Comic who plays president on TV takes big lead in Ukraine election
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has no political experience, but in a nation weary of the status quo, that could be his biggest advantage
Ukraine in Turmoil
As far as Russia knows, the Trump-Putin meeting is still on
But Mr. Trump is currently looking at his options after an incident of "aggression" in the sea around Russian-occupied Crimea
Russia shows captured Ukrainian sailors in "confession" video
With U.S. calling on Moscow to free the 24 captured sailors, Russia is sticking by its claim that Ukraine caused the naval standoff
Tension soars as Russia seizes Ukrainian vessels, blocks sea passage
Moscow and Kiev trade jabs over clashes at sea and Russia calls emergency U.N. Security Council meeting over "provocations"
Tensions rise as Russia fires on Ukrainan vessels, wounding 2
Ukrainian navy said two of its gunboats were struck and Russian crews boarded and seized them and an accompanying tugboat
Inside a Ukrainian nationalist camp training kids to kill
The campers carefully aim their assault rifles. Most are in their teens, but some are as young as 8 years old
Putin gets behind the wheel while opening controversial bridge
Crimea bridge is Vladimir Putin's project to show that the disputed peninsula has joined Russia for good
U.S. trains troops for front line in "hybrid war" with Russia
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko tells CBS News he needs more U.S. help on the front line of the new Cold War
U.S., U.K. blame Russian military for "destructive" cyberattack
U.K. accused Moscow of "weaponizing information" in a new kind of warfare, and the White House called it "the most destructive and costly" in history
Ukrainian government, rebels carry out landmark prisoner swap
Truce signed in 2015 stipulated exchange of all prisoners, but both sides are believed to keep dozens captive for use as bargaining chips
Man accused of Putin murder plot ambushed with wife in Kiev
Russia has wanted Chechen Anton Gerashchenko extradited from Ukraine since accusing him of the 2012 assassination plot; his wife was killed in the attack
Tillerson: Sanctions remain until Russia takes "1st steps" in Ukraine
Days after Trump-Putin meeting, diplomat bluntly calls on Russia to reign in separatists it has "complete control over"
American monitor killed in Ukraine identified
European officials say paramedic Joseph Stone died when vehicle carrying monitoring team in separatist region hit land mine: Reuters
American paramedic killed in land mine blast
Two European members of the monitoring team were wounded
Ukraine says ex-lawmaker's killing Russian "state terrorism"
Denis Voronenkov, described as "main witnesses of the Russian aggression against Ukraine," gunned down outside hotel
With aid cut, thousands on "verge of survival in the heart of Europe"
Ukrainian charity says work in area held by Russian-backed rebels suspended as warring sides use food, as a weapon
Ukraine lawmaker who met Trump associates faces treason probe
Andrei Artemenko reportedly met Trump's lawyer and a business partner in January over plan to lease Crimea to Russia
Trump issues defense of Putin
President Trump said over the weekend he would work with Russia and Ukraine to help "restore peace" along their border. Mr. Trump also seemed to downplay Russian President Vladimir Putin's history of violence. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Haley says Russia sanctions over Ukraine will continue
Haley, the newly instated U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, criticized Russia at her first appearance on the U.N. Security Council
Ukraine conflict
Sen. John McCain is calling for the U.S. to help Ukraine in the conflict heating up again between the nation and Russia. CBS News Foreign Correspondent Holly Williams joins CBSN with the latest.
Artillery salvos shake eastern Ukraine on fifth day of escalated fighting
Shelling appeared to intensify after nightfall on Thursday and both sides reported civilian deaths
Latest violence in Ukraine could be test for Trump administration
On Ukraine’s frozen battlefield, government forces and separatists are fighting once again
Escalating violence in Ukraine
After a lull in fighting, Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other for an upsurge in violence, reports CBS News' Holly Williams.
All eyes on Trump amid "serious spike" in Ukraine war
At least 10 killed this week in fighting between Russian-backed rebels, Ukrainian forces, as both sides wait for U.S. reaction
Ukraine says 2 troops killed in Russian-backed rebel offensive
Ukraine says fighting has flared southeast of the rebel stronghold of Donetsk, and total of 9 killed in a week
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Michelle Obama named most admired woman
The former first lady has dethroned Angelina Jolie on YouGov's list
Possible motive revealed in studio arson attack that killed 33
Witness accounts and reports suggested the man had a grudge against Kyoto Animation
Strong earthquake rocks Greek capital; buildings seriously damaged
The quake sparked limited power cuts and communication problems around Athens and the fire brigade reported receiving calls about people being trapped in elevators
Swedish prosecutor wants rapper A$AP Rocky's detention extended
New York native was arrested over a fight in Stockholm last month, and police say they need more time to complete their investigation
Iran claims it has "not lost any drone"
President Trump has said an Iranian drone was "destroyed" after threatening a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. warship destroys Iranian drone over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced the "defensive action" in the East Room Thursday
Tom Cruise reveals official "Top Gun: Maverick" trailer
It may be 34 years since the original dropped, but Maverick still very much has the need for speed
Man shouting "You die!" sets fire to anime studio, killing 33
Officials said the suspect entered the studio and doused it with accelerant; many staff couldn't escape the smoke and flames
Greek police name suspect in U.S. scientist's murder and rape
In a statement Thursday, police identified the man as 27-year-old Yiannis Paraskakis, from the port of Chania on the island of Crete.
