Vacationing Ukrainian family stranded amid war
The war in Ukraine started as one family was vacationing in Hawaii. Now, they don't know when they'll be able to return home.
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Ukrainian family stranded in Hawaii has "nowhere to go"
They are unsure if their house is still standing and say they are financially imperiled because their family business has been forced to close.
More than half of Ukraine's children forced to flee
One month into Russia's invasion, more than half of all children across Ukraine have had to flee their homes. Imtiaz Tyab shares more.
Russian attacks persist after vows to scale back
Hours after the Kremlin promised Ukraine it would scale back its military operations, it launched another assault on the city of Chernihiv. Some Ukrainians say the only reason Russia is participating in peace talks is because its forces are facing tough resistance on the ground. Holly Williams has the latest.
U.S. intel on Putin and his military
Russia says it's scaling back military operations in Kyiv, but that is being met with skepticism as fighting rages elsewhere. CBS News has learned U.S. officials believe Russian President Vladimir Putin may be getting misinformed about the performance of his military. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Washington, and CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins "Red & Blue" from Ukraine with more.
Ukraine gets internet from SpaceX's Starlink
Elon Musk's SpaceX has been working with the Ukrainian government to supply high-speed Internet to the country via his company's Starlink satellites. Sorin Adam Matei, associate dean of research and director of the FORCES Initiative at Purdue University, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden plans to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
Energy prices have spiked as the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Biden's Ukraine call and U.S. intel on Putin
CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis tells "Red and Blue" about President Biden's call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, as well as intelligence that Russian President Putin apparently believes his military has misled him. USA Today White House reporter Rebecca Morin talks about the Title 42 immigration measure being set to end in May and the lack of action on cancelling college loan debt.
U.S. warns that Russia may "detain" Americans, urges them to leave
The State Department also warned U.S. citizens, again, not to go there.
Ukraine war could push 13 million more people into food insecurity
U.S. and U.N. officials say the war will "have global context impact beyond anything we've seen since World War II."
Europe seeks energy independence from Russia
Gas prices are once again climbing in Europe, which gets 40% of its gas from Russia, because of supply-chain-related concerns related to the invasion of Ukraine. Josh Wingrove, White House reporter for Bloomberg, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Mola Lenghi to discuss where Europe could begin looking for its future gas needs.
Pope Francis meets Ukrainian children
After meeting with children who fled Ukraine, Pope Francis called Wednesday for an end to the "monstrosity of war" in the country.
TikToker's old phone lets her post from behind Russia's "iron curtain"
"No one is actually reporting from inside the country," Natalia told CBS News. But she discovered, thanks to some outdated cell phone software, that she could.
Ukraine skeptical of Russia's promise
President Biden reassured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the U.S. will continue to throw its support behind Ukraine in a call Wednesday morning, as increasing violence fuels skepticism about Russia's promise to scale back military operations near Kyiv and Chernihiv. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Kyiv with the latest..
U.S.-Russia relations aboard ISS
Despite tensions between the United States and Russia on Earth, cooperation continues in space. But Mark Strassmann reports Russia's longterm commitment to the International Space Station is in question.
Ukraine refugee crisis worsening, UN says
Chris Melzer, senior spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, speaks with CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Mola Lenghi about the growing refugee crisis as more than 4 million people flee Ukraine in the wake of Russia's invasion.
"Catastrophe" looms as war disrupts food supply
Ukraine is a major global supplier of grains. But now that it's under attack, that supply — and people around the world — are facing "catastrophe," humanitarian officials warn.
Russian attacks continue after peace talks
The governor of Chernihiv, Ukraine, says Russia attacked the city overnight, hours after its defense minister claimed Russia would scale back operations around Chernihiv and Kyiv. Debora Patta reports on what's happening on the ground across Ukraine, then Mary Ilyushina speaks with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about where peace talks stand and if anyone is taking Russia's promises seriously.
Ukraine's recaptured Irpin desolate, destroyed
The recaptured town of Irpin, near Ukraine's capital Kyiv, was an eerie wasteland on Tuesday, testifying to the horrors of the fighting and bombardment there. Bodies of dead civilians lay scattered on the streets as stray dogs roamed between fallen trees and debris.
