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The U.S. warned last week that recognizing the self-declared "People's Republics" of Donetsk and Luhansk would violate international law and would "necessitate a swift and firm response" from America and its allies.
U.S. intelligence suggests Russian commanders have received orders to move forward with invading Ukraine, which Moscow denies. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
Lesley Stahl speaks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about how his country is handling Russia's increasing aggression.
Eastern Europe is moving closer to war after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of two breakaway regions in Ukraine. The White House said it will impose financial sanctions in response. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Vladimir Putin announced Russia is recognizing the independence of two Russian-aligned republics of Ukraine, drawing immediate backlash from the West. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan tells Tanya Rivero and Errol Barnett, "This is a situation that could escalate really, really quickly."
Russia claimed Monday that its military stopped a group of Ukrainian forces from crossing the border and that five were killed. Ukraine denied the report, saying it didn't have any forces stationed in the area. The U.S. has warned Russia might stage a "false flag" operation to justify an invasion of Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest from Kyiv.
Kremlin confirms interest in a possible presidential summit as the U.S. warns Putin's forces are "continuing preparations for a full-scale assault."
New satellite images show the movement of Russian military troops and equipment Ukraine's borders. Russia has extended its military drills in neighboring Belarus, worrying many. Rob Lee, a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Errol Barnett with more.
New satellite images reportedly show more deployments of Russian troops and armored equipment just a few miles from its border with Ukraine. This comes U.S. intelligence officials say Russian forces have received orders to proceed with an invasion. Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Peter Zwack joined CBS News to discuss the latest.
As Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Russia is preparing to start the biggest war in Europe "since 1945," Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling for a ceasefire in the east of Ukraine, where Russian troops are stationed just across the border. But as CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports, Russia is showing no signs of stepping back from the brink of war.
Millions of Ukrainians are facing uncertainty as the crisis with Russia continues. More than 150,000 Russian troops, warplanes and other equipment are massed at the borders. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports on the standoff, then CBS News reporter Haley Ott joins "CBS News Mornings" from Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with more on how people are reacting.
There's some hope with the prospect of a Biden-Putin summit, but after a weekend of dramatic developments, calm is giving way to concern.
Lesley Stahl speaks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about how his country is handling Russia's increasing aggression.
Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tells 60 Minutes that there are strict rules of engagement and Ukraine will defend its sovereignty should Russia invade. "Will not allow Russia to kill our soldiers, to kill our civilians."
"I think that the Ukrainian people has made its decision, and I don't think that Russia is in a position to overturn it," one protestor said at a memorial service Sunday.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. has no reason to believe Russian President Vladimir Putin is changing course in his decision to invade Ukraine.
CBS News' Christina Ruffini reports on remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who urged Western nations to impose sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of a possible invasion.
In a threatening show of force, Russia test-fired nuclear-capable weapons, intercontinental and submarine-launched ballistic missiles, as President Vladimir Putin moved his nation's military into attack positions around Ukraine. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports the latest.
President Biden said all indications show Russia is getting ready to attack Ukraine. Andrew Lohsen, a fellow with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, spoke to CBS News about the situation.
Russian-backed separatists accuse Ukraine's forces of planning an imminent attack and announce a massive evacuation of civilians to Russia.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Munich this weekend. The meeting comes as fears grow that Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports on the latest from the White House, and CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams discussed from Kyiv.
Russia and Ukraine are pointing fingers at each other over an explosive shell that hit a kindergarten in Ukraine, near the Russian border. The U.S. claims Russia might use a "false flag" operation to justify going to war. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams takes us inside the kindergarten that was hit and she and talks with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the nuclear drills Russia is planning for Saturday.
Fears of war surged after violence spiked in a long-running conflict in eastern Ukraine that could spark a wider war with Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins "CBS News Mornings" from Kyiv, Ukraine with the latest.
President Biden says the U.S. has "reason to believe" Russia is "engaged in a false-flag operation to have an excuse" to attack Ukraine.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging Russia to withdraw its forces from near Ukraine's borders. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Meg Oliver to break down the latest on the crisis.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin told CBS News that ICE arrests at the FIFA World Cup are not off the table, but the agency will not be at the global sporting event for the purpose of immigration arrests.
