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Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Kremlin is in dialogue with the U.S. on the potential release of two Americans being held in Russia, Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan. CBS News contributor Mary Ilyushina reports on what Putin said during his year-end news conference.
The State Department said "a number of proposals" have been made to secure the release of the wrongfully detained Americans.
Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty's Alsu Kurmasheva is the second U.S. journalist to be detained by Moscow this year, following Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's arrest in March.
Friday marks six months since Russian authorities arrested Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on espionage charges. Both Gershkovich and the Journal deny the accusations and the U.S. has declared him "wrongfully detained," but so far appeals for his release have been denied. Gershkovich faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Gráinne McCarthy, chief digital editor at The Wall Street Journal, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
"You understand when I say that I can't do an interview, which means that I can't answer any questions," Whelan told a Russia Today reporter.
Analysts have noted that Moscow may be using jailed Americans as bargaining chips in soaring U.S.-Russian tensions over the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by phone with Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018.
Trevor Reed, released in 2022 in a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap, was injured recently while fighting for Ukraine in the east of that country, CBS News has learned.
It has been more than 100 days since Russia detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on espionage charges. President Biden on Thursday told reporters he is "serious" about arranging a prisoner swap for Gershkovich. Wall Street Journal Washington bureau chief Paul Beckett joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments in his colleague's detainment.
"I'm serious about a prisoner exchange," President Biden said as the U.S. seeks to free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
A Russian official has confirmed contact with the U.S. about a potential prisoner swap for detained journalist Evan Gershkovich. CBS News national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
The U.S. is seeking the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.
A Kremlin spokesman said Tuesday there has been contact between the U.S. and Russia about a possible prisoner swap that could involve Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. The update comes after the U.S. ambassador to Russia met with Gershkovich in a Moscow prison Monday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry joins from the White House.
"Ambassador Tracy reports that Mr. Gershkovich is in good health and remains strong, despite his circumstances," a State Department spokesperson told CBS News.
The Marc Fogel Act, introduced by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania, would require the State Department to justify the lack of a "wrongfully detained" designation.
A court in Moscow Thursday ruled that imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich must remain in detention through at least Aug. 30. Gershkovich was arrested in March on espionage charges, and the U.S. has declared hiim "wrongfully detained."
Evan Gershkovich, 31, was arrested in March and accused by Russia's federal security service of spying for the U.S. government, which he and his employer vehemently deny.
Evan Gershkovich is the first U.S. journalist to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia in decades. The U.S. vehemently denies the charges.
A Russian court claims Leake, the latest American taken into custody by the Kremlin, "organized the sale of drugs to young people."
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Most Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, live there legally through Temporary Protected Status, which President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Officials said the man, a tourist in his 60s, was kayaking with friends in the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped.
Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile has NATO members on edge after the missiles were used in a strike on Ukraine early Thursday morning.
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
A drunken driver who was traveling the wrong way on a Wisconsin highway has been sentenced to more than 35 years in prison.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Ernie and Cheryl Johnson had planned to hold onto their late son Michael's quirky key collection forever. But then they met 6-year-old Cooper Kivett.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Officials said the man, a tourist in his 60s, was kayaking with friends in the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped.
The strikes, which destroyed an eight-story building and left a crater in the ground, were the fourth in Beirut in less than a week.
Around the world, women cook more meals per week than men, but Italy serves as the exception to the rule.
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
Under the Philippine penal code, such public remarks may constitute a crime and can be punishable by a jail term and fine.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Early Shirley."
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Tipsy Woman."
This morning, we travel to Los Angeles to explore an American entrepreneur's priceless car collection. It's a thing of beauty fittingly built by a cosmetics empire — and the collection is now so large it can't fit under one roof.
CBS Saturday Morning co-host Michelle Miller and her husband Marc Morial were awarded New York City's Key to the City this week to honor their work in civil rights and philanthropy. New York City has been giving select people the honor since 1702.
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
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.
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.
Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Early Shirley."
The Coward Brothers — better known as Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett — began playing together more than 40 years ago, but until this week, the duo hadn't released any new music since 2006. Now, their new, self-titled album is earning critical acclaim. Now, from "The Coward Brothers," here are the Coward Brothers with "Tipsy Woman."
This morning, we travel to Los Angeles to explore an American entrepreneur's priceless car collection. It's a thing of beauty fittingly built by a cosmetics empire — and the collection is now so large it can't fit under one roof.
Today in a special Thanksgiving edition of the Dish, Dana Jacobson sits down with chef, cookbook author and social activist Andrew Zimmern. He's made a name for himself with his activist persona and versatile cooking, earning recognition and awards — including an Emmy. But when it comes to Thanksgiving, Zimmern takes time to reflect on the darker times of his life — and celebrates where he is now.
Oklahoma City has become a destination for craft beer lovers, dubbed as one of the best beer cities in the nation and home to many breweries. Michelle Miller visited the Big Friendly, an award-winning brewery, to see how two brothers turned a school bus into a dream.