Russia ramps up assault on key Ukrainian cities
Russia's relentless attacks on Ukraine have killed more than 2,000 civilians, according to Ukrainian officials. But Ukrainians are refusing to back down. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics, after all
The International Paralympic Committee changed its mind in less than a day after fierce pushback in light of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainians stand firm against Russian invasion
A Ukrainian brewery has gone from crafting beer to creating weapons for civilians to fight back against Russian forces. Chris Livesay has more.
Russian billionaire to sell Chelsea soccer club, donate proceeds to Ukraine victims
Abramovich, who was once Russia's richest man, said he will set up a foundation where net proceeds from the sale will be donated.
Exxon exits $4 billion Russia deal over Ukraine attack
Some of the world's largest oil companies are pulling back from projects in Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Justice Department launches task force to enforce sanctions against Russian oligarchs
"We will leave no stone unturned," Attorney General Merrick Garland said.
Ukrainian women describe giving birth during Russian invasion
The head of one maternity hospital in Kyiv said most of the staff has not left the hospital in a week.
Russian flights banned from U.S. airspace amid Ukraine invasion
The ban applies to Russian aircraft and airlines.
Russian oligarchs moving yachts as U.S. tracks down assets
Russian billionaires are moving their yachts as fears grow that the U.S. and its allies could seize their assets in response to the Ukraine invasion.
Kamala Harris on Ukraine-Russia conflict, voting rights and inflation
Vice President Kamala Harris believes there is "so much at stake" when it comes to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Towering home to Russian diplomats in N.Y. has long been an enigma
The 20-story building is home to the families of diplomats serving in the Russian Mission to the United Nations — and maybe also a few spies.
Ukrainian refugees flee to neighboring countries
The number of refugees fleeing from Ukraine is expected to reach the millions. Christina Ruffini is at the Ukraine-Poland border with more.
Romney discusses the escalating war in Ukraine
From the war in Ukraine to Vladimir Putin's mental state, Senator Mitt Romney sits down with Norah O'Donnell ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address.
Former top Pentagon official weighs in on Putin's choices in Ukraine
"Intelligence Matters" host Michael Morell talks with Vickers about Putin's options, decision-making and how his pariah status will affect developments at home and abroad.
Russian forces close in on Ukraine's capital as death toll mounts
As Ukraine's 2nd largest city was hammered by Russian artillery, President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed that his country wouldn't be pressured into concessions.
Russian oligarchs move to preserve financial assets
The U.S. has created a taskforce to go after Russian oligarchs' wealth amid the war in Ukraine. Catherine Herridge has the details.
Deadly attacks target populated Ukrainian cities
The United States has agreed to provide Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to the Ukrainian military, an official confirms to CBS News. The news comes as Russian missiles continue to rain down on Ukrainian cities. Chris Livesay has the latest.
Charities, aid groups help Ukrainian families
Charities and humanitarian aid programs are stepping up to help Ukrainian residents who are fleeing their homes with nothing but the clothes on their back. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Chef José Andrés makes emotional plea as he helps feed Ukrainian refugees
"We didn't learn enough from the horrors of the past," he said.
Family flees Russian invasion for second time
Olena and her son fled to Poland, while her husband had to stay back to help defend Ukraine.
Romney: "I don't think that anybody can really assess" Putin's mental state
Reports have questioned Russian President Vladimir Putin's possible mental state.
Russia attack on Ukraine could drive up U.S. food prices
Reduced supplies of wheat and sunflower oil are likely to result in higher costs for American consumers.
IEA member nations agree to release 60 million barrels of oil
There will be "no shortfall in supplies" as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the group said Tuesday.
Russian people may not withstand "economic siege," experts say
Long lines at ATMs in Moscow, where citizens face mounting financial woes, including not being able to use Apple Pay for bus fares.
FedEx, UPS halt deliveries in Russia, citing war with Ukraine
From delivery services to soccer teams, companies are distancing themselves from Russia over its attack on Ukraine.
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Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in scandal over undercover report
Two senior aides to Nigel Farage, the firebrand leader of the U.K.'s populist Reform party, have stepped down in the wake of an investigative news report.
Is a far-right party on the precipice of power in a German state?
AfD Saxony-Anhalt is a racist extremist group, according to the German state's intelligence agency. The party may well trounce its rivals in this weekend's state election.
Andrew Tate indicted on trafficking, money laundering charges by Romanian prosecutors
Romanian prosecutors have indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors and money laundering.
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Iran war is "small potatoes" for U.S., Trump says
President Trump downplayed the war with Iran and also defended Vice President JD Vance saying it wasn't a war.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
2 Nepal workers rescued from tunnel 9 days after floods; more voices heard
Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel as emergency teams continued efforts to reach others believed to be trapped and still alive inside, officials said.
DOJ reviving dormant prize law to try to claim Iranian oil tankers
The Justice Department is planning to try to use a legal regime last used during the Spanish-American War to speed up the seizure of ships and their cargo during the Iran conflict.
