Delays in U.K. health system drive some Ukrainian refugees home for care
Even after a year of vicious warfare, some refugees find Ukraine's public health service a faster option for treatment than Britain's strained NHS.
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U.S. alerted Russia to Biden's secret Ukraine visit ahead of time
"We did notify the Russians that President Biden would be traveling to Kyiv," national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.
Biden visits Ukraine in show of support nearly a year into Russia's war
On a surprise visit, Mr. Biden vowed to "reaffirm our unwavering and unflagging commitment to Ukraine's democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
Finland's Sanna Marin: Ukraine must win the war
Finland's 37-year-old prime minister talked with 60 Minutes about the urgency of climate change — and why she thinks Ukraine must win the war against Russia.
Poland in talks with U.S. about boosting troop presence, prime minister says
"We are in the process of discussion with President Biden's administration about making their presence more permanent, and increasing them," Mateusz Morawiecki told "Face the Nation."
In Munich, West vows support for Ukraine amid frustration over pace of aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy started off the three-day forum with a message of urgency, saying that "we need to hurry up."
Liev Schreiber on becoming an advocate for Ukraine aid
The actor's desire to help people caught in the war's humanitarian crisis led him to co-found Blue Check Ukraine, which vets and raises funds for NGOs providing aid on the ground.
The war in Ukraine begins its second year at a standstill
The first year of its invasion has been a debacle for Russia. But despite staggering losses, experts say Putin will fight on – while Ukrainian forces use up munitions as fast as Western countries can supply them.
Life in Ukraine after a year of war
Even as every part of the country is within range of a Russian missile attack, those who haven't fled are trying to carry on with life as normal.
Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, Vice President Kamala Harris says
The vice president says that the United States has seen evidence of gruesome crimes perpetuated by Russian forces against Ukrainian civilians.
At least 6,000 Ukrainian kids taken to Russian territory, report says
"Putin seeks to rob Ukraine of its future by taking its children," said U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price.
Some Ukrainian troops freezing sperm in case they don't make it home
A private clinic in Kyiv is waiving the $55 cost of cryopreservation for soldiers battling the Russian invasion.
Ukrainian and Russian troops "literally tossing grenades at each other"
The front line near the embattled town of Bakhmut has barely budged in months, leaving the two sides locked face-to-face in a deadly standoff.
Americans in Russia could be forced to fight in war, U.S. warns
It may get increasingly difficult for U.S. citizens in Russia to leave as the situation worsens, as U.S. credit and debit cards continue to not work in the country and the U.S.' ability to help becomes "severely limited."
Biden to travel to Poland a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine
President Biden will visit Poland from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22.
Why the U.S. and Europe haven't given Ukraine any warplanes yet
Ukraine's president says some of his international partners are ready "to give us the necessary weapons," but providing fighter jets won't be quick, or easy.
Zelenskyy pushes for fighter jets on visit to U.K.
The Ukrainian president's visit to London comes as Russian forces blast areas of eastern Ukraine with more artillery bombardments, Ukrainian officials said.
Probe: "Strong indications" Putin OK'd supply of missiles that hit MH17
International investigators say there's insufficient evidence, however, to launch new prosecutions and they have suspended their long-running probe.
Wagner mercenary details Russian war tactics
Russia has been relying on mercenary soldiers from the notorious Wagner Group to help fight the war in Ukraine. Debora Patta spoke with a captured Wagner mercenary about the group's tactics.
Russian Wagner mercenaries on the "lies" that lured them to Ukraine
One of the Wagner Group men told CBS News that when another "was too scared to fight, they made him dig his own grave and shot him."
American aid worker killed in Ukraine, groups say
Pete Reed "always kept everybody else around him safe," his wife told CBS News. "I heard from someone that he was protecting someone else with his body when he died."
Russia reportedly to test hypersonic missile during upcoming war games
The test launch is expected during joint military drills that already had the U.S. "concerned" about their timing around the anniversary of Russia's Ukraine invasion.
CIA chief: Next 6 months will be "critical" in Ukraine war
The CIA chief said that U.S. intelligence shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not serious about peace talks.
Putin vows Russia will be victorious in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin invoked the victory over Nazi Germany to justify his invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian troops are readying for a renewed onslaught as the Kremlin tries to reshape the battlefield. Debora Patta has more.
Ukrainian ballet company uses stage as a refuge from horrors of war
The United Ukrainian Ballet company is making its U.S. debut at the Kennedy Center.
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U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
Police raid airline's offices after crash killed 179 people in South Korea
The flight was carrying 181 passengers and crew when it belly-landed before slamming into a barrier, killing all aboard except two flight attendants.
Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.
Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.
Gunman kills 12 people including 2 kids in Montenegro shooting spree
Officials say a gunman opened fire at multiple locations in Montenegro, killing a dozen people before turning the gun on himself.