Iran says it has seized foreign oil tanker and crew
Iran's Revolutionary Guard impounded tanker with crew of 12 that it accuses of smuggling oil, Iranian state TV reports
Puerto Rico protests turn violent amid claims of corruption
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets calling for Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's resignation
Can post-Brexit Britain count on a helping hand from Donald Trump?
If the U.K.'s divorce from the EU is messy, Britain's next leader might need help from a long-time ally, but nothing is certain in the era of Trump
Gwendoline Christie submitted herself for an Emmy nomination
Once again the star showed that we all should bend the knee to Ser Brienne of Tarth, a Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The virus spread this week to a city of two million people
Migrant families wait in Mexico hoping for asylum
Just across the bridge from Brownsville, Texas, some people are sleeping on the sidewalk, worried they'll lose their place in line
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Vote on 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund to be held Tuesday
Sen. Rand Paul blocked the Senate from voting to reauthorize the fund this week
Delaney disputes reports he's dropping presidential bid
"No one on my team asked me to drop out of the race and I have no plans to drop out of the race," Delaney said
Dems to press Mueller for "clearer narrative" of Trump's conduct
Staffers say that lawmakers want to help give the American public a clearer picture into Mueller's findings. The former special counsel testifies before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees on Wednesday
Michelle Obama named most admired woman
The former first lady has dethroned Angelina Jolie on YouGov's list
"We are not going to lie down," Omar says at town hall
"I know there are a lot of people that are trying to distract us now, but I want you all to know that we are not going to lie down," Omar said at the town hall
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Vote on 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund to be held Tuesday
Sen. Rand Paul blocked the Senate from voting to reauthorize the fund this week
Delaney disputes reports he's dropping presidential bid
"No one on my team asked me to drop out of the race and I have no plans to drop out of the race," Delaney said
Dems to press Mueller for "clearer narrative" of Trump's conduct
Staffers say that lawmakers want to help give the American public a clearer picture into Mueller's findings. The former special counsel testifies before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees on Wednesday
"We are not going to lie down," Omar says at town hall
"I know there are a lot of people that are trying to distract us now, but I want you all to know that we are not going to lie down," Omar said at the town hall
Twice-deported man charged in killing of Iowa mom and her kids
Guatemalan was booted out of the U.S. in 2010 and 2011, but he's accused of killing a mother and her 2 kids in Des Moines, Iowa this week
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Michelle Obama named most admired woman
The former first lady has dethroned Angelina Jolie on YouGov's list
Possible motive revealed in studio arson attack that killed 33
Witness accounts and reports suggested the man had a grudge against Kyoto Animation
Strong earthquake rocks Greek capital; buildings seriously damaged
The quake sparked limited power cuts and communication problems around Athens and the fire brigade reported receiving calls about people being trapped in elevators
Swedish prosecutor wants rapper A$AP Rocky's detention extended
New York native was arrested over a fight in Stockholm last month, and police say they need more time to complete their investigation
Iran claims it has "not lost any drone"
President Trump has said an Iranian drone was "destroyed" after threatening a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz
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Norah O'Donnell tells Colbert the icon she wants to emulate
Norah O'Donnell started as anchor and managing editor of "CBS Evening News" on July 15
"Coach Drake": The story behind baseball's 6-year-old internet sensation
The assistant pitching coach for the Kalamazoo Growlers quickly won over fans with his dancing and arguments with umpires
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A$AP Rocky could be detained for another week
American rapper A$AP Rocky has been in jail in Sweden for two weeks -- and now, a Swedish prosecutor wants to keep him in custody for another week. Some U.S. lawmakers are demanding Rocky's release, calling it a human rights issue. The rapper was arrested for alleged involvement in a street fight in Stockholm last month, which was caught on video.
