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The Trump administration has halted DOGE's firings of hundreds of federal employees working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs.
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The Trump administration has halted DOGE's firings of hundreds of federal employees working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs.
Takeshi Ebisawa allegedly conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it for nuclear weapons.
Weeks before Trump's inauguration, Iran is preparing for potential threats to its nuclear facilities – and for the possible domestic reaction.
The head of Russia's chemical and biological forces, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, was killed in a Moscow bomb blast claimed by Ukraine.
Tensions are rising in the war between Russia and Ukraine as new weapons used by both sides complicate the state of the conflict. Dr. Steven Wills, a navalist for the Center for Maritime Strategy at the Navy League of the United States, joins CBS News with more analysis.
A rebuke of Iran led by the U.S. and its close allies at the global nuclear watchdog agency has drawn a vow by the Islamic republic to further ramp up uranium enrichment.
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
Russia said that Ukraine fired six American-made long-range missiles into Russia, apparently targeting a military facility. The strike occurred Tuesday, exactly 1,000 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
The U.S. embassy in Ukraine says Russia could launch a "significant air attack" on Kyiv after U.S.-made missiles were fired into Russia's Bryansk region.
On the first day of the annual G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, President Biden reaffirmed U.S. support for the people of Israel and Ukraine. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
"Operating a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is an exclusive club, one that China looks set to join," says a researcher behind the analysis of satellite images and government documents.
North Korea and its partner Russia say Kim Jong Un's U.N. resolution-breaking missile tests are a justified reaction to U.S. military provocations.
Nuclear submarines test-fired ICBMs, while nuclear-capable bombers carried out practice launches of long-range cruise missiles, the defense ministry said.
As the U.S. prepares to spend $1.7 trillion to update its nuclear arsenal, concerns grow over renewed nuclear threats from Russia. Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz joins us to discuss why deterrence may require a modern approach and what's at stake.
Defense chief Lloyd Austin says the U.S. sees evidence that Kim Jong Un has sent troops to bolster Vladimir Putin's army amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
North Korea says South Korea flew propaganda-dropping drones over its capital city, warning the "safety lock on our trigger has now been released" in response.
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its work to "achieve a world free of nuclear weapons."
A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery indicates Russia's recent ICBM launch failed. It's the latest in a string of Russian nuclear weapon tests this year.
New images appear to show North Korea's Kim Jong Un touring a uranium enrichment site that could help the dictator develop nuclear weapons. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
North Korea offered a rare glimpse into a facility to produce weapons-grade uranium as state media reported leader Kim Jong Un called for "exponentially" more nuclear weapons.
Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there are reports that Iran could "declare itself a nuclear weapons state by the end of the year."
Israel is on high alert as the White House says Iran and its proxies could launch a significant set of attacks this week. The U.S. is rushing more troops and equipment, including a nuclear-powered submarine, to the region. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv.
Hours after North Korea and Russia pledged deeper cooperation, Seoul said it was "planning to reconsider" ban on supplying weapons to Ukraine.
Russia's Vladimir Putin pays a rare visit to North Korea, where he and Kim Jong Un vow to jointly fight "the imperialist hegemonistic policies of the U.S."
Russian warships and a nuclear-powered submarine arrived in Cuban waters Wednesday ahead of planned military exercises. The mission in the Caribbean comes less than two weeks after the U.S. authorized Ukraine to use American weapons to strike inside Russia. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more on the drills.
President Trump appears to pivot away from Ukraine and America's NATO allies, as the alliance rehearses for a theoretical invasion of Europe.
Salman Rushdie's attacker, Hadi Matar, is convicted on attempted murder charges in the 2022 stabbing in New York.
The Texas Observer claims it has identified James Rodden as an attorney employed by ICE who has allegedly posted racist content on an X account.
Many of the dozens of lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's actions hinge on alleged violations of decades-old federal laws.
A newly appointed top U.S. prosecutor recommended dismissal of the remaining federal criminal count against Daniel Ball, who was pardoned last month for his role in the Jan. 6 riot.
Health officials say a measles outbreak in West Texas is growing because of low vaccine rates and undetected infections.
Data shows overdose deaths decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023. The trend continued into 2024.
Only three inmates in the U.S. have been executed by firing squad since 1976, with the last execution in 2010.
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
A newly appointed top U.S. prosecutor recommended dismissal of the remaining federal criminal count against Daniel Ball, who was pardoned last month for his role in the Jan. 6 riot.
The Texas Observer claims it has identified James Rodden as an attorney employed by ICE who has allegedly posted racist content on an X account.
Salman Rushdie's attacker, Hadi Matar, is convicted on attempted murder charges in the 2022 stabbing in New York.
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have finished the Chicago, New York, Boston, London and Berlin marathons together. They hope to complete the Tokyo Marathon this year.
Only three inmates in the U.S. have been executed by firing squad since 1976, with the last execution in 2010.
