Ukraine war in sharp focus as leaders gather for U.N. General Assembly
Biden to urge "respect for the core principles of the international order" as Russia's war on Ukraine drives a "crisis in confidence" in the U.N. system.
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Leaders gather for U.N. General Assembly
The United Nations General Assembly is bringing together world leaders in person for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The event comes at a time of immense global challenges, including the war in Ukraine, economic uncertainty and concerns about climate change. CBS News correspondent Pamela Falk joins us with more.
Biden says no decision yet on re-election try
In an interview on “60 Minutes,” President Biden said he hasn’t decided whether to run for re-election. He also said the FBI’s search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate raised concerns over sensitive data being compromised. World leaders kick of the 77th United Nations General Assembly this week. And the Las Vegas Aces are this year's WNBA champs
U.N. General Assembly brings heightened security, traffic delays to NYC
New Yorkers should expect increased security and transit slowdowns while the general assembly is in session.
U.N. vote could "put Russia on the spot" for blocking action on Ukraine
The U.S. envoy to the U.N. says the resolution will help address Russia's "shameful pattern of abusing its veto privilege" on the Security Council.
UN removes Russia from Human Rights Council
The United Nations General Assembly suspended Russia from its Human Rights Council. CBS News correspondent Pamela Falk gives an update from the U.N. headquarters in New York.
U.N. votes for humanitarian access to Ukraine, demands Russian hostilities end
The General Assembly voted to demand an immediate end to attacks by Russia and create humanitarian access in Ukraine.
United Nations meets for emergency special session
The United Nations General Assembly began meeting on Monday for a rare Emergency Special Session to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine. CBS News' Olivia Gazis joins Weijia Jiang and Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss.
U.N. General Assembly emergency session hears overwhelming support for Ukraine
At the first meeting of its kind in 40 years, Switzerland said it will impose the same sanctions as the European Union.
8 dead in shooting at Russian university
A student opened fire at a university in Russia, leaving eight people dead and at least 28 hurt, before being shot in a crossfire with police and detained. A massive volcano erupted on the Canary Islands for the first time in half a century. And the U.N. General Assembly is set to meet this week in New York City after convening virtually last year. CBS News reporter and producer Haley Ott reports from London on these headlines and other world news.
Biden gives first address to United Nations
President Biden called on world leaders to work together on a range of global issues during his debut address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Biden said the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan marked the end of "a period of relentless war" and started "a new era of relentless diplomacy." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on the president's remarks.
Biden urges focus on "our collective future"
In his first address to the U.N. General Assembly, President Biden said the U.S. is shifting its focus to global issues like climate change and cyber threats. CBS News' Michael George joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details. Then Axios' congressional reporter Alayna Treene and the Boston Globe's Washington bureau chief Liz Goodwin discuss the debt ceiling standoff and former President Trump's upcoming rally in Georgia.
Biden calls for "intensive diplomacy" at U.N.
In his first speech before the U.N. General Assembly, President Biden addressed his plans to turn the U.S. to a new era of diplomacy and away from military power. He reaffirmed the U.S. isn't turning inward despite withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, and he also pushed for a diplomatic reset following four years of the Trump administration's "America First" policies. CBS News' Michael George reports from New York on the president's speech, and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discussed the key takeaways with CBSN's Tanya Rivero.
Biden's foreign and domestic challenges
President Joe Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday for the first time since taking office. It follows the difficult withdrawal from Afghanistan and criticism from NATO allies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Politico White House correspondent Natasha Korecki and Insider political reporter Oma Seddiq join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that, plus the latest on COVID vaccine efforts and a looming deadline to keep the U.S. government funded.
Biden to address the United Nations General Assembly
On Tuesday, President Biden will deliver his first address to the United Nations General Assembly. The speech comes on the heels of America's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and heightened tensions with France. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes tells CBSN anchor Elaine Quijano what we can expect to hear in the president's speech.
Biden's foreign policy challenges
President Biden is facing an array of global challenges ahead of his speech tomorrow to the United Nations General Assembly, especially when it comes to Afghanistan. The family of civilians killed in a mistaken U.S. drone strike Kabul are calling for an investigation, compensation and relocation to a safe country. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments as well as new details on the diplomatic dispute between France and the U.S.
Obama's final UN speech
President Obama spoke for the final time at the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday. He laid out his accomplishments in office and advocated for democracy and diplomacy, while also criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin and taking a veiled jab at Donald Trump.
Obama addresses NY, NJ bombings
President Obama spoke Monday morning about the bombings in New York and New Jersey, just as news was breaking that the primary suspect in those attacks had been captured by police. Norah O'Donnell hosts this CBS News Special report, with Jeff Pegues reporting.
President Obama arrived in New York on Sunday for the start of the U.N. General Assembly and meetings with Vladimir Putin and Raul Castro
President Obama arrived in New York on Sunday for the start of the U.N. General Assembly and meetings with Vladimir Putin and Raul Castro. CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan reports on what to expect.
