More details about Trump-Putin meeting
Russia shared more details about Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming meeting with President Trump in Alaska. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has the latest.
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Zelenskyy warns Trump ahead of Putin meeting
President Trump had a virtual call Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European allies ahead of Mr. Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska. After the call, Zelenskyy said he told Mr. Trump that "Putin is bluffing" and that he "is trying to apply pressure before the meeting in Alaska along all parts of the Ukrainian front."
Threat over after Alaska's capital sees record glacier-related flooding
Alaska's capital of Juneau faced record floodwaters due to rainwater and snowmelt flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier.
Major flooding threat from Alaska melting glacier
A melting glacier pushed the Mendenhall River to a record-high crest of more than 16 feet, prompting a major flood threat to the Alaskan state capital. But more than two miles of newly installed barriers protected neighborhoods from a repeat of the severe flooding of the past two years. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois spoke to Katie Koester, the city manager of Juneau.
Trump and Putin to meet with Ukraine war on agenda
President Trump raised the stakes for his face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning there will be "very severe consequences" if Putin doesn't agree at their meeting in Alaska to end the war with Ukraine. At the same time, Mr. Trump tried to lower expectations. Ed O'Keefe has details.
Juneau floodwaters crest at over 16 feet
Juneau, Alaska, faced record floodwaters Wednesday stemming from a basin dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier, which released an "outburst flood." CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Trump threatens Russia if they do not end war
President Trump said Wednesday that if things go well in his face-to-face meeting Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a meeting with the Ukrainians and Europeans will be held in short order. Mr. Trump also promised "severe consequences" on Russia if Putin doesn't agree to stop the war. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Sam Vinograd have more details.
Alaska glacial melt prompts evacuations
Some residents of Juneau, Alaska, were urged to evacuate after record-breaking floods from a glacial outburst. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
What's on the table for Trump-Putin meeting
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet Friday in Anchorage to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, as fighting continues and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns against possible land swaps. Ambassador Wendy Sherman, who served three presidents and was deputy secretary of state under former President Joe Biden, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with her insights on negotiating with Putin.
White House previews Trump-Putin summit
The White House is now describing Friday's planned summit in Anchorage, Alaska, between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "listening exercise." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier begins releasing floodwater
The NWS in Juneau issued a flood warning for parts of the area around the Mendenhall River. A "crest" is expected Wednesday near record levels between 16.3 and 16.8 feet.
Trump sets expectations for Putin meeting
President Trump said Monday that his planned meeting iwith Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday will be to "feel out" the leader as pressure mounts for Russia and Ukraine to make a peace deal. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Trump says Putin summit is "feel out meeting"
President Trump says Friday's summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska is a "feel out meeting" to see if the Russian president is ready to make a peace deal with Ukraine. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump to meet with Putin in Alaska
President Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska as global pressure mounts for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. CBS News' Taurean Small and Ramy Inocencio have the latest.
China research ships ramping up activity in U.S. Arctic, Coast Guard says
The U.S. Coast Guard reports an increase in activity by Chinese research vessels in and around the U.S. Arctic.
Trump to meet with Putin in Alaska
President Trump said he plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska next Friday with the intention of ending the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine. It would be the first in-person meeting between Putin and a U.S. president since before the start of the conflict.
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Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska next week, Trump says
It would be the first face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and an American leader since former President Joe Biden met with Putin in June 2021.
What to know about Trump's summit with Putin
President Trump announced Friday that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, takes a close look at whether the meeting could mark a step towards ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump, Putin to hold meeting in Alaska next week
President Trump announced Friday that he will hold a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug. 15 in Alaska. The summit comes as Russia has been pushing to keep all the Ukrainian territory it gained from its invasion. Nancy Cordes and Margaret Brennan have the latest.
Trump says he and Putin will meet in Alaska
President Trump confirmed a scoop by CBS News that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next Friday in Alaska. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more details.
Bear charges NHL mascot and player
Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and the NHL team's mascot were charged by a bear during a promotional shoot in Alaska. The bear turned away before making contact.
Driver killed, passenger hurt after hitting moose near Denali National Park
The National Park Service said the crash happened just south of the entrance to the Delani Park Road around 1 a.m. Friday.
Why a recent quake didn't wreak havoc
After an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast triggered tsunami alerts as far as the U.S., experts like seismologist Harold Tobin explain why the impact was far less devastating than expected.
Magnitude updated to 8.7 for quake off Russia
A magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the Russian coast Tuesday night has triggered tsunami watches in Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Meteorologist Paul Heggen has more.
8.0 earthquake strikes off Russian coast
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off the Russian coast Tuesday night, prompting a tsunami advisory for the Aleutian Islands in Alaska and a tsunami watch for Hawaii.
Hamas may be planning attack on Palestinian civilians, U.S. says
The terrorist group Hamas may be planning an attack on "Palestinian civilians" in the Gaza Strip, the U.S. State Department announced Saturday.
Crowds gather at anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies across the U.S., worldwide
Crowds hit the streets in cities and towns across the country to vent their anger over President Trump's policies in "No Kings" protests.
Ex-ICE director says immigration crackdown putting agents in "terrible position"
Federal agents deployed tear gas on a crowd in Chicago, prompting a judge to ask the agents to wear body cameras.
Hamas hands over remains of 2 more possible hostages, Israel says
Since the Gaza peace plan took effect early this week, Hamas has handed over 20 living hostages and the remains of at least eight confirmed hostages.
2 survivors of U.S. military strike on a boat in Caribbean will be repatriated
President Trump on Saturday said the survivors, from Ecuador and Colombia, will be returned to their countries of origin.
Trump commutes George Santos' prison sentence
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Major SoCal freeway closes for military live-fire event attended by Vance
The 5 Freeway, a major artery in Southern California, had closed for a live-fire event at Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County that was being attended by Vice President JD Vance.
U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago issues warning amid Venezuela tensions
Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are at an all-time high over deadly U.S. strikes in Caribbean waters targeting suspected drug traffickers.
California labor leader's felony charge over immigration protest is reduced
David Huerta was arrested in June outside a business where federal agents were investigating suspected immigration violations.