U.S., Russia agree to "begin working on a path" to end Ukraine war
Senior officials from the U.S. and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia on improving ties and ending the war in Ukraine - but Ukraine isn't invited.
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European leaders on Ukraine peace talks
U.S. government representatives met with Russian officials to talk about the future of Ukraine and a possible resolution to the nearly three-year war between Ukraine and Russia. European leaders voiced their frustrations about being left out of the process. New York Times Brussels Bureau chief Jeanna Smialek joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Key details on U.S. meeting with Russia
Senior Trump administration members met face-to-face with top Russian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports and CBS News chief Washington correspondent has more.
Trump defends excluding Ukraine from talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with top Russian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will not accept any outcome from these talks since he has been left out of the process. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
Trump criticizes Ukraine after Russia talks
President Trump signed executive orders and took questions from the press at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday. Mr. Trump made disparaging remarks about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and said he should've ended the war with Russia a long time ago. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump signs executive order on IVF and more
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Russia frees U.S. man who was detained over pot gummies
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Rubio: "Work remains" on ending Ukraine war
Officials from the United States and Russia met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday about bringing an end to the war in Ukraine. The meeting happened without any officials from Ukraine in attendance. CBS News' Holly Williams and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
U.S., Russia discuss war in Ukraine
Top U.S. and Russian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. No other European countries are involved in the talks, including Ukraine. CBS News' Holly Williams has more.
Reaction to U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine war
Talks in Saudi Arabia between top U.S. and Russian officials over the war in Ukraine have now ended. No Ukrainian officials were present for the talks. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
U.S., Russian officials discuss Ukraine war
Top U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia Tuesday morning for talks on Russia's war with Ukraine, but Kyiv officials were not present. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters Monday that his country wouldn't accept the outcome of any negotiations conducted without Kyiv's involvement. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Europe grapples over its "collective security" under pressure from Trump
Britain and Sweden have become the first European nations to say they could send troops to help secure Ukraine after an end to the war there.
Europe concerned over US-Russia talks on Ukraine
Diplomats from the U.S. and Russia are meeting this week to talk about ending the war in Ukraine. The talks are in Saudi Arabia, but all of Europe, including Ukraine, have been frozen out. That led French President Macron to convene an emergency meeting of European leaders in Paris. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
What could result from U.S.-Russia talks?
Senior members of the Trump administration will meet with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine. Michael Bociurkiw, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins CBS News to assess the state of U.S.-Russia relations and where Ukraine fits in.
9/24: The Takeout: Sean Penn
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Expert on the future of Ukraine
Foreign policy expert Angela Stent joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the possible paths to ending the war in Ukraine, looking at what the future holds for the country amid ongoing peace talks between the U.S. and Russia.
Concerns about U.S.-Russia peace talks
European leaders are having an emergency meeting in Paris as concerns grow that Ukraine is being left out of U.S. peace talks with Russia. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
Russian, U.S. officials to meet on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning President Trump to not trust Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Trump made new comments Sunday about meeting with Putin to end the war in Ukraine that started three years ago. On Tuesday, Russian and U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia.
Details on U.S. peace talks with Russia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to lead a U.S. delegation in talks with Russian officials in an effort to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
U.S. prepares for expected Ukraine war talks
A U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio is preparing to hold talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia about the war in Ukraine. President Trump signaled Sunday he's confident that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will happen soon. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Rubio says "we have a long ways to go" before Ukraine peace talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "we have a long ways to go" before starting any talks with Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Rubio to meet with Russian officials to discuss Ukraine peace negotiations
The meeting comes days after President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Crenshaw: Europe should be "uncomfortably aggressive" to counter Russia
Rep. Dan Crenshaw said European countries "need to demand a seat at the table" at talks over ending the war in Ukraine by "being uncomfortably aggressive" with Russia. The following is an extended version of Crenshaw's interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from the Munich Security Conference.
Marvin Kalb on how a Trump-Putin summit could lead to disaster
The veteran CBS and NBC journalist discusses why he believes an agreement between Trump and Putin that betrays Ukraine could send a chilling message to the rest of the world about America's position as a trusted global leader.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for the creation of the "armed forces of Europe"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks greater military and economic support from the European Union.
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Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
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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.
The story of the 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment
Thirty years ago, a Cuban fighter jet shot down two civilian planes operated by Florida-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that inflamed U.S.-Cuba relations.
Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.
Trump settles IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7B fund for claims of "weaponization"
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American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
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Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
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Divers find bodies of 4 tourists in Maldives sea cave
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Iran more than doubled executions in 2025, global death penalty hit 44-year high
Iran executed more than twice as many people last year as it did in 2024, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
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New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over press access policy
The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access.
Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.
Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "weaponization" fund?
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the fund as part of the settlement of President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the leaking of his tax returns.
The story of the 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment
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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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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
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CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
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New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over press access policy
The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access.
Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.
Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "weaponization" fund?
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the fund as part of the settlement of President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the leaking of his tax returns.
The story of the 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment
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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.
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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
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U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
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Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm
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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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Iran more than doubled executions in 2025, global death penalty hit 44-year high
Iran executed more than twice as many people last year as it did in 2024, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
The story of the 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment
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Trump says he's called off plans for a "scheduled attack of Iran"
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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
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2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season
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Musk says he'll appeal OpenAI lawsuit dismissal
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Jury to start deliberations in OpenAI trial
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An adobe renaissance
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El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
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Officials: No children hurt in mosque shooting
At least three adults were killed when a pair of gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. The two teenage suspects were found dead inside a nearby car, officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Police probing mosque shooting as a hate crime
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Three adults and two suspects are dead after a shooting on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil leads a special report.
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.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
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NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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CBS News Radio flashback: 1955 Geneva Summit
The year is 1955, and the world is a decade removed from the Allied victory in World War II, a monstrous conflict of never-before-seen carnage and slaughter. To avoid a third world war, the great powers tried something new: a meeting to explore trade relations, peace talks and arms control. Nikole Killion introduces CBS News Radio's coverage of the Geneva Summit.
Officials: No children hurt in mosque shooting
At least three adults were killed when a pair of gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. The two teenage suspects were found dead inside a nearby car, officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
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U.S. doctor in Congo tests positive for Ebola
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Musk says he'll appeal OpenAI lawsuit dismissal
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.