Driver runs down 2 New Zealand police officers, killing 1
The attack jolted a country where the killing of police officers on duty is rare.
$1.9 million reward offered after "brazen" heist of jewelry
Some of the property reportedly belongs to art collector Shafira Huang, said to be a multi-millionaire Instagram influencer.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
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Mystery shrouds Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber's motives, authorities say
Family, friends and the close-knit Green Beret community can't square the Matthew Livelsberger they knew with the Cybertruck explosion police say he carried out in Las Vegas.
Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie, dies at age 73
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Orca who carried her dead calf for weeks in 2018 doing so once again
An endangered orca who carried her dead calf for over two weeks in 2018 is doing so once again following the death of her new calf.
FBI releases new video in D.C. pipe bomb case, still unsolved 4 years later
Investigators released fresh security camera video showing the suspect sitting on a park bench, reaching into his backpack and planting a pipe bomb on Jan. 5, 2021.
Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
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Biden to announce decision on U.S. Steel acquisition as early as Friday
President Biden is soon expected to announce whether Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel will be allowed to proceed.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Trucks in New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion were rented on Turo
Vehicles used in deadly New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion at Trump hotel were rented via same app, Turo.
Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
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Biden to announce decision on U.S. Steel acquisition as early as Friday
President Biden is soon expected to announce whether Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel will be allowed to proceed.
FBI releases new video in D.C. pipe bomb case, still unsolved 4 years later
Investigators released fresh security camera video showing the suspect sitting on a park bench, reaching into his backpack and planting a pipe bomb on Jan. 5, 2021.
Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
Johnson meets with conservatives as speakership in jeopardy
It's unclear whether House Speaker Mike Johnson has enough support to remain speaker for another term.
Biden marks 235 judicial confirmations during White House tenure
President Biden delivered remarks from the White House highlighting the 235 judges confirmed by the Senate during his single term in office.
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Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
Medicare's new spending cap in 2025
This year, a new spending cap on medication goes into effect for the first time for people on Medicare. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains its impact.
L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell.
Looking to amp up your exercise as part of your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.
New Year's resolutions often fail. Here's expert tips on how to keep them.
New Year's resolutions rarely last. Here's why they fail so often and how to change that, according to an expert.
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U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
Police raid airline's offices after crash killed 179 people in South Korea
The flight was carrying 181 passengers and crew when it belly-landed before slamming into a barrier, killing all aboard except two flight attendants.
Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.
Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.
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Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie, dies at age 73
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
These works enter the public domain in 2025
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt agree on divorce settlement after 8-year battle
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
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The legal grounds for a TikTok ban delay
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
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.
Taco Bell using AI to take orders at drive-thru
Fast food chain Taco Bell is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the demand of its drive-thru customers. The technology is said to cut the wait for an order by 29 seconds and improve accuracy, according to a study. Danya Bacchus has the story.
Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
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U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
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New Orleans' rich history and impact
New Orleans has long held an important role in American culture. CBS News contributor and New Orleans native Jamie Wax discusses how the city has thrived in recent years and is a point of pride for locals.
New details emerge in New Orleans attack
FBI investigators say they believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old from Texas, is responsible for the New Orleans attack that killed at least 14 people on New Year's Day. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant reports on the newest details. Plus, CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports from the suspect's Houston neighborhood.
Investigation into Bourbon Street attack continues
Authorities are still piecing together clues about the deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that left 14 people dead just hours into the new year. Investigators now say they believe the man behind the attack acted alone and was inspired by ISIS. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
FBI has new video in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case
Monday will mark four years since the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, but federal investigators still haven't identified the person who planted pipe bombs the night before the Jan. 6 riot. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest details.
Details emerge in Las Vegas Cybertruck blast
Authorities say the 37-year-old former Green Beret suspected of detonating a Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas died by suicide before the blast. Andres Gutierrez has the latest on he investigation.
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When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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New Orleans' rich history and impact
New Orleans has long held an important role in American culture. CBS News contributor and New Orleans native Jamie Wax discusses how the city has thrived in recent years and is a point of pride for locals.
The legal grounds for a TikTok ban delay
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.
New details emerge in New Orleans attack
FBI investigators say they believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old from Texas, is responsible for the New Orleans attack that killed at least 14 people on New Year's Day. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant reports on the newest details. Plus, CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports from the suspect's Houston neighborhood.
Carter's body to lie in state at U.S. Capitol
Memorial services honoring former President Jimmy Carter begin this weekend. His body will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol starting Tuesday following a public viewing in Atlanta, Georgia. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on security measures and funeral processions.
Investigation into Bourbon Street attack continues
Authorities are still piecing together clues about the deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that left 14 people dead just hours into the new year. Investigators now say they believe the man behind the attack acted alone and was inspired by ISIS. Omar Villafranca has the latest.