Explosions rock Russian supply line in Crimea
Explosions rocked Crimea, turning an ammunition depot into a fireworks display and triggering a mass evacuation. Russia called it an "act of sabotage." Charlie D'Agata reports.
War in Ukraine
Explosions rock ammunition depot in Crimea in suspected Ukrainian attack
Russia blamed the blasts in the village of Mayskoye on an "act of sabotage," without naming the perpetrators.
Could Russia face a Nuremberg-style tribunal over the Ukraine war?
As prosecutors gather evidence of Russian troops' alleged war crimes, some are calling for a special tribunal to hold Russia's leaders to account.
Civilians living near huge Ukraine nuclear plant face nightly bombings
Ukraine says Russia is using the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility as a base to launch attacks on civilians, bringing heartache, and risking catastrophe.
Brittney Griner's defense team appeals Russia drug conviction
As the WNBA star's lawyers appeal her 9-year jail sentence, a Russian official has confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. about a potential prisoner swap.
Russian shelling heavy in east; Ukraine strikes key bridge
Ukrainian forces strike the last working bridge over a river in the Russian-occupied Kherson region, authorities say.
Even Ukraine's badly wounded warriors want to get back in the fight
"I am a warrior, and it's not very important - warrior with iron leg or natural leg," said a Ukrainian army captain who wants U.S. help getting back to fight Russia.
Family of American fighter captured during war believes he is still in Ukraine
Alex Drueke spoke to his mother and a U.S. State Department case manager Thursday morning, according to a press release from his family.
After leaving Russia, McDonald's to reopen in Ukraine
Resuming business in Kyiv will help foster a "sense of normalcy" in the war-torn country, a company executive says.
Civilians suffer Russia's retaliation as Ukraine counterstrikes
Almost half a year into Russia's invasion, Ukraine is using Western weapons to hit back hard. Its troops and civilians know the retribution will be merciless.
Ukraine prepares to mount major counteroffensive
Ukrainian troops are preparing to launch a new counteroffensive in the south following a major attack on a base in Russian-controlled Crimea. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Meet the people pulling out landmines so Ukrainians can go home
"People will be able to return to their houses, to their cities, and they will be able to walk freely and live safely," one brave dancer-turned-deminer told CBS News.
Russian journalist who's protested Ukraine war faces criminal charge
Former state TV producer Marina Ovsyannikova's home was raided and she's facing a criminal case under a law forbidding "false information" on Russia's military.
Biden formalizes U.S. support for Finland and Sweden joining NATO
President Joe Biden formally welcomed Finland and Sweden joining the NATO alliance Tuesday as he signed the instruments of ratification that delivered the U.S.'s formal backing of the Nordic nations entering the mutual defense pact.
U.S. promises Ukraine $1B more in weapons. This is what it's for.
The general tasked with defending the key port city of Mykolaiv is bracing for a counter offensive against Russia, and he needs all the American help he can get.
U.S. announces $1B Ukraine military aid package
The Biden administration announced its largest single military package yet for Ukraine, pledging another $1 billion in rockets, ammunition and other equipment. Meanwhile, there's growing concern about Europe's largest nuclear power plant as Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of shelling the Zaporizhzhia plant. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Pentagon announces $1 billion in new U.S. military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. has provided more than $9 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia's invasion.
"Russian forces took us away," Ukrainian teen tells CBS News
Ukraine's government accuses Moscow of "kidnapping" children amid its ongoing invasion so they can be "illegally adopted by Russian citizens."
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of shelling huge nuclear plant
Shaky deal keeps grain moving from Ukraine's ports as farmers work under fire, and U.N. warns against "suicidal" attacks on atomic facilities.
More grain ships leave Ukraine as part of deal to aid food crisis
Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United Nations signed the agreements last month to create a 111-nautical-mile sea corridor that would allow cargo ships to travel safely out of ports.
Russia begins new assault on 2 cities in Ukraine's Donetsk region
Bakhmut and Avdiivka have been considered key targets of Russia's ongoing offensive across Ukraine's east.
3 more ships loaded with grain depart Ukrainian ports
While the shipments have raised hopes of easing a global food crisis, experts say much of the grain is used for animal feed
Why military aid in Ukraine may not always get to the front lines
What happens after U.S. and NATO allies ferry weapons and military supplies across the border and into the hands of Ukrainians?
First Ukraine grain ship passes inspection in Turkey and heads to Lebanon
Kyiv said 17 other vessels were "loaded and waiting permission to leave" Ukraine but there was no word on when they could depart.
Senate votes overwhelmingly to let Sweden and Finland join NATO
The sole no vote was Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri. Fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky voted present.
World
American tourist dies at Bahamas resort after testing positive for COVID, police say
Police in the Bahamas are investigating the death of a 70-year-old American tourist who was found dead in a resort located on the same island three people died of carbon monoxide poisoning in May.
