U.K. says Russia "likely" training dolphins to "counter enemy divers"
The latest bulletin from British military intelligence on the Ukraine war says Russia appears to be training combat dolphins in occupied Crimea.
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Russian court rejects latest appeal by WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovhich
Evan Gershkovich, 31, was arrested in March and accused by Russia's federal security service of spying for the U.S. government, which he and his employer vehemently deny.
5 reportedly dead as Ukraine dam attack continues flooding region
Ukraine's president has called for an international rescue operation amid concern for civilians in flooded Russian-occupied parts of Kherson.
U.S. says Ukraine counteroffensive could be long, and at a "high cost"
The U.S. and its allies backing Ukraine are shifting from "crisis mode to a campaign mode," with Washington warning there will be no "easy sprint to the finish line."
IAEA chief visits Russian-occupied Ukraine nuke plant after dam blast
"We will continue permanently monitoring the situation there in order to help prevent a nuclear accident," the IAEA chief said at the Zaporizhzhia plant.
Ukrainian troops describe the slow, perilous push to retake their land
Forces fresh from the front line of Ukraine's counteroffensive say they're moving slow, because "anything could be boobytrapped," but "we'll win."
Ukrainians expected to finish Abrams tank training by end of summer
About 200 Ukrainians are in week three of a 12-week training program on the Abrams tanks.
U.S. lawmakers want South Africa punished over "support for Russia"
A group of bipartisan lawmakers say South Africa appears to be engaging in "activities that undermine United States national security or foreign policy."
Putin says Russia could seize more of Ukraine despite weapons shortage
Russia's president made a rare admission of flaws in his war effort but suggested he could order his troops to try to claim even more territory.
Belarus leader boasts "powerful" Russian nukes already in his country
Putin's ally in Belarus says nuclear weapons "three times more powerful" than those used on Japan are now deployed in his country.
U.S. announces $325 million weapons package for Ukraine
The announcement came as Ukraine's long-expected counteroffensive against Russia gets underway.
Ukraine says 10 killed as Russia hits civilians amid counteroffensive
Officials say a missile slammed into an apartment building overnight as Ukraine accuses Russia of trying to distract from front-line losses.
New Zealand public radio chief apologizes for "pro-Kremlin garbage"
A journalist from Radio New Zealand has been placed on leave pending the results of an investigation into a number of altered wire stories.
U.S. citizen Michael Travis Leake detained in Moscow on drug charges
A Russian court claims Leake, the latest American taken into custody by the Kremlin, "organized the sale of drugs to young people."
Iran helping Russia build drones plant for Ukraine war, White House says
The declassified intelligence shows what could be the latest indication of a deepening military partnership between Tehran and Moscow.
Even rescues risky as Russia bombs Ukraine region flooded by dam break
Ukraine's president says "life is broken" for thousands of people around Kherson after what his country calls a "heinous" Russian war crime.
Putin puts a date on his plan to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russia said in the spring that it would place "tactical nuclear weapons" in Belarus, just north of Ukraine. Now Putin has said when they'll arrive.
Ukrainians could lose drinking water access after "barbaric" dam attack
Thousands of people are being evacuated as water continues to cascade from the dam.
Ukraine's counteroffensive appears to be in opening phases
An uptick in Ukrainian operations signals the opening phases of the counteroffensive against Russia are underway, but not the main push.
Ukraine says Russia blew up a crucial dam "from inside"
Ukrainian officials ordered thousands of people to evacuate and accused Russia of unleashing the "largest man-made environmental disaster in Europe in decades."
Biden to discuss Ukraine war this week with Denmark and U.K. leaders
Biden welcomes Denmark, U.K. prime ministers this week to White House for talks focusing on war in Ukraine —including effort to train and eventually equip Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets.
Russia claims to repel attacks by Ukrainian forces on occupied ground
Ukraine is sending mixed signals about its long-anticipated counteroffensive, but its forces are on the move, and Russians are feeling the war more than ever.
Blinken says "stronger" Ukraine a prerequisite for talks with Russia
"A cease-fire that simply freezes current lines in place," allowing Putin to "rest, rearm, and reattack - that is not a just and lasting peace," the top U.S diplomat said.
Russia accused of using "starvation tactics" against Ukraine civilians
Investigators say they found evidence of a "deliberate plan" by Russia to subject Ukrainian civilians "to inhumane living conditions."
Mistrial for 2 U.S. doctors over alleged tries to help Russia vs. Ukraine
The husband and wife from Maryland were charged with conspiring to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine by trying to give it medical records they thought Moscow could exploit. They could still be retried.
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U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
Maduro, wife seek dismissal of drug trafficking indictment on immunity grounds
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
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Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
Malta businessman found not guilty in car bomb killing of journalist
Daphne Caruana Galizia's killing shocked Europe, led to protests that toppled a prime minister and exposed a culture of impunity in the European Union's smallest state.
"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than 9 months at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
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Iran ignores Trump's warning, claims new attacks on bases used by U.S.
Iran claims new strikes against American forces in Kuwait and the UAE as the Pentagon says it's looking into reports of a U.S. strike hitting a wedding party.
Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation"
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
U.K. man accused of drugging, abusing wife with other men goes on trial
The case has drawn parallels to that of Gisèle Pelicot, who publicly testified against her ex-husband in a 2024 mass rape trial.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Hillary Clinton on Gloria Steinem: "One of the architects" of women's equality
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
Gloria Steinem, trailblazing figure in women's liberation movement, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a leader in raising awareness about gender equality and violence against women, and for promoting inclusion, representation and social justice for women and girls.
