Ukraine's separatist regions: What you need to know
Putin recognized the independence of Moscow-backed rebel regions in eastern Ukraine, a move that will further inflame tensions with the West.
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Pushing for diplomacy with Russia
France has been pushing for diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine. Gérard Araud, former ambassador of France to the United States, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Putin orders Russian forces into Ukraine's breakaway regions
The U.S. warned last week that recognizing the self-declared "People's Republics" of Donetsk and Luhansk would violate international law and would "necessitate a swift and firm response" from America and its allies.
Possible U.S. response to Russian invasion
U.S. intelligence suggests Russian commanders have received orders to move forward with invading Ukraine, which Moscow denies. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
Inside Ukraine as it faces Russia
Lesley Stahl speaks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about how his country is handling Russia's increasing aggression.
U.S. holding off on Russia sanctions for now
The White House is holding off on imposing new sanctions against Moscow unless there is further military aggression against Ukraine. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest from the White House.
Putin orders forces into Ukraine breakaway regions
Eastern Europe is moving closer to war after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of two breakaway regions in Ukraine. The White House said it will impose financial sanctions in response. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
What Russia's decision means for Ukraine
Vladimir Putin announced Russia is recognizing the independence of two Russian-aligned republics of Ukraine, drawing immediate backlash from the West. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan tells Tanya Rivero and Errol Barnett, "This is a situation that could escalate really, really quickly."
Biden agrees to possible meeting with Putin
President Biden is agreeing "in principle" to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as tensions grow over Ukraine. The tentative agreement comes as U.S. intelligence warns that Russian commanders received orders to proceed with invading Ukraine. CBS News correspondent Bradley Blackburn joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Ukraine denies Russian report of 5 killed
Russia claimed Monday that its military stopped a group of Ukrainian forces from crossing the border and that five were killed. Ukraine denied the report, saying it didn't have any forces stationed in the area. The U.S. has warned Russia might stage a "false flag" operation to justify an invasion of Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest from Kyiv.
Biden-Putin summit on the table — if Russia doesn't invade Ukraine
Kremlin confirms interest in a possible presidential summit as the U.S. warns Putin's forces are "continuing preparations for a full-scale assault."
Biden adviser on Russia-Ukraine crisis
Jake Sullivan, national security adviser to President Biden, joined "CBS Mornings" on Monday to discuss the rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Satellite images show Russian military movement
New satellite images show the movement of Russian military troops and equipment Ukraine's borders. Russia has extended its military drills in neighboring Belarus, worrying many. Rob Lee, a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Errol Barnett with more.
Russia's military capabilities on Ukraine border
New satellite images reportedly show more deployments of Russian troops and armored equipment just a few miles from its border with Ukraine. This comes U.S. intelligence officials say Russian forces have received orders to proceed with an invasion. Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Peter Zwack joined CBS News to discuss the latest.
Ukraine calls for Russian ceasefire
As Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Russia is preparing to start the biggest war in Europe "since 1945," Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling for a ceasefire in the east of Ukraine, where Russian troops are stationed just across the border. But as CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports, Russia is showing no signs of stepping back from the brink of war.
Ukrainians on edge as fear of invasion grows
Millions of Ukrainians are facing uncertainty as the crisis with Russia continues. More than 150,000 Russian troops, warplanes and other equipment are massed at the borders. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports on the standoff, then CBS News reporter Haley Ott joins "CBS News Mornings" from Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with more on how people are reacting.
Ukrainians on edge as fighting escalates with Russian-backed rebels
There's some hope with the prospect of a Biden-Putin summit, but after a weekend of dramatic developments, calm is giving way to concern.
Russia launching "brutal war of choice" if Ukraine invaded, Sullivan says
National security adviser tells "CBS Mornings" that the world will hold Russia accountable should Putin order an invasion of Ukraine.
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Inside Ukraine as it faces Russia; "Havana Syndrome" cases on U.S. soil.
The situation inside Ukraine as Russian forces loom
Lesley Stahl speaks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about how his country is handling Russia's increasing aggression.
Ukraine Foreign Minister: "We will be defending our country"
Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tells 60 Minutes that there are strict rules of engagement and Ukraine will defend its sovereignty should Russia invade. "Will not allow Russia to kill our soldiers, to kill our civilians."
Ukraine marks anniversary of deadly uprising as threat of Russian invasion looms
"I think that the Ukrainian people has made its decision, and I don't think that Russia is in a position to overturn it," one protestor said at a memorial service Sunday.
NATO ready to reinforce allies if Russia invades Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the Western alliance is prepared to send reinforcements to allied countries if Russia proceeds with an invasion of Ukraine.
Blinken says Russia "moving forward" with invasion plans
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. has no reason to believe Russian President Vladimir Putin is changing course in his decision to invade Ukraine.
