Protests after Zelenskyy fires defense chief
Crowds took to Ukraine's streets to protest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's dismissal of popular defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
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Zelenskyy's move to oust popular defense chief draws major backlash
Ukrainians are demonstrating in Kyiv and senior figures announcing their resignations over President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's move to oust his popular defense chief.
Why is Zelenskyy shaking up his cabinet amid successes against Russia?
Ukraine's president is shaking up his government just as observers note positive changes in the trajectory of the war with Russia.
Ukraine mourns Lindsey Graham's death
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Sen. Lindsey Graham "a true defender of freedom" after the longtime senator died Saturday at 71. Graham had met with Zelenskyy on Friday during a visit to Ukraine the day before he died. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more on how Ukrainians are reacting to Graham's death.
Ukraine's prime minister resigns; Zelenskyy shifts several government roles
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine's government.
Sources: Trump to support Russian oil tariffs
In the effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war, a bipartisan group of senators says the Trump administration is on board with legislation to impose more sanctions on Russia. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the details.
U.S. forces conducting more strikes against Iran
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, CENTCOM said. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Aaron MacLean have the latest.
Trump says U.S. will grant Ukraine's request to license Patriot defense system
"A little birdie told me this, about the fact that we'll give them the right to make Patriots," President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukraine pushes for air defense at NATO summit
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet at a NATO summit in Turkey. Ukrainian Parliament member Halyna Yanchenko looks ahead to the discussion and stresses the breadth of support Ukraine is hoping for.
Russia strikes Kyiv on eve of NATO summit
New deadly strikes in Ukraine are adding a layer of urgency to this week's NATO summit in Turkey. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to discuss.
Trump to meet with Zelenskyy at NATO summit
The Russia-Ukraine war is expected to be discussed at the NATO summit in Turkey this week. President Trump is traveling to the summit on Monday night and will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Russian attack on Kyiv looms over NATO summit
Russia attacked Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv early Monday morning, just a day before NATO leaders gather in Turkey for an annual summit. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins with analysis.
Trump holds separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy on ending Ukraine war
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
State of Russia-Ukraine war after attack on Kyiv
Russia has launched its largest attacks on Kyiv since the start of the war with Ukraine, killing at least 17. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to assess the state of the war.
Huge Russian strike on Ukraine's capital kills at least 21, officials say
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21 people and prompting President Zelenskyy to call for sped-up weapons support from his partners.
Zelenskyy asks allies for "pressure on Putin"
Aidan Stretch spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. "Ukrainians will win this war," Zelenskyy emphasized, renewing his pleas for support from allies including the U.S.
Ukraine launches huge drone attack on Russia and occupied Crimea
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will ramp up attacks on Russia in an operation "aimed at compelling it to end the war."
Poland's deputy prime minister warns of possible Russian "false flag operation"
Poland's deputy prime minister tells CBS News he "wouldn't exclude the Russians doing some kind of false flag operation" to justify an attack on NATO.
Full interview: Poland's Radek Sikorski
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radek Sikorski speaks with CBS News' Aidan Stretch about the Russia's war in Ukraine, state of NATO, Ukraine-Poland relations and more.
Zelenskyy returns Polish honor after president revokes it in history dispute
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it.
Ukraine launches drone attack on Moscow
Ukraine hammered Russia with the largest attack on the capital city of Moscow since Russia invaded its neighbor more than four years ago. A massive swarm of Ukrainian drones hit a major oil refinery there, among other targets, on Thursday. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it was a retaliatory act. Aidan Stretch reports.
Ukraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."
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Is Russia burning through air defense missiles at an "unsustainable rate"?
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
Trump speaks with Zelenskyy, Putin
President Trump spoke separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, while the countries continue trading strikes. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry has more.
Deadly Russian strikes leave landmark Ukraine cathedral in flames
Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities, killing at least 11 people and sparking a blaze at one of the most important Orthodox monasteries.
Voter data Trump claimed China obtained is easy to get in most states
President Trump called China's acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history." In 20 states, anyone can get this information with a simple public request.