Loss of power steering caused by overstressed motor drive components will require increased steering effort from driver, raising risk of crash, NHTSA says.
The companies said the repairs on the issues will be performed free of charge for owners.
As the bird flu outbreak impacts egg shortages and prices, some people are turning to renting or buying backyard chickens.
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
The United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox has stored precious metal bullion reserves for the United States since 1937.
A newly appointed top U.S. prosecutor recommended dismissal of the remaining federal criminal count against Daniel Ball, who was pardoned last month for his role in the Jan. 6 riot.
The Texas Observer claims it has identified James Rodden as an attorney employed by ICE who has allegedly posted racist content on an X account.
DOGE touted the sale of a historic Washington, D.C., property that had been boarded up for years — but the auction happened before President Trump took office.
President Trump offered clemency to grandmother Alice Johnson in 2018 while she was serving prison time for nonviolent drug-related offenses.
Around 100 were fired from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
A new study found that parental favoritism is real and that multiple factors like gender and culture could be influences.
Health officials say a measles outbreak in West Texas is growing because of low vaccine rates and undetected infections.
Data shows overdose deaths decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023. The trend continued into 2024.
The agency first declared a shortage of semaglutide, the main ingredient used to make Ozempic and Wegovy, in 2022.
Dr. Margaret Carpenter, who legally practices in New York, is fighting extradition after Louisiana officials charged her for mailing abortion pills. As restrictive state laws clash with legal protections, Gov. Kathy Hochul vows to defend providers under New York's new "shield law." Julie F. Kay, a human rights attorney who successfully argued against Ireland's abortion ban, joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
Local television stations broadcast images from the crash scene showing the bus, its left side completely destroyed in the collision.
Pope Francis' personal physician said the pontiff was responding to drug therapy that was strengthened after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.
While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.
Trump appears to pivot away from Ukraine and America's NATO allies, as the alliance rehearses for a theoretical invasion of Europe.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first lawsuit in the incident — and it likely won't be the last.
A Great Big World is marking a new chapter as Chad King exits performing while Ian Axel continues.
His current roster of performers includes Bowdie, who starred as Nana in "Peter Pan Live," and Myrtle, who plays Charlotte York's dog in "And Just Like That ..."
Amazon MGM Studios and longtime Bond custodians Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli formed a new joint venture in which they will co-own James Bond intellectual property rights.
For nearly 50 years, Bill Berloni has trained dogs for television, movies and theater—transforming shelter pets into showbiz sensations. Nancy Chen looks at his approach and the lessons he's learned along the way.
Nearly 20 years after forming their musical duo, A Great Big World, Chad King and Ian Axel are back with "Then There Were Sparks." As their new EP debuts, King shares his decision to step away from performing due to multiple sclerosis.
Apple has revealed its new budget-friendly smartphone, the iPhone 16e, starting at $599 and touting new AI features and a stronger battery. Bridget Carey, editor-at-large for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new phone.
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down Apple's newest basic iPhone that will be available later this month. The 16e has AI tools and is a lower-cost option compared to the iPhone 16.
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.
A school in Minnesota is encouraging its students to ditch their phones during "phone-free February." CBS News Minnesota's Kirsten Mitchell has the details and reaction.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, a lower-cost version of the iPhone 16. The new phone includes AI features.
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.
A clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at the effects of a targeted mRNA vaccine on early-stage pancreatic cancer patients.
Archaeologists in Egypt have found the tomb of King Thutmose II — the first discovery of an ancient royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's in 1922.
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
Salman Rushdie's attacker, Hadi Matar, is convicted on attempted murder charges in the 2022 stabbing in New York.
A court hearing for Luigi Mangione's case in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin. This comes as Mangione's legal defense team makes moves to prove his innocence. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Only three inmates in the U.S. have been executed by firing squad since 1976, with the last execution in 2010.
There could be some difficulty in putting together a fair jury if Luigi Mangione's case for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson goes to trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, is headed back to court for a status hearing in his case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Scientists first spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 in December, initially calculating a record-high 3.1% chance of impact. While the odds have since dropped, questions remain. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break it all down.
The debris left spectacular luminous trails visible in the sky in western Poland, according to witnesses.
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Reporters covering President Trump's working session with U.S. governors are noting his tense exchange involving Maine Gov. Janet Mills regarding the executive order on transgender athletes. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.
A court hearing for Luigi Mangione's case in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin. This comes as Mangione's legal defense team makes moves to prove his innocence. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and started racing at 5 years old. Max has his own reason to race: to honor his mom, who died from breast cancer. He believes she brought him and Michael together. They are now attempting to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors. They only have one race left to reach their goal: Tokyo.
There could be some difficulty in putting together a fair jury if Luigi Mangione's case for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson goes to trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
The Securities and Exchange Commission will drop its lawsuit against Coinbase pending approval, the cryptocurrency company said. In 2023, The U.S. alleged Coinbase was operating as an unregistered securities platform and brokerage. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.