Russia pummels strategic Ukrainian port city
Russia is continuing its ongoing assault on Mariupol, a key port city in southern Ukraine. The once great city has been reduced mostly to rubble. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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The failure of Russia's tanks
As the Russian invasion enters its fourth week, Ukrainian resistance has so far foiled Vladimir Putin's plan to take the capital of Kyiv with a lightning strike using his vaunted tank army. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with Gen. Frank McKenzie, commander of CENTCOM, about why Russia's tanks have failed – and what it means for Ukraine going forward.
Zelenskyy calls for talks with Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is again appealing to Russian President Vladimir Putin to sit down and talk, in hopes of ending Russia's brutal and intensifying war against Ukraine. Chris Livesay reports.
Russian bombing continues across Ukraine
CBS News' Chris Livesay reports from Odesa, which is trying to stop a Russian assault from reaching its people.
Biden calls Putin a war criminal
President Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal after announcing an additional $800 million in military aid to Ukraine. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
COVID questions linger at White House
How President Biden has followed up on his campaign promise to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus a preview of Mr. Biden's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the latest on U.S. efforts to deal with Russia. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and Politico White House correspondent Chris Cadelago join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Putin calls opponents "scum and traitors," signaling new repression
Putin's ominous speech likened opponents to "gnats" who try to weaken the country at the behest of the West.
Resolving Russia's war on Ukraine
While President Biden spoke with his Chinese counterpart about the war in Ukraine, some question whether there is a diplomatic way to resolve the conflict. CBS News spoke with John E. Herbst, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and senior director of the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, about what's at stake.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Qin Gang join us for exclusive interviews this Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Biden talks with Chinese leader
President Biden spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping directly for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more about the call.
American teacher killed in Ukraine
In cities across Ukraine the sky is filled with smoke and the streets with rubble, as Russia's bombing campaign continues. As CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports, the missiles are hitting civilians and taking lives, including that of an American teacher who was living in Ukraine.
The dangers of state-controlled media
Arnold Schwarzenegger posted a video addressing his friends and fans in Russia, telling them their government is lying to them about the war in Ukraine. Russia is cracking down on independent media and those who speak out against the invasion. Mike Abramowitz, the president of Freedom House, a nonprofit that advocates for democracy, political freedom and human rights, spoke to CBS News about the dangers journalists face while reporting on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Biden and Xi discuss war in Ukraine
President Biden is warning Chinese President Xi Jinping not to give military support to Russia. Meanwhile, Russia continues to bombard Ukraine. CBS News' Natalie Brand offers details of the talks between leaders, then CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has an update on Russia's latest round of attacks from Lviv, Ukraine.
WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended for 2 months
Griner was arrested on drug charges after allegedly being found at Moscow's main airport carrying vape cartridges that contained cannabis oil.
Inside a Ukraine town's bloody David vs. Goliath battle to repel Russia
Ukraine's outgunned defenders know if Russian troops get past Voznesensk, they will march on to Odesa. "This is where we stopped them," the town's mayor tells CBS News.
Russia hits Lviv for first time as aerial assault on Ukraine intensifies
Putin's artillery reportedly hit a facility for repairing planes in Lviv, near Ukraine's western border with Poland, as Kyiv and other big cities face a ceaseless onslaught.
Ukraine war creates divide in GOP foreign policy
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is revealing a split between how Republicans see Russian President Vladimir Putin, and how former President Trump sees him. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Elaine Quijano to discuss whether the former president is losing his grip over the GOP.
Ukrainian mayor says 21 killed as Russian artillery hits a school
The mayor of Merefa, a town in northeast Ukraine's artillery-battered Kharkiv region, says the latest Russian salvo also hit a community center.
Former KGB spy offers insights on what Putin wants
"Afghanistan was the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union — and Ukraine may become the beginning of the end of Putin as a dictator," the former sleeper agent told CBS News.
What Vladimir Putin wants in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ramping up his aggression against the West and so-called "national traitors." Former KGB agent and author of "Deep Undercover: My Secret Life and Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America" Jack Barksy joins CBS News to discuss Putin's motives and greatest threats as the invasion of Ukraine moves forward.
Russia's latest bombing campaign hits theater
There's global outrage after Russian bombing of Ukraine hit a Mariupol theater sheltering hundreds of civilians. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called out appeasement attitudes in an address the German Parliament. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green from Lviv, Ukraine with the latest developments from the ground.
Senator again calls for Putin's assassination
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham repeated his calls to end the Ukraine war by assassinating President Vladimir Putin: “I just want him to go…I wish somebody had taken Hitler out in the '30s.”
Biden says Putin "is a war criminal"
President Biden did not mince words Wednesday when he called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "war criminal." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the response to the remark, the aid the U.S. is providing to Ukraine, and the White House's new COVID-19 response coordinator.
Russians overseas at the time of war stranded
Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has led to suffering for his own people, including Russians who were overseas at the time and are now trying desperately to get home. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Putin's war leaves thousands of Russians cashless and stranded abroad
Max Kiselyo and Artem Sedov are stuck on a Thai island that should be a paradise, but their country's war on Ukraine is making it a nightmare for them, and many others.