Olympic rugby champion Ellia Green comes out as trans man
The gold-medal winning athlete told The Associated Press it was the best decision of his life.
Explosions rock ammunition depot in Crimea in suspected Ukrainian attack
Russia blamed the blasts in the village of Mayskoye on an "act of sabotage," without naming the perpetrators.
Nuclear war would kill billions – just from starvation, study finds
Just the soot from a week-long nuclear war would cause a "global catastrophe," researchers said.
U.N. hopes 5th time's the charm in push for treaty to protect oceans
Member states have haggled over the terms of new international laws to protect international waters from exploitation since 2017. Could they finally reel it in?
Could Russia face a Nuremberg-style tribunal over the Ukraine war?
As prosecutors gather evidence of Russian troops' alleged war crimes, some are calling for a special tribunal to hold Russia's leaders to account.
Human remains were found in suitcase bought at an auction
A postmortem examination is underway to try identify the deceased and figure out the circumstances behind the remains, police said.
Afghan women jailed, tortured and forced to hide, but not silenced
CBS News meets a women's rights activist who says she's determined to "show the world what the Taliban are really like."
Space mission shows Earth's water may be from asteroids, study says
The Ryugu samples could give clues to the mystery of how oceans appeared on Earth billions of years ago, scientists said.
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NTSB: Co-pilot was "visibly upset" before he exited plane in mid-air
The NTSB has released a preliminary report which offers some insight into what may have prompted a 23-year-old co-pilot to exit a damaged plane in mid-air, prior to an emergency landing.
"We've been to hell and back": Employees walk out as job unhappiness soars
A new Gallup poll that found half of workers are stressed, and one in five battles anger or sadness during the day.
8-year-old Highland Park shooting victim "in constant pain" amid rehab, family says
"It is very hard to convince Cooper that he will be happy again. Of course, we are beyond grateful for his survival, and we know others weren't as fortunate, but we want people to know his path/our path will be a very long and hard road," Cooper's family said.
Pennsylvania order protects LGBTQIA+ community from conversion therapy
The order directs commonwealth agencies to "do everything in their power to discourage conversion therapy."
Little League World Series player hospitalized after falling off bunk bed
An Instagram page that has been providing updates on his condition said the boy had suffered a fractured skull and epidural hematoma.
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"We've been to hell and back": Employees walk out as job unhappiness soars
A new Gallup poll that found half of workers are stressed, and one in five battles anger or sadness during the day.
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.
American Airlines places big bet on supersonic travel
It's been nearly 20 years since the Concorde flew for the last time. Will high-speed air travel take off this time?
Dr. Seuss' $19M estate hits market for first time in more than 50 years
Southern California compound once owned by children's book author Theodor Seuss Geisel is up for sale.
Dodge is discontinuing muscle cars Charger and Challenger
Calling it the end of an era in automotive history, car maker says it plans to refocus the brand on electric vehicles.
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Watch Live: Wyoming and Alaska primary results
Rep. Liz Cheney is the last of the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump to face a primary challenge.
Pennsylvania order protects LGBTQIA+ community from conversion therapy
The order directs commonwealth agencies to "do everything in their power to discourage conversion therapy."
Liz Cheney says primary is "beginning of a battle" that will go on
CBS News' Robert Costa caught up with Cheney soon after she had voted in the Wyoming primary.
Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory for domestic agenda
"Let me say from the start, with this law, the American people won and the special interests lost," Mr. Biden told the crowd assembled at the White House.
Feds charge ex-congressman with 28 counts for alleged fraud schemes
The California Democrat faces federal charges for were multiple alleged fraud schemes, the Justice Department announced.
Health
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FDA clears path for over-the-counter hearing aids
The Food and Drug Administration will make hearing aids available without a prescription as soon as mid-October. The agency estimates it could save consumers nearly $3,000 on a pair of hearing aids.
Pennsylvania order protects LGBTQIA+ community from conversion therapy
The order directs commonwealth agencies to "do everything in their power to discourage conversion therapy."
Inflation bill could be "game-changing" for millions of seniors
The bill would help many older Americans with high drug costs save thousands of dollars per year, experts say.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Nuclear war would kill billions – just from starvation, study finds
Just the soot from a week-long nuclear war would cause a "global catastrophe," researchers said.
World
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American tourist dies at Bahamas resort after testing positive for COVID, police say
Police in the Bahamas are investigating the death of a 70-year-old American tourist who was found dead in a resort located on the same island three people died of carbon monoxide poisoning in May.
Olympic rugby champion Ellia Green comes out as trans man
The gold-medal winning athlete told The Associated Press it was the best decision of his life.
Explosions rock ammunition depot in Crimea in suspected Ukrainian attack
Russia blamed the blasts in the village of Mayskoye on an "act of sabotage," without naming the perpetrators.
Nuclear war would kill billions – just from starvation, study finds
Just the soot from a week-long nuclear war would cause a "global catastrophe," researchers said.