Ukrainian boy cries for dad from hospital bed
"Where is my dad?" Dima, a young Ukrainian boy, cries from his hospital bed as he asks for his father, who, like Dima, was injured in Mariupol. His father is being treated in another part of the hospital.
World facing more conflict than any time since WWII, U.N. chief says
"A perilous sense of impunity is taking hold. Nuclear arsenals are growing. Human rights and international law are under assault. Criminal and terrorist networks are fueling — and profiting from — divisions and conflicts," he said.
Ukrainian refugees add to millions displaced around the world
Russia's invasion has spawned the biggest movement of people in Europe in decades. They're just the latest of millions of others who have been displaced by conflict, violence or insecurity.
Russia keeps pounding Ukraine, fueling skepticism over Putin's intentions
After Russia said it would "reduce" its assault on Kyiv, some forces do seem to have pulled back, but bombs keep falling, and 4 million people have fled the country.
Russia will scale back military near Kyiv
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine appear to be progressing as Russia says it will scale back its military operations in Kyiv. But as the war rages on, the U.S. and European allies are wary of Russia's promises. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports, and then CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina joins "Red & Blue" from Riga, Latvia, to discuss the latest on the negotiations.
Biden won't apologize for Putin remark
President Biden said he will not apologize for a remark he made Saturday in Poland: that Russian President Vladimir Putin "cannot remain in power." Weijia Jiang has the story.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles in Iran war, sources say
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
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Progress made in Strait of Hormuz talks, Rubio says
The secretary of state said progress has been made in the Iran-Oman talks but that no final agreement has been reached, adding, "We're hoping that will happen very shortly."
Man carrying ammo arrested near Trump National Golf Course before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Course in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Chipotle replaces jalapenos linked to Minnesota salmonella outbreak
Restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Wayward SpaceX rocket to slam into moon, leave 16-foot deep crater
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Virginia's 2nd District to see rematch between Kiggans, Luria
Democrat Elaine Luria, who previously served four years in Congress, lost to Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans in 2022.
FBI not conducting civil rights probe into ICE shooting in Maine, sources say
The deadly encounter between an ICE officer and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine, is the latest in a growing string of clashes between civilians and ICE agents.
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Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Chipotle removes jalapenos linked to Minnesota salmonella outbreak
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Dow soars 900 points on strong corporate profits, hopes of Iran deal
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
More adult children live at home now than during the pandemic
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
"Peanut butter" pay raises are out, as employers shift to merit hikes
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
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Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Shannon Taylor wins Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st District
Virginia Democrats are refocusing on a handful of GOP-held seats in Virginia after the state Supreme Court struck down a redrawn congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one district.
Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Virginia's 2nd District to see rematch between Kiggans, Luria
Democrat Elaine Luria, who previously served four years in Congress, lost to Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans in 2022.
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
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Chipotle suspected in salmonella outbreak
At least 110 people have fallen ill from salmonella in Minnesota, the vast majority of whom reported having eaten at the Mexican chain Chipotle. Tom Hanson has the story.
Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
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Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
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State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles, sources say
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Nazi ships, mammoth bones emerge as Danube River dries up
Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships – and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Gaza holds mass funeral for extended family recovered from wartime rubble
Authorities described this as the Gaza Strip's biggest mass funeral since the war began, mourning dozens of people, including women and children, recently recovered from the rubble.
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Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Ariana Grande on her plans to take break
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Jordan Roth talks "The Shards"
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
"My Favorite Person" takes over socials
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Top AI execs may meet with Trump officials
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, 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 administration finalizes AI framework, official says
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
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Lindsay Clancy speaks in court for first time
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy testifies in court
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Police actions in Guthrie case under scrutiny
The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein joins CBS News to discuss her reporting on crucial missteps made by authorities in the days following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
Officials give update on Spokane fire arrest
A man is under arrest for allegedly setting one of three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated from the area as fires rage. KREM reporter Regan Gallo has more.
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Wayward SpaceX rocket to slam into moon, leave 16-foot-deep crater
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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Michigan's Democratic Senate race closes out
Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Kansas and Washington all held primaries Tuesday night, with much of the nation focusing on the Michigan Democratic Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report.
Dingell on Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Polls have closed in Michigan, where the heated Democratic Senate contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is coming to a head. Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan joins CBS News to weigh in.
Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
DHS: Man dies in ICE custody in New Jersey
The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the death of a detainee at a controversial immigration center in New Jersey. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.