Ukrainians in U.S. talk about the pain of war
Ukrainian-born immigrants Iryna Ormond and Olesya Govorun speak about their experience living in America while their home country is at war.
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Residents near Chernobyl face new dangers
CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay toured Slavutych, the Ukrainian town outside the Chernobyl exclusion zone that was built specifically for the evacuees in the aftermath of the 1986 nuclear disaster. But today its residents are yet again in a dangerously precarious position, just a few miles from both the Russian and Belarus borders, both of which have been violated by Russian forces in the invasion.
Russia warns of "real" nuclear war risk
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the threat of a nuclear conflict and the outbreak of World War III is "real" amid the war in Ukraine. Chris Livesay reports.
Austin reaffirms support for Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is reaffirming Western support for Ukraine. He said the West will "keep moving heaven and earth" to help the nation defend itself against Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has an update from Kyiv, Ukraine.
Austin: U.S. believes Ukraine "can win" war
"Ukraine clearly believes that it can win, and so does everyone here”: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin kicked off defense talks with more than 40 countries by expressing confidence that Ukraine can prevail against Russia in the two-month-old conflict.
U.N. chief signals little hope for peace before meeting Putin in Moscow
Ukraine's leader questioned the wisdom of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' decision to meet Putin before coming to Ukraine.
Ukraine refugees fleeing Russian attacks
As Russia's attacks on Ukraine intensify, many are seeking shelter in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, under a tent in a mall parking lot. Charlie D'Agata visited that refuge and talked to the people about how they escaped the fighting.
U.N. vote could "put Russia on the spot" for blocking action on Ukraine
The U.S. envoy to the U.N. says the resolution will help address Russia's "shameful pattern of abusing its veto privilege" on the Security Council.
U.S. military leaders meet with NATO allies
America's top military leaders continue to push NATO allies to send more military aid to Ukraine, as Russia targets the country's critical infrastructure. BBC News correspondent and producer Joe Inwood joins "CBS News Mornings" with more from Kyiv.
Ukrainian shopping mall houses refugees
A shopping mall northwest of Mariupol has been transformed into a crisis center for Ukrainians fleeing the fighting. Charlie D'Agata spoke to one family who left their home and whose members are now refugees in their own country.
Russia says Ukraine war could go nuclear if West keeps sending weapons
Ukraine's government called the latest dire warning from Moscow a sign that Putin's regime "senses defeat" as the fighting, and the weapons shipments, intensify.
Congressman McCaul on immigration
Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCaul joins "Red and Blue" to discuss why he believes the pandemic-era border restriction called Title 42 should be extended, and the need for immigration reform. He also weighs in on the war in Ukraine, cybersecurity threats, and controversy over comments by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
Pianists play Ukrainian pieces to help refugees
Fifty pianists played 50 pieces by Ukrainian composers, raising nearly $90,000 so far for Ukrainian refugees. Ed O'Keefe shares more.
D.C. panel on Ukraine aid, Meadows' texts
Top U.S. officials made a show of support for Ukraine, plus new information emerged about Mark Meadows' text messages around January 6 involving Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red and Blue" to discuss this and more.
Blinken and Austin sneak into Ukraine's capital to meet with Zelenskyy
America's top diplomat said Russia was failing and "Ukraine is succeeding," and the Pentagon chief said success would include a "weakened" Russia.
U.S. launches online portal for sponsoring Ukrainian refugees
U.S. citizens or groups can now file applications to show they can financially support displaced Ukrainians seeking to come to the U.S.
Calls mount for U.S. to sanction Putin's rumored girlfriend Alina Kabaeva
The Wall Street Journal reports the Biden administration held off on such personal sanctions. So who is Russia's alleged "Secret First Lady"?
U.S. names ambassador, officials meet in Kyiv
The White House has announced the nomination of Bridget Brink as the next U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. It comes after top U.S. officials secretly traveled to Kyiev to meet with President Zelenskyy. Robert Bell, the former defense adviser to the ambassador to NATO, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss what this all means for the future or the war in Ukraine.
Blinken and Austin travel to Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Kyiv and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It comes as the U.S. announced it is committing $700 million of additional military aid to Ukraine. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Activists in kayaks block Russian oil tanker from unloading in Norway
Greenpeace said members chained themselves to the huge Hong Kong-registered tanker as it arrived with more than 105,000 tons of fuel.
How foreign fighters have helped Ukraine
Foreigners are going to Ukraine to help the nation with its fight against Russia. Former CIA operative and author Lindsay Moran joins CBS News to discuss.
Russia focuses attacks on eastern Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ukraine on Sunday, as Russia has renewed attacks in the eastern part of the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest on the war in Ukraine.
Blinken: “Ukrainians are standing up”
After visiting Ukraine on Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Ukraine is “succeeding.” It was his first visit to the country since Russia started the war two months ago. Chris Livesay reports from Kyiv.
Impact of U.S. officials' visit to Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy in the capital city of Kyiv, promising military aid to the war-stricken country. BBC News correspondent Anna Foster joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
FBI Director Christopher Wray talks with Scott Pelley; Examining the documents seized from Osama bin Laden's compound; NYC Mayor Eric Adams on reducing crime and the city's COVID recovery
Iran warns protesters of maximum punishment as death toll mounts
As Iran's exiled crown prince predicts his imminent return, the Islamic Republic shirks Trump's warnings and threatens protesters with maximum punishment.
U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS targets in Syria, officials say
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
Trump's threats inspiring Iran protesters but might not deter crackdown
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Suspect arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
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Protests continue in Minneapolis amid fallout over deadly ICE shooting
Minneapolis is reeling after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman on the city's south side Wednesday morning.
Greenland's leaders reject Trump push: "We don't want to be Americans"
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
Video taken by ICE agent shows new angle of fatal shooting in Minneapolis
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it.
