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Residential buildings hit overnight in Kyiv
Pre-dawn explosions thundered throughout Kyiv overnight as the mayor introduced a new curfew. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports.
Defending Ukraine's capital city Kyiv
Ukrainian troops have maintained control of the country's capital Kyiv despite relentless Russian shelling. Oleksander Slyvchuk, political analyst from the Ukrainian Institute for International Politics, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the situation on the ground.
MoneyWatch: Teen tracks oligarchs' planes
Amid a flurry of other Russia news about oligarchs and airplanes as the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, one college student in Florida is joining the global movement to support anti-war efforts. Jack Sweeney joins "CBS News Mornings" to talk about a Twitter account he created that tracks jets owned by Russian oligarchs.
How will the war in Ukraine end?
Russian and Ukrainian officials meet today for another round of talks. Negotiations thus far have been unsuccessful at ending the war in Ukraine. Christopher Chivvis, senior fellow and director of the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment and a former U.S. national intelligence officer for Europe, joins "CBS News Mornings" to describe possible outcome scenarios for the war.
Samantha Power on Ukrainian refugee crisis
USAID Administrator and former UN Ambassador Samantha Power joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the growing humanitarian crisis as the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies.
U.S. NATO ambassador talks Russia-Ukraine war
NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine and look ahead to Wednesday's defense ministers meeting in Brussels.
Ukrainians find kindness in Poland
Ukrainians who fled their homes are being received with kindness by many in Poland. One 75-year-old woman is sleeping on her couch after giving her bedroom to a family of refugees. Norah O'Donnell shares more.
Russia ramps up attacks on Kyiv
Ukraine's capital city has come under more intense attack as Russian forces move closer. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Kyiv, and CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab gives us a look at what's happening in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv.
Biden considers possible trip to Europe
President Biden could be going to Europe in the coming weeks as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine, according to White House officials. Meanwhile Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to virtually address the U.S. Congress Wednesday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest from Washington.
Russia attacks Ukraine's Black Sea coast
As Russia continues to attack Ukraine's south along the Black Sea coast, Chris Livesay is in the port city of Mykolaiv and speaks to the regional governor who fears what could happen if his city falls to the Russians.
Ukrainian refugees face perilous journey as they flee to Poland
Norah O'Donnell spoke with some of the refugees who made the perilous journey as well as people from all over the world who traveled to Poland to help the million fleeing the war.
"We are ready for them": Ukraine's defenders dig in as Russia pounds Kyiv
Many fear the capital awaits the same fate as besieged cities like Mariupol and Kharkiv, but Ukraine's soldiers, and many civilians, vow invaders "will die here."
Inside Russia's war of annihilation on Ukraine's port cities
Putin is determined to capture Ukraine's ports, but as regional mayors are arrested and shells rain down, cities like Mariupol and Mykolaiv are fighting back, and finding heroes.
Peace talks continue as fighting rages on in Ukraine: CBS News Flash March 15, 2022
Another round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to begin in a few hours. The two sides have expressed some optimism in the past few days. President Zelensky's aide tweeted that the negotiations would discuss, "peace, ceasefire, immediate withdrawal of troop and security guarantees." The talks are happening as the fighting rages on across Ukraine. In hard-hit Mariupol, the city council is warning that they are running out of their last reserves of food and water. But more than 160 private cars managed to leave the city, the first successful evacuation in two weeks. Ukrainian President Zelensky will address Congress on Wednesday to ask for more help.
Russian strike on Ukraine TV tower kills at least 19, officials say
An official posted pictures of firefighters using cranes to lift sections of shattered concrete and brick walls and carrying a stretcher.
Zelensky to deliver virtual address to Congress
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will deliver a virtual address to the United States Congress on Wednesday amid an escalation of attacks by Russian forces. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson joins CBS News' Seth Doane to discuss the latest development out of Ukraine.
Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall injured while reporting in Ukraine
It's not yet clear how he was injured or how severe his injuries are.
Zelensky to deliver virtual address to Congress on Wednesday
The address is only open to members of Congress.
"We are against war": Russians in Atlanta show solidarity with Ukraine
"I feel pain. I cry a lot right now," one woman said. "At this moment, the people of Ukraine are defending their freedom and country, at the cost of their lives."
More than 2.8 million have fled Ukraine
Nearly 3 million people have fled Ukraine in the last 19 days, with a majority of them going to Poland. Norah O'Donnell reports from the Ukraine-Poland border.
Ukraine city cut off by Russia's brutal siege
Russia's brutal siege of Mariupol, a strategic port city, has cut off hundreds of thousands of people from food, water, heat and electricity. Chris Livesay takes a look.
