Ukraine says American man freed in prisoner swap with Russia
The Ukrainian president's chief of staff said the American citizen, who had been working in the city of Kherson, "helped our people."
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New Hampshire man charged in Russian smuggling ring
A New Hampshire man has been indicted on federal charges for his alleged involvement in a Russian smuggling ring. Brendan McCarthy, a deputy projects editor for The Boston Globe, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Seven charged in Russian smuggling ring involving New Hampshire and New Jersey residents
Seven people — including five Russian nationals — were indicted in an alleged scheme to ship military-grade technologies from U.S. to Russia.
U.S. preparing to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The Pentagon is preparing a plan send a Patriot air defense missile system to Ukraine, U.S. officials told CBS News. The White House could approve the plan as soon as this week. The Ukrainians have pleaded for more help to defend themselves against Russian attacks.
Putin cancels annual news conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cancelled his annual year-end news conference for the first time in a decade. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab speaks with CBS News' Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano about why the move is so significant.
Putin cancels annual year-end news conference amid setbacks in Ukraine
U.K. military suggests first cancellation of the presser in a decade is likely down to Kremlin "concerns about the prevalence of anti-war feeling in Russia."
Congress eyes one-week extension of government funding to avoid shutdown
Congress will likely have to fund the government for one week to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Push to release Americans held in Venezuela
The release of Brittney Griner from Russian custody has renewed hope that other Americans held overseas could be brought home. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano speak with Mark Denman, whose brother Luke is being held in Venezuela.
Attack on Chinese in Afghanistan shows Taliban allies coming under fire
First it was a suicide bomber outside the Russian embassy, then an attempt on the Pakistani ambassador's life, and now a hotel used by Chinese nationals has been attacked.
Negotiations to avoid government shutdown
Lawmakers are racing to pass a government spending bill before current funding expires Friday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the negotiations, plus the White House's efforts to bring home U.S. Marine veteran Paul Whelan from Russian detention.
White House defends Griner-for-Bout swap
WNBA star Brittney Griner is still under medical supervision in Texas, but played basketball for the first time since being released from a Russian prison. The Biden administration is defending the deal that brought her home in exchange for a notorious Russian arms dealer. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Brittney Griner plays basketball for first time since leaving Russian prison
Griner hit the court at Fort Sam in Houston, where she is undergoing medical evaluations and spending time with family, her agent said.
World leaders consider more Russia sanctions
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with President Biden as well as the leaders of France and Turkey over the weekend ahead of a planned G-7 and EU meeting Monday to discuss further sanctions on Russia. Meanwhile, Russian forces struck two energy plants in Odesa over the weekend, knocking out power for about 1.5 million people. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined Anne-Marie Green from Ukraine with the latest.
Ukraine's schools struggle amid power cuts
Young students and staff in Bucha have already lived through some of the worst horrors of Russia's war against Ukraine. Now, schools are struggling to keep the lights on in order to provide an education and a dose of normality for Ukrainian children. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Brittney Griner's wife shares first social media post since WNBA star's release
"As BG and I start our journey to heal our minds, bodies, and spirits— I wanted to personally say thank you," Brittney Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, said on Instagram.
Kids from homes darkened by Russian missiles find solace at school
"We're freezing at home," one little girl told CBS News. Thanks to a generator it's warm at her school, but the names of classmates killed in the war are written on the wall.
Janet Yellen: The 2022 60 Minutes Interview
The treasury secretary tells Norah O’Donnell how she thinks the economy will fare in the coming year and what her department is doing to end the war in Ukraine.
Hill and Krebs on the Griner-Bout prisoner swap
Fiona Hill, the former National Security Council senior director for European and Russian affairs, and Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, discuss the prisoner exchange of Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout.
Jamie Dimon on Ukraine, China, homeownership and more
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, discusses the economic impact of Russia's war in Ukraine, China loosening its "zero COVID" policy, mortgage rates and more.
Transcript: Fiona Hill and Chris Krebs on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Fiona Hill and Chris Krebs that aired Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
U.S.- Russia relations remain tense
Despite a successful prisoner swap this week involving WNBA star Brittney Griner and notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, tensions remain high between the U.S. and Russia. Christina Ruffini has the details.
Nobel Peace Prize winners strongly condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The triple peace prize award was seen as a strong rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, not only for his action in Ukraine but for the Kremlin's crackdown on domestic opposition.
U.S. accuses Russia of providing weapons, fighter jets to Iran
The U.S. allegations are part of a deliberate effort by the U.S. to drive global isolation of Russia.
Brittney Griner undergoing evaluation in U.S.
Brittney Griner arrived in the U.S. early Friday following her release from Russia in a prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined Catherine Herridge to discuss the latest.
McCaul says Biden administration "got played" by Russia
In his first interview since the controversial prisoner swap of WNBA star Brittney Griner for arms dealer Viktor Bout, Rep. Mike McCaul of Texas told CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge that he thinks the Biden administration "got played" by Russia, and that the original deal would have been a trade of Bout for both Griner and Marine veteran Paul Whelan.
Top officials present Trump with military options for Venezuela in coming days
The potential operations for Venezuela presented to Trump included options for strikes on land, multiple sources said.
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Government begins to reopen after Trump signs bill ending shutdown
The government is starting to reopen after President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through Jan. 30. Follow live updates here.
Death row inmate granted clemency right before his scheduled execution
Tremane Wood was scheduled to be executed in Oklahoma on Thursday. Gov. Kevin Sitt commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment without parole.
Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania home
A spokesman for Sen. John Fetterman said a "ventricular fibrillation flare-up" led to him feeling light-headed.
Miner caught in flooding found dead in West Virginia
A miner who'd been missing since the weekend inside a flooded West Virginia coal mine has been found dead, Gov. Patrick Morissey said.
U.S. conducts 20th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 4 people
Since September, U.S. forces have destroyed multiple vessels in international waters, killing at least 80 people.
Some TSA agents will get $10,000 bonuses for shutdown work, Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
When will federal employees get back pay now that the shutdown is over?
Federal employees who have gone without pay during the 43-day government shutdown could begin getting paychecks as soon as this Sunday.
The IRS is raising your 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2026
The IRS is increasing the contribution limits for retirement accounts in 2026, boosting the top threshold to account for inflation.