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Pentagon: North Korea troops training in Russia

The Pentagon has confirmed that thousands of North Korean troops are training with Russian forces at three specialized military sites inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy is warning that Russia may send those forces to Ukraine and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calls the development a very serious escalation. Isaac Stone Fish, CEO and founder of China-focused research firm Strategy Risks, joined CBS News to discuss why the North Korean troops are in Russia and what it could mean for the world.

Oct 24
03:09

How North Korean troops may impact Ukraine war

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed Wednesday there is evidence that North Korea has sent troops to Russia. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.

Oct 23
03:33

U.S.: Walz target of Russian disinformation

U.S. intelligence officials say recent false claims regarding Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz are part of Russian disinformation campaigns. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant has the details.

Oct 23
04:15

North Korea sends troops to Russia, U.S. says

North Korea sent at least 3,000 troops to Russia in mid-October, the White House said Wednesday. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week that Ukraine had intelligence that North Korean soldiers were being prepared to fight in Ukraine. Margaret Brennan has the latest.

Oct 23
02:52

Microsoft warns of election interference

Microsoft issued a seven-page report on how Russia, Iran and China are trying to interfere with the 2024 U.S. elections. The company's threat analysis center is warning deepfake videos and other tactics are being used to target political candidates. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.

Oct 23
03:57

Kirby on North Korea troops in Russia

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby broke down what's known about North Korea moving troops into Russia to aid in the war against Ukraine. Kirby said the move is a sign of desperation by Russia and criticized President Vladimir Putin for prolonging the war.

Oct 23
16:30

North Korea sending troops to Russia

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed there is evidence of North Korean troops in Russia. Austin stipulated it's not yet clear what they are doing there. In June, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a partnership agreement. CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata breaks down what's known.

Oct 23
03:14

Evidence of North Korean troops in Russia

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says there is evidence that North Korean troops are in Russia, with lawmakers in South Korea saying 3,000 North Korean troops are supporting the Kremlin's war in Ukraine. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.

Oct 23
03:35

U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Russia as Ukraine war rages

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.

Oct 23

Key takeaways from Alexey Navalny's memoir

"Patriot," the posthumous memoir of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, has been released eight months after he died in prison at the age of 47. New York Times reporter Alexandra Alter joins CBS News to dive into the book.

Oct 22
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Russian disinformation groups likely promoting false claims about Walz

Experts say Russian disinformation groups are behind the baseless claims targeting the Harris-Walz campaign.

Oct 22

Putin's summit in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi and other world leaders for the BRICS Summit in Kazan. CBS News' Ian Lee breaks down who attended the event and its world impact.

Oct 22
02:13

Military mobility of Ukrainian soldiers continues in Donetsk Oblast

Ukraine's population down 10 million since Russia first invaded, U.N. says

The U.N. Population Fund says Ukraine's population has shrunk by more than 20% since Russian troops first invaded a decade ago.

Oct 22

Freed American Paul Whelan opens up about life inside a Russian labor camp

Paul Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.

Oct 22

Putin hosting BRICS Summit amid sanctions

Despite a barrage of sanctions and an international arrest warrant stemming from the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting the BRICS Summit of Emerging Economies this week. The BRICS group, originally made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, now accounts for 45% of the world's population and 35% of the world's economic output. Valerie Hopkins, international correspondent for The New York Times, joined CBS News from Russia with more on the summit.

Oct 22
04:24

Austin makes unannounced visit to Ukraine

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv Monday morning as concerns rise in Ukraine over the U.S. election and how that will affect the war with Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.

Oct 21
02:56

Yulia Navalnaya on why Alexei Navalny returned to Russia before his death

Alexei Navalny's death in a penal colony hasn't stopped his widow, Yulia Navalnaya, from speaking out against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Oct 20

Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, undeterred in anti-Putin mission

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, remains a defiant critic of Vladimir Putin. She understands she risks being kidnapped or poisoned, but says she's not afraid.

Oct 20

Yulia Navalnaya: The 60 Minutes Interview

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, remains a defiant critic of Vladimir Putin. She understands she risks being kidnapped or poisoned, but says she’s not afraid.

Oct 20
13:13

Paul Whelan on his lowest point in Russian custody

Paul Whelan, the Marine veteran who was wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly six years, spoke to CBS News in his first interview since his release in August as part of a complex prisoner swap. Whelan described the frustration he felt when he learned in 2022 that he would not be freed as part of the deal that saw the release of basketball star Brittney Griner.

Oct 18
01:18

Takeaways from Biden's trip to Germany

President Biden closed out the week by meeting with European allies in Berlin. The president used the overseas trip to urge continued Western support for Ukraine. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.