Kyiv suburbs under heavy bombardment
CBS News' Charlie D'Agata visits the northern outskirts of Kyiv, where Ukrainians have come under heavy bombardment. The area is a new frontline in the Russian offensive.
U.S. says Russians have orders to invade
U.S. and Russia are urging its citizens to evacuate Ukraine as the two countries are at the brink of war. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports from the Ukraine capital, where President Biden expects Russia to attack soon.
Russia intensifies attacks on key cities
Russia's invasion has intensified with continued attacks on key cities in Ukraine. Chris Livesay is in Lviv where residents are preparing with makeshift weapons.
Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
6 Minnesota federal prosecutors resign amid Renee Good investigation pressures
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump says Renee Good likely a "solid, wonderful person" under "normal circumstances"
President Trump told CBS News he believes the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, was likely a "very, solid wonderful person," but her actions before she was killed were "pretty tough."
Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
White House says Trump had "appropriate" reaction after appearing to flip off heckler
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
Mass exodus at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Their 21 kids were taken by the state. They've since had more surrogate-born babies.
The couple had so many kids in their Los Angeles-area mansion a neighbor "thought it was a kindergarten." The investigation has only gotten stranger.
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Read the full transcript of Tony Dokoupil's interview with President Trump here
President Trump shared a warning for Iran, called Jerome Powell a "lousy Fed chairman" and defended the ICE agent who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis. Read the full transcript of their conversation.
Trump: Jerome Powell has "been a lousy Fed chairman"
President Trump brushed off a question about whether the Justice Department probe amounts to political retribution.
Claudette Colvin, civil rights icon arrested for not giving up bus seat, dies at 86
In 1955, at the age of 15, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks' act of defiance.
Looking to kickstart your career? These are the best jobs for 2026.
Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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Trump: Jerome Powell has "been a lousy Fed chairman"
President Trump brushed off a question about whether the Justice Department probe amounts to political retribution.
Looking to kickstart your career? These are the best jobs for 2026.
Focusing on these sectors could give your job search a boost, according to a new ranking of the best jobs for 2026.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
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White House says Trump had "appropriate" reaction after appearing to flip off heckler
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
Read the full transcript of Tony Dokoupil's interview with President Trump here
President Trump shared a warning for Iran, called Jerome Powell a "lousy Fed chairman" and defended the ICE agent who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis. Read the full transcript of their conversation.
Trump says Renee Good likely a "solid, wonderful person" under "normal circumstances"
President Trump told CBS News he believes the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, was likely a "very, solid wonderful person," but her actions before she was killed were "pretty tough."
Trump warns U.S. "will take very strong action" if Iran hangs protesters
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
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Device that may be tied to "Havana Syndrome" obtained by U.S. government
The device was purchased by the Biden administration and cost millions, two sources said.
Rampaging elephant kills 20 people, including children, in India
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler, officials said.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Behind-the-scenes at the Golden Globes
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
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Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
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.
British regulators on Grok AI images
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with more.
Pentagon adopting Musk's Grok AI despite growing backlash against it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
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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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Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Trump posts about Minnesota ICE raids
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Minnesota takes on Trump administration
The state of Minnesota, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing the Department of Homeland Security and several Trump administration officials over the massive operations involving federal law enforcement. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Man admits to starting fire at synagogue
Investigators say Stephen Spencer Pittman admitted to starting a fire at Mississippi's largest synagogue. Newly obtained video shows a man dousing Jackson's Beth Israel Congregation with liquid from a gas container. Jason Allen reports.
Over 1,500 pounds of meth found in secret labs in Mexico
More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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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Supreme Court hears trans athletes case
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in two cases centered around state bans targeting transgender athletes. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
SCOTUS poised to uphold trans athlete bans
The Supreme Court appeared likely Tuesday to uphold state laws that ban transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford explains.
Does Greenland matter to voters?
The Trump administration is pushing forward with its effort to control Greenland. But at a time when voters are focused on the economy and inflation, will the push to annex the Arctic nation move the needle? Political strategists Erin Maguire and Chuck Rocha join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Sources: Resignations at DOJ Civil Rights unit
Sources tell CBS News that a wave of resignations has hit the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division because of a lack of action following the deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Thousands feared dead in Iran
The death toll in Iran has skyrocketed. A source inside the country told CBS News that at least 12,000 people have been killed amid massive anti-government protests. Getting accurate information from Iran is challenging, though, as the Iranian government shut off the internet five days ago. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and James LaPorta have more.