Wagner Group mercenaries enter Russian city, its chief says
The owner of the Wagner private military contractor has escalated his direct challenge to the Kremlin, calling for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia's defense minister.
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Why Ukraine's counteroffensive is moving slow
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy admitted earlier this week that progress in his country's counteroffensive had been "slower than desired." Why are Russian lines proving harder than expected to break? BBC News correspondent Mayeni Jones has more on that.
Blinken: U.S. to send Ukraine $1 billion more
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London the U.S. will send more than $1 billion in new aid to Ukraine. BBC News diplomatic correspondent James Landale has the latest from the conference, where Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared virtually.
Ukrainian families mourn on Father's Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid tribute to the Ukrainian fathers fighting Russian forces on Father's Day. CBS News' Ian Lee visited Ukraine's largest military cemetry outside Dnipro where many had gathered to honor their fallen fathers and husbands.
Ukraine, Russia both suffering heavy casualties
Both Ukraine and Russia are suffering heavy losses as Ukraine attempts to claw back territory, according to U.K. intelligence. Ian Lee has the latest.
5 reportedly dead as Ukraine dam attack continues flooding region
Ukraine's president has called for an international rescue operation amid concern for civilians in flooded Russian-occupied parts of Kherson.
African peace delegation meets with Zelenskyy
Kyiv came under attack by Russian airstrikes overnight with officials saying at least six people were injured. The attack came as a peace delegation from Africa met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The group will also meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Saturday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
At least 10 killed in Russian missile strike
At least 10 people are dead after an overnight Russian missile strike in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was born in the city, condemned the attack. This comes as Kyiv claims further small gains in the early stages of its counter-offensive. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports from Ukraine.
Biden to discuss Ukraine war this week with Denmark and U.K. leaders
Biden welcomes Denmark, U.K. prime ministers this week to White House for talks focusing on war in Ukraine —including effort to train and eventually equip Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets.
Russia claims to repel new attacks by Ukraine
Russia claims to have repelled Ukrainian attacks as Kyiv urges silence over the long-awaited counteroffensive. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says at least 485 children have been killed in the war, warning the real number may be much higher.
Russian air strikes kill 2-year-old
Russia launched a new round of air strikes against Ukraine on Sunday. A 2-year-old girl was killed outside the city of Dnipro. Debora Patta has the latest.
U.S. to send Ukraine $300 million in aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is ready to join NATO as he arrived at a summit of European leaders in Moldova Thursday. And as the war in Ukraine continues, the U.S. announced it will send another $300 million worth of military aid to Kyiv. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Ukraine shoots down deadly Russian missiles
Using high-tech defense systems such as the American-built Patriot, Ukraine defended itself against increasing aerial threats from Russia. Debora Patta reports.
Two captured Ukrainians reflect on their recovery
A little over a year after the siege of Mariupol ended, Charlie D'Agata spoke with two formerly captured Ukrainian soldiers about their recovery since being released in a prisoner swap.
Ukrainians concerned over GOP rhetoric
Some Ukrainians tell CBS News they're becoming increasingly worried by the rhetoric used by Republican presidential front-runners Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis.
Why some Ukrainians are worried about a Trump or DeSantis election win
Ukrainian civilians and activists say remarks by the Republican front-runners, downplaying the importance of the war to the U.S., are fueling concern.
Zelenskyy denies that Russia has taken Bakhmut
Russian forces claimed to have captured the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut after months of fighting, but Ukrainian President Zelenskyy denied that the city has fallen. Ukrainian forces admitted to losing ground but said they still control key parts of the city. Debora Patta has the details.
Zelenskyy denies Russian forces have taken Ukrainian city of Bakhmut
Standing with Zelenskyy at the G-7 in Japan, U.S. President Joe Biden promised $375 million more in aid for Ukraine.
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Bakhmut not occupied by Russia, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the city of Bakhmut is not occupied by Russia after the mercenary group, Wagner, claimed it had control of the city. Debora Patta reports.
Zelenskyy attends G7 summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the final day of the G7 summit in Japan on Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Japan comes just hours after the U.S. agreed to allow Ukrainian troops to train on American-made fighter jets.
Biden attends G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan
President Joe Biden is expected to announce a $375 million aid package to Ukraine while attending the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan. He is also expected to have multiple meetings with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Elizabeth Palmer is in Japan with the latest.
Zelenskyy at G7 summit as leaders discuss ways to "starve" Russian "war machine"
"We urge Russia to stop its ongoing aggression and immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw" from Ukraine, G7 leaders say.
Biden endorses plan to train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets
The president has told allies he approved plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, a senior administration official said.
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Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" as more Marines head toward Middle East
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials say.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Joseph Duggar of "19 Kids and Counting" appears in court on child abuse charges
Joseph Duggar's arrest comes almost five years after his older brother Josh Duggar was convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Mexican president says citizen deaths in U.S. custody "can't be happening"
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday condemned the deaths of three Mexican nationals in ICE custody this year.
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CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest to be released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Chuck Norris dies at age 86
Action star Chuck Norris has died at age 86, his family announced Friday. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
Taylor Frankie Paul mugshot emerges
Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul's booking photo for an apparent incident in 2023 has emerged. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner joins with more details.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest to be released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
"American Nightmare" survivor Denise Huskins' new discovery exposes victim privacy loophole in California law
The failure to protect explicit case evidence in Denise Huskins' kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the State Capitol. New developments exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims.
Derrick Thompson sentenced to nearly 59 years in prison
Several Minnesota families saw justice served on Thursday morning after five young women were killed in a high-speed crash two summers ago in Minneapolis.
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Author on Cesar Chavez allegations report
A New York Times investigation published this week examined the claims of several women who say late labor leader Cesar Chavez sexually abused them while they were minors. Manny Fernandez, one of the authors of that article, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
WFP official: Lebanon "in dire straits"
Aid groups are warning of a growing humanitarian crisis in the Middle East due to the war with Iran. Matthew Hollingworth, assistant executive director for operations at the World Food Programme, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the situation.
Senate vote fails to fund DHS
Another attempt to end the partial government shutdown failed on Friday after 35 days at a standstill. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Trump calls NATO cowards
President Trump said he is considering "winding down" the military efforts against Iran. However, multiple sources tell CBS News that Pentagon officials are preparing for the possibility of sending U.S. ground forces into Iran. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang.
Rep. Leger Fernández on Cesar Chavez abuse claims
Lawmakers and community leaders are responding to the sexual assault allegations against the late civil rights and labor icon Cesar Chavez. Many events honoring Chavez have been canceled, and California intends to rename his eponymous holiday to "Farmworkers Day." Democratic Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández of New Mexico joins "The Takeout" to discuss.