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World leaders condemning Russia

The United Nations Security Council has stripped Russia of its seat on the U.N. Human Rights Council. It comes are the U.S. imposes more sanctions on Vladimir Putin's inner circle, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls out Russian troops from committing "atrocities" in Bucha. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins "Red and Blue" to discuss Blinken's NATO visit and the latest on U.S. efforts to support Ukraine.

Apr 7, 2022
09:56

Russia booted from U.N. Human Rights Council

"We have collectively sent a clear message that Russia will be held accountable," said U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

Apr 7, 2022

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UN removes Russia from Human Rights Council

The United Nations General Assembly suspended Russia from its Human Rights Council. CBS News correspondent Pamela Falk gives an update from the U.N. headquarters in New York.

Apr 7, 2022
04:05

U.S., allies impose new Russia sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin's daughters, who are rarely seen in public, were sanctioned by the U.S. over the war in Ukraine. The U.S. also charged a Russian oligarch who is accused of evading sanctions. Weijia Jiang reports.

Apr 6, 2022
03:29

President Zelenskyy addresses U.N.

The U.S., G-7 and European allies are expected to announce further sanctions on Russia Wednesday. This comes in the wake of President Zelenskyy's passionate speech to the U.N. He called for an international war crimes tribunal after detailing the murder and torture of unarmed civilian Ukrainians. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.

Apr 6, 2022
02:26

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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of war crimes in plea

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an impassioned plea to the United Nations to do more to stop Russian atrocities, likening Russian soldiers accused of war crimes to ISIS terrorists. The Biden administration is expected to roll out more sanctions against Russia on Wednesday. Weijia Jiang reports.

Apr 5, 2022
03:45

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of war crimes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of war crimes in his address to the U.N. Security Council. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Capitol Hill, and CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins "Red & Blue" to discuss what else Zelenskyy said.

Apr 5, 2022
06:42

4/5: Red and Blue

Zelenskyy addresses U.N. Security Council; Biden administration to extend student loan freeze

Apr 5, 2022
52:03

Zelenskyy tells U.N. Russia is "deliberately destroying Ukrainian cities"

Ukraine's president warned the world had yet to see the full scale of Russia's atrocities, and he said if the U.N. fails to stop the onslaught, it will become obsolete.

Apr 5, 2022

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Zelenskyy calls for Russia to be held accountable for "genocide" in Bucha

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday to bring attention to what he is calling the "genocide" in his country, calling for the international community to hold Russia accountable. CBS News correspondent Pamela Falk is at the United Nations in New York with more.

Apr 5, 2022
06:21

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Zelenskyy tells U.N. leaders of atrocities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to the U.N. Security Council via video about "the most terrible war crimes" against civilians in his country and how the international justice system needs to be respond. Watch his full remarks.

Apr 5, 2022
14:50

New U.N. climate change report

The United Nations released a new climate report detailing how the world needs to quickly move away from fossil fuels to have any hope of averting future climate disasters. CBS News' senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.

Apr 5, 2022
01:39

Zelenskyy to address U.N. Security Council

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to address the U.N. Security Council amid growing evidence of a massacre of civilians by Russian troops in the town of Bucha. The Senate has agreed on a $10 billion deal for COVID support and relief. And the Kansas Jayhawks are the new NCAA men’s basketball titleholders.

Apr 5, 2022
01:00

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Evidence of atrocities emerges in Kyiv suburb

As Russian troops retreat from areas around Kyiv, the Ukrainian government said civilians in the town of Bucha were executed. Debora Patta reports.

Apr 4, 2022
03:54

99% of the world is breathing poor-quality air, WHO says

That air is often rife with particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs, enter the veins and arteries, and cause disease.

Apr 4, 2022

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New U.N. climate report: "It's now or never"

A new U.N. climate report says temperatures on Earth are on track to shoot past a key danger point unless global emissions drop drastically. Dr. M. Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil to discuss the report and what can be done about climate change.

Apr 4, 2022
07:23

U.N.: World hurtling to climate danger zone, leaders "lying" about efforts

"It is a file of shame, cataloguing the empty pledges that put us firmly on track towards an unlivable world," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

Apr 4, 2022

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Russia accused of war crimes

The U.S. and Ukraine are building a case against Russia, accusing the nation of war crimes. Anastacia Galouchka with the International Centre for Policy Studies spoke with CBS News' Lana Zak about what it would take to bring Russia to justice.

Apr 2, 2022
07:51

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

World facing more conflict than any time since WWII, U.N. chief says

"A perilous sense of impunity is taking hold. Nuclear arsenals are growing. Human rights and international law are under assault. Criminal and terrorist networks are fueling — and profiting from — divisions and conflicts," he said.

Mar 30, 2022

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Ukraine refugee crisis worsening, UN says

Chris Melzer, senior spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, speaks with CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Mola Lenghi about the growing refugee crisis as more than 4 million people flee Ukraine in the wake of Russia's invasion.

Mar 30, 2022
03:21

Ukraine war could push 13 million more people into food insecurity

U.S. and U.N. officials say the war will "have global context impact beyond anything we've seen since World War II."

Mar 30, 2022

U.N.: 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine

The United Nations says more than 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia launched its war. Debora Patta has the latest news.

Mar 30, 2022
03:13

Madeleine Albright, a "Hammer of Democracy"

Historian Douglas Brinkley remembers the trailblazing Secretary of State and U.N. Ambassador, who promoted NATO enlargement while antagonizing despots around the world.