"Supersized" El Niño's harshest weather ahead includes heat, drought, floods
A new forecast predicts with almost 100% certainty that El Niño will remain in place until early 2027, peaking later this year.
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.
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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, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Neighborhood comes together to give young boy a memorable trick-or-treat birthday
When a mother posted a note on Facebook asking if anyone in her neighborhood would allow her son to trick-or-treat at their homes in July for his 11th birthday, more than 100 neighbors said yes.
Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists
The Pentagon accused two of the Stars and Stripes journalists of insubordination after one of them had told "CBS Sunday Morning" in a July interview that she worked for Stars and Stripes, "not for the Pentagon, not for any administration, not for any policymaker."
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Trump says Lindsay Clancy "did a horrible, horrible thing"
Shortly after the judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy's murder case declared a mistrial, President Trump called it a "terrible situation" and a "horrible tragedy."
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Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
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Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks on munitions, sources say
Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.
Judge extends block on Postal Service's new Trump-backed mail-in ballot requirements
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists
The Pentagon accused two of the Stars and Stripes journalists of insubordination after one of them had told "CBS Sunday Morning" in a July interview that she worked for Stars and Stripes, "not for the Pentagon, not for any administration, not for any policymaker."
Trump says Lindsay Clancy "did a horrible, horrible thing"
Shortly after the judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy's murder case declared a mistrial, President Trump called it a "terrible situation" and a "horrible tragedy."
Supreme Court sides with Republicans in fight over broadcast ad rates
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
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.
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Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in scandal over undercover report
Two senior aides to Nigel Farage, the firebrand leader of the U.K.'s populist Reform party, have stepped down in the wake of an investigative news report.
Is a far-right party on the precipice of power in a German state?
AfD Saxony-Anhalt is a racist extremist group, according to the German state's intelligence agency. The party may well trounce its rivals in this weekend's state election.
Andrew Tate indicted on trafficking, money laundering charges by Romanian prosecutors
Romanian prosecutors have indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors and money laundering.
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Iran war is "small potatoes" for U.S., Trump says
President Trump downplayed the war with Iran and also defended Vice President JD Vance saying it wasn't a war.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
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New movies to look out for this fall
The fall movie season is here. Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson joins CBS News to preview some of the films coming out over the next few months.
Beyoncé drops "B-Day" 20th anniversary edition
Beyoncé is celebrating her birthday on Friday by dropping a 20th anniversary edition of her defining album, "B'Day." SiriusXM Radio host Lamar Dawson joins CBS News with a look at Queen Bey's album and other pop culture news.
Wahlberg and Abdul-Mateen talk "By Any Means"
The murders of real civil rights activists in Mississippi inspired "By All Means," a crime thriller which explores the two figures working to build trust and serve justice. Stars Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined "CBS Mornings" to share their experience with the film.
KIND Snacks founder on his new podcast
"Shark Tank" judge and KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new podcast, "Build or Break," where he sits down with fellow entrepreneurs and industry disruptors.
Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, a feminist icon and a pioneer in the women's liberation movement, has died at 92. CBS News' Jarred Hill looks back at her historic career.
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FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
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.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
Testing London's first self-driving taxis
The first self-driving taxis have launched in London. Uber has 15 vehicles operating in the city with a required supervisor in the car. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry took an autonomous ride with Wayve co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall, whose AI technology is powering the robotaxis in London's iconic Westminster.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
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.
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FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
Aggressive passenger duct-taped mid-flight
A man was duct-taped to his first-class seat on an American Airlines flight and later arrested after allegedly exhibiting violent behavior, and forcing the flight to be diverted. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
What Lindsay Clancy mistrial ruling means
The Massachusetts trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mother charged with murdering her three young children, ended in a hung jury on Friday. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi has legal analysis.
How the Lindsay Clancy case got to a mistrial
Was Lindsay Clancy legally responsible for the killing of her three young children? After 41 days, we are no closer to an answer as the judge has ruled a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi break down how the case ended with a hung jury.
Clancy attorney speaks out after mistrial
Lindsay Clancy's criminal defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, held a news conference on Friday after a judge declared a mistrial in the case. Watch his full remarks.
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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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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.
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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Reform U.K. accused of breaking foreign funding law
Reform U.K.'s annual convention comes amid fresh controversy after an undercover investigation alleged that senior figures in Nigel Farage's party discussed securing foreign funding, which is prohibited under British law. Reform denies wrongdoing, saying it was the victim of a hoax. CBS News reporter Inaya Folarin Iman has the details.
New movies to look out for this fall
The fall movie season is here. Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson joins CBS News to preview some of the films coming out over the next few months.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
Beyoncé drops "B-Day" 20th anniversary edition
Beyoncé is celebrating her birthday on Friday by dropping a 20th anniversary edition of her defining album, "B'Day." SiriusXM Radio host Lamar Dawson joins CBS News with a look at Queen Bey's album and other pop culture news.
NFL opposes certain prediction market bets
The NFL is demanding that prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket stop offering risky bets that can be easily influenced by one person. Mark Strassman has the story.