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U.S. finishes 7th straight night of Iran strikes as Strait of Hormuz freezes up
As the U.S. and Iran escalate attacks 140 days into the war, an industry analyst says "nobody is willing to move" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K non-citizens are registered to vote
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 non-citizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts in U.S.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and the U.S. East Coast this week.
Trump revisits disputed claims about elections but offers no new proof of fraud
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Feeding Our Future fraud ring's alleged No. 2 appears in court after Somalia arrest
Forty-two-year-old Abdikerm Eidleh appeared in federal court in St. Paul on Friday, just weeks after he was arrested in Mogadishu.
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DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K non-citizens are registered to vote
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 non-citizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
2 kidnapped Forest Service workers safe after being zip-tied, held at gunpoint
Two suspects, a father and his adult son who were allegedly armed with guns and knives, have been arrested, authorities said.
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
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DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Boomer wealth transfer will mostly benefit the already rich, report finds
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
Coca-Cola temporarily halts production of Fairlife milk after cyberattack
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
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DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K non-citizens are registered to vote
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 non-citizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
Voter data Trump claimed China obtained is easy to get in most states
President Trump called China's acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history." In 20 states, anyone can get this information with a simple public request.
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Mexican lettuce potential source of parasite
Authorities have traced the cyclosporiasis outbreak to Mexican-grown lettuce delivered to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
FDA approves new cholesterol pill
The FDA has approved a new daily cholesterol pill that works differently from popular statins and may deliver better results for some people. Dr. Corey Bradley, a cardiologist at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center, joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss.
FDA names likely cyclosporiasis source
The FDA has identified Taylor Farms as the likely source of lettuce contaminated with the parasite behind cyclosporiasis, as the outbreak grows. Mark Strassmann reports.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
Journalist targeted by Iran says U.K.'s crackdown on IRGC is "the happiest day"
British Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in what is believed to have been an Iranian state-sponsored attack in 2024.
Strong earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, tsunami alert lifted
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.
Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
India activist urged to end hunger strike as he risks organ failure
Well-known activist Sonam Wangchuk hasn't eaten in nearly 3 weeks, endangering his health as he demands changes to India's exam system.
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"The Odyssey" inspires interest in original poem
Before Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," there was Homer's original epic poem. Kelly Olson, graduate chair of the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Western Ontario, joins CBS News to unpack the history of the Greek tale.
Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Stars of "The Odyssey" preview film
Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon, who star in "The Odyssey," speak to "CBS Mornings" about the movie, the challenges they faced during filming and working with Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan.
From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
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Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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.
Mississippi residents decry data center plant
Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.
Meta announces new safety features
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Feeding Our Future fraud ring's alleged No. 2 appears in court after Somalia arrest
Forty-two-year-old Abdikerm Eidleh appeared in federal court in St. Paul on Friday, just weeks after he was arrested in Mogadishu.
Agent in ME shooting has violent record: AP
The ICE officer who shot and killed a Maine man has a history of violent behavior, the Associated Press reports, citing interviews with family and court records. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
"Master yachtsman" fugitive captured on boat after 21 years on the run
Ronald L. Fischer, who was featured on "America's Most Wanted," fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005.
Journalist known as "The Jaguar" shot dead in Mexico
The state government condemned the murder of Josue Martinez, and called on prosecutors to launch a probe in order to find those responsible.
U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
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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.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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"The Odyssey" inspires interest in original poem
Before Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," there was Homer's original epic poem. Kelly Olson, graduate chair of the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Western Ontario, joins CBS News to unpack the history of the Greek tale.
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President Trump urged late Senator Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline, who is temporarily replacing him in Congress, to run for his seat in South Carolina's upcoming special election. Fin Gómez reports.
Trump makes new election claims
In a primetime address on Thursday evening, President Trump accused China of interfering in U.S. elections as he questioned the integrity of the country's voting system. CBS News' Jake Rosen fact-checks his claims.
Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final
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7-foot-3 man sworn in as Texas police officer
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