Fear for L.A. woman jailed and accused of treason in Russia
Russian officials say a dual U.S.-Russian from L.A. is suspected of treason for "proactively collecting funds" for Ukraine's army.
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White House criticizes House Republicans for inaction on Ukraine aid
House Republican leaders have fiercely criticized the foreign aid bill for failing to address the U.S.-Mexico border. But pressure has mounted across the political spectrum in recent days.
Russian spy chief says defector reportedly killed in Spain was "moral corpse"
Russian helicopter pilot Maxim Kuzminov was reportedly gunned down in Spain after defecting to Ukraine.
Ukrainians' fight for survival entering its third year
Journalist Mstyslav Chernov talks about experiencing the Russian bombardment of Ukraine, depicted in his Oscar-nominated documentary, "20 Days in Mariupol," while Sen. Angus King warns against ending American aid for Ukraine's war.
Ukraine withdraws from key stronghold after months of battle
Russia said its forces took complete control Saturday of a city in eastern Ukraine that was the focus of intense combat for months.
Why Ukraine needs U.S. funding, and why NATO calls it a vital investment
Two years into Russia's invasion, Ukraine is desperate for more U.S. support. Here's why they need it, and why NATO calls it "an investment in our own security."
Biden urges House to take up foreign aid package: "Pass this bill immediately"
"I call on the speaker to let the full House speak its mind and not allow a minority of the most extreme voices in the House to block this bill even from being voted on," the president said.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy replaces top general in major shake-up
The move marks the most serious shakeup of the top military brass since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russian court orders arrest of bestselling writer over support for Ukraine
The court ordered Grigory Chkhartishvili, who is known under the pen name Boris Akunin, to be taken into custody once he's detained.
Biden would veto standalone Israel aid bill, administration says
The Biden administration called the House standalone Israel aid bill "another cynical political maneuver."
Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war
A Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, without about 200 POWs from each side coming home, shows the countries are still talking after Moscow accused Kyiv of downing a plane.
Russia accuses Ukraine of shooting down plane carrying POWs
At least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were on board a plane that crashed in western Russia's Belgorod region, Russian state media say.
CIA continues online campaign to recruit Russian spies, citing successes
A Kremlin spokesperson scoffed at the effort, noting that the social media platform X is banned in Russia.
Russia hits Ukraine's 2 biggest cities with a deadly missile attack
Russia's top diplomat tells CBS News it's the U.S. that is preventing a resolution to the Ukraine war, as missiles slam into Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Bear rescued from bombed-out Ukrainian zoo gets new home in Scotland
Ukrainian troops seized a bombed-out zoo in the midst of fighting in 2022, rescuing Yampil, an Asiatic black bear, in the nick of time.
Ukrainian drone strike sparks huge blaze at oil depot inside Russia
Flames shot into the sky after a Ukrainian drone struck an oil depot inside Russia, as Kyiv steps up attacks nearly 2 years into Russia's invasion.
Woman accused of killing pro-war blogger in café faces 28 years in prison
Darya Trepova, 26, admitted giving Vladlen Tatarsky the object but said she believed it had contained a hidden listening device, not a bomb.
U.S. vet wounded in Ukraine war urges Congress to back more funding
An American veteran wounded on the Ukraine front lines calls for more U.S. funding, and says some people don't "understand the repercussions" of a Russian victory.
Blinken promises Ukraine "enduring" U.S. support in war with Russia
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy was promised sustained support from the Biden administration ahead of the two-year mark in Russia's "illegal war of aggression."
Russia hammers Ukraine's 2 largest cities with hypersonic missiles
"Russia will answer for every life taken away," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Russia launches a record 90 drone attacks over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country would "intensify" its attacks on its neighbor.
Shelling kills 21 in Russia's city of Belgorod, including 3 children
Russian officials accused Kyiv of carrying out Saturday's attack that killed 21 people in the Russian border city of Belgorod.
Russia carries out what Ukraine calls "most massive aerial attack" of war
With Ukraine's counteroffensive all but stalled, winter setting in and aid for Ukraine from its allies in some doubt, Moscow hit hard from the air.
Day after Ukraine hits Russian warship, Russian attacks knock out power in Kherson
Targeting energy infrastructure was a Russian tactic last winter, when it tried to break Ukrainians' spirit by denying them heating and running water.
Ukraine snubs Russia, celebrates Christmas on Dec. 25 for first time
Most eastern Christian churches use the Julian calendar, in which Christmas falls on Jan. 7, rather than the Gregorian calendar used in everyday life and by Western churches.
