Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone attack amid diplomatic talks
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
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Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight, meaning another winter of power outages for Ukrainians as Vladimir Putin tries to crush their resolve. Holly Williams reports.
Mystery drones seen over Ireland during Zelenskyy's visit
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
U.S. negotiators meet with Putin on Ukraine
A U.S. negotiating team met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday for peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, but a Putin aide said after hours of talks no agreement was reached. Holly Williams reports.
Putin meets with U.S. envoy about Ukraine
President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met with Russia's Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine. Putin, meanwhile, accused America's European allies of meddling in the peace process. Holly Williams reports.
Russia hosts U.S. envoys for Ukraine talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Tuesday for a new round of talks to end the war in Ukraine. Ret. Marine Col. Mark Cancian joins "The Takeout" with his perspective on the negotiations.
U.S. delegation in Russia for Ukraine talks
The top U.S. peace envoy, Steve Witkoff, is in Moscow on Tuesday for talks on the Ukraine war. Meanwhile, Russia says it's seized control of the town of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine. Holly Williams reports.
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Ukraine-Russia war rages amid peace talks
President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is headed to Russia for peace talks with Vladimir Putin. The trip comes after negotiations were held with Ukrainian officials in Florida over the weekend. Meanwhile, Russian missiles and drones continue to bombard Ukrainian cities. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Kushner to join Witkoff on Moscow trip
Jared Kushner will accompany Trump administration envoy Steve Witkoff on his trip to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine, a White House source confirms. CBS News' Holly Williams and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
Turner on Ukraine peace proposal
As a U.S. delegation met with Ukrainian officials in Florida to discuss the peace proposal to end the war with Russia, Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "we all have those concerns" that the proposal could be too pro-Russian. "One thing that I think everybody understands is that you can't have- you can't be America First and pro-Russia, because Russia is a self-declared adversary of the United States," Turner added.
Russian attacks kill 3 in Kyiv as Ukrainian delegation travels to U.S.
Russian drone and missile attacks in and around the Ukrainian capital killed at least three people early Saturday, officials said.
Latest on Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations
Russia attacked Kyiv in a deadly drone attack early Saturday, officials said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he's sent an envoy to the U.S. to continue peace negotiations.
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption raids on his home
Ukrainian anti-corruption officials raid the home of a top aide to President Zelenskyy in connection with a major probe into an energy sector corruption scandal.
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has resigned after his home was raided as part of a corruption investigation involving the energy sector. Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges joins CBS News with more.
Russia-Ukraine peace deal in delicate state
The Kremlin said on Wednesday it is "premature" to say a peace deal with Ukraine is near. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Then, Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, and Tom LoBianco, editor and co-founder of 24sight News, join to discuss.
Kremlin says it's "premature" to say peace deal with Ukraine is close
Russian officials say they have now received the revised U.S.-backed proposal to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine, after high-level talks between American and Ukrainian negotiators in Geneva.
Kremlin waters down peace deal optimism
A Kremlin spokesperson told reporters Wednesday that it's "premature" to say whether the situation in Ukraine was close to a resolution. CBS News' Olivia Gazis and Natalie Brand have more.
Ukrainians react to U.S.-backed peace plan
Ukrainians are reacting to the U.S.-backed peace proposal, with one member of parliament calling it "not acceptable." CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest, while Iulia Joja, a senior fellow at The Middle East Institute and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, joins with more.
Russia reacts to peace deal progress
Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters Wednesday that it's "premature" to say whether or not officials were close to striking a deal that would end Russia's nearly four-year invasion of Ukraine. CBS News' Margaret Brennan and Liz Palmer have the latest. The Free Press' Aidan Stretch also joins CBS News 24/7 with more. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
Ian Bremmer on Ukraine peace plan efforts
The Trump administration is pushing to secure a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. But what that looks like and whether Russia is willing to accept it are still unclear. Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Hope grows for Ukraine-Russia peace deal
President Trump and the White House said they are hopeful that Ukraine and Russia can reach a deal, but the path towards peace remains elusive. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer, Erica Brown and Sam Vinograd have more details.
White House: More talks needed in Ukraine plan
A U.S. official said Tuesday morning that Ukraine had signed onto a peace deal, but the White House later said "delicate details" still have to be worked out. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has the latest. Then, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins with analysis.
Details on Ukraine's peace proposal agreement
A U.S. official tells CBS News that Ukraine's government has agreed to a peace proposal with only minor details left to be sorted out, but there hasn't been an immediate reaction from Russia. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Samantha Vinograd have more.
Will Russia sign off on peace proposal?
Ukraine's government has "agreed to a peace deal" brokered by the Trump administration to stop the war with Russia, a U.S. official tells CBS News. Robert B. Murrett, deputy director of the Syracuse University Institute for Security Policy and Law, joined CBS News to discuss Russia's position on the proposal.
