Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in first overseas trip of second term, sources say
President Trump's expected trip to Saudi Arabia in May will be his first foreign trip of his second term.
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Trump will visit Saudi Arabia in May
President Trump is expected in Saudi Arabia in May as part of his first international trip during his second term in the White House. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
Kremlin official on U.S.-Russia talks
Russia's Dmitry Peskov gave reporters some insight into the talks between the U.S. and Russia occurring in Saudi Arabia in regards to a ceasefire with Ukraine, but he did not clarify when a planned statement expected on the matter would be released. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Russia says talks with U.S. "very useful," but nothing to share yet
U.S. officials have been holding separate talks with Russian and Ukrainian officials.
Ukraine-Russia ceasefire is "far off," expert says
Negotiators from the U.S. and Russia held a marathon round of talks to end Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. The Saudi Arabia meeting lasted about 12 hours, with no word on any concrete agreement. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins to discuss.
Zelenskyy calls for pressure on Putin as U.S. pushes for limited truce
U.S. officials are meeting separately with Ukrainian and Russian officials in hopes of hammering out a partial ceasefire in the 3-year war in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy sounds positive about U.S. meeting
Russia said it needs more details from Washington, D.C., about a U.S.-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before it can respond. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest.
What's next for Ukraine and Russia
The pressure to end Russia's war on Ukraine now shifts to Moscow, after the U.S. and a Ukrainian delegation agreed to a proposed ceasefire deal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the framework of the 30-day pause after a more than 8-hour meeting in Saudi Arabia. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins to discuss.
Ukraine open to 30-day ceasefire with Russia
After talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the U.S. and Ukraine said Kyiv would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, with Washington pledging to immediately lift a freeze on intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine. Holly Williams reports.
Lead-up to Ukraine's willingness on ceasefire
After an 8-hour meeting with Trump administration officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, Ukraine said it is ready to accept a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more. Jonathan Wachtel, former director of communications and senior policy adviser at the U.S. mission to the United Nations, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Takeaways from U.S.-Ukraine talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the ball is in Russia's court after Ukraine agreed Tuesday to a 30-day ceasefire proposal. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins "America Decides" to examine what happens next as the U.S. works to broker a peace deal in Ukraine.
Russia to weigh ceasefire after Kyiv agrees
Ukraine said Tuesday it is willing to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will now take the deal to the Russians. CBS News' Jennifer Jacobs, Fin Gómez and Axios senior political reporter Alex Isenstadt have more.
Future of Gaza ceasefire remains uncertain
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Saudi Arabia's crown prince Monday, discussing the situation in the Middle East and the reconstruction of Gaza. The meeting comes as the future of the enclave and ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains unclear. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
U.S., Ukrainian officials begin talks
U.S. and Ukrainian officials have started high-level, face-to-face talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at bringing an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Kyiv and Moscow trade drone attacks as new U.S.-Ukraine talks kick off
A top Ukrainian official said his country was "ready to go" and determined to reach a peace deal with Russia as U.S.-Ukraine talks kicked off in Jeddah.
Will Rubio meet with Zelenskyy?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to talk with Ukrainian officials about their demands for a potential peace deal with Russia. CBS News' Jennifer Jacobs reports.
Rubio in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia for dialogue with Ukrainian officials after President Trump's shocking Oval Office meeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vice President JD Vance. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
Rubio, Ukraine officials to meet in Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia this week. Meanwhile, Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine. Holly Williams has the latest.
U.S., Israel reject Gaza reconstruction plan backed by Arab nations
Egypt unveiled a $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan with broad backing that would not displace Palestinians. The White House says it ignores reality.
Arab nations coalesce to offer an alternative to Trump's Gaza plan
Egypt is promising a viable alternative to Trump's controversial Gaza plan with broad support that would keep Palestinians "in their homeland."
How could Trump-Zelenskyy feud affect talks?
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's relationship appears to be dissolving as the two leaders exchange criticisms. Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator after the Ukrainian leader accused Trump of spreading disinformation. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Trump calls Zelenskyy a "dictator"
President Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator" in a social media post on Wednesday. The back-and-forth comes a day after the U.S. and Russia met to discuss a peace plan for the war in Ukraine. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump defends excluding Ukraine from talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with top Russian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will not accept any outcome from these talks since he has been left out of the process. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins "America Decides" with analysis.
Trump criticizes Ukraine after Russia talks
President Trump signed executive orders and took questions from the press at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday. Mr. Trump made disparaging remarks about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and said he should've ended the war with Russia a long time ago. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Reaction to U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine war
Talks in Saudi Arabia between top U.S. and Russian officials over the war in Ukraine have now ended. No Ukrainian officials were present for the talks. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Trump's inner circle warned of tariff consequences
The White House has taken pains to say administration officials are unified on the tariff effort announced on April 2, which the White House dubbed "Liberation Day."
Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
Trump can't revoke legal status of migrants from 4 countries, judge rules
Under a program known as CHNV, migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela were allowed to fly to the U.S. after securing a sponsorship from U.S.-based individuals.
Do you know what you pay in taxes? Here's what Americans pay the IRS.
Most Americans don't know their own tax rate or what others pay to the IRS, yet most feel their taxes are too high.
U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
Imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals probed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
U.S. flies long-range bomber in new show of force against North Korea
The U.S. use of B-1B bombers in drills with South Korea, as North Korea marked the birthday of its founder, could draw an angry response from Kim Jong Un.
JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
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To Peep or not Peep? The Easter holiday treat evokes strong reactions.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
2 injured hikers rescued from remote Arizona desert in separate incidents
Federal agents rescued two injured hikers who were stranded in remote parts of the Arizona desert, in separate incidents over the weekend.
Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
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The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
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To Peep or not Peep? The Easter holiday treat evokes strong reactions.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
How to request a tax extension from the IRS
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
Do you know what you pay in taxes? Here's what Americans pay the IRS.
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Imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals probed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
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Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
Fewer women left their states to get abortions in 2024, survey finds
Fewer people crossed state lines to obtain abortions in 2024 than a year earlier, a Guttmacher Institute survey has found. The number of abortions in clinics rose slightly, the survey shows.
Imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals probed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
Trump inner circle warned of tariff consequences
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Trump can't revoke legal status of migrants from 4 countries, judge rules
Under a program known as CHNV, migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela were allowed to fly to the U.S. after securing a sponsorship from U.S.-based individuals.
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Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
Study projects how much cancer is caused by CT scans
A new study is projecting how radiation from computed tomography imaging, or CT scans, could lead to future cancers.
Ex-FDA official: RFK Jr.'s autism claims could give "people false hope"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Friday that new research will find the cause of the "autism epidemic" by September. Dr. Peter Marks, the former top vaccines official at the Food and Drug Administration, warns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "giving people false hope is something you should never do."
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
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U.N. condemns Israel as 2nd Gaza hospital hit in space of just 3 days
Gaza health officials say an Israeli strike on a field hospital killed a medic two days after another attack disabled the enclave's last functioning critical care facility.
U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
Man detained in Caribbean for famed crime reporter's 2021 murder
Authorities detained a man "who played a leading role" in the high-profile murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, prosecutors said.
U.S. flies long-range bomber in new show of force against North Korea
The U.S. use of B-1B bombers in drills with South Korea, as North Korea marked the birthday of its founder, could draw an angry response from Kim Jong Un.
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New documentary looks at the Carter family
In the new Paramount+ documentary "The Carters: Hurts to Love You," Aaron Carter's twin sister, Angel Carter Conrad, and director Soleil Moon Frye reflect on how addiction, mental health struggles and the pressures of fame affected Aaron and Nick Carter and their siblings.
Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
David Oyelowo on "Government Cheese"
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his latest role in "Government Cheese," where he plays a formerly incarcerated man trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family. The show marks his first major comedy role.
Aaron Carter faced "tremendous pressure" as a child star, sister says
Angel Carter, the twin sister of the late Aaron Carter, opened up about her brother's struggles growing up as a child star in a new Paramount+ documentary.
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Gayle King on experiencing zero gravity
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Why FTC alleges Meta is an illegal monopoly
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday in the Federal Trade Commission's landmark antitrust trial against the tech company. Kenneth Dintzer, a partner at Crowell & Moring and the former senior trial counsel at the Justice Department's antitrust division, joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss.
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.
Why the FTC says Meta is an illegal monopoly
Opening statements began Monday in one of the most highly-anticipated trials in the tech world, the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust suit against Meta. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Man detained in Caribbean for famed crime reporter's 2021 murder
Authorities detained a man "who played a leading role" in the high-profile murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, prosecutors said.
Pennsylvania arson suspect's alleged plans
The suspect tied to a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence could be in court as soon as Wednesday. State authorities say 38-year-old Cody Balmer is currently hospitalized for a medical event "not connected to Sunday's incident." Police say Balmer planned to beat Governor Shapiro with a hammer if he found him. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Gravedigger arrested for reselling burial sites after removing corpses
Police also believe the ex-worker took valuables, such as gold jewelry, from the bodies of those to be buried.
Couple arrested for selling exotic cats including white tigers and puma
The couple is suspected of raising desert lynxes and servals, a wild cat native to Africa, as well as hybrid species created by crossing these breeds with domestic cats, police said.
Deacon killed in shooting at church Easter egg hunt in Mississippi
A deacon was shot and killed after an Easter egg hunt hosted by his church in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Saturday, according to the church and local police.
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Dying star's "previously unseen layers" visible in new NASA image
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has given astronomers a detailed, never-before-seen look at a dying star.
Gayle King on spaceflight after launch
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and an all-women crew blasted off from West Texas on a Blue Origin rocket for a roughly 10-minute journey to the edge of space on Monday. King later spoke about what surprised her during the flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Blue Origin's latest space tourism step
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King was among the historic six-women crew for Monday's Blue Origin flight to the edge of space. Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and what it means for space tourism.
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Watch highlights of "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King's historic Blue Origin spaceflight with an all-women crew, from the launch to when the capsule safely touched down in West Texas.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
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Hearing set for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A hearing will be held in federal court in the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was deported to an El Salvador prison on an "administrative error." The hearing comes a day after El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said he won't return Abrego Garcia to the U.S. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Common tax filing mistakes that can cost you
April 15 is the deadline to file your taxes, unless you live in one of the states the IRS is allowing people to request an extension due to natural disasters. CPA and Bankrate reporter Kemberley Washington shares some last-minute tax tips.
Breaking down the gut health trend
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains what gut health really means and why it plays a key role in overall well-being.
Tips on planning a summer vacation
It's time to start booking your summer vacation. Expedia travel expert Christie Hudson has planning tips and ways to save money.
Gayle King on experiencing zero gravity
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