Ukraine calls Russian drone strike an attack on "global food security"
Russia unleashed a drone attack on the Izmail river port, the main route for Ukrainian grain exports with its sea routes blockaded.
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Russian forces attack Zelenskyy's hometown
Russian missiles hit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown on Monday, killing at least six people. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports. Plus, George Beebe, director of grand strategy at the Quincy Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the recent escalation in the war.
5 killed in Russian missile strike
A missile strike in the southeastern Ukrainian town of Kryvyi Rih hit an apartment building Monday, killing at least five people and injuring several others. Kryvyi Rih is the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Russian strikes on Ukrainian city kill 5
Twin Russian missile attacks on the southern Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih have killed at least five people and left dozens injured. The strikes came after three drones headed for Moscow were shot down by Russian air defenses, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying that war was "returning" to Russia - without directly referencing the drone attack. Ramy Inocencio has the story.
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Ukraine damages key Crimea bridge
Ukrainian officials are taking credit for an attack that damaged a key bridge that links Crimea to Russia. Charlie D'Agata reports on the bridge's strategic importance.
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Frontline Ukrainian soldiers in a war of attrition
Ukrainian artillery units are battling with Russian forces in and around the ruined city of Bahkmut. Charlie D'Agata reports from the frontlines of the war in Eastern Ukraine.
Biden in Finland after NATO summit
President Biden is in Finland, celebrating the country as the newest member of NATO. His visit comes on the heels of the NATO summit, where world leaders pledged support for Ukraine. Weijia Jiang reports from Helsinki.
Russia slams G7 security pledge to Ukraine
President Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Lithuania Wednesday, where he reaffirmed NATO's support for the war-torn country. The G7 announced new long-term security guarantees including modern military equipment, training for Ukrainian forces and intelligence sharing. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Zelenskyy thanks U.S. for weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with President Biden and other world leaders at the NATO summit in Lithuania Wednesday. He commented on weapons being sent to Ukraine for its fight against Russia.
Biden, Zelenskyy speak at NATO summit
President Biden pledged support for Ukraine with other G7 leaders at the NATO summit in Lithuania. "We're going to provide security to Ukraine," he said. After Mr. Biden's remarks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke.
President Biden meets with President Zelenskyy
President Biden meets with Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO Summit as Ukraine looks to get answers on when they can join the alliance. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
What the G7 security pledge to Ukraine means
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sat for a bilateral meeting Wednesday at the NATO summit in Lithuania. The meeting came after G7 leaders made a commitment to Ukraine, promising to provide long-term security to the country. Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder joined CBS News to talk about what that commitment means.
U.S. weapons' role on the front lines in Ukraine
Ukraine's 17th Tank Division is on the front lines in Bakhmut. Ukrainian tank brigades are using U.S. howitzers to fire shells, providing CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata with a close-up look at the artillery in action.
Ukrainian troops say U.S. weapons helping pin Russians "in a trap"
Front-line forces near Bakhmut tell CBS News why Western weapons are vital and why they need more, as NATO and the G7 pledge support.
NATO divided over Ukraine membership
The annual NATO summit kicked off Tuesday in Lithuania with world leaders opening their arms to new members and setting a pathway for future ones. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing to join the coalition, but member nations are hesitant to give him a timeline. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden to meet with Zelenskyy at NATO summit
President Biden is in Lithuania meeting with NATO leaders. He praised Turkey's decision to back Sweden's bid to join the alliance, calling the expansion of NATO "consequential" and said the countries would continue to stay united. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Vilnius, Lithuania.
Looking at Ukraine's path to NATO membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife appeared at the NATO summit Tuesday, attending a concert in the country's honor and the official summit dinner. Alliance leaders said "Ukraine's future is in NATO," but Zelenskyy spoke out against the vague conditions for membership. Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, joins CBS News to discuss what Ukraine's future path to NATO membership could actually look like.
NATO leaders divided on when Ukraine should join
In Lithuania, NATO leaders said Ukraine's future is to be part of the organization, but there was disagreement on when that should happen. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said making the country wait and placing demands on it is "absurd." Nancy Cordes reports.
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Iran says obstacles remain, but acknowledges deal taking shape with U.S.
As the Trump administration signals hope for a possible deal, Iran says obstacles linger, and "frequent changes" in U.S. positions aren't helping.
Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
Alleged gunman outside White House had run-ins with Secret Service, sources say
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
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Iran's supreme leader is holed up in undisclosed location, U.S. intel says
Officials at the highest levels of the Iranian government say they don't know where Mojtaba Khamenei is and have no way to contact him directly, relying instead on a network of couriers.