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions
U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory.
Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief
The Pentagon alleged that former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media.
Senate approves bill to fund government into December
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
Child among four people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Falling debris sparked several fires on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital, in attacks which killed at least four people
At least 5 killed and more than 20 injured in Thailand school shooting
Five school staff members died in the shooting, and 10 people were in critical condition.
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Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
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From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update
CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.
3 mothers sue to block Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in public schools
The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 10 last year, which requires all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
Senate approves bill to fund government into December
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief
The Pentagon alleged that former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media.
NBA player Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, officials say
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities said Friday.
How a duck's friendship helped a golden retriever overcome health issues
Justin and Tori Cannarelli of New York almost have a typical American family with their two children and a dog. But they also have one very unique member: a duck.
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A quandary for the Fed: Dealing with hot inflation and cool job growth
A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.
Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
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Hawaii Rep. Ed Case faces primary challenger and more to watch in today's races
Democratic incumbents in safe districts in New York and Colorado have been ousted so far this year by primary challengers.
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
Senate approves bill to fund government into December
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
Pentagon revokes security clearance of former Air Force chief
The Pentagon alleged that former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media.
U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions
U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials said.
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"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
The Truth About Postpartum Psychosis
The issue of postpartum psychosis has come to the forefront amid the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 35-year-old mother accused of killing her three children. What are the signs of a mental break, and is the healthcare system failing mothers? In this special episode of Healthful, Norah speaks with Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist who has treated patients with the rare and severe mental health emergency. She also speaks with Kriti Lodha, a postpartum psychosis survivor who has made it her mission to help other mothers.
Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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At least 5 killed and more than 20 injured in Thailand school shooting
Five school staff members died in the shooting, and 10 people were in critical condition.
Child among 4 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Falling debris sparked several fires on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital, in attacks which killed at least four people
U.S. intel agencies warn Putin could test NATO by authorizing provocative actions
U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Russia could be increasingly willing to authorize provocative actions on NATO territory, with a goal of testing the alliance, U.S. officials said.
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From Iran's Evin Prison, U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh releases audio update
CBS News received a second audio message from journalist Reza Valizadeh, who's been held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison since 2024. He gave an update on the prison conditions and on fellow American Kamran Hekmati, believed to be suffering from a recurring cancer.
Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.
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Top music exec chooses his song of the summer
Music lovers are weighing in on the 2026 song of the summer contenders. Jem Aswad, Variety's executive music editor, shares what he thinks makes a hit the standout of the season.
What's the song of the summer?
While many songs generate acclaim as soon as they hit the airwaves, there can only be one song of the summer. SiriusXM radio host Lamar Dawson makes his pick.
Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham on "Ted Lasso"
Emmy Award-winning actors Juno Temple and Hannah Waddingham share their thoughts on returning to "Ted Lasso" for a fourth season after a three-year hiatus. Temple returns as publicist Keeley Jones while Waddingham is back as club owner Rebecca Welton.
Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
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Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Meta fined $567M over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
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.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Police release footage of In-N-Out shooting
Police have released surveillance and body camera footage revealing new details about the shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, that killed three people. Carter Evans has more.
Psychiatrists questioned in Clancy trial
Two psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy, the mother from Massachusetts who's charged with murdering her three kids, took the stand Friday. Boston.com reporter Abby Patkin joins CBS News to unpack the day's proceedings.
Inside Lindsay Clancy's Home
As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues, jurors hear testimony from the medical professionals who treated her before and after the deaths of her three children, and excerpts of her journal. They also visit key scenes from the night of the killings. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty speaks with WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex about emotional courtroom moments, graphic testimony, and the key question at the heart of this case: what was happening in Lindsay Clancy's mind on January 24, 2023?
Video shows gunman start deadly rampage at Idaho In-N-Out drive-thru
Three people were killed in the shooting that started at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Tense exchange at Lindsey Clancy murder trial
More testimony transpired at Lindsey Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts, and the judge presiding had a tense exchange with the defense. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex reports.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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The Uplift: Hot ones
Vladimir Duthiers meets Sean Evans, host of "Hot Ones," the online show that has celebrities answer questions while attempting to eat chicken wings that get progressively spicier. Can Vlad stand the heat?
Astrophysicist Avi Loeb on new UFO files
The Pentagon has released a new batch of files related to unidentified flying objects. This is now the fifth release under an executive order President Trump signed in January. Astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins with analysis.
Cuban ambassador to the U.N. on U.S. blockade
Over the past six months or so, Cuba has undergone an unprecedented energy crisis amid President Trump's oil blockade. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman spoke with Cuban Ambassador to the United Nations Ernesto Soberón Guzman about the challenges his country faces.
Duck helps dog with panic attacks
Steve Hartman explores the unique bond between a family's duck and dog.
Mothers sue over Ten Commandments in schools
As the start of the school year approaches, three Texas mothers are suing to block the mandatory display of the Biblical 10 Commandments in their children's classrooms. Jason Allen reports.