Pope Francis says Russia's war in Ukraine may have been "provoked"
The Catholic leader has tried to walk a very delicate line on the war, condemning Russia's brutalities but refusing to clearly cast blame.
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Thousands trapped as last bridge to key Ukrainian city destroyed
If Severodonetsk falls, it will leave Putin's forces in control of almost all of Ukraine's industrial Donbas heartland. Ukraine wants more weapons to avert that outcome.
"Russian proxies" in Ukraine sentence captured U.K. volunteers to death
Britain's top diplomat condemned the "sham judgment" against 2 men captured by Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine.
This is how Russia is using food as a weapon of war in Ukraine
Officials in the besieged city of Mykolaiv say Putin is creating a food "catastrophe" that could starve millions in a bid to restore access to Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
OECD: War in Ukraine will drag down global economy
"The war could spark starvation. It could cause social unrest and political turmoil," OECD chief economist said.
Inside the Russian blockade of Ukraine threatening global food supplies
A Ukrainian soldier tells CBS News Putin's forces are using Ukrainian sea mines taken during Russia's last invasion to frame her country, and starve those most in need.
Russia storms out as U.N. told food and rape being weaponized in Ukraine
EU leader accuses Russia of "shameful acts… in a shameful war" as U.N. says its evaluating 124 reports of alleged conflict-related sexual violence.
Russian missiles hit Kyiv as Putin warns West against arming Ukraine
Russian forces pounded railway facilities and other infrastructure early Sunday in Kyiv, which had previously seen weeks of eerie calm.
Yachts, planes, firms and elites linked to Putin targeted for sanctions
The Treasury Department is targeting yachts, aircrafts, the firms that manage them, Kremlin officials and businessmen linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a new round of sanctions.
Meet the U.S.-born scientist in the crosshairs of Russia's "biolabs" lies
"It's not just disinformation," Ukraine's Detroit-born former health minister tells CBS News. "It actually has real-life consequences."
U.S. leaning toward meeting Ukraine's desperate plea for "heavy weapons"
As Ukraine's top diplomat says the only battlefield advantage Russia has is a stockpile of big artillery, a U.S. official tells CBS News that Washington may try to help.
200 bodies found in Mariupol basement, Ukraine says
The ruined city has seen some of the worst suffering of the 3-month-long war.
Time releases list of 100 most influential people of 2022
From a billionaire personally funding the fight against climate change to protectors of human rights, these are the people dubbed Time's 100 most influential for 2022.
Duterte on Putin: "I kill criminals, I don't kill children and the elderly"
Duterte, who openly calls Putin an idol and a friend, voiced his rebuke for the first time over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Inside the Ukrainian lab behind Russia's biological weapons lies
CBS News tours a government facility in Kyiv that Russia claims the U.S. was using as a "biological war lab."
Russian diplomat resigns over war in Ukraine: "Never have I been so ashamed"
A veteran Russian diplomat to the U.N. Office at Geneva says he resigned and sent a scathing letter denouncing the "aggressive war unleashed" by President Vladimir Putin.
Russian soldier gets life sentence in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial
Vadim Shishimarin, 21, admitted to killing 62-year-old civilian Oleksandr Shelipov in the early days of Russia's invasion. He apologized to the victim's widow in court.
Inside the front-line battle to stop Russia annexing more of Ukraine
"I have my family, I have my kids, and I'm here to protect them and protect my country," one Ukrainian soldier told CBS News. "It's my duty."
Gates: NATO expansion "changes the geopolitics of Europe in a dramatic way"
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates says Russian President Vladimir Putin has "dramatically changed the geostrategic posture of Western Europe" with his invasion of Ukraine.
To prove war crimes, Ukrainian families forced to bury loved ones twice
CBS News meets a family suffering the anguish of a beloved son and husband being exhumed in the name of holding Russia's invading forces to account.
U.S. and ICC step up efforts to document war crimes in Ukraine
As the ICC sends its "largest ever" team into Ukraine, the Biden administration launches a program to preserve and analyze open-source evidence of atrocities.
Russian soldier accused of war crimes pleads guilty to killing unarmed civilian
Prosecutors said the 21-year-old Russian soldier was ordered to shoot a 62-year-old civilian riding a bicycle to stop him from sharing their location.
Finland says it could fend off Russian aggression with or without NATO
A top Finnish diplomat tells CBS News his country would bolster the transatlantic alliance, but even without membership, Finland has its own "credible deterrence."
Russian seizure of Mariupol complete as Ukrainian troops leave steelworks
Ukraine's president says the evacuation to separatist-controlled territory was needed to save "Ukrainian heroes" after weeks of bombardment. Russia calls it a surrender.
Thanks to sanctions, some new Russian cars may lack airbags
Shortages due to sanctions over the Ukraine war see safety requirements dropped and environmental standards reverted to what they were in 1988.
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What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, officials say
Israel and Hezbollah have reached a Lebanon ceasefire agreement after their fighting delayed progression of the U.S.-Iran deal, a diplomat tells CBS News.
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
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New book details the moment a GOP lawmaker appeared to lunge at Matt Gaetz
A new book recounts one of the most rambunctious moments on the floor of the House in modern history.
Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump's remarks
Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."
Questions swirl after 1-year-old boy fatally shot by police in Mississippi
A police shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, that left a 1-year-old child dead has ignited simmering tensions between police and Black residents in the small town.
Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flood homes and force evacuations in Gulf states
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 21)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
Questions swirl after 1-year-old boy fatally shot by police in Mississippi
A police shooting in Senatobia, Mississippi, that left a 1-year-old child dead has ignited simmering tensions between police and Black residents in the small town.
Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
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What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
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Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
Dad teams up with former CBS News head to share family finance tips
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
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How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump's remarks
Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."
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New book details the moment a GOP lawmaker appeared to lunge at Matt Gaetz
A new book recounts one of the most rambunctious moments on the floor of the House in modern history.
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What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
Scientists discover parasite that preys on insect-killing "zombie fungus"
Scientists say the "hyperparasite" preys on "zombie fungus" known to infect insects before subjecting them to a gruesome death.
Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump's remarks
Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."
Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
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"The War and Treaty" talk new music
Husband and wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as "The War and Treaty," talk to "CBS Mornings" about their new music, major collaborations, including with Whoopi Goldberg, and how they came up with their band's name.
Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mangione team no longer pursuing this defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
Man charged in death of girl after life sentence commuted by Kristi Noem
McKenna Wendel was last seen alive on March 14 and her body was found outside Brookings, an hour's drive north of Sioux Falls, on March 19.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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"The Coffee Can Investor" investment strategy
"The Coffee Can Investor: A Stock-Picker's Journey to Build Generational Wealth" by former CBS News president Neeraj Khemlani, offers key advice for families and other long-term investors. CBS News' Jessica Moore has more.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Latest on Iran deal, Israel-Hezbollah fight
Multiple diplomats tell CBS News that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon after a tense period of fighting that could have jeopardized the U.S.-Iran agreement and subsequent process to reach a deal. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports, and Mark Cancian, a senior adviser for the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with more insight.
Mangione team no longer pursuing this defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
Students reflect on Juneteenth
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson sits down with a group of students to discuss what Juneteenth means to them, when they learned about it and their hopes for the future.