Trump blasts China in video speech to U.N.
President Trump delivered a pre-taped speech to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday and said the world must hold China "accountable" for the coronavirus. Rebecca Lissner joins CBSN to discuss that plus her new book, "An Open World: How America Can Win the Contest for Twenty-First-Century Order."
China's Xi, Russia's Putin push back at Trump during annual UNGA
China's Xi Jinping responded to President Trump's comments about the coronavirus and warned that China will not "engage in zero sum game."
Trump and other world leaders won't attend UNGA in person this year
The U.N.'s annual meeting of world leaders will be almost fully virtual.
Trump joins India's PM in Texas
More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the "Howdy Modi" event Sunday, which features India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump. Ravi Agrawal, managing editor at "Foreign Policy," joined CBSN to discuss why Modi is holding the sold-out event.
Trump says "future does not belong to globalists"
President Trump started his speech before the United Nations General Assembly by pushing his "America First" agenda. He told the global body of world leaders "the future does not belong to globalists. The future belongs to patriots."
Trump pushes "fair share" of defense spending
"All of our partners are expected to pay their fair share of the tremendous defense burden which the united states has bore in the past," President Trump said in his address to the United Nations General Assembly.
Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Winter weather alerts to impact 18 million people across West and Midwest
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
Trump's birthday added to list of free days at national parks; MLK Day, Juneteenth removed
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Trump calls on Baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado to travel to Oslo for peace prize
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Gaza ceasefire talks in "critical moment" as second phase in deal yet to begin
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working toward the second phase of peace deal.
Michael Annett, former NASCAR racing star, dies at 39
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
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Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in Oval Office ceremony
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Trump calls on Baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
Winter weather alerts to impact 18 million people across West and Midwest
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
Messi, Inter Miami win first-ever MLS Cup title, defeating Vancouver 3-1
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are Major League Soccer champions, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1 and earning their first MLS Cup title on Saturday.
2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule released. The USA's path and full fixtures.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
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For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in Oval Office ceremony
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Trump calls on Baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
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California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
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Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
Afghan refugees forge their way on the soccer pitch
The Taliban made women's sports illegal in 2021 when the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, but it hasn't stopped a group of refugees in Houston determined to forge their own way on the soccer pitch.
Gaza ceasefire talks in "critical moment" as second phase in deal yet to begin
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working toward the second phase of peace deal.
Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado to travel to Oslo for peace prize
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
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Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in Oval Office ceremony
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
From the archives: Architect Frank Gehry
Frank Gehry, one of the towering figures in architecture in the last century, died on Fri., Dec. 5, 2025 at age 96. Watch four reports on Gehry from the "Sunday Morning" archives, including, from 2002, a profile by Scott Pelley; from 2006, Serena Altschul looked at Gehry's jewelry line; from 2022, Gehry talked with Bill Whitaker about his creative process; and from 2020, Gehry discussed his contested design for the Eisenhower Memorial, in Washington, D.C., with Rita Braver.
Tim Blake Nelson on his new book "Superhero"
You may recognize Tim Blake Nelson from "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs," but his latest book "Superhero" explores what he considers Hollywood's favorite genre.
Netlix and Warner Bros. deal sparks concern
Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $72 billion, but the announcement has sparked concern among industry workers.
AVTT/PTTN perform "Received"
AVTT/PTTN is a collaboration between The Avett Brothers and former "Faith No More" frontman Mike Patton. Their self-titled album AVTT/PTTN is a collection of nine songs that came out in November, and here they are performing "Received."
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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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20,000-pound cocaine seizure by Coast Guard breaks 18-year-old record
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
Latest details on 2021 pipe bomb suspect
The man suspected of placing pipe bombs around Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, had his first court appearance on Friday after he was arrested Thursday following a five-year manhunt. A judge ordered the suspect to remain in jail pending future hearings.
11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
Questions remain after D.C. pipe bomb arrest
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Louisiana inmate who escaped through damaged wall recaptured; 1 still on the run
Officials in Louisiana say one of two inmates accused of violent crimes was recaptured after an audacious escape.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Palestinian Christians celebrate Christmas
Christmas celebrations returned to the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem after two years of war in Gaza. Imtiaz Tyab has more on the festivities and hope for economic recovery.
Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight, meaning another winter of power outages for Ukrainians as Vladimir Putin tries to crush their resolve. Holly Williams reports.
A look at immigration crackdowns around the U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement began conducting enhanced operations in Minnesota this week, focused primarily on the city's Somali residents. Ali Bauman has the latest details on immigration efforts and reaction around the U.S.
Secretary Hegseth doubles down on boat strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doubled down on U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats, saying President Trump can take decisive military action as he sees fit. Willie James Inman reports on the latest.
Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett dies at 39
Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett has died at 39 years old. He made more than 400 NASCAR national series starts over the course of his 13-year career. No cause of death has been announced.