Ian Nixon, a veteran pilot from the Bahamas, put the plane he was flying down in the ocean without anyone suffering serious injuries.
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday, while Israel and Lebanon are set to resume peace talks in Washington.
As Republicans seek to retain control of the U.S. House, leaders of both parties nationwide have sought to redraw their congressional maps to net more seats for their parties.
For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant.
The Army identified the soldier as Spc. Mariyah Collington.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Utah mom Kouri Richins was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on Wednesday, after a jury convicted her of murder and other charges in her husband's 2022 death.
As Republicans seek to retain control of the U.S. House, leaders of both parties nationwide have sought to redraw their congressional maps to net more seats for their parties.
Ian Nixon, a veteran pilot from the Bahamas, put the plane he was flying down in the ocean without anyone suffering serious injuries.
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
The state's electoral system was a key issue in the 2nd Congressional District primary to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon.
For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant.
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman played out. But a judge told Musk last month he may be recalled to a California courtroom for further testimony at the request of OpenAI lawyers.
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
As Republicans seek to retain control of the U.S. House, leaders of both parties nationwide have sought to redraw their congressional maps to net more seats for their parties.
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday, while Israel and Lebanon are set to resume peace talks in Washington.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman played out. But a judge told Musk last month he may be recalled to a California courtroom for further testimony at the request of OpenAI lawyers.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Jake Rosmarin is one of the 16 Americans at the University of Nebraska Medical Center being monitored for signs of hantavirus. Ian Lee spoke with him and has more details.
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
This marks the longest decline in overdose deaths in decades, according to preliminary government data.
The identification of the remains also resolved a decades-long debate about the worst disaster in the history of British polar exploration.
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday, while Israel and Lebanon are set to resume peace talks in Washington.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Major musicians from Post Malone to Meghan Trainor have recently struggled to sell out stadiums and arenas for their tours. It's a troubling trend being called "blue dot fever" and has led to entertainers canceling some or all of their shows. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Actor Geena Davis talks about starring in the new series "The Boroughs," if there are parallels between herself and the character she plays, and why she's drawn to supernatural projects. She also addresses representation in the entertainment industry.
The action movie "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise, was released 40 years ago. To celebrate its anniversary, the film and its sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," are returning to AMC theaters nationwide for one week. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the stars and executive producers of "Dutton Ranch," sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about reprising their "Yellowstone" roles for the series spinoff. The series premieres May 15 on Paramount+.
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called Taiwan "the most important issue" between his country and the U.S. About 10% of the population in Taiwan wants to reunify with mainland China, and there are real fears that it will fall under communist control. Tony Dokoupil and Anna Coren break down its importance to China and the U.S.
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.
AI training is an emerging job market where those with specialized skills are paid to train bots to be more accurate and human-like in their responses. The CBS News MoneyWatch team spoke with multiple hiring platforms that pair human experts with AI training jobs. Megan Cerullo has more.
Almost every industry worldwide is integrating artificial intelligence into its operations, and the airline industry is no different. Booking.com CEO Glenn Fogel joins "The Takeout" to discuss AI's impact on travel.
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina lawyer who was convicted of murder, will get a new trial and have his convictions overturned, the state's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. CBS News' Eva Pilgrim reports.
The tourist sparked outrage after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at "Lani," a beloved Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach.
Warning: Distressing video. Authorities in the Philippines tried to arrest a senator on Wednesday, resulting in a burst of gunfire in the Philippine Senate, according to an Associated Press journalist and other witnesses.
Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial drew national attention, but three years later, South Carolina's Supreme Court tossed aside his conviction. Mark Strassmann reports on the new developments.
Three years after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife and son, the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the verdict and granted Murdaugh a new trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina lawyer who was convicted of murder, will get a new trial and have his convictions overturned, the state's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. CBS News' Eva Pilgrim reports.
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In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" goes behind the scenes for a taste of history and shows how fast food has become part of American culture.
President Trump's first full day in China included a meeting with President Xi Jinping, where Taiwan became a crucial topic, according to Chinese state media. CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Ramy Inocencio and Tony Dokoupil report.
Anna Coren spoke to locals in Beijing about President Trump's visit, the summit with Chinese President Xi and what they hope comes from it.