U.S. journalist gets 2 year sentence for acting as agent for China, DOJ says
American journalist Thomas Weir Pauken II has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for acting as an agent of China's government within the U.S., the Justice Department says.
Maduro, wife seek dismissal of drug trafficking indictment on immunity grounds
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
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Uber to shed 10% of workers as it moves to cut costs and streamline
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber is removing organizational layers and taking other steps to boost its efficiency.
People turning to BNPL loans to pay for rent, food and other necessities
More consumers are taking out "buy now, pay later" loans to make ends meet, a sign of the U.S. affordability crisis, according to consumer advocates.
Meta says AI glasses fix stops users from secretly recording others
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
$1 gold Trump coins are on sale, but they'll cost you more than $1 apiece
The U.S. Mint said the President Donald J. Trump $1 coin can be bought in packages of 25 for $61 or 100 coins for $154.50.
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Hillary Clinton on Gloria Steinem: "One of the architects" of women's equality
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton remembered activist Gloria Steinem as "one of the architects of the entire structure of women's equality," while encouraging young women to lift up each other.
U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
Elon Musk-backed super PAC spends $800,000 to back GOP midterm candidates
Elon Musk's super PAC disclosed over $800,000 in spending last month to support Republican Senate and House candidates in competitive races, with the bulk in Texas and Maine.
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Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
Judge blocks Trump's latest effort to narrow birthright citizenship
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
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Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
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U.S. sinks second "floating refueling station" used by alleged drug traffickers
The U.S. military intercepted and sank a vessel that was allegedly being used to support at-sea drug trafficking by the Ecuadorian criminal organization Los Choneros, officials said.
Maduro, wife seek dismissal of drug trafficking indictment on immunity grounds
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
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Military personnel told last month to stop calling Iran conflict "Operation Epic Fury"
The Pentagon says "Operation Epic Fury" ended on May 5, after an Air Force email last month told service members to stop using the name for ongoing Iran operations.
Malta businessman found not guilty in car bomb killing of journalist
Daphne Caruana Galizia's killing shocked Europe, led to protests that toppled a prime minister and exposed a culture of impunity in the European Union's smallest state.
"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
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Adria Arjona talks career, "Onslaught" role
Adria Arjona sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new movie, "Onslaught," and working with Michael B. Jordan on "The Thomas Crown Affair."
Artists sue AI-generated music company
Jason Isbell, Guy Forsyth and other musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, claiming the AI platform used their music to train its model without permission. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Danielle Brooks on "If I Go Will They Miss Me"
Danielle Brooks sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new movie, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," and how being a mother and wife helped her in portraying the role.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
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NYC bans AI use in some schools
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a 1-year moratorium on the use of AI in elementary and middle school classrooms on Wednesday. Danielle Giunta, first deputy chancellor of NYC public schools, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
OpenAI sued again over Canada school shooting
More lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI in connection with February's deadly mass school shooting in Canada that took the lives of five students and a teacher. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
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.
Uber to shed 10% of workers as it moves to cut costs and streamline
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber is removing organizational layers and taking other steps to boost its efficiency.
OpenAI confirms "critical" risks of Astra model
OpenAI confirmed that its unreleased Astra model has reached a critical cyber capability threshold, which could pose cybersecurity risks. Tim Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Lindsay Clancy jury still deadlocked
Jurors in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy notified the judge for a second time that they remain deadlocked. Jury deliberations continue for a sixth day. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Latest on Minneapolis mass shooting
At least two people were killed, and five others were injured in a mass shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The suspected killer is dead. CBS News' Jarred Hill has more.
Gunman killed in Minneapolis mass shooting
Minneapolis police say they are responding to a deadly shooting that killed two people and injured multiple others, including police officers, law enforcement sources say. The shooter is also dead. CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan reports.
Malta businessman found not guilty in car bomb killing of journalist
Daphne Caruana Galizia's killing shocked Europe, led to protests that toppled a prime minister and exposed a culture of impunity in the European Union's smallest state.
1 killed, 6 injured in Minneapolis shooting
At least one person is dead and six others are injured after a shooting in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, the Hennepin County Medical Center says. CBS News Minnesota's Conor Wight reports. Then, CBS News' Jonah Kaplan joins with more.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Lindsay Clancy jury still deadlocked
Jurors in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy notified the judge for a second time that they remain deadlocked. Jury deliberations continue for a sixth day. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Iran accuses U.S. of war crimes
President Trump says the U.S. is prepared to strike Iran "anytime we want." Meanwhile, Iran is accusing the U.S. of committing war crimes, saying the U.S. struck a wedding and killed civilians. Retired Marine Corps Col. Mark Cancian shares his thoughts on where things stand with Iran.
Trump's plan to boost the GOP before midterms
President Trump says he'll campaign for dozens of vulnerable Republicans in battleground states, hoping his presence will bolster their numbers. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Latest on Minneapolis mass shooting
At least two people were killed, and five others were injured in a mass shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The suspected killer is dead. CBS News' Jarred Hill has more.
Hillary Clinton on Gloria Steinem's impact
Writer and women's rights trailblazer Gloria Steinem died Wednesday at 92, her foundation announced Thursday. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined "CBS Mornings" via phone to reflect on Steinem's life and impact.