Blast damages Crimea bridge, key supply route in Russia's war in Ukraine
One military analyst called it a punch in the face for Putin on his 70th birthday, CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
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2 grave sites found in liberated Ukrainian city of Lyman, official says
On Oct. 1, Russia withdrew its troops from Lyman after the city was surrounded by Ukrainian forces, who have been in the midst of a successful counteroffensive.
"Stop lying": Russian elites increasingly critical of war in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin himself still appears sheltered from the backlash over his flailing "special military operation," but it's getting closer.
534 civilian bodies found so far in Ukrainian territory recaptured from Russia
Investigators said they identified 22 sites used as torture rooms by Russian troops.
What Russia cannot capture, it is seeking to destroy
Amid fear Putin could resort to nuclear weapons, CBS News sees the extent to which Russia's leader is already punishing Ukrainian civilians for his military's losses.
Biden says risk of "Armageddon" highest since Cuban Missile Crisis
President Biden said Putin was "not joking when he talks about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons, or biological or chemical weapons."
Brits warned Ukraine war could force rolling blackouts this winter
Britain's National Grid said it was just putting people on notice, "given the scale of uncertainty and risks associated with the current geopolitical situation."
Nobel Peace Prize winners focused on human rights amid war in Ukraine
All three of the winners, one individual and two organizations, have worked to highlight human rights issues amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
2 Russians seek asylum after reaching remote Alaskan island in boat
Alaska's senators said the Russians landed at a beach near Gambell, an isolated community of about 600 people on St. Lawrence Island.
Prominent Putin critic charged with high treason, lawyer says
Vladimir Kara-Murza, who's survived two suspected poisonings, was hit with the charge simply for "open criticism" that posed no threat to the Russian regime.
Russian rockets slam into Ukrainian city near occupied nuclear plant
Officials say a 3-year-old girl was rescued from the rubble, but at least one person was killed in the latest indiscriminate attack on Ukraine's civilians.
A look at the destruction inside a town recaptured by Ukraine
Ukraine's rapid counteroffensive on multiple fronts is gaining pace by the hour.
Russia calls U.S. military aid for Ukraine an "immediate threat"
Russia's U.S. ambassador said the ongoing provision of heavy weapons to Ukraine had cemented "Washington's status as a participant in the conflict."
Miss Crimea punished for singing Ukrainian "fighting anthem"
Crimean police said Olga Valeyeva was fined 40,000 rubles, while her friend was given a 10-day prison sentence.
Former CIA Moscow chief of station on Putin's nuclear war threat
We've reaching a point in global nuclear risk not seen since the Cuban Missile Crisis 60 years ago, Mowatt-Larssen tells "Intelligence Matters" host Michael Morell.
$625-million Ukraine arms package includes more long-range rocket systems
This is the first arms package since the end of July to include High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from current U.S. stock for Ukraine.
Video shows Russia moving items belonging to nuclear weapons unit
An analyst says the video shared online "is a very good example of Russian strategy" but not necessarily an imminent threat.
Putin can be "dangerous and reckless": CIA director on Russia's path forward
The CIA director spoke with CBS News about Putin's options on the battlefield and how the war is affecting Russia's relationship with China.
Ukraine claws back more territory in areas Russia is trying to absorb
Ukrainian forces have scored more gains in their counteroffensive across a broad front.
Journalist who protested war on Russian TV listed as a fugitive
Marina Ovsyannikova faces 10 years in prison if found guilty.
Nuclear power plant boss freed after "illegal detention" by Russia
The U.N. nuclear watchdog welcomed the release of the chief of the embattled Zaporizhzhia plant several days after he was allegedly blindfolded and abducted.
As Ukraine retakes ground, mayor warns Putin may lash out with nukes
Ukrainian forces are advancing fast into regions that Russia just declared its own territory, and Putin is already punishing civilians for it.
Olena Zelenska: Ukraine's first lady
First Lady Zelenska says the Russians who invaded her country are engaged in terrorism.
Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska on Russia's war
"We have thousands of dead. Hundreds of children are dead," Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska told Scott Pelley.
Pope appeals to Putin to "stop this spiral of violence and death"
Francis uttered his strongest plea yet about the seventh-month-old conflict, which he denounced as an "error and a horror."
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Parents recall panic as they lost track of daughter during Bondi attack
Wayne and Vanessa Miller's little girls were "having an absolute ball" at a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, before gunmen shattered the joy.
Leaders say Australia needs tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
For the second time in 3 decades, Australian leaders have vowed to respond quickly to a mass shooting with tighter gun ownership laws.
Gang using helicopters to smuggle drugs busted in Spain
Police seized one of the helicopters, 1,448 pounds of hashish, five firearms, cash and vehicles during raids.
Remains of ancient king's temple dedicated to sun god found in Egypt
An archaeological team has uncovered for the first time more than half of the temple, long buried under River Nile sediment.
Man suspected of killing wife in California extradited to U.S. from Peru
Jossimar Cabrera, suspected of killing his wife and dumping her body in a Southern California forest has been extradited back to the U.S. from Peru to face a murder charge, L.A. officials say.
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, convicted in landmark trial
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, an outspoken critic of Beijing, was convicted in a landmark national security trial. He faces a possible life sentence.
Australia terror attack raises questions about police preparedness
The deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney comes amid a significant spike in antisemitic rhetoric and attacks in Australia.