U.N. hopes 5th time's the charm in push for treaty to protect oceans
Member states have haggled over the terms of new international laws to protect international waters from exploitation since 2017. Could they finally reel it in?
Entertainment
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Wolfgang Peterson, "Das Boot" and "Air Force One" director, dies at age 81
Heralded as an antiwar masterpiece, "Das Boot" was nominated for six Oscars, including for Petersen's direction.
Ezra Miller seeking treatment for "complex mental health issues"
"I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior," Miller said.
Fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on "Rust" set was accident: medical examiner
I's too early to say how much weight the finding will carry with prosecutors, but Baldwin's lawyers suggested it was another reason he shouldn't face criminal charges.
Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Rapper A$AP Rocky charged with assaulting former friend with a firearm
The 33-year-old rapper faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.
Technology
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GM recalls 484,000 large SUVs over possible seat-belt malfunction
The belts may not properly restrain a passenger in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, regulators said.
YouTube is the most popular social media among teens, followed by TikTok
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
Gadgets and apps to help find lost items
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share tracking devices and apps that can help people find lost things. He discusses trackers that can find a parked car or glasses as well as a smart lock to help keep track of keys and even pets.
New tax credits for EVs look generous — but they're complicated
While many EVs qualify for tax credits under inflation bill, no cars sold today likely would get the full $7,500 rebate.
Smart home tech can help save money on energy bills
Programmable thermostats and smart lights can help consumers' lower energy bills.
Science
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U.S. faces growing risk of hazardous heat
A new report reveals nearly one-third of U.S. adults will likely live in counties experiencing hazardous heat by 2053. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss the alarming analysis.
U.N. hopes 5th time's the charm in push for treaty to protect oceans
Member states have haggled over the terms of new international laws to protect international waters from exploitation since 2017. Could they finally reel it in?
Space mission shows Earth's water may be from asteroids, study says
The Ryugu samples could give clues to the mystery of how oceans appeared on Earth billions of years ago, scientists said.
A megaflood could bring over 8 feet of water to parts of California
Climate change has already doubled the likelihood of catastrophic flooding in the state, researchers found, and without a limit on greenhouse gas emissions, it'll only get worse.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
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Judge rejects plea deal in spy case because sentences weren't harsh enough
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe pleaded guilty to espionage charges in February. But the judge rejected their plea agreements.
Feds charge ex-congressman with 28 counts for alleged fraud schemes
The California Democrat faces federal charges for were multiple alleged fraud schemes, the Justice Department announced.
FBI rescues over 200 trafficking victims, including 84 children
More than 200 state, local and federal partners and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children conducted 391 operations over a two-week period in August.
Former Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg expected to plead guilty in tax fraud case
Weisselberg is not expected to provide information about Trump or the company as part of the deal.
Human remains were found in suitcase bought at an auction
A postmortem examination is underway to try identify the deceased and figure out the circumstances behind the remains, police said.
Space
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NASA readies SLS moon rocket rollout to launch pad
The maiden flight of the SLS moon rocket is intended to clear the way for the Artemis program's first piloted flight in 2024.
Space mission shows Earth's water may be from asteroids, study says
The Ryugu samples could give clues to the mystery of how oceans appeared on Earth billions of years ago, scientists said.
Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
NASA's Perseverance finds tangled object on Mars
Scientists suspect the tangled object is likely pieces of shredded Dacron netting from the Perseverance itself.
"Cosmic collision" shows the fate of the Milky Way
"Dueling gravitational forces will trigger bursts of intense stellar formation and wildly distort their once-majestic structures," researchers said.
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Taliban marks "Victory Day" a year after Afghan takeover
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Timeline: The Jonelle Matthews case
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The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked
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Deadliest states for drug overdoses
CDC data reveals which U.S. state has the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.
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U.S. border arrivals drop for 2nd month
The number of migrants processed by U.S. immigration authorities at the southern border dropped for the second month in a row in July. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Lana Zak to discuss.
Volunteers supply homeless students with backpacks
The average family spends nearly $900 each year in back-to-school shopping, but not everyone can afford it. A group of volunteers is helping distribute backpacks to homeless students. Meg Oliver shares more.
Wolfgang Petersen, blockbuster director, dies at 81
Director Wolfgang Petersen died of pancreatic cancer at 81. He had a string of hits, including "Perfect Storm" and "Air Force One."
FDA clears path for over-the-counter hearing aids
The Food and Drug Administration will make hearing aids available without a prescription as soon as mid-October. The agency estimates it could save consumers nearly $3,000 on a pair of hearing aids.
Employees walk out as job unhappiness soars
Fed up and frustrated, Amazon workers walked off the job, calling for a raise and safer conditions at a California facility. Thousands of health care workers are on strike. It's the latest in a number of walkouts and strikes amid a Gallup poll showing worker stress is at an all-time high. Elise Preston has the details.