12/21: Red and Blue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits White House and Congress; Controversy around Rep.-elect George Santos.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits White House and Congress; Controversy around Rep.-elect George Santos.
While on tour in Afghanistan in 2019, platoon commander Kristen St. Pierre grew attached to a bomb-sniffing dog named Chase. After the fall of Kabul in 2021, St. Pierre feared she would never see her furry companion again. But, years later, the pair were reunited in the U.S.
The Biden administration on Thursday released a 12-page review examining the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021. The White House took little responsibility for executing a messy and deadly exit. "Face the Nation" moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennen discussed how the review left out key details and explanations on some major issues.
A series of leaked, highly classified documents have appeared online, with information on the war in Ukraine and U.S. intelligence gathering. The Pentagon is assessing the extent of the leak and the risks to national security. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Ukraine is gearing up for a spring offensive against Russia as the war rages on. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from central Ukraine.
CBS News meets Taiwanese who are used to threats, but wary of tension mounting between global superpowers over their island's fate.
"If Kupyansk will be taken by our enemy again, it won't be just an occupation," said an emergency manager in the rail transport hub.
Many cities and towns in eastern Ukrainian have been devastated by Russia’s invasion. Ramy Inocencio travels to Kupyansk, a city on the front lines of the war, to survey the destruction.
Crane operator Andriy Rogalski joined Ukraine's military within days of Russia's invasion into the country. He corresponded with CBS News on many occasions. Now, he has been killed in battle, another of the country's best and brightest dying for his nation's independence. Holly Williams reports.
Beijing has already sailed warships close to the self-governed island, and one analyst says there's "absolutely no doubt" a response is coming.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russia's war on Ukraine "precipitated the very thing President Putin wanted to avoid: a stronger, more unified, Transatlantic Alliance."
China says the impact of the deal for U.S. forces to use more bases, including one near Taiwan, "will inevitably be increased military tension."
A woman has been arrested for allegedly bombing a Russian cafe, killing pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky. Video released by Russian authorities showed her confessing to planting a bomb in a statue given to Tatarsky moments before the blast. Holly Williams has more.
An explosion tore through a cafe in Russia's second-largest city, killing a prominent military blogger who had supported Putin's assault on Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Russia taking control of the powerful body, "proof of the bankruptcy of procedures in world institutions."
The Republican representative told 60 Minutes she does not think the U.S. should fund what she termed "a proxy war with Russia."
A blast in a Russian cafe killed a prominent pro-war blogger and injured at least 25 others. Nobody had claimed responsibility as of Sunday night.
The U.S. is bound by law to help Taiwan defend itself from aggression, and analysts believe Beijing may be preparing for aggression.
The Journal "vehemently denies" the claim that Evan Gershkovich "was collecting classified information" about Russia's "military industrial complex" for the U.S.
Beijing warned that if Tsai Ing-wen meets the U.S. house speaker, it will be a meeting that "destroys peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait."
Even as tanks arrived from Europe, Zelenskyy said if Russia is permitted to "smell that we are weak," he could be asked to make a compromise with global implications.
NATO calls Putin's move "dangerous and irresponsible," but the alliance and the White House say there's no indication the Russian leader is about to actually use a nuke.
As the war for Ukraine continues, a small haven of peace can be found just outside of Kyiv. Soldiers and civilians alike are using horses to destress and manage their trauma as the fight continues. Ramy Inocencio reports.
After the U.S. conducted retaliatory "precision airstrikes" on facilities used by Iran-linked groups, there were a series of new attacks on U.S. bases Friday.
While serving in Afghanistan in 2019, platoon commander Kristen St. Pierre unexpectedly fell head over heels for someone — a bomb-sniffing dog named Chase. But after the fall of Kabul in 2021, St. Pierre thought she might never see her furry companion again.
The U.S. and Iran had appeared ready to de-escalate before the U.S. military conducted what it said were defensive strikes against Iran on Wednesday.
After forensic evidence appeared to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where Lynette Hooker was the night she disappeared, U.S. investigators are renewing their search in the Bahamas.
More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire.
A former CIA official was arrested after FBI agents allegedly found $40 million worth of gold bars at his home while investigating whether he lied about his background.
