Putin's campaign of terror leaves Ukrainians with "nowhere to go"
As lucky survivors recall hiding from airstrikes under a steel plant in Mariupol, residents of another front-line town share the horrors of life under Russia's relentless assault.
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How one Ukrainian town sacrificed itself to stop Russia's invaders
CBS News sees the remarkable tactics helping Ukraine's defenders, as dozens of civilians who escaped a battered steelworks head for safety, and more await rescue.
Ukrainian drones destroy Russian patrol ships, defense ministry says
Raptor patrol boats, which can carry up to 23 personnel, are usually equipped with machine guns and used in reconnaissance or landing operations.
Dazed survivors emerge after weeks hiding under Ukraine steel plant
Ceasefire enables dozens to escape a makeshift bomb shelter in Mariupol, but elsewhere Ukraine's embattled forces are desperate for more U.S. weapons.
Putin's war creates schism in Russian Orthodox Church
The Moscow-based church's leadership has framed Russia's invasion of Ukraine in holy terms - as a defense of conservative values against a morally-corrupt West. Now, the war has prompted dissent within the Orthodox Christian faith.
U.S. Marine veteran killed fighting in Ukraine
Willy Joseph Cancel, a U.S. Marine veteran, was killed fighting alongside Ukrainian forces in the war with Russia, his family said. His widow told CBS News "he just wanted to help people." Charlie D'Agata reports.
Russia bombs Kyiv during U.N. leader's visit
Russia sent a strong message by bombing Ukraine's capital city while U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was there for a visit. New York Times foreign correspondent Jeffrey Gettleman joins "CBS News Mornings" from Kyiv with more.
Russian missiles strike Kyiv as U.N. chief visits
Russian missiles hit Kyiv on the same day the head of the United Nations visited Ukraine's capital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attacks an effort by Russia to "humiliate" the United Nations. Chris Livesay reports.
Biden asks for $33 billion in aid for Ukraine
President Biden said he is asking Congress for another $33 billion to support Ukraine against Russia's invasion. Meanwhile, Marine veteran Trevor Reed is back in the U.S. after being freed in a prisoner swap with Russia and is undergoing medical evaluation. Weijia Jiang has the details.
Putin's disinformation campaign aims to win Russian hearts and minds
It's all part of the Kremlin's disinformation campaign to maintain public support for its invasion of Ukraine and make trouble for democracies around the world, experts say.
Artillery battles intensify in Ukraine
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata traveled to Ukraine's front lines against the Russian invasion, as attacks ramp up in the eastern and southern regions.
President Putin's disinformation war within
Holly Williams spoke to a Russian foreign policy analyst about the disinformation battle being waged by Vladimir Putin to increase his domestic approval rating during the conflict with Ukraine and how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's fledgling democracy is fighting back.
Paul Whelan famly lawyer on Trevor Reed release
The White House says marine Trevor Reed is heading back to the United States following a prisoner swap with Russia, CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports. But the family of Paul Whelan, who remains jailed in Russia, wants answers. The family's lawyer Ryan Fayhee spoke with CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen about the exchange.
Germany casts off post-WWII qualms to send Ukraine heavy weapons
Under intense pressure, "Germany had to give in," and now says it will supply "exactly what Ukraine needs right now to secure its airspace from the ground."
Ukraine says Russia resorting to "blackmail," nuclear threats as war rages
36 years after the Chernobyl disaster, Zelenskyy says Russia firing missiles over the nuclear plant has left him "speechless," as Moscow cuts the gas to 2 Ukrainian allies.
Austin reaffirms support for Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is reaffirming Western support for Ukraine. He said the West will "keep moving heaven and earth" to help the nation defend itself against Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has an update from Kyiv, Ukraine.
U.N. chief signals little hope for peace before meeting Putin in Moscow
Ukraine's leader questioned the wisdom of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' decision to meet Putin before coming to Ukraine.
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.
Russia says Ukraine war could go nuclear if West keeps sending weapons
Ukraine's government called the latest dire warning from Moscow a sign that Putin's regime "senses defeat" as the fighting, and the weapons shipments, intensify.
Calls mount for U.S. to sanction Putin's rumored girlfriend Alina Kabaeva
The Wall Street Journal reports the Biden administration held off on such personal sanctions. So who is Russia's alleged "Secret First Lady"?
How foreign fighters have helped Ukraine
Foreigners are going to Ukraine to help the nation with its fight against Russia. Former CIA operative and author Lindsay Moran joins CBS News to discuss.
Russia focuses attacks on eastern Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ukraine on Sunday, as Russia has renewed attacks in the eastern part of the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest on the war in Ukraine.
Ex-ambassador on U.S. officials visiting Ukraine
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins CBS News' Lana Zak to talk about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's potential meeting with top U.S. officials in Kyiv on Sunday.
Russia continues attacks on Mariupol
Civilians in Mariupol have been seeking shelter in bunkers beneath a steel plant for up to two months. Ukrainian officials accused Russian forces of breaking a cease-fire meant to allow those civilians to evacuate. Charlie D'Agata has the details.
Russian military vehicles abandoned
To date, Ukraine says Russia has lost close to 3,000 armored vehicles -- but only half in combat. Chris Livesay spoke to a Ukrainian military expert about Russia’s unresolved issue with armored vehicles.
Military unveils new $400 million Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar
The Air Force unveiled the Boeing 747-8 that will serve as the new Air Force One, providing the first look at the $400 million luxury plane.
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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.
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
2 trains collide in England, causing "a number of" injuries, U.K. official says
One passenger told BBC News, "I felt like I'd been in a bomb explosion" after two trains collided north of London Friday.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
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."
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."
Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
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James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Military unveils new $400 million Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar
The Air Force unveiled the Boeing 747-8 that will serve as the new Air Force One, providing the first look at the $400 million luxury plane.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
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.
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Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
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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.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
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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.
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Military unveils new $400 million Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar
The Air Force unveiled the Boeing 747-8 that will serve as the new Air Force One, providing the first look at the $400 million luxury plane.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
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How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
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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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A new book recounts one of the most rambunctious moments on the floor of the House in modern history.
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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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2 trains collide in England, causing "a number of" injuries, U.K. official says
One passenger told BBC News, "I felt like I'd been in a bomb explosion" after two trains collided north of London Friday.
Climber trapped on Everest for days says avalanche saved him
Dawa Sherpa was airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors treated him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.
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.
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James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
"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.
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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
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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
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
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Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire agreement Friday to end their fighting in Lebanon, three diplomats briefed on the matter told CBS News. Meanwhile, Talks between Iran and the U.S. expected to begin in Switzerland Friday were postponed, with the White House blaming logistical issues for the cancellation of JD Vance's trip to Geneva. CBS News' Robert Berger and Natalie Brand have more.
Expert on latest Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
CBS News contributor Aaron MacLean is reacting to the latest Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire news after tensions rose in Lebanon, likely leading to U.S.-Iran talks being postponed.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire now in effect
An Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is now in effect after tensions rose and impacted the U.S.-Iran talks. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Natalie Brand report.
Salty clouds found around "Pink Planet"
Researchers using the Webb Space Telescope discovered salty clouds surrounding a "Pink Plane." CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
Americans celebrate Juneteenth
Americans are celebrating the Juneteenth holiday as the 250th anniversary of the U.S. approaches. Marc H. Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League, joins with more insight.