Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for "tragic incident" involving plane crash
The Kremlin said air defense systems were firing near Grozny on Wednesday due to a Ukrainian drone strike, but stopped short of saying one of these hit the plane.
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Speculation over Russia's role in plane crash
Speculation is mounting that Russia's military could have had a role in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people and left 29 survivors injured in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day. Moscow initially suggested a bird strike was to blame.
Looking ahead in Ukraine, Middle East in 2025
President-elect Donald Trump has called for a swift end to the war in Ukraine, which has only intensified in recent weeks. He's also called for the safe return of all remaining hostages in Gaza, which might only happen if Israel and Hamas can reach a ceasefire deal. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd looks ahead to 2025.
What caused the Azerbaijan Airlines crash? Here's what we know so far.
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia all opened investigations into the cause of the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243.
U.S. official on plane crash, Russia
A U.S. official tells CBS News that there were early indications that a Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck the plane that crashed in Kazakhstan. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest, and Willie James Inman, who is traveling with President Biden, has more on the White House reaction to the incident.
Marc Fogel designated as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned in Russia, has been designated as "wrongfully detained," according to the U.S. Department of State.
New details on Azerbaijan Airlines crash
A U.S. official has told CBS News that there are early indications a Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan Wednesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
New details in the downed plane in Kazakhstan
Investigators are looking into whether Russian anti-aircraft defenses may have played a role in the deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan. Many questions remain about why the plane was diverted and what led to the crash that killed dozens. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
New details on Kazakhstan plane crash
It's not yet clear how a plane traveling from Azerbaijan's capital of Baku crashed while trying to land in western Kazakhstan. This comes as questions emerge about Russia's involvement in the incident. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Investigation into Kazakhstan plane crash
Investigators are looking into whether Russian anti-aircraft defenses may have factored into Wednesday's crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Russia hits Ukraine with Christmas Day attack
Ukrainian forces say Russia sent more than 180 drones and missiles into the country early Christmas morning, targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure and forcing power outages. Kyiv confirmed there were casualties, but have not said how many.
Zelenskyy calls Russia's Christmas Day missile and drone attack "inhumane"
A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.
Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after engine room blast
The ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria following an explosion in the engine room, officials said.
Photos show well-preserved remains of baby mammoth found in Siberia
Yana is estimated to have been only about one year old when she died. She weighs more than 397 pounds and measures about 4 feet and 200 centimeters long.
Over 1,000 North Korean casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, South Korea says
North Korea has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military in its war against Ukraine.
Putin insists Russia's economy is stable
Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual press conference where he discussed the state of the economy and the war against Ukraine. Putin also said he has not yet met Syria's ousted leader Bashar al-Assad and added he is prepared to speak to Donald Trump in the future. Mary Ilyushina, a foreign news reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more headlines.
Putin laments top general's killing, says he'll meet Trump "any time"
Russia's Vladimir Putin, in his annual marathon news conference, laments "serious blunders" by his security forces and says he'll meet Trump "any time" about Ukraine.
Prominent pro-Putin ballet star Sergei Polunin says he's leaving Russia
Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.
4 Russian warplanes spotted flying near Alaska, NORAD says
Four Russian military aircraft flew in international airspace near Alaska on Tuesday, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
Russia says suspect detained in killing of top general in Moscow blast
Russian officials say a man has been detained over the killing of Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who led Russia's chemical and biological weapons unit.
Ukraine says it assassinated top Russian general
Ukraine is claiming responsibility for the assassination of a top Russian general in Moscow. Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who oversaw Russia's chemical weapons unit, was killed when a bomb hidden in a scooter went off as he left a Moscow apartment building. Haley Ott reports.
Russian chemical weapons head killed in blast
Ukraine is claiming responsibility for a Tuesday explosion that killed top Russian military general and chemical weapons expert Igor Kirillov. CBS News international reporter Haley Ott has the details.
Russia blast said to be Ukrainian plan
Sources tell CBS News that a deadly explosion in Moscow was part of a Ukrainian plan targeting the Russian military's biological and chemical weapons unit head, Lt. General Igor Kirillov. CBS News' Haley Ott reports.
Ukraine on blast killing Igor Kirillov
Ukrainian security sources tell CBS News that Russia's biological and chemical weapons unit head, Lt. General Igor Kirillov, was killed in a special operation. Abdujalil Abdurasulov with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for "tragic incident" involving plane crash
The Kremlin said air defense systems were firing near Grozny on Wednesday due to a Ukrainian drone strike, but stopped short of saying one of these hit the plane.
Here's what the H-1B visa debate with Musk and Ramaswamy is about
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are calling for the U.S. to admit more foreign tech workers. Not all Republicans agree with them.
Winning ticket for $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in California
The Mega Millions jackpot winner could either take the cash payout of $549.7 million or the $1.22 billion annuity paid out over 30 years.
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open
Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
Missing Tennessee girl left in the woods by a man she met online, sheriff says
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said the two had met on a gaming platform.
Israel's Netanyahu to undergo prostate removal surgery, his office says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection from a benign prostate enlargement and will undergo surgery.
Scottie Scheffler withdraws from PGA Tour opener after Christmas dinner injury
Scottie Scheffler withdrew from The Sentry, the winners-only tournament Jan. 2-5 in Kapalua Resort after he injured his hand on a broken glass.
Olivia Hussey, star of 1968 "Romeo and Juliet," dies at 73
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Model Dayle Haddon dies in suspected carbon monoxide leak
Model Dayle Haddon died in a suspected carbon monoxide leak at the Bucks County home of her son-in-law, Hallmark movie star Marc Blucas, officials said.
