Putin needles U.S. with award for CIA official whose son died fighting for Russia
Vladimir Putin gave Trump envoy Steve Witkoff an award meant for a senior CIA official whose son was killed in Ukraine while fighting with Russian forces, sources say.
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Vladimir Putin gave Trump envoy Steve Witkoff an award meant for a senior CIA official whose son was killed in Ukraine while fighting with Russian forces, sources say.
President Trump's blanket tariffs on U.S. trading partners are now in effect. This means that American businesses will have to pay more to bring in foreign goods. CBS News' Javier David and Nancy Cordes have the latest.
The Kremlin says President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to meet in the coming days, with a venue picked and arrangements being made. The White House says it hasn't yet chosen a venue or date. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Sam Vinograd have the latest.
Reporters on Thursday asked President Trump about the looming deadline he put on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
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An agreement has been reached between the U.S. and Russia for President Trump to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin "in the coming days," the Kremlin said. In recent weeks, Mr. Trump has voiced frustration as the U.S. tries to broker a peace deal over the war in Ukraine.
The White House on Wednesday slapped an additional 25% tariff on India for buying oil from Russia. Kelly O'Grady reports on the details surrounding the tariff.
President Trump said a meeting between his special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia's Vladimir Putin was "highly productive." They met in Moscow to discuss the war in Ukraine. President Trump gave Russia a deadline of Friday to reach a ceasefire or face sanctions.
Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn launched her bid for Tennessee governor on Wednesday. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, and Julia Manchester, national politics reporter for The Hill, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
The White House says President Trump is open to meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy together. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke Wednesday for a second straight day with Mr. Trump describing the conversation as good. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on that and the rest of the day's news from the Trump administration.
The Russian president and Trump emissary held talks in Moscow days before the White House deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.
President Trump is threatening to raise tariffs on Indian goods because of the country's business with Russia. It comes as he tries to put pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more details.
President Trump says he has "ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions," after comments from Russia's former president.
Russia fired another deadly round of missiles and drones overnight against Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv. Tina Krause reports from London.
If Russia can't reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine within 10 days, secondary sanctions will follow, President Trump said.
President Trump on Monday said he's changing his original 50-day deadline for Russia to reach a ceasefire with Ukraine to just 10-12 days. If Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn't make a deal, Russia would face sanctions, including secondary tariffs on countries that continue to buy Russian oil.
A Russian airstrike on a prison in southeastern Ukraine killed at least 17 inmates and wounded more than 80 others, officials said.
Trump says he's "very disappointed" with Vladimir Putin, and he's shortening the deadline for the Russian leader to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine.
Russia launched yet another attack on Ukraine overnight, with more than 300 drones and seven missiles, according to Ukraine's air force. While most of the barrage was intercepted, the relentless attacks prompted President Trump to give his Russian counterpart an ultimatum. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
President Trump on Monday said he was moving up a deadline for Russia to make peace with Ukraine before facing further possible sanctions. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on that and Mr. Trump's comments about the Middle East.
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, remains a defiant critic of Vladimir Putin. She understands she risks being kidnapped or poisoned, but says she’s not afraid.
Russia and Ukraine held their first peace talks in nearly two months in Istanbul on Wednesday. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is accusing the Obama administration of manipulating an intelligence assessment about the 2016 election. The assessment was released on Jan. 6, 2017, two weeks ahead of Trump's first inauguration. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Olivia Gazis have more.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Iran's economy minister said the country has been preparing for a long time for the sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in the January 2023 strangulation deaths of her children.
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released by ICE on Tuesday, his family told CBS News.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in the January 2023 strangulation deaths of her children.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The new overseas routes represent the largest expansion in the airline's history, United said.
The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released by ICE on Tuesday, his family told CBS News.
Popular left-wing streamer Hasan Piker drew stiff criticism from prominent Democrats on Monday after arguing that some Jewish Americans' support for Israel is "making antisemitism worse."
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
In June 1948, Israeli forces opened fire and sank the boat in waters off Tel Aviv on the orders of David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister.
Since being built in the 1850s, Mentmore Towers has been featured in "Batman Begins" and other movies, but has fallen into disrepair.
Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.
Former senior Russian diplomat says U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine "could be attacked - not by Russia, but from unknown sources."
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
Dolly Parton, the poor girl from the Great Smoky Mountains who became the shining queen of country music, died on Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that originally aired Feb. 10, 2019, the singer, songwriter and philanthropist talked with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil about creating a musical legacy (including writing such classics as "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," and "Coat of Many Colors"), and counting her blessings – all while presenting herself as "a country girl's idea of glam."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
President Trump on Tuesday said he is lowering the American flag throughout the U.S. following the death of legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. CBS News' Anthony Mason, Jamie Wax and Nicole Valdes have more.
Dolly Parton, legendary singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist, has died at 80. Her nephew announced her death on Tuesday in a video on social media. CBS News' Anthony Mason and Jamie Wax have more.
Dolly Parton, the legendary singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist, has died at 80, her family says. She spoke to CBS News' Rebecca Jarvis in 2012 about her song "I Will Always Love You," which Whitney Houston turned into a global phenomenon with her rendition for the "The Bodyguard" soundtrack. "She just took it worldwide and made it the most special song in the whole world for a long period of time," Parton said.
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
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China's World Humanoid Robot Games is a technological showcase, but also a possible glimpse into the future of robotics. Anna Coren reports.
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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
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Closing arguments are expected this week in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. Attorney and legal analyst Joe Tamburino joins CBS News to discuss the case and a moment on Monday where witness testimony was cut short over comments about religion.
The judge in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy denied a mistrial request from her attorneys but scolded the prosecution after a witness brought up Clancy's religious beliefs. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports, and legal analyst Joe Tamburino weighs in.
Lindsay Clancy's defense team asked for a mistrial after a prosecution witness brought up Clancy's religious beliefs. The judge denied the request but reprimanded prosecutors. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has the latest analysis.
San Francisco 49ers owner and CEO Jed York was arrested in Ohio over the weekend and pleaded no contest to amended charges originally stemming from a prostitution arrest. Now, he could face punishment from the NFL. Carter Evans reports.
The prosecution's final rebuttal witness is expected Tuesday in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who admitted to killing her children in a state of postpartum psychosis. Closing arguments are expected Wednesday.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Dolly Parton, the poor girl from the Great Smoky Mountains who became the shining queen of country music, died on Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that originally aired Feb. 10, 2019, the singer, songwriter and philanthropist talked with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil about creating a musical legacy (including writing such classics as "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," and "Coat of Many Colors"), and counting her blessings – all while presenting herself as "a country girl's idea of glam."
President Trump on Tuesday said he is lowering the American flag throughout the U.S. following the death of legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. CBS News' Anthony Mason, Jamie Wax and Nicole Valdes have more.
Dolly Parton, legendary singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist, has died at 80. Her nephew announced her death on Tuesday in a video on social media. CBS News' Anthony Mason and Jamie Wax have more.
60 Minutes' Morley Safer spoke to Dolly Parton back in 2009 about her iconic look and how being underestimated helped her in business. Parton died at 80, her family announced Tuesday.
Dolly Parton, the legendary singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist, has died at 80, her family says. She spoke to CBS News' Rebecca Jarvis in 2012 about her song "I Will Always Love You," which Whitney Houston turned into a global phenomenon with her rendition for the "The Bodyguard" soundtrack. "She just took it worldwide and made it the most special song in the whole world for a long period of time," Parton said.