The damaged tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. held approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor, a chemical used in paper processing, authorities said.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
Former first lady Jill Biden said she thought her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during the 2024 debate against Donald Trump.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
A group of 35 former federal judges asked a court to reopen a legal dispute between President Trump and the government, calling the deal to create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" potentially fraudulent.
A federal judge has given a onetime truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer a 10-year prison sentence.
FEMA says it's ready for hurricane season, though it's still racing to recover from months of shutdown disruptions, delayed grants and a depleted Disaster Relief Fund.
More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
YouTube said it will automatically label photorealistic content created by AI, the video platform said.
The S&P 500 hit a new record on Wednesday, even as soaring gas prices fuel inflation and consumer confidence sinks.
The former assistant attorney general for the Justice Department Antitrust Division, Gail Slater, was abruptly terminated in February after clashes with Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche.
A household earning the average income would need to spend 40% of its income to afford the typical U.S. home, according to Redfin.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
A former CIA official was arrested after FBI agents allegedly found $40 million worth of gold bars at his home while investigating whether he lied about his background.
A group of 35 former federal judges asked a court to reopen a legal dispute between President Trump and the government, calling the deal to create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" potentially fraudulent.
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
HGTV host and designer Ty Pennington opens up about his mother's yearslong battle with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition that often goes undiagnosed, and shares tips for caregivers on creating a calm environment. (Sponsored by Insmed)
President Trump said his health "checked out perfectly" after a medical checkup on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports.
A fire at a school for girls in central Kenya has caused an unknown number of deaths, according to police, who said search teams have been deployed.
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.
Two CIA agents died in a car crash while accompanying soldiers and state prosecutors in a raid of a drug lab in Chihuahua.
Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle released her sixth studio album, titled "Stay Alta," and joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to reflect on her career and discuss what this record means for her.
Comedian Josh Johnson talks with "CBS Mornings" about finding humor in everyday life, how storytelling is at the center of his jokes and his first HBO special, "Symphony."
There were 12 new categories this year at the American Music Awards, which were held on Memorial Day. For the second time at the awards show, BTS took home the night's biggest prize.
Comedian Josh Johnson talks to CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers about his journey from becoming a writer to a correspondent and host on "The Daily Show," his new special, "Josh Johnson: Symphony" on HBO Max, how his family influenced his comedy and more.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
YouTube unveiled a new AI labeling system on Wednesday, aiming to make it easier for viewers to distinguish between real and AI content. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to break down the change.
YouTube said it will automatically label photorealistic content created by AI, the video platform said.
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.
More than 1 billion people worldwide use artificial intelligence chatbots, but just how accurate are the answers? Forum AI released results from its latest study to determine the accuracy of chatbots in news and current events. Robbie Goldfarb, co-founder of Forum AI, joins CBS News to discuss.
CBS News' Chris Livesay gets an inside look at how the U.S. military is using artificial intelligence on the battlefield.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
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.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, will remain free for now while a judge considers arguments following a hearing Wednesday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
New forensic evidence appears to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where he says he was the night his wife Lynette went missing in the Bahamas. Cristian Benavides has the details.
"Friends" star Matthew Perry drowned in his hot tub in 2023 under the effects of ketamine. The 54-year-old's longtime personal assistant, who gave him the fatal injection, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and was sentenced to over three years in prison.
An infrared camera mounted on the sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas could contain clues about her disappearance, CBS News has learned. Cristian Benavides has more.
Xu Yao was found guilty of killing Lin Qi, the founder of the company that holds the film adaptation rights for the blockbuster sci-fi trilogy "The Three-Body Problem."
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
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.
Latest details on Washington state chemical tank rupture; Trump's optimism on an Iran peace deal seems to waver.
Takeaways from Texas primary runoffs; Trump paints murky picture of Iran peace talks.
New data shows the median compensation for CEOs of S&P 500 companies grew almost 6% in 2025, reaching $17.7 million. This uptick marks the smallest annual growth rate since 2022, when the median pay grew just about 1%. The figures come from the Associated Press' CEO compensation survey. Ken Sweet, a banking reporter for the AP who helped write the analysis, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, will remain free for now while a judge considers arguments following a hearing Wednesday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
Former President Joe Biden is suing the Justice Department to block the release of audio and transcripts from his private interviews with a ghostwriter that later became part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.