Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
President Biden has nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Harvard Law School professor Alan Jenkins joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.
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How Ukraine is defending itself against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed for more help from Western allies as Ukraine fends off a Russian invasion. CBS News anchor Lana Zak spoke with Gen. Philip Breedlove, NATO's former supreme allied commander and distinguished professor of international affairs at Georgia Tech, about Ukraine's efforts against Russia.
Russian invasion could cause refugee crisis
As the fighting in Ukraine ramps up, tens of thousands of people are trying to flee the country. The result could be a refugee crisis. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins Lana Zak to discuss more.
Cyberthreats rise after Russian invasion
A Russian cybercrime group is threatening to attack anyone opposing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Conti announced on its web page that it would retaliate against Russia's opponents. Chris Krebs, the former director of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins “CBS Saturday Morning” to discuss the threat and what it could mean for the United States.
Russia takes aim at Kyiv
Russia has launched coordinated artillery and missile attacks in Ukraine, taking aim at key sites like Kyiv in its boldest offensive yet. Holly Williams reports.
Special Report: Biden introduces nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
President Biden officially named Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as his choice for the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday afternoon. If confirmed, she will be the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court. Norah O'Donnell anchors CBS News Special Report coverage with chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford.
People in Kyiv take cover as Russia attacks
Ukrainian officials are warning that Russia's military is approaching its capital city Kyiv. Russian forces launched missile strikes early Friday, hitting residential areas. CBS News correspondent Bradley Blackburn joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
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Russian forces target Ukraine's capital; Winter storm slams Northeast
Biden makes Supreme Court pick
President Biden has made his decision to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court. The nominee is expected to be the first Black woman to serve on the high court. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports from the Supreme Court.
Impact of Russian invasion on gas prices
Helima Croft, head of Commodity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss how the Russian invasion of Ukraine could impact gas prices, food prices and other commodities in the U.S.
Russia slapped with new tough sanctions
President Biden imposed tough new economic sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. Nancy Cordes has the latest from the White House.
As bombs fall, Ukrainians shelter in bunkers
CBS News correspondent Holly Williams speaks to Ukrainians who have been forced to shelter underground with their children as Russia's assault on their country continues.
Ketanji Brown Jackson is Supreme Court nominee frontrunner
President Biden has made his selection to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the high court and is likely to announce her nomination Friday.
Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine continue
The White House denies that President Biden is weighing cyberattacks against Russia. It comes as cyberattacks on Ukrainian government and banking websites continue, and the U.S. and Ukraine remain firm that Russia is responsible. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson discusses the latest on the cyber front.
Retired brigadier general on Russian invasion
Ukraine, the U.S. and NATO allies are preparing for further Russian aggression in Ukraine. Retired Brigadier General Peter Zwack joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Omar Villafranca to discuss the ongoing crisis.
Sanctioning Russia over Ukraine invasion
As President Biden vows more sanctions on Russia to deter its attacks on Ukraine, there are lessons to be learned from Moscow's annexation of Crimea in 2014. Edward Fishman, a former State Department staff member and adjunct fellow at The Center for a New American Security, joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Omar VIllafranca to discuss.
World leaders react to Russia's attack
World leaders are urging Russia to pull back troops and halt its military operation against Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Omar Villafranca with more.
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Explosions and strikes heard across Ukraine; Senator Mark Warner on U.S. response to Russian attacks
What do Biden's sanctions against Russia mean?
President Biden has issued several sanctions against Russia after President Vladimir Putin recognized two Ukrainian separatist territories and began mobilizing troops. Some lawmakers think the U.S. needs to be tougher in their response. Marshall Billingslea, former assistant secretary to the Treasury Department and lead negotiator on Russian arms control under former President Trump, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Biden's first Russia sanctions invite calls for more aggressive measures
"If you look at where the U.S. is on the sanctions escalation ladder, it's on rung three of 10 right now," said Chris Miller, co-director of the Russia and Eurasia Program at Tufts University.
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President Biden issues new Russian sanctions; Queen Elizabeth cancels virtual engagements after testing positive for COVID-19
Biden warns of price hikes after sanctions
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis continues to rattle global markets and President Biden warns the newly imposed Moscow sanctions could result in higher costs for Americans here at home. Errol Barnett has more on how the Biden administration is using every tool to protect businesses and consumers from price hikes.
Biden, U.S. allies announce Russian sanctions
President Biden announced sanctions against Russia after the initial invasion of eastern Ukraine by Russian troops. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
China accuses U.S. of "creating panic" over Russia-Ukraine crisis
Beijing suggests the Biden administration is "adding fuel to the fire while blaming others," which it considers "irresponsible and immoral."
Biden has interviewed his top three Supreme Court candidates
He is expected to announce his nominee by the end of February.
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Election 2024 live updates as Trump-Harris polls show ties in battleground states
Going into the final weekend before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are crisscrossing the battleground states.
Trump: See how Cheney feels "when the guns are trained on her face"
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
Family of mom who died after delayed abortion care says death was preventable
CBS News' Jericka Duncan spoke to Amber Thurman's family and the ProPublica reporter whose investigation found doctors waited 19 hours before performing surgery on Thurman.
Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms to know.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
How Trump and Harris' stances on marijuana policy compare
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
2 dead, 6 wounded in shootings in downtown Orlando
Eight people were shot, two fatally, into a crowd celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.
IRS increases pension and retirement plan contribution limits for 2025
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
When does daylight saving time end in 2024?
The end to daylight saving time means our clocks will "fall back" on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. But why do we have to adjust the time twice a year?