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Germany, Denmark, Switzerland hit heat records as Europe sizzles
Germany hit a high of 106 degrees on Saturday, according to the country's national weather service.
Dissident who fled China by boat arrives in Canada, his friend says
Dong Guangping landed in Toronto following an Air Canada flight on Friday, his friend said.
Venezuela death toll rises as search for earthquake survivors continues
Venezuelans have taken the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a scarcity of government rescuers.
U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
4 people convicted over insecticide deaths of tourist family at hotel
Investigators initially suspected food poisoning, but that was quickly dismissed after Turkish media reported that their hotel was dealing with a bedbug infestation.
Ukraine launches huge drone attack on Russia and occupied Crimea
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will ramp up attacks on Russia in an operation "aimed at compelling it to end the war."
AI helps decode new secrets from scrolls burned by Mount Vesuvius
An 18th-century archaeological dig uncovered a library of intact but charred scrolls. Their contents have been unreadable until recently.
Paris bans alcohol in public amid record-breaking heat wave
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
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Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
4 dead in Kentucky after heavy rain and floods, governor says
Four people have died due to flooding from thunderstorms in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday, and he issued a state of emergency with additional rainfall expected.
Historian retraces Underground Railroad to mark America's 250-year journey
Anthony Cohen has spent his life bringing attention to the Underground Railroad, secret routes once used by enslaved people seeking freedom.
Second Dan Sullivan eligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, judge rules
A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday.
Trump nominates former Oklahoma trooper Lance Schroyer to be ICE director
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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Second Dan Sullivan eligible for ballot in Alaska Senate race, judge rules
A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday.
Letlow wins Louisiana GOP Senate runoff, AP projects
Louisianans voted Saturday in the state's Republican Senate runoff, as two candidates vied to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who did not receive enough votes in the primary to advance.
Buttigieg targeted by fake report to child protective services
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
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Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
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Germany, Denmark, Switzerland hit heat records as Europe sizzles
Germany hit a high of 106 degrees on Saturday, according to the country's national weather service.
Dissident who fled China by boat arrives in Canada, his friend says
Dong Guangping landed in Toronto following an Air Canada flight on Friday, his friend said.
Venezuela death toll rises as search for earthquake survivors continues
Venezuelans have taken the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a scarcity of government rescuers.
U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
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Speculation grows over Swift-Kelce wedding
Sources in City Hall say an application has been filed for an event in and around Madison Square Garden on Friday for 999 people, as speculation about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding grows. Ali Bauman reports.
The voice behind your favorite cartoon characters
Jeff Bergman, who voices nearly all of the modern Looney Tunes cast, sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to talk about stepping in for Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head in "Toy Story 5."
Kevin Morby performs "Javelin"
Kansas City-based singer-songwriter Kevin Morby has been likened to Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, with his rich, soulful lyrics across eight studio albums. His latest album, "Little Wide Open" was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner. Here's Kevin Morby performing "Javelin."
Kevin Morby performs "Badlands"
Kansas City-based singer-songwriter Kevin Morby has been likened to Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, with his rich, soulful lyrics across eight studio albums. His latest album, "Little Wide Open" was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner. Here's Kevin Morby performing "Badlands."
Kevin Morby performs "100,000"
Kansas City-based singer-songwriter Kevin Morby has been likened to Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, with his rich, soulful lyrics across eight studio albums. His latest album, "Little Wide Open" was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner. Here's Kevin Morby performing "100,000."
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California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
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.
Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
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Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Michigan parents charged with murder after boy found to be 250+ pounds
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
Billionaire Leon Black testifies on Epstein
Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. After Black ended the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and the U.S. strike on Iran.
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Mistrial ruled in Palisades Fire arson case
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
The Day My Mother Never Came Home
Did a father use his 6-year-old son as an alibi for murder? A son grapples with his parents' troubled past. "48 Hours" contributor Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Speculation grows over Swift-Kelce wedding
Sources in City Hall say an application has been filed for an event in and around Madison Square Garden on Friday for 999 people, as speculation about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding grows. Ali Bauman reports.
Rescue workers dig for survivors in Venezuela
Rescuers are in a race against time in Venezuela to save survivors of the earthquakes that hit nearly three days ago. Rescue workers from Virginia and California have arrived to help. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
New volley of strikes between U.S. and Iran
U.S. forces have struck additional targets near the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said. Earlier on Saturday, Iran struck another ship in the strait and took aim at a U.S. ally. Aaron Navarro reports from the White House.