Russia targets Kyiv with deadly strikes ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in an attack that began early in the morning.
Winter storm snarls thousands of flights. Maps show the latest forecast
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
African regional bodies reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland
President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal after weeks of fighting
Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday after weeks of deadly fighting along their border.
Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
Ski patrol strike shuts down Colorado's popular Telluride resort indefinitely
The Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, Colorado, was shuttered Saturday, with no date set for reopening, due to a labor dispute with the ski patrol union over wages.
Gas line explosion shuts down major Southern California freeway
Several lanes of the 5 Freeway were closed and a shelter-in-place order was issued to residents in Castaic, California, after a gas line ruptured on Saturday.
Michigan hires former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham to lead the Wolverines
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
Rescuers search for soccer coach, children after boat sinks in Indonesia
The Spanish soccer club Valencia said that a coach for its women's reserve team, Fernando Martín, and three of his children were among the victims.
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Man says wife was killed by pipe coming through car windshield
Todd Kendhammer said his wife Barbara was killed in a freak accident, but a Wisconsin jury didn't believe him. Can his new attorneys upend the case with what they say is critical new evidence?
Man charged with fatal shooting of woman during backyard target practice
The victim was sitting with her family under a covered porch several blocks away when she was hit by a bullet, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Mormon church, dies at 85
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
Boy with autism, 6, rescued from pond 15 months after similar incident
The boy, identified by police as Coco, was found in chest-deep waters but was not injured.
Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
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Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
5 money moves to make in 2026, according to financial experts
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
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Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
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Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
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Rescuers search for soccer coach, children after boat sinks in Indonesia
The Spanish soccer club Valencia said that a coach for its women's reserve team, Fernando Martín, and three of his children were among the victims.
African regional bodies reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland
President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
Russia targets Kyiv with deadly strikes ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in an attack that began early in the morning.
Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal after weeks of fighting
Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday after weeks of deadly fighting along their border.
Israeli police say 2 killed in car-ramming and stabbing attack by Palestinian
The attack began Friday afternoon in the northern city of Beit Shean, where the Palestinian man crashed his vehicle into people, killing one man and injuring a teenage boy.
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How one photographer takes refuge in Paris
Peter Turnley, an American and French photographer known for documenting the human condition, finds comfort in Paris. His new book "PARIS Je t'aime" showcases 50 years of photographs from his favorite city.
Samara Joy performs "Now And Then (In Remembrance Of...)"
Samara Joy burst onto the jazz scene in 2021, earning major praise as a "classic jazz singer from a new generation," and gaining popularity on TikTok. The young artist has already won five Grammy Awards, and her album "Portrait" is now up for Best Jazz Vocal Album of the Year. Here's Samara Joy performing "Now And Then (In Remembrance Of...)."
Samara Joy performs "Three Little Words"
Samara Joy burst onto the jazz scene in 2021, earning major praise as a "classic jazz singer from a new generation," and gaining popularity on TikTok. The young artist has already won five Grammy Awards, and her album "Portrait" is now up for Best Jazz Vocal Album of the Year. Here's Samara Joy performing "Three Little Words."
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Man says wife was killed by pipe coming through car windshield
Todd Kendhammer said his wife Barbara was killed in a freak accident, but a Wisconsin jury didn't believe him. Can his new attorneys upend the case with what they say is critical new evidence?
Man charged with fatal shooting of woman during backyard target practice
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Dad uses cell phone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
What's next on the Epstein files release?
Lawmakers may take action against the Department of Justice for the delayed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson weighs in.
Two police officers injured, suspect killed during child custody exchange
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Perry Bamonte, member of The Cure, dies at 65
Perry Bamonte, a guitarist and keyboardist for the alternative rock band The Cure, died at his home in England following a "short illness," the band announced Friday. He was 65.
U.S. could turn to South Korea for a vital mineral
Nestled deep in the mountains of South Korea, in a remote part of the country's east, is one of the world's largest deposits of tungsten, a critical mineral the U.S. desperately needs for its defense. As Anna Coren shows, a newly reopened mine in South Korea could soon fill that need.
Trump establishing a hard line on foreign policy
During his first year back in power, President Trump has used American military might to send messages to adversaries abroad. On Christmas Day, Mr. Trump ordered a strike on ISIS militants in Nigeria, which came about one week after the U.S. also struck ISIS targets in Syria. Willie James Inman reports from Mar-a-Lago.
What happens to your returned holiday gifts?
The National Retail Federation estimates that 17% of holiday purchases will be sent back. Andres Gutierrez reports on what happens to unwanted gifts after they're returned to retailers.
Russia attacks Kyiv with drones, missiles
For approximately 10 hours Saturday, Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv with about 500 drones and 40 missiles. The assault left about one-third of the city without power. The attack comes one day before before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with President Trump in Mar-a-Lago. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.