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Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, who thought he'd die in prison after he received a 25-year sentence, said an FSB agent had parting advice when he was freed during a prisoner swap.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explain what went into the negotiations with Russia leading up to the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War.
Hezbollah says it is launching retaliatory rockets into northern Israel following Israel's largest round of airstrikes to date in Beirut on Friday. The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah's headquarters in the southern part of the city. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the attack and other global issues while speaking to reporters in New York City.
Former President Donald Trump sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York on Friday ahead of a campaign trip to Michigan later in the day. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on the meeting and Trump's stops in the Great Lakes State.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have taken vastly different approaches to handling the war in Ukraine. Harris met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday and said the focus should be on stopping Russian President Vladimir Putin, while Trump this week criticized the Ukrainians for not cutting a deal with Putin to end the war. Weijia Jiang reports.
President Biden welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House Thursday. Mr. Biden vowed more aid to Ukraine and announced that he had directed the Defense Department to allocate all remaining security assistance appropriated for Ukraine before his term ends. Mara Karlin, former assistant secretary of defense for strategy, plan and capabilities, joins CBS News to discuss.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House on Thursday for meetings with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Mr. Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine after the meeting. White House national security communications adviser John Kirby joins CBS News to discuss the aid package.
Former President Donald Trump said Vice President Kamala Harris should "save her airfare" ahead of her planned visit to the southern border Friday. He also announced he would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday morning after his campaign said the meeting would not happen. Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai and NOTUS politics reporter Jasmine Wright join CBS News to discuss.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered remarks Thursday after President Biden announced more than $8 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
President Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House Thursday to discuss more aid for Ukraine's war against Russia. Mr. Biden affirmed the U.S. remains committed to Ukraine as it prepares for a potentially brutal season of fighting.
Former President Donald Trump jabbed at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the foreign leader continues his trip in the U.S. for the United Nations General Assembly and meetings with lawmakers for more aid in the war against Russia. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
The third AUKUS defense ministerial will see the allies look to expand their global ties as China-Russia cooperation deepens.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, warning that Russia is planning to attack his country's nuclear power plants. Zelenskyy called on member nations to stand together and also criticized Russia's veto power on the U.N. Security Council. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joins CBS News with analysis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, pushing his plan for achieving peace in his country. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with Finnish President Alexander Stubb about Ukraine's war efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the U.S. for the United Nations General Assembly and meetings with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as the war with Russia enters a critical season. CBS News' Olivia Gazis has more.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Russia continues. Zelenskyy will meet with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during his U.S. trip. CBS News' Olivia Gazis reports.
The conflicts overseas involving Russia, Ukraine and Israel were among the topics President Biden addressed in his final speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Biden said, "Even from the horrors of war, there's a way forward." Zeke Miller, White House correspondent for The Associated Press, joins with more.
President Biden delivered his final address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. Mr. Biden called for an end to the Israel-Hamas war, reiterated support for Ukraine and highlighted the dangers of artificial intelligence being used for malice. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on Tuesday's events at the U.N.
Speaking at the U.N. Tuesday, President Biden said President Vladimir Putin's war "failed" to destroy Ukraine and weaken NATO. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about the war. He urged allies to make decisions on allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia, despite Putin's threats against it.
Joe Biden's final address as president at the United Nations General Assembly touched on current world conflicts and his hopes for the future. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on the remarks.
President Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly and called for unity and hope as the world grapples with conflicts, including Israel's growing operations in Gaza and Lebanon, and Ukraine's fight against Russia. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Charlie D'Agata are joined by Zeke Miller from the Associated Press to break down the remarks.
The Russian aircraft were detected just days after about 130 U.S. soldiers were deployed to a remote Alaska island.
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.
Japan's defense minister said the use of flares was a legitimate response to airspace violation and "we plan to use it without hesitation."
Tariffs on U.S. imports would raise prices for consumers on a range of goods, experts say. Here's what to know.
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
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."
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.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada could increase U.S. gas prices by up to 70 cents a gallon, energy experts say.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
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.
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.
Before temperatures dip to single digits, the cranberry bogs at the Lee Brothers Cranberry Farm will have to be flooded to keep the fragile buds from drying out.
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said that she will soon seek an execution warrant for Aaron Brian Gunches, who is on death row for killing his girlfriend's ex-husband.
A scraggly white Terrier named Scrim has captivated the hearts of many in New Orleans hoping to help him back to a safer, easier life in the Big Easy.
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
Here's what a noted housing expert thinks will happen to mortgage rates next year as Donald Trump outlines his priorities.
Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada could increase U.S. gas prices by up to 70 cents a gallon, energy experts say.
Consumers are expected to open their wallets this holiday season, with these children's toys high on the list.
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.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general, served as national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
The Trump transition team has yet to sign key agreements with the Justice Department or General Services Administration, White House officials say.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
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.
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.
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.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
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.
Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.
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.
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
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."
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australia's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
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.
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.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Police in the Balkans arrested 11 alleged members of a criminal syndicate responsible for smuggling cocaine from South America to Europe, officials said.
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.
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.
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
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.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
Scrim the rescue dog has become a familiar sight to some in New Orleans, as his face has been plastered on missing posters more than once. The well-known rescue dog has escaped once again, but recent sightings give people hope he'll be home again soon. Kati Weis has the story.
The FBI is investigating multiple threats made against some of President-elect Donald Trump's administration picks like Susie Wiles, Pam Bondi, Howard Lutnick and others. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more on the attacks and the Trump transition.
Sean "Diddy" Combs will not get out of jail on bail after a federal judge denied his latest request Wednesday.
The fighting between Israeli forces and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah forced over a million people to leave their homes. Some began returning to Southern Lebanon on Wednesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Something is in the air in New York City --it's the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons! CBS News New York reporter Alecia Reid has more on the characters to expect and what's behind the fun display.