U.S. slams Russia for moving Griner "to a remote penal colony"
Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted for possession of a small quantity of cannabis oil.
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Russia withdrawing troops from Kherson, but Ukrainian authorities skeptical
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that the Russians were feigning a pullout from Kherson to lure the Ukrainian army into an entrenched battle.
Russia moves Brittney Griner to penal colony
Despite talks of a potential prisoner swap, Russia has transferred WNBA star Brittney Griner to a remote prison colony. As Ian Lee reports, the sprawling prison camps have a grim reputation.
North Korea fires another missile, continuing recent barrage of tests
One of the dozens of missiles fired by Kim Jong Un's isolated regime last week was a half-century old Soviet model, but not necessarily because he's running low.
Sean Penn gifts his Oscar to Ukraine's Zelenskyy
"When you win, bring it back to Malibu," Penn said to the Ukrainian president. "Because I'll feel much better knowing there's a piece of me here."
Russian oligarch, "Putin's chef," admits interfering in U.S. elections
"We interfered, we are interfering, and we will interfere," declared the man who funds a "troll farm" and a private army relied on heavily by Putin in Ukraine and elsewhere.
Krebs: Twitter turmoil creating "very chaotic environment" for midterms
Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and a CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst, says, "We've seen reports lately of Russia, China and Iran back at their old tricks" since Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter.
Ukraine warns of Russian "brutality" in eastern region
Ukrainian authorities say Russian forces are stepping up their strikes in a fiercely contested region of eastern Ukraine.
Special Report: Biden targets Russia's trade
President Biden called for an end to normal trade relations with Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The president also announced a ban on imports of Russian diamonds, seafood and vodka. Tony Dokoupil anchors a CBS News Special Report with reporting and analysis from Weijia Jiang, Margaret Brennan and David Martin.
Special Report: Biden announces Russia sanctions
President Biden announced new sanctions against two Russian financial institutions and Russian elites and their family members after the president said the country's leader, Vladimir Putin, had begun an invasion of Ukraine. Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report with Nancy Cordes at the White House, David Martin at the Pentagon and Charlie D'Agata in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Special Report: Biden on Russia-Ukraine crisis
President Biden addressed the nation following a meeting with Western leaders about the crisis with Russia and Ukraine. The president said he's "convinced" Russian leader Vladimir Putin has decided to invade the country and believes Russian forces will target Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Margaret Brennan anchors a CBS News Special Report with Nikole Killion at the White House, David Martin at the Pentagon and Charlie D'Agata in Kyiv.
Biden announces U.S. ban on Russian oil
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday at the White House that the U.S. will ban all imports of Russian oil, natural gas and coal in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Watch his remarks in this CBS News Special Report, anchored by Gayle King.
Special Report: Biden on Russia-Ukraine crisis
President Biden addressed the nation about the rising tensions on Ukraine's border. Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report with Charlie D'Agata in Lviv, Ukraine, David Martin at the Pentagon and Weijia Jiang at the White House.
Special Report: Biden holds press conference marking first year in office
President Biden began his 10th White House news conference by reviewing the accomplishments of his first year in office. He fielded questions on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, tensions with Russia, and setbacks in his efforts to get voting rights and his Build Back Better plan through Congress. Norah O'Donnell anchors CBS News coverage from Washington.
Power blackouts announced across Ukraine amid Russian shelling
Ukrenergo, the sole operator of Ukraine's high-voltage transmission lines, said in an online statement Saturday that scheduled blackouts will take place in the capital and the greater Kyiv region.
N. Korea fires more missiles as U.S. flies bombers over South
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that the four short-range missiles fired from a western coastal area around noon flew about 130 kilometers (80 miles) toward the country's western sea.
Russia cafe blaze kills at least 13 people, injures 5
A criminal investigation has been launched, and the police have arrested a suspect.
Ukrainian soldier recalls combat on front lines
Holly Williams shares the harrowing story of a Ukrainian soldier she previously met who survived months on the frontlines in the war against Russia.
Attacks leave 4.5 million without power
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia's attacks on his country's energy grid have left 4.5 million people without power. CBS News Foreign Correspondent Holly Williams explains what's being done to protect Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
Ukrainian soldier on what he saw on front lines
CBS News' Holly Williams has reconnected with a young Ukrainian fighter she first met in March on a bus heading to the front line after two weeks of training. He is now fighting on the southern frontlines liberating areas held by Russian forces.
A Ukrainian crane operator turned war hero on Putin's "big mistake"
"He made a big mistake," Private Andriy Rogalski told CBS News of Vladimir Putin. "We will not kneel before him."
U.S. diplomats granted access to Brittney Griner
U.S. Embassy officials in Russia visited imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession. The U.S. is trying to get Griner and Marine veteran Paul Whelan released in a prisoner swap.
U.S. Embassy officials meet with Brittney Griner in Russia
"We are told she's doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
U.N. rejects Russia's call to probe debunked Ukraine "biolabs" claim
"The United States and Ukraine went through Russia's allegations in Geneva, point by point, and debunked every single one," said the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.
Exporting grain through the Black Sea
Russian officials say they will renew participation in the Black Sea grain deal, allowing Ukraine to safely export grain through the waterway without fear of being attacked. CBS News Foreign Correspondent Holly Williams breaks down the caveats of this agreement.
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.
Epstein's emails, texts with inner circle show Trump was a regular topic
Thousands of pages of Epstein documents released by the House Oversight Committee include emails and texts with close contacts that often touched on President Trump.
Senator warns unauthorized drone flights pose rising threat within U.S.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton of Arkansas told CBS News the threat is "severe and growing."
Federal agencies reopen and employees return to work after shutdown ends
The government is starting to reopen after President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through Jan. 30.
Alina Habba's office ransacked by man who tried to enter with bat, sources say
Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba's office was violently vandalized Wednesday by a person who earlier in the day had been denied entry to the building because he had a baseball bat, two sources said.
Grijalva assumes role in Congress after 7-week delay: "It's really an injustice"
Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona waited 50 days before she was officially sworn in as the newest member of Congress — and she told CBS News "the emotions run the gamut of frustration, anger, happiness, sadness."
Trump official refers Swalwell to Justice Department for alleged fraud
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte has referred California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department, sources told CBS News.
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.
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.