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U.S. prioritizes defense missiles to Ukraine

In the three weeks since President Biden announced a roadmap to end the war in Gaza, Israel has accused the U.S. of withholding weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his war cabinet and the White House canceled a strategic meeting with Israeli officials. Meanwhile, the White House says shipments of air defense missiles intended to go to other U.S. allies will now be redirected to Ukraine. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.

Jun 20
06:43

Photos show Kim Jong Un and Putin enjoying each other's gifts

North Korea's propaganda machine was in full swing after Kim Jong Un rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin.

Jun 20

NATO chief meeting with top U.S. officials

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is in Washington Thursday to meet with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan with Ukraine's potential membership in the alliance likely to be a key point of discussion. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more on the meeting.

Jun 20
03:13

Ksenia Karelina, a dual U.S.-Russian national detained on suspicion of treason, attends a court hearing in Yekaterinburg

L.A. woman Ksenia Karelina on trial in Russia over small Ukraine donation

U.S.-Russian dual national Ksenia Karelina faces a possible life prison sentence if she's convicted of treason for donating to a U.S.-based Ukraine charity.

Jun 20

Kim's pact with Putin prompts South Korea to consider arming Ukraine

Hours after North Korea and Russia pledged deeper cooperation, Seoul said it was "planning to reconsider" ban on supplying weapons to Ukraine.

Jun 20

Breaking down North Korea-Russia partnership

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a state visit to North Korea this week, during which he and Kim Jong Un took significant actions to deepen their countries' partnership. The leaders signed an agreement pledging mutual aid in the event of aggression against either of their countries. CBS News foreign correspondent Imitiaz Tyab explains.

Jun 19
04:11

Russia targets Americans traveling to Paris Olympics with fake CIA video

CBS News identified two new fabricated videos by a Russian disinformation network targeting Americans traveling to the Paris Olympics.

Jun 19

Putin, Kim Jong Un sign partnership agreement

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement vowing to build a strong front against the West and deepening their military ties. Kim also expressed full support for Putin's war in Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.

Jun 19
04:26

Putin and Kim show off "fiery friendship," pledge unity against U.S.

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."

Jun 19

U.S. soldier gets almost 4 years on theft, murder threats charges in Russia

A Russian court sentenced American soldier Gordon Black almost four years in prison on charges of stealing and threats of murder, Russian news reports said.

Jun 19

Putin gets close to Kim Jong Un

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting North Korea as concerns grow of a stronger alliance with Kim Jong Un that could aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. Vitaly Shevchenko with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.

Jun 18
03:10

As Putin heads for North Korea, South fires warning shots at North Korean troops

As Russian President Vladimir Putin headed to North Korea for a two-day visit, South Korea's military said soldiers fired warning shots to repel North Korean troops who temporarily crossed the border.

Jun 18

Russian warships depart Cuba after visit following military exercises

A fleet of Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, has left Havana's port after a five-day visit to Cuba following planned military drills in the Atlantic Ocean.

Jun 17

Biden meets with NATO secretary general

President Biden is meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House on Monday to discuss a more consistent funding plan for Ukraine to avoid future delays in aid. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.

Jun 17
04:02

Gordon Black, a U.S. soldier detained in Russia, poses for a selfie in a file photo obtained from social media.

Russian media say jailed U.S. soldier pleads "partially guilty" to theft

Russian reports say U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black told a court he inadvertently stole some money, but did not threaten a Russian woman.

Jun 17

Vladimir Putin to visit Kim Jong Un in North Korea

North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Jun 17

80 countries agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace

The all-out war since President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has killed or injured hundreds of thousands of people.

Jun 16

Remains of WWII-era plane downed by Soviet bombers found by divers

The plane was en route from Tallinn to Helsinki when it was downed by Soviet bombers on June 14, 1940.

Jun 15

Summit on peace in Ukraine at the Buergenstock Resort in Stansstad near Lucerne

Harris tells Zelenskyy U.S. supports "just and lasting peace" in Ukraine

When Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the summit, she announced $1.5 billion in U.S. assistance through the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Jun 17

Biden meets with Pope Francis at G7

President Biden and Pope Francis met in Italy Friday during the G7 summit where world leaders discussed the influence and potential perils of artificial intelligence with the pontiff. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.

Jun 14
03:24

Biden signs deal with Ukraine, and other headlines

Here are some of the top headlines of Thursday, including a 10-year security deal signed by President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit, a Justice Department investigation that found a pattern of civil rights violations by the Phoenix Police Department, and an alarming discovery of weapons and ammunition made by NYPD officers during a routine traffic stop. Nancy Cordes, Kris Van Cleave and Jericka Duncan report.

Jun 13
02:31

Breaking down the U.S.-Ukraine security deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined leaders at Thursday's G7 summit in Italy. The group agreed on a $50 billion loan to Ukraine, and President Biden signed a security pact with Ukraine partially aimed at putting it on the road to NATO membership. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.

Jun 13
02:58

Biden, Zelenskyy sign 10-year security deal

President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a long-term security agreement at Thursday's G7 summit in Italy. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Major Garrett have the latest.

Jun 13
05:42

What to know about Trump's trip to D.C.

Former President Donald Trump blasted the Biden presidency while visiting Washington, D.C. on Thursday, his first time back on Capitol Hill since before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

Jun 13
04:34

Biden, Zelenskyy sign security plan

President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bilateral security agreement Thursday in Italy, committing U.S. support to Ukraine for the next 10 years. Also on Thursday, the leaders of the G7 nations agreed to give Ukraine a $50 billion loan to address the ongoing war with Russia. CBS News' Willie J. Inman reports on these developments and comments Mr. Biden made about his son Hunter's gun possession conviction this week.

