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Russia begins to hold referendums
Russia has started holding referendums in four occupied territories in Ukraine. A similar vote in 2014 led to the annexation of Crimea. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta is in Kyiv with the latest.
Occupied areas of Ukraine vote on annexation
Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine are voting Friday on referendums to become part of Russia. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini discussed with Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano what Russia hopes to gain from these elections and how can that be used to influence the war.
Kremlin-controlled areas vote on joining Russia
Voting began in Russian-held regions of Ukraine on referendums to become part of Russia. The move is seen as an excuse to annex those regions and has been widely condemned. Meanwhile in Russia, border checkpoints are teeming with young men looking to leave the country after President Vladimir Putin said he would call up 300,000 reserve troops to fight in the war. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Kyiv, and CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green from Latvia to discuss.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," September 25, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Rep. Pete Aguilar and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
As Russians flee call-up, Putin looks set to escalate his Ukraine war
Putin's mobilization of some reservists has sparked protests and a run for the border, but with "sham" votes in occupied regions, he may be creating a pretext for escalation.
Ukraine urges world leaders to punish Russia
Ukraine's president urged world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly to declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. Russia is facing criticism at the gathering for its unprovoked invasion. CBS News political contributor Zeke Miller, a White House reporter for the Associated Press, discussed the role of the U.N. in the war.
Putin's partial mobilization of Russian troops sparks outrage
Russian President Vladimir Putin's call for a partial mobilization of reserve troops has become a very unpopular move. It has sparked rare protests across the country, leading to more than a thousand arrests. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina has the latest.
Evidence Russia fled Kharkiv offensive
In the shadow of Russian President Vladimir Putin's Wednesday speech, a clear sign that the war in Ukraine is not going well for Russia, CBS News' Debora Patta toured Izyum, where she got inside the first base and trenches that fell as the counteroffensive to take Kharkiv region began. Patta also spoke to a member of the Ukrainian special forces that led the assault, and he shared his footage of the early days of the fighting.
Putin summons reservists as his troops flee Ukraine trenches "like rats"
Russia sees protests over military mobilization as CBS News tours a base where some of Putin's finest appear to have bolted in the face of Ukraine's counteroffensive.
Putin calls up some Russian reservists, hints at use of nuclear weapons
The call-up is seen as a tacit admission Moscow's invasion of Ukraine isn't going according to plan.
Putin mobilizes more troops after battle setbacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened nuclear war, warning the West he is not bluffing, after humiliating defeats on the battlefield in Ukraine. Putin also called up hundreds of thousands of reservists, which was met by anti-war protests across Russia. Debora Patta reports.
Biden calls on U.N. to "hold Russia accountable"
President Biden used his address to the United Nations to denounce Russia and President Vladimir Putin's "brutal, needless war." He called Putin's latest nuclear threats "reckless" and "irresponsible." Margaret Brennan has the latest.
Tensions rise after Putin speech
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of his military reserves and warned the West not to come to Ukraine's aid. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss this latest escalation.
Putin calls up Russian reservists
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the mobilization of up to 300,000 military reservists. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina explained the impact this will have on the war in Ukraine.
Tensions rise after Putin speech
In a televised address, Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to use nuclear weapons as he escalates his invasion of Ukraine. Putin said he would be mobilizing at least 300,000 military reservists to fight. BBC News correspondent Hugo Bachega joined CBS News from Kyiv to talk more about the rising tensions in the region.
Putin escalates invasion of Ukraine
In a rare, televised speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is partially drafting army reserve troops and warned Western countries to stay out of their business. Paul McLeary, a defense reporter at Politico, joined "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Putin announces partial military mobilization
In a rare address, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial military mobilization in Russia. He also threatened the use of nuclear weapons. This all comes as United Nations General Assembly meetings are underway. "Face the Nation" moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss.
Putin escalates war in Ukraine
After suffering heavy losses in the face of a lightning Ukrainian offensive in recent weeks, President Putin has now announced he will draft Russia's army reserves in a so-called partial mobilization. CBS News' Debora Patta reports from near the Russian border.
Putin foe reveals how he escaped possible assassination attempt
Vladimir Osechkin said he had been informed in February of an assassination plot against him and was subsequently put under police protection.
Russian forces allegedly used this police station as a torture chamber
"This is the aftermath of terrorism," a Ukrainian police chief tells CBS News. "Russia was trying to strangle the local people, to make them suffer."