Efforts to stop California chemical leak on new trajectory, officials say
More than 50,000 people in California remain evacuated due to an Orange County chemical leak that prompted Gov. Newsom to request that President Trump issue a Federal Emergency Declaration.
Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium, official says
Negotiations are "in a very good place," a senior Trump official said, but, a deal to end the Iran war likely will not be signed this weekend.
New ebola infections in Uganda as Congo surpasses 900 suspected cases
Ugandan health authorities reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections there to seven as the number of suspected cases in the Congo continued to rise.
How the "Payam Method" keeps the joy in learning piano
From improvising classical music to playing songs students like, the approach by Payam Music focuses on student enjoyment while learning piano.
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American Music Awards air tonight with star-studded performances
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
What's open and closed for Memorial Day 2026?
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Alleged gunman outside White House had run-ins with Secret Service, sources say
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kevin Hassett, White House National Economic Council director, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, join Nancy Cordes.
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What's open and closed for Memorial Day 2026?
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
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DOJ says it scrubbed news releases about Jan. 6 criminal cases from its website
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
Vietnam vets say opposing Trump's arch is about being "loyal to the country"
"I think it's just disrespectful to those that I served with who didn't come back," a veteran suing to stop construction of the arch told CBS News.
N.J. governor requests access to Delaney Hall ICE facility amid protests
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
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Iran's supreme leader is holed up in undisclosed location, U.S. intel says
Officials at the highest levels of the Iranian government say they don't know where Mojtaba Khamenei is and have no way to contact him directly, relying instead on a network of couriers.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 24, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kevin Hassett, White House National Economic Council director, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, join Nancy Cordes.
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Second Ebola treatment center set on fire in epicenter of disease's outbreak
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
The latest details on the Ebola outbreak
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
What to know about a leaking California chemical tank that may explode
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Teen's mystery illness solved: "It took 18 years to get an answer"
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
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Experts from Thai rescue join efforts to save 7 trapped in Laos cave
Seven Laotian villagers entered a cave five days ago searching for gold and were trapped inside after heavy rain triggered flash flooding.
Minibus crashes into elephant, killing 3 people in Uganda national park
Three people died and four others were injured after their vehicle collided with an elephant in Murchison Falls National Park, police said on Monday.
Ebola death toll climbs in Congo as new infections confirmed in Uganda
The WHO chief says there have been 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak as Ugandan health authorities report two new Ebola infections.
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Iran says obstacles remain, but acknowledges deal taking shape with U.S.
As the Trump administration signals hope for a possible deal, Iran says obstacles linger, and "frequent changes" in U.S. positions aren't helping.
Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
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American Music Awards air tonight with star-studded performances
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Extended interview: Patti LaBelle
It's been some 50 years since Patti LaBelle first sang her hit song "Lady Marmalade." As she marks her 82nd birthday, LaBelle talks to correspondent Tracy Smith about her career and what's next.
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Patti LaBelle on being called a legend: "I have earned it"
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
The legendary Patti LaBelle
Legendary singer Patti LaBelle has been performing for six decades. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with LaBelle at her hometown of Philadelphia as she marks her 82nd birthday.
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CBS News poll finds most doubt government will ensure AI used appropriately
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
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Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
Husband convicted of hiring hitman to kill NYC art dealer in Brazil
Daniel Sikkema faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Brent Sikkema was stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in 2024.
New details on Saturday's White House shooting
The alleged gunman in Saturday's shooting at the White House had tried to gain access to the White House last year. Natalie Brand reports.
Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Possible shots heard from White House
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.
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China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
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5/24/2026: Booms, Busts and Bubbles; Sculpting Evolution; The Payam Method
First, examining lessons from the Wall Street crash of 1929. Then, a report on mouse DNA and the fight against Lyme disease. And, inside the "Payam Method" for learning piano.
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Crack in California chemical tank a positive sign, but explosion fears remain; details emerging on potential U.S.-Iran peace deal.
Living with coyotes
Once found only in parts of the West and Southwest, coyotes have dramatically expanded their range, and are now found in every state except Hawaii. Conor Knighton looks at how these animals have become part of the urban landscape in places like Chicago, and what roles they play — in history, in Native American stories, in art and in today's urban and suburban ecosystems.
New York's Trail of the Fallen
Charlie D'Agata reports on the trail just south of West Point Military Academy that honors America's fallen patriots.
Summer kicks off with gas and grocery costs up
Americans are now paying 20% more for food than four years ago. Inflation rose nearly 1% this month, mainly due to higher gas prices. Shanelle Kaul reports.