captured in Ukraine
Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh and Alexander Drueke left their homes in Alabama to serve with Ukraine's army. They may be the 1st U.S. POWs in the war sparked by Russia's invasion.
Report: U.S. prisoners of war held in Ukraine
Chris Livesay is in Kharkiv where concerns are growing over two Americans, both military veterans, who are missing and may have been captured by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine. If true, they will be the first American prisoners of war in this conflict.
Concerns grow over reports of 2 Americans missing in Ukraine
The U.S. has not confirmed that two U.S. citizens were captured by the Russians.
Reports: Russia captures 2 Americans in Ukraine
Two Americans, both military veterans, have reportedly been captured on the battlefield in Ukraine. Now, their fate is uncertain. Chris Livesay reports.
U.S. to send $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine
The White House has announced another round of military assistance for Ukraine. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the impact of the new round of aid.
Ukrainian troops cornered in key city
Ukrainian troops are fighting to maintain control of the eastern city of Severodonetsk as the U.S. and NATO allies prepare to increase military aid. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Errol Barnett with details on that, plus a recent announcement from Russia's U.N. ambassador regarding the passage of grain shipments.
Putin will blackmail "the whole world" by starvation, Ukraine mayor says
The mayor in Ukraine's central city of Dnipro warns that if Russia's leader gets away with it, "all the tyrants of the world will see that they can be left unpunished."
Russia's impact on U.S. gas prices
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to weigh on American wallets. The cost of oil is now more than $120 a barrel, resulting in record high gas prices. Ellen Wald, the president of Transversal Consulting and a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, joins CBS News to discuss the impact the war in Ukraine is having on gas prices worldwide.
Russian attacks trap Ukrainians in Donbas region
Russian forces blew up bridges around Severodonetsk, trapping thousands of Ukrainians inside the city. To save them, Ukraine is pleading for more weapons. Chris Livesay has more.
A pivotal battle in eastern Ukraine
Russian officials are giving Ukrainian soldiers until 8 a.m. on Wednesday to surrender their control in Severodonetsk, the last city held by Ukrainian forces in the area. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak talk with CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay about the significance of this city and the challenges Ukrainian troops are facing as the war progresses.
Pope Francis says Russia's war in Ukraine may have been "provoked"
The Catholic leader has tried to walk a very delicate line on the war, condemning Russia's brutalities but refusing to clearly cast blame.
Intense battles rage in eastern Ukraine
Key bridges have been destroyed in Sievierodenetsk, leaving civilians stranded as intense battles for Donbas is taking a “terrifying” toll on Ukraine according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Chris Livesay has more.
Thousands trapped as last bridge to key Ukrainian city destroyed
If Severodonetsk falls, it will leave Putin's forces in control of almost all of Ukraine's industrial Donbas heartland. Ukraine wants more weapons to avert that outcome.
John Cena makes fan's dream come true
Actor and former WWE star John Cena made a young fan's dream come true earlier this month. He visited a 19-year-old who has Down syndrome and is nonverbal after his family was forced to flee Ukraine because of Russia's invasion.
5/15: Face The Nation
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” we have the latest on the deadly shooting in Buffalo, New York, with Mayor Byron Brown and Gov. Kathy Hochul. Plus, the latest from Ukraine, and a look ahead to Tuesday’s Republican primary in Pennsylvania.
Ukrainian forces can "surrender or die," pro-Russian separatists say
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine's forces are fighting for "literally every meter" of Severodonetsk.
Living in fear of Russian troops returning
In the Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk, there is fierce fighting around a chemical plant where around 500 civilians are sheltering from the Russian shelling. But Ukraine's president says his military in the south of the country is gradually taking back parts of Kherson, the first major region taken by Russian forces during their offensive back in February. Chris Livesay reports.
Russians using food as weapon in eastern Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine continues, citizen are struggling to find food as Russian troops target grain silos and continue their blockade on Ukrainian ports. Chris Livesay reports.
Russian-backed officials try to solidify rule in Ukraine
Kremlin-installed officials in occupied southern Ukraine celebrated Russia Day on Sunday.
Ukrainian forces lacking essential equipment
Despite receiving billions in military aid, Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline are still in need of equipment. Supply chain issues have forced soldiers to craft versions of javelin batteries, a crucial component to the rocket systems that are used to fight Russian tanks, themselves. David Martin has more.