Jun 13
35:38

Trump Holds Campaign Event on U.S.-Mexico Border in Cochise County, Arizona

Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border

Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.

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Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket

"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."

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Israel and Hezbollah both claim ceasefire violations

The bursts of violence — with no reports of serious casualties — reflected the uneasy nature of the ceasefire that otherwise appeared to hold as Lebanese troops began to deploy in parts of southern Lebanon.

4H ago

Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.

7H ago

President Biden Pardons Two Turkeys Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday

The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

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Stowaway caught after getting aboard Delta flight from NYC to Paris

The woman boarded Delta Flight No. 264 from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris.

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Macy's parade marches on despite dreary weather, protester arrests

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season in NYC, despite a brief interruption from protesters and rainy weather.

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How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams

Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.

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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

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Iowa man decorates neighbors' homes to celebrate wife's love of Christmas

Neighbors are collecting cards for John Reichart and his wife — find out how to send one here.

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The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

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How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams

Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.

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'It's a bird! It's a plane!' In Alaska, it's both as pilot delivers turkeys

A resident named Esther Keim has been flying low and slow in a small plane over rural parts of south-central Alaska, dropping frozen turkeys to those who can't simply run out to the grocery store.

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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

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How to avoid Black Friday phishing scams

Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.

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Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over salmonella risk

Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.

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This is how retailers get you to spend more money

As the holiday shopping season kicks off, here are five ways retailers try to get consumers to spend.

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.

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The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

6H ago

Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.

7H ago

Donald Trump Campaigns For President In Raleigh, North Carolina

A look at Trump's campaign promise to recognize North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe

Then-candidate Donald Trump in September promised that he would sign legislation to grant federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe.

12H ago

Bidens spending last Thanksgiving as president on Nantucket, a family tradition

"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."

10H ago

Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border

Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.

5H ago

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New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections

The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.

17H ago

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Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.

Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.

17H ago

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Thanksgiving foods cats and dogs can (and can't) eat

Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.

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A toddler got a nasal swab test. So why was the bill $445?

An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.

Nov 27

Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history

Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.

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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

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Missing hiker found alive after surviving 6 weeks in Canada wilderness

A missing hiker was found alive this week in the remote Canadian wilderness, where he had been missing since October.

11H ago

Dog found 9 days after escaping from plane at Paris airport

Amalka, a female, slipped out of a carrier cage on November 19 during an unloading operation.

11H ago

Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs

A full-blown trade war between the U.S. and Canada could lead to a recession in both countries, economist says.

8H ago

Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"

"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.

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Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle to do Super Bowl preshow

The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book hits stores Friday. Here's what to know.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book goes on sale Friday. Here's the only place to buy it, how much it costs and what you'll get.

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Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit

In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.

16H ago

Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.

Nov 27

Grateful Dead remembers band member Phil Lesh

Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.

Nov 27

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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

1H ago

Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.

Nov 28

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.

Mar 28
03:27

New report on how social media negatively impacts kids

Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media

Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.

16H ago

AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams

British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.

Nov 26
03:33

Science

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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"

Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.

Nov 27

Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty

Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.

Nov 27
03:30

Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing

Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.

Nov 27

Dishing up space food

At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.

Nov 24
03:47

How are U.S. winters permanently changing?

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.

Nov 22
03:56

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Dentist accused of poisoning wife allegedly tried to have detective killed

Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."

9H ago

Doctor suspected of killing 8 patients: "Lust for murder"

"The accused appears to have had no motive for killing the people other than the act of killing itself," prosecutors said.

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Chilling details emerge after Montana camper's brutal murder

Dustin Kjersem's death was initially reported as a bear attack after his girlfriend found his body in a tent on Oct. 12.

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1,400 tons of drugs, "narco subs" found on new Pacific trafficking route

More than 400 people were arrested in the operation targeting oceans, coasts, rivers and ports around the globe in October and November.

18H ago

Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail again ahead of sex trafficking trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.

Nov 27

Space

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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"

The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.

Nov 26

Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space

Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.

Nov 22

Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight

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.

Nov 22
13:00

Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch

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.

Nov 19
10:13

SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch

President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.

Nov 19

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Crowds brave rain to enjoy Macy's parade

Ponchos and umbrellas added to the atmosphere at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a steady rain-soaked Midtown Manhattan. But for the three million people estimated to have lined the two-and-a-half mile route, the wet weather didn't dampen spirits. Tom Hanson reports.

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Retailers prepare for Black Friday shopping surge

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Woman sneaks onto Delta flight from NYC to Paris

Authorities are investigating how a woman got through security at John F. Kennedy International Airport and then boarded a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris without a boarding pass. French police took the woman into custody after the plane landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Lilia Luciano has details.

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Russian attack targets Ukraine's energy grid

For the second time in two weeks, Russia on Thursday took aim at Ukraine's energy infrastructure with a nationwide missile and drone strike that left more than a million homes and businesses without power. Ramy Inocencio has details.

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Trump, Sheinbaum hold call after tariff threat

President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke Wednesday following Trump's declaration earlier this week that he planned to institute a 25% tariff on both Mexico and Canada immediately after taking office. Trump and Sheinbaum did not appear to be on the same page regarding the outcome of their conversation. Weijia Jiang has the latest.

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