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President Obama says more sanctions targeting senior officials in the Russian government are not the "preferred outcome," but they were compelled by Russia's annexation of Crimea.
The Ukrainian naval headquarters fell into Russian hands on Thursday. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports Ukraine is trying to evacuate its troops from Crimea.
In Crimea, Russian-backed forces stormed Ukraine's naval headquarters in Sevastapol, but no violence has been reported. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said other countries could face Ukraine's fate and that Russian President Vladimir Putin can't be allowed to annex Crimea. Anthony Mason reports.
Vice President Joe Biden condemned Russia's takeover of Crimea Tuesday. Biden was in the region meeting with NATO allies and reassuring the former Soviet countries. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Troops stormed a Ukrainian naval base one day after Crimean leaders signed a treaty to join Russia. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The White House has promised there will be additional retaliation for Russia's annexation of Crimea. While administration officials don't rule out targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin with the next round of sanctions, they admit it's not likely. Bill Plante reports.
Amid fears that the Russian annexation of Crimea is the just the beginning of things to come, Ukrainian forces along the Russian border have begun preparing for war. Ukraine’s defense minister has put the call out for tens of thousands of volunteers to take up arms in case of a Russian invasion. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers barricaded in their bases across the Crimean peninsula remain on constant alert while surrounded by hostile pro-Russian armed men. The Ukrainian defense ministry has authorized its soldiers to use their weapons after an armed attack on a Ukrainian base. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Secretary of State John Kerry told CBS News affiliate WUSA that while Russian leaders may be pretending to ignore sanctions imposed on them because of their actions in Ukraine, "when they go home and their cronies and friends lose their apartments and their rich properties and they can't move their money and they can't travel to places," they’ll figure out that "this bites."
CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate argues that sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin directly for his actions in Ukraine won’t expedite Russia’s financial isolation.
Ukraine is calling up tens of thousands of reservists in case they must defend the country's eastern border. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports from Donetsk, Ukraine.
The White House has not reacted to Putin's decision Monday to recognize Crimea as an independent state. That announcement came just hours after President Obama announced sanctions and threatened further action if Russia does not respond. White House officials say the president is holding back because he still wants to leave the door open for a negotiated solution. Bill Plante reports.
President Obama made a statement from the White House on the situation in Ukraine, in which he announced expanded sanctions against Russia and voiced his support for the people and government of Ukraine. Bill Plante and Elizabeth Palmer report.
Crimea's residents head to the polls to vote in a referendum that will determine whether Crimea will secede from the Ukraine and join Russia. As Elizabeth Palmer reports, in the first few hours of voting turnout appeared to be heavy, and is likely to hand supporters of annexation to Russia a decisive victory.
The ballots and polling stations are ready in Crimea on the eve of the referendum on whether to join the Russian Federation. Ukrainian soldiers remain blockaded in their bases and the head of Crimea's Ukrainian council hasn't been seen since his arrest last Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The fourth Ukrainian child adopted by an American couple finally arrived in the U.S. after the whole family was caught up in the country's political crisis. Lisa and David Bundy say they experienced violence in Kiev's Independence Square as they waited for adoption papers to be finalized and are glad to be home with their children. Mike Paluska of WGCL-TV reports.
U.S. attempts to stall an upcoming referendum on Ukraine's Crimean peninsula failed. The residents will decide whether to secede from Ukraine and join Russia. But, as Jeff Pegues reports, tension is building ahead of the vote.
Sergey Aksionov, the leader of the drive to hand Crimea to Russia, became the region’s new prime minister after thousands of Russian soldiers rolled into Crimea and armed militias he'd recruited whipped up pro-Russian sentiment. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Secretary of State John Kerry met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in London. Kerry issued a set of proposals, including for Russia to call off Crimea’s referendum on joining the Russian Federation, but Lavrov dismissed virtually every one. Margaret Brennan reports.
Secretary of State John Kerry and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are meeting in London to discuss the crisis in Ukraine. Kerry is urging Lavrov to pullback in Crimea and negotiate, or Russia will face sanctions from the U.S. and Europe. CBS News State Department correspondent Margaret Brennan reports.
Clashes between pro-Russia and pro-Western demonstrators turned deadly in the eastern city of Donetsk. The clashes raised concern that Russian President Vladimir Putin will use rising violence as a reason to expand his troop presence into the region beyond Crimea. Charlie D’Agata reports.
Secretary of State John Kerry says Russia has approximately 20,000 troops in Ukraine's Crimean peninsula - not enough to "march in and take over all of Ukraine, but that could change very quickly."
President Obama warns Russia that the U.S. and other nations will be forced to "apply a cost" if Russia persists in meddling within Ukraine.
John Brennan says Russia’s military intervention in Crimea presents a moment for all parties involved to avoid provocations that could lead to bloodshed.
Crimea is preparing for a referendum that could determine whether or not it remains part of Ukraine. With Russian forces firmly in control of Crimea's border posts, many Crimeans believe the country would be better off if Russia controlled it. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed "substantive details" of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas.
Jair Bolsonaro, who has been hospitalized since Wednesday, has been serving a 27-year prison sentence since November for an attempted coup.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday but there was still a risk of more mudslides and flooding, forecasters said.
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
More than 20 billion pounds of produce are rejected by U.S. grocery stores each year.
With higher prices for beef, customers are looking for alternatives.
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
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Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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.
McLaren just won back-to-back Formula 1 Constructors' Championships, and the company is continuing to focus on building supercars. CBS News' Michelle Miller takes a look at what it takes to make a winner.
In his annual Christmas address, King Charles emphasized courage and unity, urging people to find strength in the "companionship and kindness of others."
California is still reeling after heavy rain and wind battered parts of the state. Meanwhile, a winter storm is expected to hit the Northeast U.S.
President Trump said Thursday the U.S. launched strikes against Islamic State forces in Nigeria. The president said the goal was to stop the "targeting and viciously killing" primarily of innocent Christians.
The most important ingredient in Christmas cookies isn't the flour or the sugar -- it's the love and care that go into baking them. Major Garrett has more.