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Multiple tornadoes rip through Houston area, at least 1 person dead
A powerful storm front spawned multiple tornadoes in the Greater Houston metro area Saturday afternoon, officials said.
Skeletal remains of girl identified a decade after bones found in Hawaii
The remains of Mary Sue Fink were found in June 2014 in Honolulu, DNA Solves said.
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open
Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists include Eli Manning, Antonio Gates
The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday announced the names of the 15 modern-era finalists who advanced from a group of 25 to the final stage of voting.
Chess champion Magnus Carlsen disqualified for wearing jeans
Top chess player Magnus Carlsen was told he could change and continue competing, but he declined to do so.
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Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open
Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by mid-January.
Here's what the H-1B visa debate with Musk and Ramaswamy is about
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are calling for the U.S. to admit more foreign tech workers. Not all Republicans agree with them.
Homelessness jumped to a new record this year as housing costs soared
Federal officials say homelessness rose 18% in 2024, driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing.
FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
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Capitol Hill lawmakers experiencing surge of swatting calls, bomb threats
In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.
Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by mid-January.
Trump opposes TikTok ban, asks Supreme Court for time to resolve via negotiations
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 10 in TikTok's challenge of a law that could lead to a ban of the widely popular platform.
Marc Fogel designated as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned in Russia, has been designated as "wrongfully detained," according to the U.S. Department of State.
Trump picks Miami-Dade commissioner as ambassador to Panama
Cabrera is county commissioner of District 6, which represents parts of Coral Gables, Hialeah and the City of Miami.
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FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
Is multitasking a myth? Here's what research shows.
Busy lives have many of us juggling multiple tasks at once, but is that really multitasking? Here's what expert Linda Stone has learned about the myth of multitasking.
Why some children are turning to GLP-1 drugs
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
Pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
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Israel's Netanyahu to undergo prostate removal surgery, his office says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection from a benign prostate enlargement and will undergo surgery.
Israel detains director of northern Gaza's hospitals during a raid
Israel's military called the hospital director a suspected Hamas operative while providing no evidence.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for "tragic incident" involving plane crash
The Kremlin said air defense systems were firing near Grozny on Wednesday due to a Ukrainian drone strike, but stopped short of saying one of these hit the plane.
What caused the Azerbaijan Airlines crash? Here's what we know so far.
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia all opened investigations into the cause of the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243.
Marc Fogel designated as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned in Russia, has been designated as "wrongfully detained," according to the U.S. Department of State.
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"Shred Sisters" author talks new novel
From the March sisters in "Little Women" to Cinderella and her wicked stepsisters, the relationship between female siblings is a favorite in works of fiction. One of the latest novels to enter that realm is Betsy Lerner's "Shred Sisters," a book that takes the reader on an emotional journey with three siblings. Lerner sat down with Dana Jacobson to talk about writing the novel, and how her earlier non-fiction writing informed the story.
Olivia Hussey, star of 1968 "Romeo and Juliet," dies at 73
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Extended interview: Robert Eggers
Filmmaker Robert Eggers sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his adaption of the supernatural horror flick "Nosferatu," his passion for storytelling, what he'd like to tell superfans and more.
Cheyenne Grace topping the charts
Cheyenne Grace, a rising star from North Texas who is a high school student, is topping the iTunes charts with her debut holiday album, "Home for Christmas."
NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day sets streaming viewership records
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
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Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
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.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Researchers develop robot to help people walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
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California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days has a new baby
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
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Missing Tennessee girl left in the woods by a man she met online, sheriff says
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said the two had met on a gaming platform.
Man indicted in NYC subway burned woman case
A man accused of setting a woman on fire in a New York City subway train has now been indicted on state murder charges. CBS News New York reporter Hannah Kliger has more.
Activists on woman burned alive in NYC
Medical examiners are using DNA evidence in hopes of identifying the woman who was burned alive on a New York City subway. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more. Plus, more details on allegations against music mogul Jay-Z.
Tennessee to introduce a new lethal injection method
More than 2 years after Tennessee abruptly halted the execution of Oscar Smith, the state announced a new lethal injection method.
Dozen skeletons found in hidden graves in Mexico near U.S. border
Authorities have found 12 skeletons buried in clandestine graves in Mexico's northern Chihuahua state near the U.S. border, officials say.
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NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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Maggie Rose performs "No One Gets Out Alive"
Maggie Rose got an early start in the music world, performing in a Bruce Springsteen tribute band at 16. Three years later, she left college and moved to Nashville to pursue a music career. Since then, she's played at the Grand Ole Opry more than a hundred times, recorded four studio albums and shared the stage with stars like Kelly Clarkson. Her latest album, "No One Gets Out Alive," is nominated for Best Americana Album at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards. Now, from that album, here is Maggie Rose with "No One Gets Out Alive."
Maggie Rose performs "Fake Flowers"
Maggie Rose got an early start in the music world, performing in a Bruce Springsteen tribute band at 16. Three years later, she left college and moved to Nashville to pursue a music career. Since then, she's played at the Grand Ole Opry over a hundred times, recorded four studio albums and shared the stage with stars like Kelly Clarkson. Her latest album, "No One Gets Out Alive," is nominated for Best Americana Album at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards. Now, from that album, here is Maggie Rose with "Fake Flowers."
The Dish: Vikas Khanna
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"Shred Sisters" author talks new novel
From the March sisters in "Little Women" to Cinderella and her wicked stepsisters, the relationship between female siblings is a favorite in works of fiction. One of the latest novels to enter that realm is Betsy Lerner's "Shred Sisters," a book that takes the reader on an emotional journey with three siblings. Lerner sat down with Dana Jacobson to talk about writing the novel, and how her earlier non-fiction writing informed the story.