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.
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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.
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny dies in prison, officials say
Jailed opposition leader and staunch Putin critic Alexey Navalny has died in a Russian prison camp, according to Russian prison authorities.
Navalny appears healthy in court video day before reported death
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny looked happy and healthy a day before prison authorities say he died after collapsing on a walk.
Why Ukraine needs U.S. funding, and why NATO calls it a vital investment
Two years into Russia's invasion, Ukraine is desperate for more U.S. support. Here's why they need it, and why NATO calls it "an investment in our own security."
Putin claims he favors "more predictable" Biden over Trump
Putin said in an interview with Russian state television that President Biden is "more experienced, more predictable" than Donald Trump and "a politician of the old formation."
Military aggression fueling dangerous decade
Outbreaks of war and rising military spending are making way for a more dangerous decade, according to an international report out of London. Seth Jones, director of the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss the dangers and how leaders can address them.
Ukraine says it sunk Russian warship
Ukraine says it sunk a warship off the coast of Crimea Wednesday morning, claiming the ship was in Ukrainian territory at the time. Moscow has not yet commented on the incident. Michael Bociurkiw, a global affairs analyst and nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, joined CBS News to discuss the strike.
Harris heads to Munich for security conference
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a foreign policy speech over the weekend as she meets with world leaders at the Munich Security Conference. CBS News' Olivia Gazis has more on Harris' trip.
Mayorkas impeachment moves to Senate
The Republican-led House of Representatives voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Tuesday under two articles of impeachment accusing him of "willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law." CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion report on the impeachment vote and what happens next on Capitol Hill.
Biden urges House to pass foreign aid bill
President Biden called on House Speaker Mike Johnson Tuesday to immediately take up a $95 billion foreign aid bill that includes assistance to Ukraine and Israel. The Senate passed the package with bipartisan support overnight. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Biden condemns Trump for NATO funding remarks
President Biden denounced Donald Trump on Tuesday for recently saying he wouldn't defend NATO allies from a Russian attack if they fail to pay full dues to the alliance. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins to discuss the status of a Senate-passed foreign aid bill.
House GOP impeaches Mayorkas on 2nd attempt
House Republicans voted Tuesday night to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Why the foreign aid bill is facing opposition
The foreign aid package that passed in the Senate overnight faces steep opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson, who suggested Monday that the lower chamber would not consider the bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Biden pushes House to pass foreign aid bill
In a speech Tuesday, President Biden urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring a Senate-passed foreign aid package to the floor "immediately." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Senate passes $95 billion foreign aid package
The Senate passed a major foreign aid bill on Tuesday that would send more funding to Israel, Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific after months of negotiations and false starts on the package. Now the bill moves to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson's opposition has thrown the bill's fate into question. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Fate of foreign aid bill uncertain in House
The Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill early Tuesday with bipartisan support. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the bill to the floor for a vote. But Johnson is signaling his opposition to the legislation, again saying it needs to include funding for the U.S. southern border. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Senate approves Ukraine, Israel foreign aid package
Even though the $95 billion aid package passed the upper chamber, its prospects in the House appear dim.
North Korea launches missiles as Trump seeks to rekindle nuclear talks
Hours after the president said he expects to hold new talks with Kim Jong Un, South Korea and Japan said several short-range missiles were launched by the North.
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Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat as more "failed policies"
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
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He spied for the U.S. in the war on terror. Now ICE wants to deport him.
The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists.
AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
ICE, Iran quietly worked together on deporting Iranians to Iran, emails show
U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport more than 100 Iranians to Iran in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between them despite tensions mounting at the time.
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to U.K.
The couple said in January 2020 that they would be stepping away from "senior" royal roles and were working to become financially independent from the royal family.
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Pentagon officials considering firing Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say
Max Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, this week announced to colleagues his decision to retire on Sept. 30, citing fundamental differences with the Trump administration.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
5 Americans among 7 people killed in Kenya helicopter crash
NBCUniversal said its Florida-based journalist, José Alberto Suárez, who worked for CBS Miami in the 1990s, was among those killed in the crash.
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AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
Pilot killed as small plane, state police helicopter collide in Pennsylvania
One person was killed and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small plane and a state police helicopter collided in central Pennsylvania, authorities said.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
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He spied for the U.S. in the war on terror. Now ICE wants to deport him.
The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists.
Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
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AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 years
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds
AI jobs can command a premium, but women are disproportionately underrepresented in such roles, according to hiring data.
Bond market sell-off threatens to drive up loan costs
The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.
