House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
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Speaker Mike Johnson takes risk on separating Israel and Ukraine aid
The House speaker says he wants to put up separate individual bills on aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
Johnson faces growing pressure over Ukraine, Israel aid
Iran's attack on Israel has renewed urgency in getting a Senate-passed bill through the House. But the bill also threatens Johnson's speakership.
Rep. McCaul says decision on Ukraine aid vote is a "speaker determination"
Rep. Michael McCaul said the decision about when and how to bring up Ukraine aid is a "speaker determination," saying that he had plans to talk with Speaker Johnson later in the day.
Stop Putin now or war will come your way, Ukraine's leader warns U.S.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells CBS News that without more U.S. help, Ukraine won't be able to stop Putin from pushing his war onto NATO soil.
For the first time, Russia admits it's "in a state of war" with Ukraine
The admission marks an escalation in official language used to describe the conflict, which the Kremlin initially referred to as a "special military operation."
Russia launches huge missile attack on Kyiv for first time in 6 weeks
Ukraine's capital Kyiv was targeted with a huge missile attack, wounding 13 people, after Putin vowed to retaliate for strikes inside Russia.
As Ukraine aid languishes, 15 lawmakers work on end run to approve funds
Rep. Don Bacon and 14 House colleagues are attempting an unorthodox, novel and — critics say — a long-shot effort to force a vote to provide emergency financial aid to Ukraine.
Putin hails election win, but his critics make their presence felt
Presidential election results underline Vladimir Putin's total control of Russia's political system, but his foes made their presence known.
Russian polls close with Putin poised to rule for 6 more years
Vladimir Putin has faced no serious challengers in the election, which is set to formally grant him six more years of power.
Polls vandalized as Russia's "sham elections" get underway
With Russia's political opposition, dead, jailed or living in exile, Vladimir Putin is virtually guaranteed to win a new 6-year term.
Putin renews nuclear war threat, warns NATO not to send troops to Ukraine
Vladimir Putin claims Moscow's nuclear arsenal is "much more" advanced than America's, and says he'll use it if Russia is threatened.
U.S. giving Ukraine $300 million in weapons even as new funding stalls
U.S. officials said the Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts.
Russian military plane with 15 people on board crashes on takeoff
The Defense Ministry didn't say whether there were any survivors but the local governor offered condolences to the victims' families.
Israel likely to face Hamas resistance "for years," U.S. intel assessment says
The unclassified report released Monday by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence noted Israel is likely to face "lingering armed resistance."
Pope Francis says Ukraine should have "courage of the white flag" against Russia
Pope Francis said in an interview with Swiss broadcaster RSI that "the word negotiate is a courageous word."
Dozens of Indian nationals duped into joining Russia's war against Ukraine
Dozens of men in India were duped into joining Russia's war against Ukraine, according to India's government.
Ukraine claims to sink another Russian warship off Crimea
Ukraine is struggling to hold Russian forces at bay on land, but it claims to have sunk 3 Russian warships in less than 2 months.
Retired Army officer charged with sharing classified Ukraine info on dating site
"Beloved Dave, do NATO and Biden have a secret plan to help us," an unnamed person asked retired Army officer David Slater in one message.
Germany accuses Russia of a "hybrid attack" for leaking call on Ukraine
Russia says leaked audio of German officials shows the "direct involvement of the collective West" in the Ukraine war.
Russian drone attack kills 7 in Odesa, Ukraine says
Across the country Saturday, air defenses shot down 14 of 17 drones launched against Ukraine.
Navalny's Moscow funeral draws crowds despite tight security
As well-wishers flocked to a Moscow church for Alexey Navalny's funeral, Russian authorities warned people against any "unauthorized gatherings"
Putin says NATO sending troops to Ukraine would risk global nuclear war
Vladimir Putin says "sending a NATO contingent to Ukraine" would risk "a nuclear conflict that will mean the destruction of our civilization."
Inside a city that may be next to fall to Russia's advancing forces
Without U.S. support, Ukrainian leaders say Russia will keep taking ground, and the city of Chasiv Yar could be next to fall.
Navalny team announces Moscow funeral, tells supporters to "come early"
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny's funeral will be held in his Moscow neighborhood 2 weeks after he died in a remote Arctic prison.
