Why are gas prices so high?
Prices at the pump hit an all-time high in the U.S. on Tuesday, as President Biden announced a U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas imports.
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Russia's military weaknesses exposed in Ukraine, former commander says
Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges said that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has exposed its shortcomings.
Negotiators try to revive Iran nuclear deal
Negotiators are closing in on the terms to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. But as both the U.S. and Iran appear committed to securing the agreement, Russian officials are claiming that the West's sanctions on Moscow are creating problems. Henry Rome, deputy head of research and director of global market politics and the Middle East at Eurasia Group, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen to discuss the status of the negotiations.
Ukrainian citizens flee to Poland
A ceasefire agreement has allowed Ukrainian citizens to flee the country, many making their way to Poland. CBS News Radio correspondent Steve Futterman joins "CBS News Mornings" from the border town of Medyka, Poland with the latest on the evacuations and other developments in the Ukraine-Russia crisis.
MoneyWatch: Russia energy ban squeezes sector
Americans could feel even more pain at the pump after the U.S. banned all Russian oil imports as part of the Biden administration's sanctions aimed at damaging Russia's economy. Peter Spiegel, the U.S. managing editor for the Financial Times, joins "CBS News Mornings" to break it all down.
Ukrainian couple talk evacuating with children
As the war in Ukraine started to escalate, Olena Bukuyeva and her husband, Kostiantyn Strukov knew they had to leave their home in Irpin, just outside of Kyiv, and get themselves and their children to safety. The couple spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what they've experienced and seen as this conflict rages.
China calls for “maximum restraint” in Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China is "pained to see the flames of war reignited in Europe" and will be sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine, the communist leader's strongest statement on the crisis to date. However, Beijing may see the fallout from Russia’s invasion as a deterrent for trying to forcibly take over Taiwan. Jane Perlez, former Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times, joins “CBS News Mornings” to discuss.
11-year-old Ukrainian boy escapes by himself
An 11-year-old Ukrainian boy named Hassan fled his war-torn country to go to Slovakia all alone — with only a plastic bag, a passport and a telephone number written on his hand.
Putin "unlikely to be deterred" by sanctions, military setbacks
An "aggrieved" Putin likely "perceives this as a war he cannot afford to lose," said director of national intelligence Avril Haines.
Ukrainian-American woman tries in vain to get family to U.S.
A Ukrainian-American woman was hoping to meet her teenage relatives in Poland and fly them to the U.S. — only to learn they were not allowed in America.
Kharkiv woman describes living in a war zone
Explosions have become the norm in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, where one woman describes seeing and hearing them everywhere she goes — from the grocery store to right outside her window. Nearly two weeks into Russia's invasion, she says, the only way to count time is by "the number of the day of the war.
Ukrainians face dire conditions amid Russian siege
Thousands of Ukrainian civilians are still stranded and at the mercy of Russia's onslaught despite evacuation attempts. Officials say a Russian airstrike in Sumy left at least 21 people dead, including two children seen pulled from the rubble. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Russia announces another cease-fire
Russia announced another cease-fire after Ukrainian officials again accused the country of violating a previous agreement. In the U.S., President Biden banned Russian oil, gas and coal imports. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has the latest.
Top lawmakers agree on $13.6B in aid for Ukraine, European allies
The fresh funding ensured robust bipartisan support for the mammoth $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package it's part of. That package would avert a weekend election-year federal shutdown.
Americans travel to join Ukraine war effort
Despite the U.S. military not deploying troops to Ukraine, some Americans are volunteering to join the fight against Russia. Some told CBS News they're ready to die fighting for freedom. Tony Dokoupil shares more.
11-year-old Ukrainian flees to safety in Slovakia by himself
The boy's mother said she is a widow and explained she was unable to leave because she had to stay with her sick mother who cannot move on her own.
Political messaging on war in Ukraine
Russia's attack on Ukraine has both divided and united Republicans and Democrats here in the U.S. Brian Katulis, vice president of policy at the Middle East Institute, joined CBS News' Ben Tracy to discuss.
How one Kyiv man is helping others survive
Despite the Russian invasion into his country, 26-year-old Viktor has what he calls his “superpower” — an ability to stay calm that he uses to help his community survive war. “It’s a battle,” he said. “But we’re standing.”
Americans travel to Ukraine to aid defense
"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil meets several Americans traveling into Ukraine to help Ukrainian forces fight and evacuate those still in harm's way.
U.S. weighs involvement in Ukraine crisis
Congress is hoping to pass a $10 billion aid package for Ukraine this week while some lawmakers are calling for President Biden to embargo Russian oil. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest from Washington as the Biden administration weighs its options regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Biden bans Russian energy imports, targeting "main artery" of Russia's economy
"The decision today is not without cost here at home," the president said Tuesday, warning Americans to expect gas prices to climb higher.
White House debates Russian oil embargo
The average price for gas in the U.S. hit more than $4 per gallon as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. President Biden and Congress weigh banning Russian oil imports amid fears gas prices will continue to climb. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins "CBS News Mornings" from the White House with the details.
U.S. bans Russian energy imports
President Joe Biden announced the U.S. is banning Russian oil and energy imports in response to Moscow's unprovoked war on Ukraine. Russian forces have increased their assault on Ukrainian cities, which civilians are fleeing. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Lilia Luciano with an update from Vinnytsia, Ukraine.
What the U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas means for Americans
As it cuts off Russia, the Biden administration is negotiating with other oil-producing nations to fill the gap.
Ukrainian troops standing by in Rivne
As Russian forces continue their invasion into Ukraine, the mayor of the city of Rivne, Oleksandr Tretyak, is rallying his community and preparing to protect their ground. He joins "CBS News Mornings" anchor Anne-Marie Green to discuss the situation there.
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Iran war's "core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump says
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order
A coalition of major Democratic groups sued the Trump administration, seeking to strike down an executive order that would exert more federal influence over mail-in voting — including by creating lists of citizens who are eligible to vote.
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DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100K
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering
The Texas-based company could go public with a valuation of more than $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe after backlash
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
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DNC and top Democratic leaders sue Trump over mail-in voting executive order
A coalition of major Democratic groups sued the Trump administration, seeking to strike down an executive order that would exert more federal influence over mail-in voting — including by creating lists of citizens who are eligible to vote.
Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
State Department overhauls Foreign Service Officer Test
The State Department announced Wednesday that it is modifying the Foreign Service Officer Test to reflect the foreign policy goals of the Trump administration.
Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
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FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing 1 person
Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, sits on major seismic faults and is frequently hit by earthquakes.
Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Trump says he may withdraw U.S. from NATO. The law says he can't without Congress.
President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance.
Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack"
A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.
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Kenan Thompson on new children's book
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
How do astronauts use the bathroom?
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
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Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
Baby in stroller killed in apparent stray-bullet shooting in Brooklyn
A child was being pushed in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt streets in East Williamsburg on Wednesday when she suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Son of Hawaii doctor testifies at trial
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Luigi Mangione lawyers seek to postpone trial
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
These 4 astronauts are making history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
Takeaways from Trump's Iran war address
President Trump addressed the nation about the Iran war Wednesday night, saying that the U.S. would complete its mission there "very shortly." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe remarks on the president's remarks and J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News, joins with analysis.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Special Report: Trump addresses nation on Iran
President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night about the Iran war. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Trump addresses U.S. on Iran war
President Trump sought to assure Americans that the conflict with Iran would be brief compared to other wars in U.S. history and insisted that gas prices would go down quickly. Nancy Cordes reports.