Wagner Group says it is leaving Mali, but Africa Corps will remain
Wagner is a group of entities that operate as a private military company.
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Putin: Grenade fragments found in victims of Wagner boss plane crash
Putin criticized investigators for not conducting alcohol and drug tests on Prigozhin and the nine other victims of the crash.
Wagner Group leadership in limbo
The death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has left a leadership vacuum for the mercenary group, which is still acting as a security force for Russia. Catrina Doxsee, associate director and associate fellow for the Transnational Threats Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News to discuss the future of Wagner.
Ukraine claims major logistical victory
Kyiv says Ukrainian troops reclaimed the village of Robotyne, a victory officials there hope will speed up the country's counteroffensive against Russia. Meanwhile, the death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has left questions about the future of the Russian mercenary group and its presence in African nations. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has the latest.
Ukrainian troops breach Russia's defense to retake village of Robotyne
Victories in Ukraine's counteroffensive are small and hard-won on the southern front, but they're coming.
Leon Panetta on Wagner leader's fate: "If you cross Putin, the likelihood is you're going to die"
On Wednesday a plane carrying the mercenary leader who staged a failed mutiny against the Kremlin fell from the sky. No one doubts that Russian President Vladimir Putin was behind the crash.
Russia expert Fiona Hill on Prigozhin's death
Russia's investigative committee said Sunday that it had confirmed via genetic testing that Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash. Fiona Hill, the former senior director for European and Russian affairs on the National Security Council during the Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation" the plane crash was "so dramatic" that "one has to ask whether this was done for the demonstrative effect of it."
Prigozhin's death in a plane crash is "par for the course," Russia expert says
Fiona Hill said "I doubt it" when asked if anyone in the diplomatic community believes that Vladimir Putin has nothing to do with the plane crash.
Vladimir Putin and the suspicious death of Yevgeny Prigozhin
On Wednesday a plane carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner Group leader who staged a failed mutiny against the Kremlin earlier this year, fell from the sky, killing everyone on board. No one doubts that Vladimir Putin was behind the crash. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with former CIA director Leon Panetta about the Russian president who uses violent deaths and dubious suicides to maintain his grip on power.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Russia expert Fiona Hill weighs in on the mysterious plane crash that killed Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin; plus our political panel discusses the complicated legal calendar ahed for former President Donald Trump.
Russia says Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's death confirmed
Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement that forensic and genetic testing identified all 10 bodies recovered at the site of Wednesday's crash.
Will Prigozhin's presumed death help Ukraine?
The Kremlin denied Russian President Vladimir Putin had anything to do with the plane crash that is believed to have killed Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment found an intentional explosion likely caused the plane to go down Wednesday -- and that Prigozhin was likely targeted. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
Kremlin says claims it ordered Wagner chief's death an "absolute lie"
A presidential decree signed Friday, two days after Prigozhin's death, means Russian paramilitary fighters will have to swear an oath to the Russian flag.
Fate of Wagner Group unclear
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first public comments following the apparent death of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, as U.S. officials say the fatal plane crash near Moscow was likely caused by an explosion on board. The presumed death of Prigozhin has left the future of the Wagner Group unclear. CBS News foreign correspondents Debora Patta and Charlie D'Agata report.
U.S.: Putin likely ordered Prigozhin's death
U.S. officials say the most probable explanation for the plane crash that purportedly killed Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was an explosion on board and that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely ordered the killing. BBC News correspondent Paul Adams has the latest.
Putin says Prigozhin made "serious mistakes"
Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking for the first time since Yevgeny Prigozhin's reported death in a plane crash in Russia, said the head of the Wagner mercenary group "was a man of complicated fate" and made "serious mistakes" in life. CBS News' Debora Patta reports.
Fallout from Prigozhin's alleged death
U.S. officials believe the cause of the plane crash that allegedly killed Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was caused by an explosion on board the aircraft. Retired Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack, global fellow at the Wilson Center, joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments.
No sign surface-to-air missile took down Wagner chief's plane, U.S. says
The U.S. is still assessing what caused the plane purportedly carrying Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin to crash.
What is the Wagner group, and who is its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin?
As an apparent power struggle brings claims of an insurrection in Russia, here's what to know about the Wagner Group and its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Putin breaks silence on Wagner's Prigozhin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has broken his silence on the apparent death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, sending condolences to Prigozhin's family. U.K. authorities believe Russia's domestic intelligence agency was likely behind Wednesday's plane crash that killed 10 people, including, allegedly, Prigozhin. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina has the latest from Latvia.
Putin breaks silence on plane crash that purportedly killed Wagner chief
Russian President Vladimir Putin described Yevgeny Prigozhin as a man who made serious "mistakes" but "achieved the right results."
What we know about the reported death of Russian Wagner chief Prigozhin
"No matter the cause of the plane crash, everyone will see this as an act of retaliation and retribution," said one analyst. "And the Kremlin won't particularly counteract this view."
H.R. McMaster on Prigozhin's presumed death
As the exact circumstances surrounding the apparent death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin remain unclear, experts believe the plane crash that purportedly killed him on Wednesday marked Russian President Vladimir Putin's vengeance for the group's short-lived rebellion in June. Former U.S. national security adviser H.R. McMaster joined CBS News to discuss what he described as Putin's "pattern" of killing his enemies.
What we know about Wagner leader's fate
Russian President Vladimir Putin made no mention of Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin during a remote address at the BRICS Summit in South Africa Thursday morning. Prigozhin was reportedly among 10 people killed in a plane crash northwest of Moscow Wednesday, according to Russia's civil aviation agency, but skepticism over his ultimate fate remains. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has the latest, including an unverified video of the crash.