Oct 18
03:58

Paul Whelan's attorney on bringing him home

Marine veteran Paul Whelan is speaking out for the first time since his release from Russian imprisonment. Whelan spoke with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about the toll of life in captivity. Ryan Fayhee, Whelan's lawyer, joins CBS News to discuss.

Oct 18
06:30

North Korea to Ukraine for Russia war

New images released by South Korean officials appear to show North Korea's attempts to move troops over to Russia to aid in the war against Ukraine. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.

Oct 18
03:15

Biden urges allies to keep supporting Ukraine

President Biden has arrived in Berlin for talks with global allies as he pushes for continued support of Ukraine in their war against Russia. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.

Oct 18
03:52

Paul Whelan says years-long Russian imprisonment "did play with my mind"

In his first sit-down interview since his release from Russia, Paul Whelan said being left behind twice in prisoner swaps played with his mind.

Oct 19

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold, fueling new push for Gaza truce

As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."

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3 Americans held for years in China released, White House says

Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.

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Former President Trump Holds Rally In Concord, New Hampshire

Trump team says threats, swatting incidents against Cabinet picks being probed

President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.

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Trump tariffs on Canada imports could bring sharply higher gas prices

Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada could increase U.S. gas prices by up to 70 cents a gallon, energy experts say.

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Ohio governor signs bill limiting bathroom use by transgender students

A ban on transgender students from kindergarten through college using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities has become law in Ohio.

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White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Holds Briefing

Trump taps retired Gen. Keith Kellogg for Ukraine envoy

Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.

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30 endangered Florida panthers found dead this year

The vast majority of the critically endangered Florida panthers have died after being struck by vehicles, including five in the past month.

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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.

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How Trump's economic agenda could affect mortgage rates in 2025

Here's what a noted housing expert thinks will happen to mortgage rates next year as Donald Trump outlines his priorities.

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Trump tariffs on Canada imports could bring sharply higher gas prices

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Sen. Bob Menendez Found Guilty in Corruption Trial

Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez seeks new trial

Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.

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30 endangered Florida panthers found dead this year

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Trump taps retired Gen. Keith Kellogg for Ukraine envoy

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What's hot in kids toys this holiday season — and what to avoid

Consumers are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, with these children's toys high on the list.

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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.

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Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez seeks new trial

Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.

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Trump taps retired Gen. Keith Kellogg for Ukraine envoy

Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.

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Trump team says threats, swatting incidents against multiple Cabinet picks being investigated

President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.

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Trump team signs some, but not all, critical transition documents

The Trump transition team has yet to sign key agreements with the Justice Department or General Services Administration, White House officials say.

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Trump taps Jay Bhattacharya as director of the National Institutes of Health

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.

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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.

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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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How to safely cook your turkey — and how long to keep leftovers

If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.

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Biden administration set to miss chance to lock in new food guidelines

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Trump taps Jay Bhattacharya as director of the National Institutes of Health

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Accused "Pink Panthers" member among 11 nabbed in cocaine bust

Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.

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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.

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Australian lawmakers advance bill to bar under-16s from social media

Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.

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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold, fueling new push for Gaza truce

As Israel and Hezbollah cease fire after a year, President Biden says Palestinians in war-torn Gaza also "deserve an end of the fighting and displacement."

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3 Americans held for years in China released, White House says

Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.

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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.

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Grateful Dead bandmates remember Phil Lesh

Iconic band The Grateful Dead, is remembering one of the band's original members, Phil Lesh, who died in October at 84 years old. The surviving original members of the band credit Lesh for the impact he made in each of their lives and revealed they were hoping to play together one more time.

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Harvey Weinstein Returns To Court For Pre-Trial Hearing

Harvey Weinstein accuses Rikers Island of substandard medical treatment

Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.

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The Script on loss, resilience in new album

Irish band The Script continues to inspire with hits like "Hall of Fame," while moving forward after the loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan. Danny O'Donoghue talks to Natalie Morales about the band's journey, and how boxing helps him cope.

Nov 26
06:51

Danielle Pinnock talks "Ghosts"

Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.

Nov 26
04:57

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Australian lawmakers advance bill to bar under-16s from social media

Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.

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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

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

Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor

Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.

Nov 25

How AI can help to plan your next vacation

More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.

Nov 25
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Accused "Pink Panthers" member among 11 nabbed in cocaine bust

Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.

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Bombing suspect on most wanted list arrested

Daniel Andreas San Diego, a suspect in in two 2003 northern California bombings, was arrested in the U.K. this week. San Diego, who had been one of the FBI's most wanted terror suspects, now faces extradition.

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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.

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Drug cartel reeling in huge profits with illegal fishing in Gulf of Mexico

The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.

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Police officer who Tasered 95-year-old woman convicted of manslaughter

An Australian police officer who Tasered 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland in her care home has been found guilty of manslaughter.

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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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