Face The Nation: Antonov, Markarov, Krebs, Schlesinger
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Ukraine invasion from Russian ambassador, how Ukraine is attempting to prevent invasion, Russian retaliation against U.S. financial system, and the possible economical impact from the Ukraine crisis.
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Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth faces lawmakers
Oil prices hit a 4-year high as Axios reports Trump will hear new options to try to break the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran with a new wave of attacks.
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Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
President Trump blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Camp Mystic withdraws application for 2026 camp license, will not reopen
This comes on the heels of the first public hearing over last summer's Fourth of July floods that killed more than 100 people across the Hill Country, including 27 girls at Camp Mystic.
Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS News contributor Tina Brown said King Charles' address to Congress during his visit to the U.S. showed "the meaning of monarchy."
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
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Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused vision loss
The Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles were sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon.com.
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
President Trump blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
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Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused vision loss
The Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles were sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon.com.
Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
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House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
President Trump blamed Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy for Casey Mean's nomination stalling in the Senate.
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Suspect in D.C. shooting held in "safe cell," agrees to remain jailed ahead of trial
Cole Allen, 31, is facing three charges related to the attack outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner
Maine Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the race all but assures Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins.
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RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Jewish Londoners describe "utter horror" and living in fear after latest attack
"We've been warning about this for a long time," one local resident told CBS News. "It's like a tsunami — you see the smaller waves before the big one hits."
Tina Brown: King showed U.S.-U.K. ties are "bigger than current politics"
CBS News contributor Tina Brown said King Charles' address to Congress during his visit to the U.S. showed "the meaning of monarchy."
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Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
One of the officials told CBS News that the fire knocked out power and propulsion on the guided-missile destroyer, a mainstay of the Navy's forward presence in Asia.
Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
The U.S. Justice Department accused Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials of working with the notorious Sinaloa cartel.
Record trove of Viking Age coins found in Norway
A hoard of Viking Age silver coins unearthed from a field in Norway is largest discovery of its kind in the country's history.
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Stars preview "Devil Wears Prada 2"
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are reprising their iconic roles for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" 20 years after the original film was released. The stars speak to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and give an inside look at the movie.
Eliminated survivor contestant on new twist
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) The fifth member of the "Survivor 50" jury, who was eliminated during Wednesday's episode, talks about being voted off and a huge twist in the game.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
New details in case against singer D4vd
Musician D4vd was in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday as prosecutors laid out a timeline and highlighted new details in their case against him in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
Wilmer Valderrama on his 200th "NCIS" episode
As "NCIS" nears the highly-anticipated finale of season 23, it will also be star Wilmer Valderama's 200th episode on the show. He reflects on his time on the series and reveals the season finale will have "a lot of danger," adding, "we're setting a crazy tone for next season."
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Buying a computer? AI is making it more expensive.
A memory chip shortage is driving up computer prices for consumers, reversing a decades-long drop in hardware costs.
Tech companies post earnings amid bubble concerns
Four of the biggest tech companies reported earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Adam Levine, senior tech writer for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
Comparing popular smartwatches right now
Smartwatches can measure everything from heart rate to step count, but which features are most accurate and are worth using? Vanessa Hand Orellana, CNET's lead wearable tech reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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Cole Allen to remain in jail ahead of trial
Cole Allen, the suspect linked to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has agreed to remain jailed ahead of his trial. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Melissa Quinn report.
Mexico wants evidence to back up U.S. drug charges against officials
The U.S. Justice Department accused Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other officials of working with the notorious Sinaloa cartel.
Officials release apparent Cole Allen photos
Cole Allen apparently took a selfie while armed, minutes before the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Sam Vinograd have more.
New memo detail Cole Allen's movements
A memorandum filed in federal court on Wednesday includes details about Cole Allen's movements before his encounter with U.S. Secret Service officers at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
New Orleans sheriff indicted after investigation into escape of 10 inmates
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson was indicted on 30 felony counts after a probe into one of the largest jailbreaks in U.S. history, which occurred under her watch.
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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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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Ernst criticizes Hegseth for general's firing
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his decision to fire Army Chief of Staff Randy A. George. Hegseth appeared before a Senate committee to discuss the Pentagon's 2027 budget request.
Blumenthal grills officials on Iran war cost
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, focused his line of questioning on the cost of the Iran war. Blumenthal said he believes the $25 billion cost of the war was less than the actual total.
Gillibrand and Hegseth clash over Iran war
Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of brushing off Americans' lack of support for the Iran war. "There's no evidence that we're safer because of this war," Gillibrand says.
House passes Senate bill to fund DHS
The House of Representatives has approved a Senate-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Speaker Mike Johnson reacted to the vote on Thursday.
Cole Allen to remain in jail ahead of trial
Cole Allen, the suspect linked to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has agreed to remain jailed ahead of his trial. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Melissa Quinn report.