Maps show Ukrainian territories claimed by Russia
Russian troops currently control about 20% of Ukrainian territory, but the Ukrainian constitution forbids giving up territory or trading land.
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Trump, Zelenskyy, European leaders show united front in White House talks
President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House.
Russian strikes on Ukraine continue ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Russian attacks on Ukraine continued overnight ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.
Trump to host Zelenskyy, Europeans at White House for Ukraine talks today
President Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders on Monday as the U.S. pursues a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
Putin agreed to allow NATO-style protection for Ukraine, Trump envoy says
Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the U.S. and Europe to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO's collective defense mandate.
European leaders to join Zelenskyy for White House meeting with Trump
European leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.
Rubio says "both sides are going to have to make concessions" to end Ukraine war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "both sides are going to have to make concessions" to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
Transcript: Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan on "Face the Nation"
The following is the transcript of an interview with Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan airing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 17, 2025.
Trump says he will meet with Zelenskyy after "very successful day" with Putin
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ends with no deal on Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
What Ukraine and Russia want from the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska
President Trump visits Alaska Friday for a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin — a discussion the White House has called a "listening exercise."
Russian troops make gains in Ukraine ahead of the Putin-Trump summit
Days before the summit between leaders of Russia and the U.S. in Alaska, Moscow's forces breached Ukrainian lines in a series of infiltrations in the country's industrial heartland of Donetsk.
Kremlin gives details about Trump-Putin summit as Europe braces
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to London, a day before a critical U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska.
In talks with Trump and NATO countries, Zelenskyy says Putin is "bluffing"
Presidents Trump, Zelenskyy and numerous NATO leaders held a virtual meeting Wednesday ahead of Friday's scheduled summit between Mr. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelenskyy on Trump-Putin summit: "Talks about us, without us, will not work" for Ukraine
Russia has signaled to the U.S. that it may be willing to end the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters Tuesday.
EU leaders urge Trump to defend Europe's security at Putin summit
European leaders appealed to President Trump to defend their security interests at a key summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump says he'll know if Putin wants peace with Ukraine soon into meeting
President Trump says he expects to know quickly if a deal can be made with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to halt the war in Ukraine.
European leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin summit
European nations have rallied behind Ukraine as President Trump prepares for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelenskyy says Trump-Putin summit will achieve nothing without Ukraine
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are planning to meet in Alaska on Friday, August 15.
Putin needles U.S. with award for CIA official whose son died fighting for Russia
Vladimir Putin gave Trump envoy Steve Witkoff an award meant for a senior CIA official whose son was killed in Ukraine while fighting with Russian forces, sources say.
Putin, Trump envoy Witkoff meet ahead of U.S. deadline on Ukraine
The Russian president and Trump emissary held talks in Moscow days before the White House deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.
Ukrainian refugees face uncertain future as U.S. work permits are set to expire
Refugees whose work permits expire may not be forced to leave, but without a job, they can't afford to stay.
Russian strikes kill some 22 in Ukraine as Moscow stays defiant vs. Trump deadline
A Russian airstrike on a prison in southeastern Ukraine killed at least 17 inmates and wounded more than 80 others, officials said.
Trump voices frustration with Putin, says ceasefire deadline will shorten
Trump says he's "very disappointed" with Vladimir Putin, and he's shortening the deadline for the Russian leader to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine.
Zelenskyy faces protests over changes to Ukraine anti-corruption agencies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing protests and EU criticism for the first time since Russia invaded, over changes to national anti-corruption agencies.
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WHO director says he will personally oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
The MV Hondius is expected to reach the Canary Islands early Sunday. Passengers are set to be carefully removed hours after docking.
U.K.'s Starmer faces calls to resign after disastrous local elections
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Saturday to revive the Labour Party after a disastrous set of local and regional elections.
Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Trump announces prisoner swap in 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
Asylum-seekers abandon cases as ICE seeks to deport them to third countries
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
Trump ally Farage says elections mark "historic shift in British politics"
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed by miners in Myanmar
State-run media reported that the newly found rough ruby was discovered in mid-April, just after the traditional New Year festival.
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U.S. awaits Iran's response on peace deal as month-long ceasefire holds
The U.S. military says its forces fired on two Iran-flagged oil tankers to stop them from docking at an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. blockade in the area.
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Audio captures moment Frontier plane fatally struck pedestrian
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Pedestrian fatally struck by Frontier plane departing Denver for LA
A pedestrian was hit by a Frontier airplane departing Denver for LA late Friday night, the airport and airline confirmed.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new House primary as state pushes to redistrict
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
After struggling for years to make ends meet, a daughter opened her home to her mother
Boca Raton is one of the wealthiest cities in Florida, but even along its golden sands, people still get stuck in fiscal undertows.
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Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating free speech rights over "The View"
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new House primary as state pushes to redistrict
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
What the Trump administration's latest tariff blow means for businesses
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
Trump announces prisoner swap in 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
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WHO director says he will personally oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
The MV Hondius is expected to reach the Canary Islands early Sunday. Passengers are set to be carefully removed hours after docking.
A deadly diagnosis almost derailed a mom's dream. Her husband gave her hope.
Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Locals protest hantavirus outbreak ship
U.S. citizens potentially exposed to hantavirus amid the deadly outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship could be on their way back to the U.S. as soon as next week. Under newly-released plans, a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska is preparing to host at least 17 people for mandatory isolation.
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
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WHO director says he will personally oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
The MV Hondius is expected to reach the Canary Islands early Sunday. Passengers are set to be carefully removed hours after docking.
U.K.'s Starmer faces calls to resign after disastrous local elections
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Saturday to revive the Labour Party after a disastrous set of local and regional elections.
Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Trump announces prisoner swap in 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
U.S. plans evacuation for Americans on cruise ship in hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
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Orson Welles' 1938 "War of the Worlds" broadcast
On Oct. 30, 1938, CBS News Radio listeners were sent into a frenzy listening to Orson Welles' reading of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds," thinking it was a real broadcast detailing an alien invasion. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns introduces the fictional, now-iconic breaking news bulletin.
Dana White breaks down UFC 328
UFC president and CEO Dana White joins "CBS Mornings" to break down UFC 328, which is being held this weekend. The main event features undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight belt against former champion Sean Strickland.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Surprising "Survivor" tribal council ceremony
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways.
Exclusive preview of "I Will Find You"
"CBS Mornings" has an exclusive preview of the new Netflix series "I Will Find You," which is based on Harlan Coben's 2023 novel. Coben, who is also an executive producer on the series, talks about what inspired the story and how closely he worked on the Netflix adaptation.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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The Uplift: Desmond Bryant
David Begnaud sits down with former NFL player Desmond Bryant, who shares how he survived a dark period in his life – and came out helping others.
The Love Bombing of Gloria Choi | Post Mortem
"48 Hours" correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss Gloria Choi's murder. The single mother was shot by her ex-boyfriend, Billy Rickman.
Key players, storylines in WNBA's 30th season
The WNBA's 30th anniversary season is officially underway. The Athletic senior writer Anna Costabile joins "The Daily Report" with a preview.
Man who survived hantavirus on disease
Twenty-four years ago, photojournalist Gilbert Zermeño lost both his mother and sister to hantavirus. After cleaning their house, he was also exposed to rodent droppings and became infected. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Daughter finds a place with mom after homelessness
Twenty-six-year-old Ana Duarte said that as a child, she and her mother were homeless in Florida. Now, she has found an apartment for her and her mom. Steve Hartman has the story.