Leavitt on Russia-Ukraine talks, China
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is reacting to the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and says President Trump expects to speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
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U.K. plans to build new nuclear-powered subs as part of military boost
A British military spending boost, including new attack subs and long-range weapons, will make the U.K. "a battle-ready, armor-clad nation," Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.
Details on Ukraine's major drone strike
Ukrainian security sources told CBS News that Sunday's drone strikes inside Russia, called "Operation Spider's Web," took over a year to plan and execute. The drone attacks, which reportedly destroyed 40 Russian bombers, come as the two nations prepare for peace talks in Turkey.
Russia and Ukraine hold talks after drone strike hits Russian bombers
A day after Ukraine launched an unprecedented drone attack on airbases inside Russia, the warring sides sat down for a second round of direct talks in Turkey.
Ukraine launches Russia drone strike
Ukraine is claiming a large drone attack inside Russia that destroyed 40 military bombers, according to security officials. The strike comes as peace talks are set to continue in Istanbul, Turkey, on Monday. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Ukraine claims drone attack hit 40 bombers deep in Russian territory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was sending a Ukrainian delegation to Istanbul for another face-to-face with Russian representatives.
Massive Ukraine drone attack on Russia
Ukraine says a drone attack took out more than one-third of Russia's strategic bombers, hitting five airfields. On Monday, at least six people were injured as Russia launched two ballistic missiles and more drones in Ukraine's northeast. Meanwhile, peace talks between the two countries are resuming in Istanbul.
Inside Ukraine's major drone attack on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised a large-scale drone attack deep in Russian territory that Ukraine's security officials claim destroyed 40 military bombers. Leigh Kiniry reports.
International student crackdown's impact
In the wake of President Trump's efforts to limit the number of international students at universities in the U.S., some foreign students are looking outside the U.S. to study. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Analyzing Musk's impact on U.S. government
Billionaire Elon Musk ended his time overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency on Friday to focus on his companies. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, and Nancy Cook, senior national political correspondent at Bloomberg, as well as CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi, join to discuss.
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U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff meets with President Putin in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks; Surge in demand for disaster-proof architecture in California.
Explosion kills Russian veteran who led airstrikes on Ukraine port city
Zaur Gurtsiev, a retired Russian commander who led airstrikes on the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol died in a blast Thursday in Russia, authorities said.
Behind Rubio's phone call with Lavrov
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to reportedly discuss Russia-Ukraine peace talks. CBS News' Olivia Gazis has the latest.
Trump speaks out against Putin
President Trump said he is "very disappointed" with the ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine as his administration works toward securing a deal to end the more than three-year war. Mr. Trump also announced a new round of pardons on Wednesday, including for reality TV stars and a former New York Republican representative. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Scott MacFarlane have more.
Russia reacts to Trump's threats
President Trump threatened more sanctions against Russia as airstrikes continue in Ukraine. Russia also reportedly proposed another round of direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, Turkey. CBS News intelligence and national security correspondent Olivia Gazis has the latest.
Ukraine gains support as U.N. panel accuses Russia of war crimes
Germany and Ukraine strike a deal to jointly develop weapons with "no range restrictions," as the Kremlin says Trump's jabs at Putin are due to him "not being informed."
Trumo says Putin is "playing with fire"
President Trump is blasting Vladimir Putin for "playing with fire" as Russia escalates drone and missile strikes in Ukraine. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump's military vision
President Trump's stripped-down message on American military power to graduates at West Point clashes with the messy realities of modern war. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson gives his take.
What Trump's new criticism of Putin could mean
In the last few days, President Trump has criticized Vladimir Putin, saying he is playing games amid peace talks with Ukraine. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins to discuss.
Trump reverses course on EU tariffs
The stock market closed in the green on Tuesday after President Trump over the weekend delayed the start of tariffs on the European Union. The president also condemned Russia's Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Trump shifts tone toward Russia
President Trump's tone toward Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be changing as airstrikes continue to pound Ukraine and no solid ceasefire terms have been determined. CBS News' Major Garrett, who is debuting his new politics show "The Takeout with Major Garrett," joins with more analysis.
Russia continues drone strikes on Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine peace talks have stalled following hundreds of drone and missile strikes on Ukraine over the weekend. President Trump responded to attacks in a social media post, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin "has gone absolutely CRAZY!" CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Trump condemns Russian drone strikes
President Trump condemned Russia's massive weekend drone strikes against Ukraine on social media, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin "has gone absolutely CRAZY!" CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
5/19: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about the war between Israel and Hamas, campus protests in the U.S. and the ongoing congressional debate on providing aid to Ukraine. Plus, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova joins.
Trump calls Putin "absolutely crazy" as Russia hammers Ukraine
Ukraine says Russia launched its biggest drone strike to date after Trump called Putin crazy for stepping up his offensive and "needlessly killing a lot of people."
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One of 2 shooters at Islamic Center of San Diego is dead, sources say
Police said officers responded to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
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Trump calls off attack on Iran amid "serious negotiations" toward peace deal
President Trump had warned Sunday that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran to accept a peace agreement.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
The jury dismissed all charges due to the statute of limitations.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
Judge rules some key evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Divers find bodies of 4 tourists in Maldives sea cave
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
Fighter jets' crews eject from air show crash: "A lot of luck involved"
The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down following the midair crash during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
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Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
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One of 2 shooters at Islamic Center of San Diego is dead, sources say
Police said officers responded to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
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Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion in a $67 billion utility deal
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Is the answer to the housing crunch right in your own backyard?
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
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Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"
President Trump said he received a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Cuba's leader says country poses "no threat" to U.S. after military drone report
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
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Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"
President Trump said he received a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Gunman kills 6, wounds 8 in latest shooting rampage in Turkey
A man armed with a rifle carried out a string of attacks, killing at least six people and wounding eight others, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
198 pounds of cocaine found hidden in Kim Kardashian brand underwear
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
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2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Hayden Panettiere opens up in new memoir
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
5/17: Sunday Morning "By Design"
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper announces pregnancy
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
Director Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
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Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
Jury to start deliberations in OpenAI trial
A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with 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.
An adobe renaissance
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
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El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
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1 suspect dead after San Diego mosque shooting
At least one of two shooters at a San Diego mosque is dead, sources say. Police say the threat is neutralized. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Police: Threat neutralized at San Diego mosque
San Diego police said the threat at the Islamic Center of San Diego "has been neutralized" after officers responded to a reported active shooter on Monday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Witness on San Diego Islamic Center shooting
An active shooter has been reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego. CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
Shooting reported at Islamic Center of San Diego
Police are responding to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
Gunman kills 6, wounds 8 in latest shooting rampage in Turkey
A man armed with a rifle carried out a string of attacks, killing at least six people and wounding eight others, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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1 suspect dead after San Diego mosque shooting
At least one of two shooters at a San Diego mosque is dead, sources say. Police say the threat is neutralized. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Police: Threat neutralized at San Diego mosque
San Diego police said the threat at the Islamic Center of San Diego "has been neutralized" after officers responded to a reported active shooter on Monday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Witness on San Diego Islamic Center shooting
An active shooter has been reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego. CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
Shooting reported at Islamic Center of San Diego
Police are responding to a reported active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego. CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
Wildfire prompts evacuations in California
A wildfire in California's Simi Valley forced evacuations Monday. CBS Los Angeles had on the ground coverage.