Russia to deploy "tactical nuclear weapons" in Belarus, Putin says
NATO calls Putin's move "dangerous and irresponsible," but the alliance and the White House say there's no indication the Russian leader is about to actually use a nuke.
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Accused Russian spy allegedly collected U.S. info on Ukraine war before arrest
A criminal complaint filed Friday reveals more details about Sergey Cherkasov's life undercover.
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Deadly strikes in Ukraine overnight as Zelenskyy calls for more weapons; Last-minute spring break travel deals.
Denmark asks Russia to help recover mystery object near gas pipeline
The Nord Stream pipelines are largely owned by Russia's Gazprom, which hasn't said yet whether it will join the effort to recover an object found near the damaged conduit.
U.S. donors help to build "a new life" for orphans of the Ukraine war
Before Russia invaded, the "City of Goodness" was a shelter for women and children fleeing abuse, now it's home to hundreds of kids who need "a miracle."
GOP lawmakers push focus on China
Some Republicans are pushing for the Biden administration to focus more on China and less on Russia and the war in Ukraine. CBS News anchors Meg Oliver and Errol Barnett spoke with Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent at Puck, about why.
Russian drones and missiles pummel Ukraine
Russian missiles struck an apartment building in Zaporizhia on Wednesday, killing at least one civilian, while in a town south of the capital Kyiv, a drone attack on a high school and two dormitories and a college left at least nine people dead and seven injured. Ramy Inocencio reports.
TikTok CEO testifies before Congress today
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Thursday as the social media app faces scrutiny from lawmakers. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan discusses with Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers.
Xi and Putin wrap up summit in Moscow
Chinese President Xi Jinping has left Moscow after meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the geopolitical implications of the developing relationship between the two nations.
China's leader brings Putin support, but no public promise of weapons
Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow was a big boost for Putin as he faces an arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, but what he probably really wants are rockets and ammunition.
China and Russia vow to reshape world
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped their three-day summit by pledging to shape a new world order. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to China and former Montana Senator Max Baucus about what the two nations gain from their highly publicized meetings.
Xi leaves Moscow as Russia attacks Ukraine
Flanked by close ally Russian President Vladmir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping ended his three-day state visit to Moscow with a joint statement on the war in Ukraine. But as Xi was leaving for Beijing, which has cast itself as a peacemaker in the conflict, Russia struck Ukraine with drones and missiles. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Republicans split on Ukraine ahead of 2024
Foreign policy and the future of aid to Ukraine are poised to become a top issues for Republican candidates in the 2024 presidential race. Ramesh Ponnuru, nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and editor of National Review, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
China's President Xi wraps visit to Russia
China's President Xi Jinping left Moscow on Wednesday after a closely watched visit where he met with President Vladimir Putin just days after an international arrest warrant was issued for the Russian leader stemming from alleged war crimes in Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the trip.
Xi, Putin continue summit in Moscow
The summit between President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin continued today. CBS News Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins to discuss.
Putin and Xi Jinping discuss war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a second day of talks, this time focusing on the war in Ukraine. Xi said China remains impartial and stands on the side of peace. Ramy Inocencio has more.
Arrest warrant accuses Putin of war crimes
The International Criminal Court on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for the alleged abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Moscow denies the allegations and said it does not recognize the ICC. Ramy Inocencio reports.
What war crimes charges could mean for Putin
Margaret Brennan, CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and moderator of "Face the Nation," examines whether the International Criminal Court will be able to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable for war crimes.
China, Russia deepen ties with leader's visit
China's President Xi Jinping continued his visit of Russia today as the two countries seek to deepen ties. The United States has called on the Chinese leader to press Putin on Russia's actions in Ukraine and urge him to withdraw his troops. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined Anne Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest.
Putin and Xi's summit continues
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting a second day of meetings with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, Japan's prime minister is in Ukraine for a show of support. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano spoke with the former U.S. ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, about the geopolitical implications of these meetings.
Xi, Putin display "no limits" friendship
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his close ally Chinese President Xi Jinping for four and a half hours of informal talks on Monday - the first of his three-day state visit to Moscow. Putin told Xi he viewed China's proposal to resolve the Ukraine war with respect, a plan that the West has dismissed because it doesn't call for a Russian withdrawal. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Xi and Putin meet in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin held his first meeting with a foreign leader since the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant accusing Russia of war crimes in Ukraine. Chinese President Xi Jinping has sought to position Beijing as a peacemaker in the conflict. CBS News contributor and Strategy Risk CEO Isaac Stone Fish joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
Senator Mark Warner on Xi-Putin summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Moscow for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia and chair of the Intelligence Committee, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the significance.
China's Xi Jinping meets with Putin in Moscow
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi is the first leader to meet with Putin since the International Criminal Court accused the Russian leader of war crimes in Ukraine. Ramy Inocencio reports.
China's Xi visits Moscow to meet with Putin as Ukraine war rages
Xi reportedly said he was confident his visit would boost the two nations' "comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation in a new era."
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House prepares to vote on bill to end government shutdown after 43 days
The House is returning to vote on a Senate-passed bill that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Epstein said Trump "knew about the girls" in 2019 email, House Democrats say
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
What's driving the rise in U.S. death row executions in 2025?
This year is expected to see capital punishment carried out more often than any other year since 2009. Experts weigh in on the increase.
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Google sues China-based hackers over massive text-phishing scams
Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, launches N.Y. congressional bid
The only grandson of John F. Kennedy, Jack Schlossberg, is vying to become the latest Kennedy family scion to enter Congress.
House returns after nearly 2-month absence as shutdown nears end
The House returns Wednesday for the first time since the start of the government shutdown, bringing an end to the chamber's longest absence in recent memory.
Treatment of Venezuelans at Salvadoran prison amounted to "torture," report says
A report released by human rights groups found that the treatment of Venezuelan migrants imprisoned in El Salvador amounted to arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance.
Israeli president says he can't pardon Netanyahu on Trump's request alone
Israel's president says Trump sent him a letter asking him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who's on trial in three separate corruption cases.
County apologizes for raid on newspaper, agrees to pay $3 million
The Marion County Record editor's mother Joan, who co-owned the paper, died of a heart attack the day after the raid.