Guarding NATO's eastern flank
Nearly two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, thousands of U.S. soldiers are stationed along NATO's eastern borders, engaging in rigorous training exercises to deter any potential attacks.
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Putin crackdown widening after Navalny death
Ksenia Karelina, an American with dual Russian citizenship has been arrested in Russia and charged with espionage and treason. Karelina's detainment comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin cracks down on dissent in the wake of opposition leader Alexey Navalny's death. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Russian-American arrested: What we know
A U.S.-Russian dual citizen, Ksenia Karelina, is detained in Russia on suspicion of treason after she donated about $50 to a Ukrainian charity. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on what we know about the arrest.
Pentagon official on military aid for Ukraine
House Speaker Mike Johnson has so far refused to bring a $95 billion foreign aid bill to the floor for a vote, stalling funding for Ukraine's defense against Russia. As the war in Ukraine approaches its two-year mark, deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh joined CBS News to discuss what the consequences of not passing the bill might be.
U.S. NATO ambassador on drills in Poland
Thousands of U.S. troops are taking part in NATO military exercises near the Russian border as concerns grow that Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine could expand to NATO territories. Julianne Smith, the U.S. ambassador to NATO, joined CBS News to discuss the drills.
U.S. Army in Europe says without Ukraine funding, it'll go broke by summer
The political battle over Ukraine funding in D.C. is threatening to starve the U.S. Army of the cash it needs to keep Russia at bay.
How effective are sanctions on Russia?
The White House is preparing to unveil new sanctions on Russia. Rachel Ziemba, adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, joins CBS News to discuss how effective the current sanctions have been at applying economic and political pressure on Moscow.
Key impeachment witness charged with lying
The man accused of lying to the FBI about Hunter Biden says he received his information from Russian intelligence. It's another blow to House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into the president. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
NATO conducts drills near Russian border in Poland
NATO forces are conducting drills in Poland near the border with Russia as fears grow the ongoing invasion of Ukraine could spill over into NATO territory. The drills include some 10,000 U.S. troops. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Prosecutors: FBI informant lied about Bidens
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov has been charged for allegedly lying about President Biden and his son Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian energy company Burisma. Some of the false information allegedly came from Russian intelligence officials. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Shutdown deadlines near amid GOP infighting
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing dysfunction and infighting with the Republican conference as two government shutdown deadlines draw near. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane have more.
Biden to announce "major" sanctions on Russia
President Biden said he will announce major sanctions targeting Russia on Friday in response to its continued aggression against Ukraine, and the death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Navalny death raises pressure for Ukraine aid
President Biden is pushing for Congress to respond to Alexey Navalny's death by green-lighting more funding for Ukraine's defense against Russia. But so far, House Speaker Mike Johnson has not shown any interest in bringing a Senate-passed, bipartisan foreign aid bill to the House floor. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Haley takes aim at Trump's foreign policy
Former President Trump faces scrutiny from Republican rival Nikki Haley for his response to Alexey Navalny's death, amplifying tensions ahead of the South Carolina primary. As Trump's remarks draw attention, Haley challenges his stance on Putin, sparking debate over foreign policy priorities within the Republican Party.
Biden calls on GOP to pass Ukraine aid bill
President Biden is urging House Republicans to pass an additional $60 billion in aid for Ukraine in the wake of Alexey Navalny's death. The bill, part of a larger package to provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, has received push back from House Republicans.
Trump, Haley react to Navalny death
Nikki Haley and Donald Trump had wildly different responses to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, with the former president invoking his own legal troubles when talking about Navalny's death and not mentioning Russian President Vladimir Putin at all. Haley said Trump would side with Putin if elected again. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more from South Carolina, where Republicans are just days away from casting their primary votes.
Russian spy chief says defector reportedly killed in Spain was "moral corpse"
Russian helicopter pilot Maxim Kuzminov was reportedly gunned down in Spain after defecting to Ukraine.
Russian forces seize key Ukrainian city
Russia has seized control of the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, which had been key to keeping Russian forces at bay as ground troops pushed further west. CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis joins to discuss.
Biden weighing more sanctions against Russia
President Biden said he's considering additional sanctions against Russia following the death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Journalists Deepa Shivaram and Shelby Talcott join CBS News to discuss challenges facing the Biden administration and campaign.
Fallout from Navalny's death continues
Human rights groups are reporting the arrests of hundreds of Russians mourning the death of longtime opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Russian officials say Navalny died last week in an Arctic penal colony. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more on Navalny and CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on an aid package in Congress that would send money to Ukraine for their fight against Vladimir Putin.
Graham backs House plan on border security, foreign aid
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says he supports an emerging plan in the House to implement stronger border security measures and provide billions in aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Ukrainians' fight for survival entering its third year
Journalist Mstyslav Chernov talks about experiencing the Russian bombardment of Ukraine, depicted in his Oscar-nominated documentary, "20 Days in Mariupol," while Sen. Angus King warns against ending American aid for Ukraine's war.
Ukraine withdraws from key stronghold after months of battle
Russia said its forces took complete control Saturday of a city in eastern Ukraine that was the focus of intense combat for months.