Collins Dictionary reveals its word of the year
Collins experts monitor their 20-billion-word database to create the annual list of new and notable words that reflect the ever-evolving English language.
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In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
Wendy's to close 140 more restaurants by end of year
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
How Trump and Harris' stances and policy plans on marijuana legalization compare
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
Trump on Cheney: See how she feels "when the guns are trained on her face"
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (November 3)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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Wendy's to close 140 more restaurants by end of year
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
IRS increases pension and retirement plan contribution limits for 2025
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
Here's how much Tim Walz is worth. It's less than you might think.
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.
Here's how much JD Vance is worth, from his bitcoin to real estate
JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has come a long way from his hardscrabble childhood of "Hillbilly Elegy."
October jobs take a hit from hurricanes, strike
This month's report reflects a lot of noise due to hurricanes, Boeing machinists strike.
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In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
How Trump and Harris' stances and policy plans on marijuana legalization compare
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.
IRS increases pension and retirement plan contribution limits for 2025
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
Texas State of Mind
From the Chihuahuan Desert to the Pineywoods, what are voters across the Lone Star State thinking about as they cast their ballots?
Trump on Cheney: See how she feels "when the guns are trained on her face"
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
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Serial sperm donors capitalize on lack of regulation, creating risks
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms to know.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
Voters in 3 red states cast ballots on paid sick leave
The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska are deciding whether employers must provide it.
Family of grandfather who died after eating Quarter Pounders is heartbroken
There has been one death in a severe E. coli outbreak that affected dozens of people. That victim lived in Grand Junction, and his family there says they have not filed a lawsuit against McDonald's or anyone involved.
Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
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Serial sperm donors capitalize on lack of regulation, creating risks
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
Andy Warhol pieces stolen and damaged in "amateurish" gallery heist
Two of Pop Art pioneer Andy Warhol's four "Reigning Queens" were taken from an Amsterdam gallery in a heist described by the owner as "amateurish."
Maps, satellite images reveal Spain flood impact as death toll hits 205
"Entire houses have disappeared," says a local mayor in Spain's flood-battered Valencia region. "We don't know if there were people inside."
At least 8 killed in roof collapse at train station in Serbia
Emergency teams were dispatched to the downtown station and bulldozers were removing the debris looking for survivors.
Russia sentences former long-time U.S. Consulate worker to prison
A Russian court found long-time U.S. Consulate employee Robert Shonov guilty of "gathering information" on the Ukraine war and sharing it with a foreign nation.
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Revisiting the rise of super-sized portions
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back at a 1993 CBS report on America's growing appetite for large portions and bulk buying—a trend that now feels as classic as apple pie.
Tickets vanish from Ticketmaster accounts
Ticketmaster accounts are being hacked and the tickets resold on other sites in the final leg of the Taylor Swift concert tour. Ticketmaster won't say how many people are impacted.
Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Charli XCX to host "Saturday Night Live" for the first time
Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.
Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger over "defamatory falsehoods"
The lawsuit claims popular content creator Milagro Gramz caused Megan Thee Stallion emotional distress by cyberstalking and questioning if the Grammy winner was actually shot.
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In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
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.
Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
Alleged China interference efforts: New details
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
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Halloween weather breaks records
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
New research on climate and extreme weather
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
The Climate Election: Disaster recovery
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
The Climate Election: Mining, explained
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to commandeer mining operations. These claims are false — but extreme weather does have a significant impact on U.S. mines, particularly coal mines. Here's what to know.
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Deadly Orlando mass shooting
A 17-year-old suspect could be charged as an adult after allegedly shooting at least eight people in downtown Orlando as Halloween celebrations continued into early Friday morning. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Deadly Halloween events shootings in U.S.
Officials say at least two people were killed in downtown Orlando, Florida, during shootings on Halloween night. In Northglenn, Colorado, multiple people were shot during a house party and several victims have died. CBS News Colorado's Michael Abeyta reports. Also, in Vancouver, Washington, three were reportedly injured during a mall shooting.
Daniel Penny trial on Jordan Neely death
Opening statements began in Daniel Penny's trial for Jordan Neely's chokehold death during a 2023 New York City subway incident. Prosecutors allege Penny's reckless actions led to Neely's death. Penny's defense may offer other potential reasons for Penny's death. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Wife of missionary killed in Angola arrested in connection to his death, church says
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
Opening statements in Daniel Penny trial
Opening statements began Friday morning in the manslaughter trial for Marine veteran Daniel Penny over a fatal chokehold incident that killed Jordan Neely on the New York City subway last year. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a breakdown of the case.
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"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
SpaceX Dragon Capsule splashes down
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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2024 election could impact Ukraine war
Ukrainians are paying close attention to the 2024 U.S. presidential election as the war against Russia continues. James Waterhouse with BBC News, a CBS News partner, reports.
Last jobs report before Election Day
The latest jobs report showed slowed growth in the U.S. economy just days before Election Day. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what the data may indicate about the economy's future.
Deadly Orlando mass shooting
A 17-year-old suspect could be charged as an adult after allegedly shooting at least eight people in downtown Orlando as Halloween celebrations continued into early Friday morning. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Russian misinformation about elections
Officials with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say Russian efforts to spread misinformation in the 2024 elections include a video about Haitians voting in the Georgia election. CBS News' Rob Legare reports.
Deadly Halloween events shootings in U.S.
Officials say at least two people were killed in downtown Orlando, Florida, during shootings on Halloween night. In Northglenn, Colorado, multiple people were shot during a house party and several victims have died. CBS News Colorado's Michael Abeyta reports. Also, in Vancouver, Washington, three were reportedly injured during a mall shooting.