U.S. sends delegation to Venezuela as Trump meets with oil executives
President Trump met with oil industry executives at the White House as a U.S. delegation visited Venezuela.
Congress debating possible consequences for ICE after Renee Good's death
Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions, from a full investigation and policy changes to the defunding of ICE operations and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
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Suspect arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Actor Timothy Busfield faces child sex abuse charge in New Mexico
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
Protests against ICE planned nationwide after shootings
Protests against immigration enforcement have been planned across the country after federal officers shot three people in Minneapolis and Portland.
Stolen cars being smuggled to Mexico, where they're almost impossible to recover
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
Suspect in custody after 6 killed in spree of shootings in Mississippi
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said the victims were family members related to the suspect. They were shot at three separate locations late Friday. One of the victims was a child.
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Trump urges credit card companies to slash interest rates to 10% for one year
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Looking for a job? Here are the best U.S. cities to find openings.
Midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Columbia, South Carolina, offer some of the best employment prospects, analysis finds.
Trump posted some U.S. jobs data the before its official release
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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Congress debating possible consequences for ICE after Renee Good's death
Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions, from a full investigation and policy changes to the defunding of ICE operations and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Greenland's leaders reject Trump push: "We don't want to be Americans"
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
Over $120M in USDA award payments to MN suspended, Sec. Rollins says
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday that she is suspending payments on all active and future awards from the USDA to Minnesota amid the long-running fraud scandal in which the White House has alleged a misuse of federal funds.
Trump urges credit card companies to slash interest rates to 10% for one year
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
San Francisco mayor says he convinced Trump in phone call not to surge federal agents
In October, President Trump announced that he had called off a plan to "surge" federal agents to San Francisco.
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Doctors thought he had cancer. An offhand suggestion led to a rare diagnosis.
Andy Provencher spent a year searching for the cause of his exhausting symptoms before a physician's assistant suggested a rare illness.
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Book excerpt: "Enough" by Dr. Ania Jastreboff and Oprah Winfrey
The media superstar, who has struggled with weight for much of her life, and a Yale School of Medicine doctor team up for a book that examines the biology of obesity, offering a new way forward.
RFK Jr. says it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
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U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS targets in Syria, officials say
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
U.S. envoy urges Syria, Kurds "return to dialogue" after deadly clashes
Clashes broke out Tuesday in Aleppo's predominantly Kurdish northern neighborhoods after the government and the Syrian Democratic Forces failed to make progress on how to merge their forces into the national army.
Stolen cars being smuggled to Mexico, where they're almost impossible to recover
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
Trump's threats inspiring Iran protesters but might not deter crackdown
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Indonesia suspends Grok AI over sexualized images
Elon Musk's platform is facing global backlash after reports emerged that its image creation feature allowed users to sexualize pictures of women and children using simple text prompts.
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Actor Timothy Busfield faces child sex abuse charge in New Mexico
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
Golden Globes predictions
"CBS Saturday Morning" predicts winners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
Chris Perfetti on making roles memorable
Chris Perfetti's breakout role was as history teacher Jacob Hill in the hit comedy "Abbott Elementary," but the actor, who's co-starring with Jason Bateman in HBO's new limited series "DTF St. Louis," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" that his versatility comes from his stage experience.
Mon Rovîa performs "Bloodline"
Tennessee-based artist Mon Rovîa was born in Liberia and adopted by American missionaries as a child. His music reflects this unique experience. He's a rising star redefining Appalachian folk, and his highly anticipated debut album, "Bloodline," delivers powerful messages about injustice and empathy. Here's Mon Rovîa performing "Bloodline."
Mon Rovîa performs "crooked the road."
Tennessee-based artist Mon Rovîa was born in Liberia and adopted by American missionaries as a child. His music reflects this unique experience. He's a rising star redefining Appalachian folk, and his highly anticipated debut album, "Bloodline," delivers powerful messages about injustice and empathy. Here's Mon Rovîa performing "crooked the road."
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How to outsmart cybercriminals and protect your data
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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.
U.K. could ban X if platform can't "get a grip" on AI sexualized images
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Privacy impact of Gmail tools driven by AI
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
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.
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Suspect arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Mangione's lawyers fight to block death penalty
Luigi Mangione was back in court on Friday, where his lawyers worked to block the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty in his federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione pleaded not guilty in April 2025.
Suspect in custody after 6 killed in spree of shootings in Mississippi
Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said the victims were family members related to the suspect. They were shot at three separate locations late Friday. One of the victims was a child.
U.S. Treasury Secretary pushes for Minnesota fraud crackdown
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the creation of a new IRS task force and other measures to combat fraud, underscoring the Trump administration's focus on Minnesota amidst the immigration crackdown.
Mangione's lawyers request charge dismissals
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson more than a year ago, was back in a New York courtroom on Friday. Mangione's lawyers asked a federal judge to drop two of his four federal charges. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
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NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
NASA cutting ISS mission short
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
ISS crew returning early due to medical issue
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA postpones spacewalk for medical concerns
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NASA will bring space station crew home early after medical issue
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
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Nikki Glaser on hosting the Golden Globes
Comedian Nikki Glaser helped roll out the red carpet ahead of hosting the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
Golden Globes predictions
"CBS Saturday Morning" predicts winners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
Meet Adriana Diaz and Kelly O'Grady
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President Trump met with oil executives Friday amid action in Venezuela. Meanwhile, protests continued in Minnesota over the deadly ICE shooting.
Chris Perfetti on making roles memorable
Chris Perfetti's breakout role was as history teacher Jacob Hill in the hit comedy "Abbott Elementary," but the actor, who's co-starring with Jason Bateman in HBO's new limited series "DTF St. Louis," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" that his versatility comes from his stage experience.