The real stars of "Stranger Things"? All those brand names
The hit Netflix series' seamless twining of stories and products is changing how companies market their brands
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Doorbell cams raise privacy fears and concerns about bias
Critics say Amazon's Ring appears to stir up fears of crime even as rates are falling. Others say the cams
Some FaceApp privacy concerns may be overblown
Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson tells CBSN there's little evidence to back up photo fears around Russian-owned app
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Uber glitch overcharges customers 100 times their fares
One passenger complained she was charged $1,308 on her credit card instead of $13.08, prompting a fraud alert
FaceApp sparks myths and privacy fears. Here's where your photos go
Consumers flocked to the app to get a glimpse of their older selves, but fears are growing over its privacy policy
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SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Building Giant Magellan, the world's largest telescope
The telescope's resolution will be ten times better than that of the Hubble Space telescope
Wildfires could grow exponentially as climate warms
Drier conditions are a key factor behind the biggest wildfires, and researchers say we're likely to see more in the future
Lunar eclipse on 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 launch
The lunar spectacle falls on the same date when, five decades earlier, Apollo 11 began its voyage to the moon
Meet the women behind NASA's historic moon landing
Poppy Northcutt, Joann Morgan and Margaret Hamilton were critical to the success of the Apollo 11 mission
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After 7 kids get cancer, chemical in city's water scrutinized
Ripon, California, is just one of dozens of cities across the country dealing with the possibly harmful chemical
Know the signs of heat stroke before it's too late
Record-breaking temperatures are expected in at least 14 different states by this weekend
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The virus spread this week to a city of two million people
Data show "tsunami" of opioids across U.S. as death toll rose
Pharmaceutical firms shipped 76 billion oxycodone and other pills to drugstores as opioid epidemic was worsening
Drugstore chain CVS developing home kidney dialysis device
Drugstore chain starts trials of machine that could change life for millions of patients and upend a $35 billion market
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Boeing says its costs from the 737 Max mount to $4.9 billion
The company is taking the charge to cover compensation to airlines that canceled thousands of flights
Doorbell cams raise privacy fears and concerns about bias
Critics say Amazon's Ring appears to stir up fears of crime even as rates are falling. Others say the cams
Americans still think they can make money flipping houses
Many people say real estate is a better investment than stocks, bonds or gold—the real numbers show otherwise
The real stars of "Stranger Things"? All those brand names
The hit Netflix series' seamless twining of stories and products is changing how companies market their brands
Some FaceApp privacy concerns may be overblown
Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson tells CBSN there's little evidence to back up photo fears around Russian-owned app
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Twice-deported man charged in killing of Iowa mom and her kids
Guatemalan was booted out of the U.S. in 2010 and 2011, but he's accused of killing a mother and her 2 kids in Des Moines, Iowa this week
4 Chicago cops fired over alleged coverup of teen's shooting
The city's Fraternal Order of Police condemned the dismissals, and the officers were not criminally charged in connection with the black teen's killing
Phillly cops to be fired over racist posts
A group of 13 Philadelphia police officers will be fired over racist or offensive Facebook posts. More than 50 other officers are being reprimanded or suspended. Don Dahler reports.
Man shouting "You die!" sets fire to anime studio, killing 33
Officials said the suspect entered the studio and doused it with accelerant; many staff couldn't escape the smoke and flames
Jeffrey Epstein denied bail
A federal judge in New York refused to grant bail for wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, citing the risk of danger to the community. Epstein is facing charges of abusing underage girls. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman and correspondent Mola Lenghi join CBSN with the latest.
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50 Years Later: Apollo 11 on the "CBS This Morning" podcast
The podcast will travel back in time in the coming days to reflect on the historic launch and landing
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Building Giant Magellan, the world's largest telescope
The telescope's resolution will be ten times better than that of the Hubble Space telescope
NASA pleads for steady funding for moon mission
NASA's goal of landing astronauts on the moon in 2024 won't be possible without steady funding from Congress
"Man on the Moon": The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing
CBS News relives the momentous 1969 moon walk as told by two legends: Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong and "CBS Evening News" anchor Walter Cronkite – the man who made history and the man who reported it
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A look at the cult slayings that shocked – and scared – America
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Evidence photos from the police shooting of Danroy "DJ" Henry Jr.
Evidence from the scene of Pace University student DJ Henry’s fatal encounter with Officer Aaron Hess in Mount Pleasant, N.Y.
Apollo 11 50th anniversary: 50 photos from the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
Deadliest highway in every state
These are the highways with the highest rate of fatal crashes
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Sneak peek: In The Name of Hate
A brilliant Ivy League student is murdered after he went to a California park with a former high school classmate. Was he killed because he was gay and Jewish? Correspondent Tracy Smith investigates Saturday, July 20 at 10/9c on CBS.
Cops fired for alleged coverup of teen's shooting
The Chicago Police Board on Thursday fired four police officers for allegedly covering up a white officer's 2014 fatal shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald. The board found the officers exaggerated the threat posed by the 17-year-old McDonald to justify his shooting by Jason Van Dyke.
Baseball's 6-year-old sensation, Coach Drake
Adorable videos show 6-year-old Drake Livingston, also known as "Coach Drake," giving pep talks to players and arguing with the umpires at Kalamazoo Growlers games in Michigan. It's his first year as an assistant pitching coach in the summer college league -- but he's quickly becoming a fan favorite. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
How to raise your credit score
A recent creditcards.com survey found that a large majority of Americans with debt would not be willing to cut spending on either leisure travel or clothing and shoes by 50%. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" Friday to discuss how these choices can impact your credit.
Michelle Obama is world's most admired woman
Move over Angelina Jolie. Michelle Obama is now the most admired woman in the world, according to a new poll by market research firm YouGov. Oprah Winfrey comes in at No. 2 on the list.