Navalny team says Russia giving his mom an ultimatum over prison burial
A spokesperson for Alexey Navalny says his mother was give hours to agree to a closed funeral, or her son would be buried at prison.
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A spokesperson for Alexey Navalny says his mother was give hours to agree to a closed funeral, or her son would be buried at prison.
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny died in a Russian penal colony, Russian prison authorities said Friday.
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny looked happy and healthy a day before prison authorities say he died after collapsing on a walk.
It's the third time Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken with Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018.
The State Department recently said the U.S. made a "significant" proposal for the release of Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich that was rejected by Russia.
Whelan was first detained by Russian authorities in December 2018 while attending a friend's wedding. He was convicted in 2020 of espionage and sentenced to 16 years of hard labor.
Ukraine said on Saturday it downed 74 out of 75 drones Russia launched at it overnight, mostly in the direction of Kyiv.
Russia's Ministry of Defense said 1 service member was missing as crews worked to put out a fire at the headquarters of its navy's Black Sea fleet.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of World War III unless Putin is stopped in Ukraine.
Recent cases were resolved through a variety of methods, not just prisoner swaps that were negotiated by the U.S. government.
"You understand when I say that I can't do an interview, which means that I can't answer any questions," Whelan told a Russia Today reporter.
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.
The U.S. is still assessing what caused the plane purportedly carrying Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin to crash.
Analysts have noted that Moscow may be using jailed Americans as bargaining chips in soaring U.S.-Russian tensions over the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.
Trevor Reed, released in 2022 in a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap, was injured recently while fighting for Ukraine in the east of that country, CBS News has learned.
Threats against civilian vessels in the Black Sea are "unacceptable," a senior U.N. official said.
Roger Carstens said "one of his toughest phone calls" was explaining to Paul Whelan why he wasn't included in a prisoner swap with Brittney Griner.
The conversation came after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin had ordered his troops to march toward Moscow, threatening to overthrow Russia's military leadership.
Wagner forces had been moving north toward Moscow, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Saturday.
The governor of Russia's Lipetsk province said Saturday that the Wagner mercenary group has entered the region.
Ukrainian officials are calling this the largest man-made environmental disaster in Europe in decades.
Ukrainian officials said as a result of the dam's destruction, 40,000 people are in direct danger with uncontrolled flooding into nearby villages.
Ukrainian officials ordered thousands of people to evacuate and accused Russia of unleashing the "largest man-made environmental disaster in Europe in decades."
The release of special counsel John Durham's report on the origins of the FBI investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election comes four years after he began his probe.
"You're going to be faced with adversities in life," Griner said. "This was a pretty big one. I just relied on my hard work to get through it."
This year, Big Tex will look a little different.
"I signed up for this. It's part of the sacrifice to serve in the military ... I want to be able to protect others who can't protect themselves and just be willing to make the sacrifice for others."
The agency would not say if the death was heat-related, but added that they are investigating the incident, saying, "We don't know why it occurred."
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
There's just something magical inside the Make-A-Wish North Texas office. It always feels like something special might happen.
This year, Big Tex will look a little different.
"I signed up for this. It's part of the sacrifice to serve in the military ... I want to be able to protect others who can't protect themselves and just be willing to make the sacrifice for others."
The agency would not say if the death was heat-related, but added that they are investigating the incident, saying, "We don't know why it occurred."
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
There's just something magical inside the Make-A-Wish North Texas office. It always feels like something special might happen.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
President Trump attended a dignified transfer honoring the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Middle East in recent days during the ongoing war with Iran.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
If the daylight saving time bill becomes law, most of the country would stay on daylight saving time year-round, while states that already observe standard time, like Hawaii and most of Arizona, could continue to do so.
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Fudd is the only rookie participating and currently ranks 10th in the WNBA with 50 made triples so far this season – the most among all rookies.
Kumar Rocker pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in his last 10 games, Brandon Nimmo homered among his four hits and the Texas Rangers routed the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
New York rallied from a 12‑point third‑quarter deficit, survived a late Dallas push, and capitalized on Ionescu's perfect overtime shooting to edge the Wings 99-98.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Bueckers hit a 3-pointer that capped a 14-5 spurt and gave the Wings an eight-point lead with 9:12 left in the game.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