Ukraine withdraws forces from city of Avdiivka
Russian forces raised their flag in the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka Saturday after Ukrainian troops withdrew from what had been a Ukrainian stronghold and symbol of resistance since Russia's invasion nearly two years ago. This comes as a bipartisan foreign aid package that would provide much needed security assistance to Ukraine remains stalled in the House after it passed this week in the Senate. Natalie Brand has more.
Haley in Texas before South Carolina primary
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley campaigned in Texas on Friday before heading back to her home state of South Carolina to prepare for the primary next weekend. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
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DOJ releases huge new set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.
Supreme Court says Trump can't deploy National Guard to Chicago for now
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
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Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
Nursing home explosion in Bucks County leaves multiple people hurt, officials say
Multiple people are believed to be trapped inside a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, following an explosion, emergency officials said.
U.S. GDP grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter
Economists polled by financial data firm FactSet had forecast an annualized 3% pace for the July to September period.
Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse says he has stage-four pancreatic cancer
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children release new statement on memorial plans
The children of slain filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have released another statement in the wake of their parents' deaths.
Brown University police chief placed on leave after mass shooting
Brown University police chief Rodney Chatman has been placed on leave after the mass shooting that killed two students in Providence, Rhode Island.
Trump calls release of photos of people in Epstein files "a terrible thing"
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
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Student loan borrowers in default could see wages garnished in 2026
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
Supreme Court says Trump can't deploy National Guard to Chicago for now
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
Even store Santas are struggling to find a job these days
Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America, group says
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Consumer confidence continues to fade despite heady economic growth
Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said.
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Student loan borrowers in default could see wages garnished in 2026
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
Even store Santas are struggling to find a job these days
Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.
Consumer confidence continues to fade despite heady economic growth
Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said.
U.S. GDP grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.
FCC banning new foreign-made drones, a move China calls "discriminatory"
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
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Student loan borrowers in default could see wages garnished in 2026
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
Supreme Court says Trump can't deploy National Guard to Chicago for now
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse says he has stage-four pancreatic cancer
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
FCC banning new foreign-made drones, a move China calls "discriminatory"
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
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Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
Details on new flu strain as cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
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Louvre adds security bars to window used by jewel thieves
Maintenance workers secured metal bars over the window thieves used to break into the Louvre in October.
Major pre-Christmas Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 3
Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a major pre-Christmas attack, killing at least three people including a child.
U.S. military hits alleged "low-profile" drug vessel in Pacific, killing 1
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person — part of a months-long campaign of boat strikes near Latin America.
British man charged with repeatedly drugging and raping his now ex-wife
Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.
Banksy unveils new art in London
The elusive street artist posted two photos of an artwork on his official Instagram account amid speculation that he was behind it. An identical image appeared elsewhere.
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Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America, group says
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
A look at "The Artist" murder mystery series
Actor Mandy Patinkin and writer and director Aram Rappaport are behind the new murder mystery series, "The Artist," which is a work of historical fiction set in the Gilded Age. They speak to "CBS Mornings" about the series and how it got started. Patinkin also reflects on the life of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner.
Aubrey O'Day opens up about disturbing Sean "Diddy" Combs affidavit
Aubrey O'Day discusses the disturbing witness affidavit involving Sean "Diddy" Combs in a "CBS Mornings" interview on Tuesday.
How to watch the Kennedy Center Honors tonight on CBS and Paramount+
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, Dec. 23, celebrating George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone.
"Call of Duty" co-creator Vince Zampella dies after crash on Los Angeles highway
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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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.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Delaware state trooper killed in DMV shooting
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
New trove of Epstein files released
The DOJ released more than 10,000 files in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The release includes court records, emails, news clippings, photos, spreadsheets, audio and video files. It also offers new details on Epstein's associates, including President Trump. Mr. Trump has not been charged in connection with Epstein and the new documents do not accuse him of any crime. Scott MacFarlane has more.
DOJ releases 10,000 new Epstein files
The Justice Department released more than 10,000 files relating to Jeffrey Epstein early Tuesday morning. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more details.
DOJ releases more Epstein files
The Department of Justice has released another batch of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
New details about suspected Bondi Beach gunmen
Australian police released new documents Monday showing the father and son who are accused of killing 15 people at Bondi Beach undergoing firearms training just weeks before the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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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?
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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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Midwesterners grapple with rising prices
Recent CBS News polling shows Americans have a bleak view of the state of the economy. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has firsthand insight into how Americans are dealing with economic pressures this holiday season.
Economic views fall short of early 2025 hopes
Americans entered 2025 with optimistic expectations for jobs, inflation and living costs. But as we near the end of the year, recent CBS News polling finds that only 32% of people view the current economy positively. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results.
Bad weather in California amid holiday travel
AAA expects the number of winter holiday travelers to break records this year, but folks in California will have to brave heavy rain, snow and strong winds to get where they're going. CBS News coordinating producer Elizabeth Campbell reports from LAX.
Role of Trump's tariffs in Q3 GDP surge
New government data reveals the U.S. economy saw a major surge in the third quarter of 2025. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the results.
What stands out in latest Epstein files
The Justice Department overnight released more than 11,000 new documents related to the criminal prosecutions of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen and Willie James Inman report.