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U.S., Iran have agreed to broad principles of deal, Trump official says
There is broad commitment on the principles of a deal, a senior Trump administration official said, and the administration feels positive about where things stand.
Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium, official says
But a deal to end the Iran war likely will not be signed this weekend, a senior Trump administration official said.
Efforts to stop California chemical leak on "new trajectory," officials say
Southern California officials are desperately searching for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility.
Gunman killed after opening fire on Secret Service checkpoint outside White House
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Video shows infant being rescued from car trapped in Texas floodwaters
First responders rescued an infant from a car that became trapped in floodwaters in southern Texas on Saturday, video shows.
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.
24 killed, dozens more injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the attack a "cowardly act of terrorism" on social media.
Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
Shark kills spearfisher in front of friends: "Terrifying thing to see"
A spearfisher was killed on the Great Barrier Reef on Sunday in Australia's second fatal shark attack in just over a week, police said.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kevin Hassett, White House National Economic Council director, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, join Nancy Cordes.
Video shows infant being rescued from car trapped in Texas floodwaters
First responders rescued an infant from a car that became trapped in floodwaters in southern Texas on Saturday, video shows.
Celebrating most prestigious, and junkers, of automobile world
In California, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is widely considered the most prestigious car show in the world. But just a few miles away, the Concours d'Lemons celebrates the junkers of the automotive world.
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of Sen. John McCain, dies at 66
Douglas McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died, his family announced. He was 66.
Recipe: Lavender and lemon poppy seed cake from "Cake Picnic"
Elisa Sunga shares how to make lavender and lemon poppy seed cake in her cookbook, "Cake Picnic: Recipes for the Love of Cake & Friends."
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AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kevin Hassett, White House National Economic Council director, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, join Nancy Cordes.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Deborah Birx that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Transcript: Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Josh Gottheimer, Democrat of New Jersey, and Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
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Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
What to know about California chemical tank set to explode or leak
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Teen's mystery illness solved: "It took 18 years to get an answer"
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
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Shark kills spearfisher in front of friends: "Terrifying thing to see"
A spearfisher was killed on the Great Barrier Reef on Sunday in Australia's second fatal shark attack in just over a week, police said.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Deborah Birx that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
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5/24: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Concours d'LeMons, Iranian propaganda, Patti LaBelle.
Patti LaBelle on being called a legend: "I have earned it"
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
The legendary Patti LaBelle
Legendary singer Patti LaBelle has been performing for six decades. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with LaBelle at her hometown of Philadelphia as she marks her 82nd birthday.
John McWhorter on being "strange," Fats Waller's lost Broadway musical
John McWhorter talks about his book, "Losing the Race: Self-Sabotage in Black America," published in 2000, along with one of his latest projects.
Ryan Bingham reflects on his music, TV career
Ryan Bingham's career spans decades and genres. He went from a 2009 awards season sweep with "The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)" to starring as Walker in "Yellowstone." Bingham sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to reflect on his work and to discuss his latest project, "They Call Us The Lucky Ones," which he created in collaboration with The Texas Gentlemen.
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CBS News poll finds most doubt government will ensure AI used appropriately
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
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Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Possible shots heard from White House
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.
Lawyers shot outside North Carolina courthouse
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.
Ivey and Ellison on 6 years since Floyd murder
Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.
Mosque attack was streamed online
The deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was streamed online, and at least three people watched as two teenagers attacked the facility filled with young students, CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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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
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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5/24: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Concours d'LeMons, Iranian propaganda, Patti LaBelle.
Pakistani army chief meets with Iran
Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir met with senior Iranian officials in Tehran on Saturday. Meanwhile, President Trump said on social media that the U.S. and Iran were nearing a peace deal. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.
Latest on progress in possible Iran deal
Iran has agreed to a deal in principle to dispose of its highly-enriched uranium, a senior Trump administration official said Sunday. CBS News' James LaPorta has more.
Latest on White House shooting
A gunman was killed after opening fire at a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House on Saturday night, officials said. CBS News' Nancy Cordes, Nicole Sganga and Natalie Brand have the latest.
Trump touts possible deal, Tehran pushes back
President Trump has signaled on social media that the U.S. and Iran are moving closer to a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran refuted some of the claims. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.