Biden says Nord Stream pipeline damage was "a deliberate act of sabotage"
The president said divers would eventually be sent to the pipelines, which were designed to bring gas from Russia to Europe, to determine what happened.
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The president said divers would eventually be sent to the pipelines, which were designed to bring gas from Russia to Europe, to determine what happened.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a signing ceremony Friday to officially annex four Moscow-occupied regions of Ukraine in spite of global criticism. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports and CBS News anchors Nikki Battiste and Elaine Quijano speaks with Anatol Lieven, senior research fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, about what this means for the war moving forward.
The move was widely expected after Russian-backed forces went door-to-door in the occupied regions, helping collecting ballots for the Kremlin-orchestrated votes.
Russian President Vladimir Putin may soon annex part of eastern Ukraine, after Ukrainian residents, sometimes held at gunpoint, were made to vote in support of joining Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the vote a "farce" — and the U.S. and Western allies have dismissed the election as illegitimate.
The U.S. will provide funding for about 18 more advanced rocket systems and other weapons to counter drones that Russia has been using against Ukrainian troops.
In an interview with Norah O'Donnell, CIA Director Bill Burns discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats as well as Putin's military setbacks in Ukraine. Watch more of the exclusive interview on "CBS Sunday Morning" on Oct. 2.
World leaders speaking at the United Nations General Assembly took aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin after his latest moves in Ukraine. This came after Putin announced an escalation in his war there. Nancy Cordes reports from New York.
As some Russians head off to training camps, others try to leave the country following Putin's partial mobilization order. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta has more.
"In front of the eyes of the whole world, Russia is conducting this so-called sham referenda on the occupied territory of Ukraine," Ukraine's president said.
Both European and Russian officials say sabotage may have caused leaks in the undersea pipes, both of which had stopped but were still full.
Pro-Moscow officials say that residents in all four occupied areas of Ukraine voted to join Russia.
President Biden holds video call with Russian President Vladimir Putin; Remembering the attack on Pearl Harbor
President Biden pays tribute to late Senator Bob Dole; Army to issue Purple Hearts to injured troops.
People in Russian-occupied regions of eastern Ukraine have voted in what the White House is calling a "sham" referendum on whether to join Russia. There have been reports of Ukrainians being held at gunpoint by Russian troops as they vote. Reporter Mary Ilyushina joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on that, plus Edward Snowden's response to being granted Russian citizenship.
Thousands of Russians are fleeing the country to avoid being drafted into the war in Ukraine, with lines of people and vehicles at Russia's border checkpoints. BBC News correspondent Rayhan Demytrie joins CBS News to discuss how Russians feel about the Kremlin's recent military mobilization order and how far many are willing to go to avoid fighting in Ukraine.
Snowden has been living in Russia since 2013 to escape prosecution in the U.S. after leaking classified documents.
Russia is conducting a heavily orchestrated vote on annexing occupied territory in Ukraine, while Vladimir Putin renews his threat of nuclear weapons. CBS News' Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano speak with Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.N. Sergiy Kyslytsya about the concern of nuclear weapons and what Ukraine needs amid the ongoing war.
As thousands of Russian reservists are called up and Vladimir Putin makes nuclear threats, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is not "afraid" of Russian forces. Instead, he worries about how long Ukrainians will have to wait to live in safety while they fight "terrorism."
Is there anyone in the Kremlin who would be able to talk Vladimir Putin out of using nuclear weapons? “They have a chain of command. Whether it works or not, to be seen,” says Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Putin threatened nuclear war last week. https://cbsn.ws/3LGtaAA
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that Russia deploying nuclear weapons would have “catastrophic effects.” Blinken tells 60 Minutes the Biden administration has a plan in place for a potential U.S. response. https://cbsn.ws/3RdRhrx
In the last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened nuclear attacks against the West and has called on the reserves to grow his army. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and asked him if he is worried.
The secretary of state told 60 Minutes the "Achilles' heel" of autocracies is that there usually isn't "anyone who has the capacity or the will to speak truth to power."
The White House has criticized the hastily organized elections as a sign of Putin's weakness.
The Defense Ministry said about 300,000 people would be summoned to active duty, but the order left a door open to many more getting called into service.
Bipartisan group of senators reach new infrastructure deal; Republican-led investigation of 2020 election in Michigan debunks claims of fraud
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files, the latest group of records made public under a new law.
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.
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.
Brown University police chief Rodney Chatman has been placed on leave after the mass shooting that killed two students in Providence, Rhode Island.
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.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
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.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files, the latest group of records made public under a new law.
With no winner in Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve will be an estimated $1.7 billion.
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.
Animal rights groups celebrate, but the Trump administration is light on specifics about phasing out federally funded medical testing on animals.
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.
Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG agreed to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
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.
Analysts point to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as driving the year-end surge.
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.
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.
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, Dec. 23, celebrating George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone.
George Conway, a conservative lawyer turned vocal critic of President Trump, has filed paperwork for a bid to represent New York City in the House.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files, the latest group of records made public under a new law.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
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.
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.
#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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show.
Aubrey O'Day discusses the disturbing witness affidavit involving Sean "Diddy" Combs in a "CBS Mornings" interview on Tuesday.
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, Dec. 23, celebrating George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone.
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.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
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."
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.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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.
The Justice Department is under scrutiny for heavily redacting the initial batches of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
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.
More details are emerging about Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at Brown University before allegedly targeting an MIT professor. CBS News Boston has more.
At least a dozen files initially released by the Justice Department by the Dec. 19 deadline were removed from the website, CBS News has found. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
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.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
As millions of Americans head to their destination for the holidays, the travel rush is a chance to stress test new technology. At Orlando International Airport, flyers clearing customs are using new walk-through biometric technology. The new scanners take a picture and verify a person's identity against their passport photo within seconds.
On Monday, the mountains of northern California were hit with heavy snow following days of rainfall at lower altitudes. Now, officials in L.A. are issuing evacuation warnings for sections of the city due to potential flooding concerns. Rob Marciano reports.
Snow and rain has led to evacuations in parts of California amid a flooding threat. Plus, the DOJ releases thousands more files related to Jeffrey Epstein. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
ENCORE: Todd Kendhammer says his wife was killed in an accident — a pipe flew off a truck and crashed into their car. Authorities say the scene was staged. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, Dec. 27 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The Justice Department released more of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein over the weekend. But the partial release, full of redactions, came after a deadline Congress set for releasing all of the files. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.