Fallout of Wagner Group head's alleged death
Russian officials say a business jet crash has killed 10 people and that Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was listed on the plane's passenger list. For more on this, CBS News was joined by retired U.S. Army major and military analyst Mike Lyons and Catrina Doxsee, associate director of the Transnational Threats Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
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Journalist in Iran's Evin Prison pleads for medical help for U.S. captives
CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, topping expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
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Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal
It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Senate passes reconciliation bill to fund ICE for 3 years, without DOJ fund ban
Senate Republicans passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following a "vote-a-rama." The measure didn't ban the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
Homan defends conditions at N.J. ICE detention center: "The spaghetti was good"
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
Space station crew moves to "safe haven" while leak is repaired
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft while others repaired a leak.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12
There's been no word yet on if the Kennedy Center plans to remain open after July 5. It was to be closed for two years for extensive repairs beginning this summer.
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Coast Guard seizes dinghy Lynette Hooker allegedly "bounced off" in Bahamas
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
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Space station crew moves to "safe haven" while leak is repaired
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft while others repaired a leak.
Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
Meet the Belmont Stakes horses running in the 2026 race
The Belmont Stakes will host a New York rematch of the top two finishing horses from the Kentucky Derby to wrap up horse racing's Triple Crown for 2026.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Sheriff nominee who killed daughter's alleged abuser won't face murder charge
A judge has dismissed a murder charge against Aaron Spencer, an Arkansas sheriff nominee who was accused of killing his teenage daughter's alleged abuser in 2024.
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Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
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Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
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The U.S. is minting more millionaires than ever. Here's why.
A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.
Dow soars nearly 900 points as Wall Street bets on Iran peace deal
Despite flare-ups in Middle East violence, investors remain optimistic that the U.S. and Iran will soon end the war.
Trump announces $700 million investment in coal industry
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
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Homan defends conditions at N.J. ICE detention center: "The spaghetti was good"
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Listen to journalist Reza Valizadeh's voice memo from Iran's Evin Prison here
CBS News obtained a brief voice memo from Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who is being detained in Iran's Evin Prison and is pleading for help for him and other American captives.
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Journalist in Iran's Evin Prison pleads for medical help for U.S. captives
CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
House approves new Ukraine aid as over a dozen Republicans defect
Several Republicans signed onto a Democratic-led discharge petition, circumventing GOP leaders on the issue.
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In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
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Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal
It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
Listen to journalist Reza Valizadeh's voice memo from Iran's Evin Prison here
CBS News obtained a brief voice memo from Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who is being detained in Iran's Evin Prison and is pleading for help for him and other American captives.
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Journalist in Iran's Evin Prison pleads for medical help for U.S. captives
CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
House approves new Ukraine aid as over a dozen Republicans defect
Several Republicans signed onto a Democratic-led discharge petition, circumventing GOP leaders on the issue.
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Laverne Cox on career, trauma and healing
Laverne Cox made history as the first openly transgender actress nominated for a primetime Emmy for her role in "Orange is the New Black" - but before her award-winning career she almost quit Hollywood. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about confronting her childhood trauma, her healing journey and more.
Actor James Handy fatally stabbed, police say
Actor James Handy, famous for his roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," was stabbed to death at a home in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles on Wednesday, officials say. His girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, was arrested on suspicion of murder. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Actor James Handy killed
Actor James Handy has died at the age of 81 after police say he was found with stab wounds. The son of Handy's girlfriend has been charged in the killing. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
From the archives: "Persepolis" author-filmmaker Marjane Satrapi
Iranian-French cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, who won acclaim for her graphic novel "Persepolis" about growing up in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution, died on June 4, 2026 at age 56. In this April 20, 2008 "Sunday Morning" interview, Satrapi talked with correspondent Serena Altschul about telling her family's story, and about adapting her black-and-white book into an Oscar-nominated animated film voiced by Catherine Deneuve and Chiara Mastroianni.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Alarm over computer "worms" created with AI
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
New details on SpaceX IPO plans
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
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.
Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for Instagram Plus
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
ChatGPT user describes AI-fueled delusions
CBS News spoke with five people who say they were led to believe they had developed an emotional connection to an AI chatbot. They are now involved in a digital support group for people who say they experienced AI-fueled delusions or spirals. ChatGPT user Micky Small joins "The Daily Report" to share her experience.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
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Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
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Actor James Handy fatally stabbed, police say
Actor James Handy, famous for his roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," was stabbed to death at a home in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles on Wednesday, officials say. His girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, was arrested on suspicion of murder. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Details on alleged $30 million fraud ring
Federal law enforcement officials on Thursday announced that two Ohio state employees and two co-conspirators were indicted in connection with an alleged $30 million Medicaid billing fraud scheme involving children's behavioral health services that were never rendered. As part of the investigation, 14 vehicles were seized, including a Maserati, a Mercedes, a Bentley and a McLaren, according to a source. CBS News senior Justice Department Sarah Lynch has more.
Actor James Handy allegedly killed by girlfriend's son at LA home
44-year-old Michael Gledhill was arrested on suspicion of murder after he turned himself in, according to police.
Deadly shooting at high school graduation
One person was killed, and three others were injured during a high school graduation in Northern California, officials say. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
SCOTUS rules on "skinny label"drugmaker case
The Supreme Court issued a ruling backing a generic drugmaker accused of infringing Amarin Pharma patents for so-called "skinny labels." CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
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Space station crew moves to "safe haven" while leak is repaired
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft while others repaired a leak.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
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