Ukraine accuses Russia of "nuclear terrorism" after strike near power plant
A Russian missile has blasted a crater close to a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, damaging nearby industrial equipment but not hitting its three reactors.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 18
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," domestic and international crises test global relations as world leaders converge in London for Queen Elizabeth's funeral. Their next stop? The annual United Nations gathering in New York. Plus, Russian President Vladimir Putin faces a public rebuke from a key partner and the cold shoulder from another as Ukrainians retake more of their territory, uncovering horrors left behind by Russian forces.
Biden to Putin on nuclear war: Don’t
President Joe Biden tells Scott Pelley that if Russia uses chemical or tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine, “they'll become more of a pariah in the world than they ever have been. And depending on the extent of what they do will determine what response would occur.”
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center announced his resignation, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
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Israel targets more Iran leaders as allies reject Trump's calls for help
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton projected to win Democratic Senate primary
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is projected to win the heated and crowded Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years, according to CBS News analysis.
Senate votes to begin marathon debate over SAVE America Act
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
As Trump floats "taking Cuba," island's president warns of "resistance"
The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up "resistance" against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may "take" the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.
Illinois governor primaries set up rematch between Pritzker, Bailey
The 2026 Illinois primary results in the race for governor set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey.
Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America's operations
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
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Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
1 killed, another injured in shooting at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico
Military officials say a shooting at a U.S. Air Force base in New Mexico has left one person dead and another wounded.
Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Arizona alleges Kalshi engaged in illegal gambling, election wagering
The complaint includes 20 separate counts against Kalshi, claiming the company accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law.
Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
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Arizona alleges Kalshi engaged in illegal gambling, election wagering
The complaint includes 20 separate counts against Kalshi, claiming the company accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law.
Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery in U.S.
Amazon is speeding deliveries, putting pressure on other retailers. Here's where 1- and 3-hour delivery options are available and how much the service costs.
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Using AI for financial advice? Here's what to watch out for.
AI and other technologies can help you manage your financial life. But don't rely exclusively on such tools for money matters.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
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As Trump floats "taking Cuba," island's president warns of "resistance"
The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up "resistance" against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may "take" the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.
Illinois governor primaries set up rematch between Pritzker, Bailey
The 2026 Illinois primary results in the race for governor set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America's operations
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work.
DHS keeps paying Coast Guard personnel despite partial government shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security is using discretionary funding to continue paying active-duty U.S. Coast Guard personnel during the department's ongoing shutdown, even as civilian employees remain unpaid.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton projected to win Democratic Senate primary
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is projected to win the heated and crowded Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years, according to CBS News analysis.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
As Trump floats "taking Cuba," island's president warns of "resistance"
The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up "resistance" against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may "take" the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.
Why the death of Iran's top security official is significant
Ali Larijani was among the most senior leaders of the regime still alive in Iran after top leaders were killed at the start of the war.
Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor embraced by Obama dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori was 8 years old when he survived the Aug. 6, 1945 U.S. attack, only one and a half miles away from the blast.
EU rejects Trump's calls for deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Despite Trump's repeated calls, the EU foreign policy chief says "nobody is ready to put their people in harm's way in the Strait of Hormuz."
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
Kennedy Center votes to shut down ahead of Trump-backed renovation project
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
Stars walk Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
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Landmark social media trial continues
A verdict could come as soon as Tuesday in the landmark trial against Meta and Google for allegedly fueling social media addictions. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
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.
Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Jury deliberates in social media trial
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
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7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
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3/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Top U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Iran war; senior Iranian leader Ali Larijani killed in airstrike.
The fight to allow happy hour at senior facility
A senior living facility in Minnesota was recently told they'd need a liquor license for any gathering involving alcoholic beverages. That didn't sit well with many of the residents, who are now fighting to legalize the right to happy hour. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Meteor streaks across sky over multiple states
An asteroid weighing about 7 tons and traveling at 45,000 miles per hour zoomed over multiple states and lit up the sky, causing a loud boom that some residents mistook for an explosion. Mark Strassmann reports.
Cuba in crisis as Trump mulls takeover
Cuba has been facing more blackouts and protests since the U.S. cut off its access to Venezuelan oil. Juan Palop reports from Havana.
Where the Nancy Guthrie investigation stands
Nearly 50 days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared, the suspected abduction remains unsolved. CBS has learned investigators have recovered additional images from Guthrie's surveillance cameras. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.