Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian "Merchant of Death"?
The Russian arms dealer has been released from U.S. prison in a one-for-one swap to free WNBA star Brittney Griner, a U.S. official confirmed.
The Russian arms dealer has been released from U.S. prison in a one-for-one swap to free WNBA star Brittney Griner, a U.S. official confirmed.
Her attorneys said they visited Griner earlier this week at the labor camp.
Biden told reporters that it was "unlikely" the missile had been fired from Russia, based on its trajectory.
The vast network of labor camps was inherited by modern Russia: They used to be the Soviet Union's gulags, and there's little sign they improved since then.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the four short-range missiles fired from a western coastal area around noon flew about 130 kilometers (80 miles) toward the country's western sea.
"We are told she's doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
Officials say at least 8 people were killed across the country as the latest barrage of explosives-laden drones hit energy infrastructure and civilian homes.
President Biden said Putin was "not joking when he talks about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons, or biological or chemical weapons."
In a move that could drive up gas prices, the oil cartel will cut production by 2 million barrels per day starting in November.
The nuclear plant, the largest in Europe, is located in one of four Ukrainian regions which Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed this week to have annexed.
Relatives say two U.S. military veterans who went missing while fighting Russia with Ukrainian forces have been released after about three months in captivity.
Mikhail Gorbachev, who led the Soviet Union from 1985 until its breakup in 1991, has died at the age of 91, Russian state news agencies announced. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Former WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in Russian prison on drugs charges Thursday. Griner was also fined, who previously made an emotional plea for forgiveness ahead of the sentencing.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made her controversial visit to Taiwan despite threats from the Chinese government. CBS News' David Begnaud and Debra Alfarone speak with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish on the implications of this closely watched trip.
The secretary of state said securing the Americans' release remains a "top priority" for the U.S.
WNBA star Britney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug charges in a Russian court. She has been in Russian custody since February. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the response from Washington.
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
Ceasefire enables dozens to escape a makeshift bomb shelter in Mariupol, but elsewhere Ukraine's embattled forces are desperate for more U.S. weapons.
Pelosi and other U.S. lawmakers visited Kyiv on Saturday. She is the most senior American lawmaker to travel to the country since Russia's Feb. 24 invasion. Her visit came just days after Russia launched rockets at the capital during a visit by U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres.
The ex-U.S. Marine arrived early Thursday. Moscow said a "lengthy negotiation process" resulted in his being freed in exchange for a Russian pilot jailed on drug charges.
Ukraine's president spoke to the U.N.'s most powerful body amid fast-mounting evidence — dismissed as "fake" by Russia — that Putin's forces purposely killed civilians.
Usually an event to observe the traditions and culture of their home country, the Ukraine Culture Center flipped the script on their annual Easter festival this year — gearing it towards providing further assistance to their war torn homeland.
Jake Renner left Kyiv 10 years ago but is returning to get his family out and into safety.
Catholic parishes and schools across the region rang their bells 29 times to mark the 29 days since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Music was playing and Ukrainian flags were flying at The Abbey in West Hollywood Thursday night as supporters answered President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for help exactly one month after the war began.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
A mother of six children died at a hospital after a hit-and-run crash that occurred on July 5, and police said the driver who caused the deadly crash is still at large.
The suspects pepper sprayed the woman after breaking into her home.
Authorities chased a robbery suspect through Los Angeles County Wednesday afternoon.
Orange County investigators arrested a 29-year-old on Wednesday for allegedly starting several vegetation fires in San Juan Capistrano right before the Fourth of July.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
A mother of six children died at a hospital after a hit-and-run crash that occurred on July 5, and police said the driver who caused the deadly crash is still at large.
The suspects pepper sprayed the woman after breaking into her home.
Authorities chased a robbery suspect through Los Angeles County Wednesday afternoon.
Orange County investigators arrested a 29-year-old on Wednesday for allegedly starting several vegetation fires in San Juan Capistrano right before the Fourth of July.
A mother of six children died at a hospital after a hit-and-run crash that occurred on July 5, and police said the driver who caused the deadly crash is still at large.
The suspects pepper sprayed the woman after breaking into her home.
Authorities chased a robbery suspect through Los Angeles County Wednesday afternoon.
18-year-old Taylor Kim had plans to pursue a nursing career. However, after her tragic injury, she's unsure where life may lead.
Los Angeles County and city officials passed an ordinance that could benefit thousands of small business owners in the food industry starting this fall.
Orange County investigators arrested a 29-year-old on Wednesday for allegedly starting several vegetation fires in San Juan Capistrano right before the Fourth of July.
The family was on a bike ride in Garden Grove when the suspect allegedly crashed into them with a BAC three times the legal limit.
Six men have been charged with stealing more than 300 firearms from stores across Southern California, allegedly using stolen vehicles to ram into the gun shops before breaking into them.
The suspects stole a total of 85 handguns and rifles after they rammed a Kia through Fowler Gun Room.
Investigators claimed the suspect called the police on himself before charging at officers.
The Riverside Police and Fire Departments said none of the patients seemed to be in too serious of a condition.
A Southern California school district is suing Gov. Gavin Newsom over the new California law on children's gender identity.
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Joe Benson, a formerly homeless man who dedicated his time to helping others turn their lives around, who was killed early Tuesday morning as he crossed the street in Downtown LA.
After more than 80 years, the remains of a 26-year-old killed overseas during World War II are being returned to the United States for burial at Riverside National Cemetery.
The parents of an Apple Valley 1-year-old were arrested after the child was allegedly exposed to fentanyl.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the 50 sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair."
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
The DNC sent a letter to the convention rules committee saying that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Monday that there was a "concerning increase" of mpox, or monkeypox, cases that have been reported in the last two weeks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
The California Supreme Court has removed a measure from the state's November ballot that would have made it harder to raise taxes.
Colorado wants to welcome more celebrities and movie stars to the Front Range. The state submitted a proposal to host the Sundance Film Festival in Boulder starting in 2027.
Lindsey Harding, the coach of the year last season with the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate, is joining JJ Redick's coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN first reported Tuesday.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández won the Home Run Derby when he beat local star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals 14-13 in the final round.
Forward Quinton Byfield has agreed to a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A robbery suspect from Hawthorne led deputies and police on a high-speed chase while a baby sat in his car Wednesday afternoon.
Stewart McCaleb participated in this year's U.S. Olympic Team Trials for sailing as a 16-year-old & has hopes of making the team when the Olympics come to Los Angeles in 2028. Jaime Maggio caught up with the Los Alamitos junior.
A mother of six children died at a hospital after a hit-and-run crash that occurred on July 5, and police said the driver who caused the deadly crash is still at large.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement that Mr. Biden tested positive earlier in the day after an event in Las Vegas. He was poised to address the annual conference of the Hispanic civil rights and advocacy group UnidosUs, but its president, Janet Murguía, announced that he would no longer be able to attend.
Police need help finding three suspects who pepper-sprayed a woman during a home invasion on Tuesday night.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.