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Flights ramp back up at Dubai airport after historic rains inundate UAE
Water still covers some roads around Dubai International Airport, but flights are moving as the UAE bails out from a historic deluge.
At least 135 dead in Pakistan and Afghanistan as flooding continues
Parts of central Asia, including Pakistan and Afghanistan, have been hit hard by unusually powerful rainstorms and flash floods.
9 suspects charged in historic $20 million airport gold heist
One year after a brazen gold heist at the Toronto airport, nine suspects have been charged in an investigation police said "belongs in a Netflix series."
House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
U.K. takes a big step closer to a phased-in ban on all tobacco sales
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.
What's the mood in Iran as Israel mulls its response?
Neither Iran's leaders nor its people appear fearful of an imminent Israeli counterstrike, but they all know the real risks of a war.
Passenger finds snake on Japanese bullet train
It was unclear whether the cold-blooded commuter was venomous or how it ended up on the train, a spokesman said.
Indonesia volcano's days-long eruption forces hundreds to flee
Officials reported "volcanic ash rain" as photos and videos show the Ruang volcano filling the night sky with fiery red and orange plumes.
Israel blames starvation in Gaza on U.N. making excuses
UNICEF says a third of Gaza's infants and toddlers are acutely malnourished, but Israel blames the U.N. itself.
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Georgia beach town trying to curb large annual gathering of Black students
Thousands of Black college students expected for Orange Crush, an annual spring bash at Georgia's largest public beach, on Tybee Island, will be greeted by extra officers and numerous restrictions.
Bryan Kohberger's lawyers say cell phone data shows he wasn't near murder scene
In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.
New report highlights Maui County mayor in botched wildfire response
The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
Here's how much Caitlin Clark will make in the WNBA
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Justice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
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Here's how much Caitlin Clark will make in the WNBA
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Cast members at Disneyland file petition for union election
Workers said they're seeking higher pay, a safe and sanitary workplace and transparency in scheduling and rehiring.
Mail carriers face growing threats of violence amid wave of robberies
America's mail carriers don't just face bad weather and aggressive dogs — they're also increasingly targets of violent crime.
Boeing ignores safety concerns, production defects, whistleblower says
Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour tells lawmakers that employees who raise concerns about safety issues at the company are "threatened."
Uri Berliner, NPR editor critical of liberal bias, says he's resigning
NPR had suspended Berliner after he claimed in an essay that the network had "lost America's trust" pushing progressive views.
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Several RFK Jr. siblings set to endorse Biden
Several of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s brothers and sisters are endorsing the president even as their brother makes his own bid for Biden's job.
Prosecutors intend to bring up fraud, sexual abuse cases if Trump testifies in N.Y. trial
Under the 5th Amendment, the jury is prohibited from holding it against former President Donald Trump if he does not testify.
What to know about the jurors in Trump's New York trial
The jurors are tasked with deciding the outcome of the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history.
House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
Biden to ask U.S. trade rep to consider tripling tariffs on Chinese steel
The White House says American workers face unfair competition from Chinese steel and aluminum imports.
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U.K. takes a big step closer to a phased-in ban on all tobacco sales
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.
Is trendy "all-body" deodorant necessary? Dermatologists weigh in.
A new generation of deodorant products promise whole-body odor protection. Should you try one? Dermatologists share what to know.
NYC concerned about rise of rat urine-related illness
New York City health officials are warning of a worrisome increase in the number of leptospirosis cases from contact with rat urine.
UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare cyberattack cost it $872 million
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
FDA announces recall of heart pumps linked to deaths and injuries
The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories.
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Flights ramp back up at Dubai airport after historic rains inundate UAE
Water still covers some roads around Dubai International Airport, but flights are moving as the UAE bails out from a historic deluge.
At least 135 dead in Pakistan and Afghanistan as flooding continues
Parts of central Asia, including Pakistan and Afghanistan, have been hit hard by unusually powerful rainstorms and flash floods.
9 suspects charged in historic $20 million airport gold heist
One year after a brazen gold heist at the Toronto airport, nine suspects have been charged in an investigation police said "belongs in a Netflix series."
House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forward
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
U.K. takes a big step closer to a phased-in ban on all tobacco sales
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.