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Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat as more "failed policies"
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
ICE, Iran quietly worked together on deporting Iranians to Iran, emails show
U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport more than 100 Iranians to Iran in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between them despite tensions mounting at the time.
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Pentagon officials considering firing Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say
Max Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, this week announced to colleagues his decision to retire on Sept. 30, citing fundamental differences with the Trump administration.
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He spied for the U.S. in the war on terror. Now ICE wants to deport him.
The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists.
Michael Cohen, Trump's fixer-turned-nemesis, says he'll interview former boss
"This is the first public conversation between the president and myself in eight years," said Cohen.
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How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy."
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
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American student says she was raped in Vietnam, pressured to drop case
An American student says she was raped during a group holiday in Vietnam, then pressured to drop the case against a wealthy suspect.
Famed century-old ship "Sava's Titanic" emerges amid drought in Europe
The boat was carrying wounded fighters when it hit a German mine in late April 1945, experts say.
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Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat as more "failed policies"
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
North Korea launches missiles as Trump seeks to rekindle nuclear talks
Hours after Trump said he expects to hold new talks with Kim Jong Un, South Korea and Japan said several short-range missiles were launched by the North.
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to U.K.
The couple said in January 2020 that they would be stepping away from "senior" royal roles and were working to become financially independent from the royal family.
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"Recess Therapy" host on embracing kid behavior
Julian Shapiro-Barnum is known for his conversations with kids on his series "Recess Therapy." He tells "CBS Mornings" why he thinks adults need to act more childish and embrace some behaviors of children.
Isla Fisher talks "Spa Weekend"
Isla Fisher gives an inside look at the new film, "Spa Weekend," how it highlights the importance of female friendships and how the star-studded cast connected.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
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AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
AI companies buying up books: 404 Media
Some used and independent bookstores have reported unexpectedly large book orders and suspect that the books are being scanned to train AI models and then destroyed. As part of a new investigative report, 404 Media put a tracking device in a book to see where it'd end up. Emanuel Maiberg, a journalist and co-founder at 404 Media, 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.
Former Meta engineer testifies in fed trial
Wendy Sheehan Donnell, editor-in-chief of PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss the latest in the tech world as a former Meta engineer takes the stand in the company's landmark federal trial for allegedly causing children to become addicted to its products.
Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds
AI jobs can command a premium, but women are disproportionately underrepresented in such roles, according to hiring data.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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American student says she was raped in Vietnam, pressured to drop case
An American student says she was raped during a group holiday in Vietnam, then pressured to drop the case against a wealthy suspect.
Woman missing after husband found dead
Police in Massachusetts are looking for Karen Solomon, a woman whose husband was found dead at their home. Police have said she is "presumed to be armed and dangerous." CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
Manhunt for wife of police officer found dead
A search is underway in Massachusetts for a 58-year-old woman considered armed and dangerous whose police officer husband was found dead Tuesday. Lilia Luciano has the latest developments.
Psychologist who treated Clancy testifies
Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman on trial for killing her three children in 2023, has pleaded not guilty, citing her own struggle with postpartum psychosis. On Wednesday, a psychologist who treated Clancy after the killings testified about her state of mind the night of the tragedy. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Moving pillowcase leads to discovery of reptiles in car seized at border
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Russian strikes rain on Ukraine
Russia struck Ukraine with dozens of missiles and more than 100 drones in a massive attack that damaged parts of Kyiv. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
Trump threatens Iran with economic warfare
President Trump is threatening Iran with more economic measures that may bring Tehran back to the negotiating table. This comes as Mr. Trump comments on North Korea's dictator Kim Jong Un and his arsenal of nuclear weapons. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Is the Wealth Gap Shrinking?
Is the wealth gap really closing in America? Jill and Mark dig into new data suggesting the divide between higher and lower-income Americans may be narrowing. Then, they respond to commenters who took issue with their takedown of Jeremy Grantham's warning to ditch U.S. stocks and revisit Jill's experience predicting the dot-com bubble before it burst. Plus: TikTok's viral "recession indicators" might be a joke, but what should you actually do to prepare for an economic downturn?
How parents can protect kids from AI porn
AI "nudify" apps can turn an innocent photo into an X-rated image with just a few swipes, posing a risk to students as they return to school. Michelle DeLaune, president and CEO of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, shares ways parents can protect their children.
Thousands without power in Indiana
Over a week after a storm knocked out power to several towns in Indiana, thousands are still living without electricity and struggling to get warm meals. CBS News Chicago's Sabrina Franza reports.