Suspects in deadly Bondi Beach attack identified as father and son
A 50-year-old suspect in the Bondi beach shooting was shot and killed by police and his 24-year-old son, who was investigated previously, is in a coma.
Fruit shop owner hailed a hero after tackling gunman during Australia attack
Authorities said two gunmen killed 15 people and wounded many more during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's famous Bondi Beach.
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Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested, according to online jail records from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
Rob Reiner remembered for beloved films, iconic performances
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Man suspected of killing wife in California extradited to U.S. from Peru
Jossimar Cabrera, suspected of killing his wife and dumping her body in a Southern California forest has been extradited back to the U.S. from Peru to face a murder charge, L.A. officials say.
Merriam-Webster's dictionary names its 2025 word of the year
"Slop," which refers to creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content, has landed the title of Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year.
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Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
What are the prospects for laid-off workers?
In 2025, more than 1.1 million Americans were laid off from their jobs, the most since the COVID pandemic, even as corporate profits remain high. Business experts discuss the reasons why companies resort to layoffs.
Law prof sues Boeing, alleging exposure to toxic fumes on Delta flight
A Temple University law professor alleges in a suit that he breathed in contaminated air on a Boeing craft, leaving him physically impaired.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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Jan. 6 police hero becomes go-to witness for Democrats in Congress
Daniel Hodges, a D.C. metropolitan police officer, says he's trying to block the whitewashing of the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado and Sen. Bill Cassidy join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett tthat aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents pulled over her son on Saturday and asked him to prove his citizenship.
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 14, 2025.
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Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
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Parents recall panic as they lost track of daughter during Bondi attack
Wayne and Vanessa Miller's little girls were "having an absolute ball" at a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, before gunmen shattered the joy.
Leaders say Australia needs tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach shooting
For the second time in 3 decades, Australian leaders have vowed to respond quickly to a mass shooting with tighter gun ownership laws.
Gang using helicopters to smuggle drugs busted in Spain
Police seized one of the helicopters, 1,448 pounds of hashish, five firearms, cash and vehicles during raids.
Man suspected of killing wife in California extradited to U.S. from Peru
Jossimar Cabrera, suspected of killing his wife and dumping her body in a Southern California forest has been extradited back to the U.S. from Peru to face a murder charge, L.A. officials say.
Remains of ancient king's temple dedicated to sun god found in Egypt
An archaeological team has uncovered for the first time more than half of the temple, long buried under River Nile sediment.
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Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested, according to online jail records from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
Members of rock band Kiss on road to fame
The legendary rock band Kiss, a Kennedy Center honoree this year, has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley talk about their road to stardom.
Remembering Rob Reiner's life and legacy
Rob Reiner starred in "All in the Family" for eight seasons. He later went behind the camera and built a decades-long run as a director across multiple genres. Vlad Duthiers looks back at Reiner's legacy.
Rob Reiner remembered for beloved films, iconic performances
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Rob Reiner, wife found dead at home
Hollywood icon Rob Reiner, who starred in "All in the Family" and was the director of classic films like "The Princess Bride," was found dead, along with his wife Michele, inside their Los Angeles home on Sunday, sources say. Police have called it a death investigation into an apparent homicide. Officials have not released more information regarding the circumstances of the deaths.
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Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
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.
College grads struggling to launch careers
New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor's upcoming book "How to Start" looks at the difficulties of beginning your career. Kantor joins "The Takeout" to unpack some of the difficulties college students face, artificial intelligence and more.
Trump targets state regulations for AI
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to prevent states from enforcing their own regulations on artificial intelligence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested, according to online jail records from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
Brown Student survives second school shooting
Police are still searching for the shooter who killed two people and injured at least nine others at Brown University's campus on Saturday, officials said. Mia Tretta, a Brown University student who was shot in a 2019 school shooting, spoke with CBS News' Tom Hanson about surviving another attack.
Search continues for Brown University shooter
Police are continuing their search for the shooter who killed two people and injured nine others in an engineering building on Brown University's campus on Saturday, authorities said. A person of interest who had been detained was released Sunday night, police said. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill has the latest. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison also joins to discuss.
Person of interest released in Brown shooting
Police have released a person of interest who was detained in a shooting at Brown University. Two students were killed and at least nine others were injured in the Saturday attack. Tom Hanson spoke with students about the shooting.
Rob Reiner, wife found dead at home
Hollywood icon Rob Reiner, who starred in "All in the Family" and was the director of classic films like "The Princess Bride," was found dead, along with his wife Michele, inside their Los Angeles home on Sunday, sources say. Police have called it a death investigation into an apparent homicide. Officials have not released more information regarding the circumstances of the deaths.
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"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
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Brown University student recounts shooting
Two people were killed when a shooter opened fire at Brown University on Saturday, police said. CBS News'Jarred Hill has the latest on the investigation. Sofia Holman, a sophomore at Brown University and one of the early 911 callers, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" and recounts the shooting.
Brown Student survives second school shooting
Police are still searching for the shooter who killed two people and injured at least nine others at Brown University's campus on Saturday, officials said. Mia Tretta, a Brown University student who was shot in a 2019 school shooting, spoke with CBS News' Tom Hanson about surviving another attack.
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Members of rock band Kiss on road to fame
The legendary rock band Kiss, a Kennedy Center honoree this year, has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley talk about their road to stardom.