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Sophie Kinsella, "Shopaholic" book series author, reveals brain cancer
The author whose "Shopaholic" novels were adapted into the 2009 film "Confessions of a Shopaholic" announced she has a rare form of brain cancer.
Hilarie Burton Morgan champions forgotten cases in second season of docuseries
Hilarie Burton Morgan said personal connections to the government and law enforcement communities inspired her involvement in true crime.
Kermit Ruffins advocates for gun violence awareness after personal tragedy
Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins has performed around the world, but he's sharing how a personal tragedy involving gun violence has impacted his family and music.
O.J. Simpson was "alert and chilling" just 2 weeks before death, lawyer says
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
Kermit Ruffins turns tragedy into advocacy
Renowned New Orleans trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, celebrated for his performances on global stages, opens up on how his family's firsthand experience with gun violence has shaped his life and music.
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Report: AI beats humans at some basic tasks
Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.
Trump Media says it's starting a Truth Social streaming TV service
The former president's media company announced plans to air news, religious channels and other content.
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.
Samsung gets grants to expand U.S. chipmaking
The Biden administration is awarding Samsung $6.4 billion to expand American chipmaking. The company will spread the money across at least five facilities in Texas. Sujai Shivakumar, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the economic and technological impacts.
Roku says some accounts compromised
Roku said Friday a second security breach impacted more than 576,000 accounts after announcing in March that 15,000 accounts had been exposed by a hack. Emma Roth, a writer for The Verge, joins CBS News with more details.
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Flights ramp back up at Dubai airport after historic rains inundate UAE
Water still covers some roads around Dubai International Airport, but flights are moving as the UAE bails out from a historic deluge.
Climate change may drive species extinct
At least a million species may disappear from Earth in coming decades due to a warming climate, but scientists are using a range of tools to protect plants and animals. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Dubai slammed with average year's worth of rain in single day
Dubai was slammed Tuesday with an average year's worth of rain in a single day, halting operations at one of the world's busiest airports and stranding cars on roadways not used to such extreme downpours. Here's why, in some places, less than 6 inches of rain can be so catastrophic.
Global coral bleaching event underway
A major global coral bleaching event is occurring for the second time in 10 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Derek Manzello, A coral reef ecologist and NOAA reef watch coordinator, joins CBS News with more.
NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
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Bryan Kohberger's lawyers say cell phone data shows he wasn't near murder scene
In an alibli court filing, lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, claim he was "out driving" the night of the killings.
Justice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
9 suspects charged in historic $20 million airport gold heist
One year after a brazen gold heist at the Toronto airport, nine suspects have been charged in an investigation police said "belongs in a Netflix series."
U.S. Army financial counselor pleads guilty to defrauding Gold Star families
A financial counselor for the U.S. Army has admitted to tricking the surviving beneficiaries of fallen soldiers out of millions while profiting himself.
Man admits he ran illegal gambling operation for Mafia in shoe shop
Salvatore Rubino kicked illegal gambling profits to the Genovese crime family, prosecutors say.
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Object that crashed through Florida home's roof was from space station
NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station.
NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
Final Delta 4 Heavy puts NRO spy satellite into space
It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.
Space station captures image of moon's shadow during solar eclipse
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
Solar eclipse captivates millions
Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Climate change may drive species extinct
At least a million species may disappear from Earth in coming decades due to a warming climate, but scientists are using a range of tools to protect plants and animals. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Arizona Republicans block effort to repeal abortion ban
For the second time, Republicans in the Arizona Legislature thwarted an effort to repeal the state's 1864 abortion law, which was upheld last week by the state Supreme Court. This comes despite high-profile Republicans like former President Donald Trump saying the ban goes too far. Elise Preston has more.
Top Cuban diplomat on immigration and more
In a rare and exclusive interview, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, the island nation's point person in U.S.-Cuba relations, discusses his thoughts on the record number of Cubans processed at the southern border, the findings of a Cuban investigation into Havana Syndrome, and more with CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
Report: AI beats humans at some basic tasks
Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.
New DHS push targets online child exploitation
The Department of Homeland Security Wednesday announced a first-of-its-kind campaign to help protect children against sexual exploitation online. The new campaign, Know2Protect, works with partners from the public and private sector to educate parents and their children on how to combat and report exploitation. Jo Ling Kent has more.