Mar 27, 2022
02:34

Ukranian Refugees Arrive At The Greek-Bulgarian Border

U.N. votes for humanitarian access to Ukraine, demands Russian hostilities end

The General Assembly voted to demand an immediate end to attacks by Russia and create humanitarian access in Ukraine.

Mar 24, 2022

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How a UN agency is helping Ukrainian refugees

More than 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the start of Russian invasion last month. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Meg Oliver sit down with Sophie Magennis, the head of policy and legal support for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Brussels, to discuss how the agency is helping refugees, the challenges they're facing in providing aid to them and how countries in the European Union are approaching the crisis.

Mar 24, 2022
04:32

People inspect damage at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut

Israel says Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike

Hassan Nasrallah, the long-time leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut, Israel's military says.

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A resident helps free a stranded car as Tropical Storm Helene strikes Boone, North Carolina

Helene slams Southeast, leaving over 40 dead and millions without power

Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.

5H ago

Harris vows to keep Biden's border crackdown

During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Vice President Kamala Harris said she intends to keep President Biden's asylum crackdown in place.

7H ago

Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died

British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."

8H ago

Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns

This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.

5H ago

Dozens airlifted from Tennessee hospital roof amid flooding

Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.

8H ago

White Sox set MLB record with 121st loss of the season

The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal bribery charges

Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.

5H ago

Trump meets with Zelenskyy, vowing to resolve Ukraine war "very quickly"

Former President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower in New York on Friday morning.

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Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns

This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.

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Ohio man's Halloween display becomes source of joy to cancer patient

Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.

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Army doctor reaches plea deal in sexual misconduct case

Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.

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Southwest is renovating its cabins. Here's what the planes will look like.

Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.

11H ago

Dozens airlifted from Tennessee hospital roof amid flooding

Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.

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Southwest is renovating its cabins. Here's what the planes will look like.

Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.

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Hurricane Helene hits homeowners already facing soaring insurance costs

Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.

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Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds

Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.

12H ago

Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August

Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.

17H ago

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White House urges dockworkers and East Coast ports to avoid strike

A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says

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Politics

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Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns

This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.

5H ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Visits "The Story With Martha MacCallum

Supreme Court denies RFK Jr.'s bid to be reinstated to New York ballot

Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.

13H ago

How the VP debate rules will work for the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown

Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.

16H ago

Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August

Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.

17H ago

NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal bribery charges

Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.

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Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds

Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.

12H ago

USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak

Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.

16H ago

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Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.

Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.

20H ago

Gov. Newsom signs law to shed light on newborn DNA storage, prompted by 10-year CBS News California investigation

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.

Sep 26

Athens, Georgia, Publix, Grocery Store Boar's Head deli meats, display

Boar's Head plants nationwide now part of law enforcement investigation, USDA says

Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.

Sep 26

World

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Israel says Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Beirut strike

Hassan Nasrallah, the long-time leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut, Israel's military says.

updated 11M ago

50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark

The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.

12H ago

Senior Hezbollah commanders targeted in Beirut strike, Israeli official says

Hezbollah senior commanders were the target of the strikes, according to a senior Israeli official, who said it was too early to confirm if the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, had been killed.

8H ago

Hurricane Isaac strengthens, Tropical Storm Joyce forms in the Atlantic

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores

16H ago

Climate protesters demonstrate at the National Gallery in London

Van Gogh paintings vandalized after activists sentenced in similar incident

In October 2022, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the artwork at London's National Gallery.

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Preview: Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Coldplay

In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.

14H ago
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Recipe: Ina Garten's Fresh Whiskey Sours

A simple cocktail recipe, from the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Barefoot Contessa at Home."

15H ago

Naomi Campbell banned from running U.K. charity over "serious misconduct"

U.K. regulators found "serious misconduct" by Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief charity, disqualifying her from running a charity in Britain for five years.

18H ago

Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89

British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."

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Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz, co-hosts of "CBS Mornings Plus,

"CBS Mornings Plus" debuts third hour of live coverage on Monday, Sept. 30

Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz co-host "CBS Mornings Plus," airing weekdays on CBS-owned stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit and Miami, and streaming on CBS News 24/7.

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Top staff leave OpenAI amid for-profit push

Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.

Sep 26
04:13

Super Micro Computer shares plunge on report of federal probe

Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.

Sep 26

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

Here are the celebrity voices Meta now uses for its AI chatbots

Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.

Sep 25

File photo: Sean "Diddy" Combs and Justin Bieber in 2014

Bieber song about "'Diddy' party" is likely AI-generated, researchers say

CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.

Sep 24

Science

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50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark

The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.

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How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together

Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.

Sep 26
05:25

Climate change views in Florida and Texas

Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.

Sep 26
07:07

Why are houses collapsing on Outer Banks?

Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.

Sep 26
00:58

California officials on climate change laws

President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.

Sep 25
05:46

Crime

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Army doctor reaches plea deal in sexual misconduct case

Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.

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Eric Adams pleads not guilty

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.

15H ago
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams arraigned

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday, a day after a federal indictment outlined alleged crimes Adams carried out involving a foreign government. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court.

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Ex-intelligence chief jailed for "aggravated torture" of journalist

Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.

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Eric Adams set to be arraigned

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges that include bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.

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Space

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Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station

A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty

14H ago

2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission

The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.

Sep 23

"Mini-moon" to temporarily orbit Earth

For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.

Sep 19
00:48

Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year

The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.

Sep 20

NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony

NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.

Sep 18

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