"Russian forces took us away," Ukrainian teen tells CBS News
Ukraine's government accuses Moscow of "kidnapping" children amid its ongoing invasion so they can be "illegally adopted by Russian citizens."
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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of shelling huge nuclear plant
Shaky deal keeps grain moving from Ukraine's ports as farmers work under fire, and U.N. warns against "suicidal" attacks on atomic facilities.
Ukraine and Russia strike deal to ease global food shortage crisis
Efforts have resumed to export some of the 20 million tons of food trapped at the port by Russia's suffocating blockade. Charlie D'Agata reports from Odesa.
CBS Weekend News, August 6, 2022
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Russia begins new assault on 2 cities in Ukraine's Donetsk region
Bakhmut and Avdiivka have been considered key targets of Russia's ongoing offensive across Ukraine's east.
Shelling reported near Ukrainian nuclear plant
Russia and Ukraine are blaming one another amid reports of shelling near Europe's largest nuclear power plant. The explosions near the Zaporizhzhia plant have downed high voltage power lines, prompting engineers to shut down a reactor. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Russia reportedly moving weapons for new siege
British military intelligence says Russia is moving convoys of tanks and weapons from the east to prepare for battle. This happens as Ukraine is increasingly targeting bridges and Russian ammunition dumps in the region. Charlie D'Agata is in the southern port city of Odesa, which has been under Russian siege and is now finally able to ship much-needed grain worldwide.
U.S. faces international crises with Russia, China
Tensions between the U.S. and both Russia and China ratcheted up this week with the imprisonment of WNBA star Brittney Griner dragging on and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's defiant visit to Taiwan. Steven Portnoy reports.
Russia is "ready to discuss" prisoner swap
Russia says it is "ready to discuss" a potential deal with the U.S., which is seeking the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan. The U.S. has already sent Russian officials what it calls a "substantial proposal." Reporter Mary Ilyushina explains what the next steps in negotiations will be, and how long it may take.
Efforts to support Ukrainian fighters
A CBS Reports documentary gives a firsthand look at the difficulties of getting military aid to troops on Ukraine's front lines. Correspondent Adam Yamaguchi joins CBS News to discuss the project and what he learned while working on it.
Leaders of Russia and Turkey hold talks
In their second face-to-face meeting in less than three weeks, the leaders of Russia and Turkey are coming together to discuss a range of issues that the two both agree and disagree on. The Wall Street Journal's Middle East correspondent Jared Malsin joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the agenda.
Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence
Griner's teammates say they approached Thursday's game "with a heavy heart": "It's like you're just waiting for a bomb to drop."
Griner's teammates speak out on her sentence
Brittney Griner’s Phoenix Mercury teammates spoke out Thursday, saying that Griner’s 9-year Russian prison sentence is “devastating” and feels like “you’re just waiting for a bomb to drop.”
Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russia
WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison on Thursday. Now, all eyes are on a possible prisoner swap. CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Moscow ready to talk after Griner sentenced
Russian officials say they are ready to discuss a possible prisoner swap, just one day after WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner was sentenced by a Russian court to 9 years in prison for bringing cannabis oil into the country earlier this year. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins “CBS News Mornings” to discuss.
3 more ships loaded with grain depart Ukrainian ports
While the shipments have raised hopes of easing a global food crisis, experts say much of the grain is used for animal feed
CBS Evening News, August 4, 2022
Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison; Minor league players live in retirement community during baseball season
Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison
WNBA star Brittney Griner Thursday was sentenced to nine years in Russian prison after being convicted of drug possession. The Biden administration is focused on bringing both Griner and Paul Whelan, another American imprisoned in Russia, back to the U.S. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison
A Russian court found WNBA star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberately smuggling drugs into the country and sentenced her to nine years in prison. President Biden denounced the verdict. Attention now turns to the possibility of a high-stakes prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia. Nancy Cordes has the details.
NSC's John Kirby discusses Griner, Taiwan
WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced today to nine years in prison on drug charges in Russia. President Biden condemned the sentencing. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports on the verdict, and then John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss Griner's case, the prospects for a potential prison swap, and the rising tensions with China over Taiwan.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for August 4, 2022
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News," hosted by Margaret Brennan.
Russia sentences Brittney Griner to 9 years
WNBA star Brittney Griner was convicted and sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison for bringing cannabis vape cartridges into the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab, legal contributor Jessica Levinson, and Jonathan Franks, who has worked with families of other detained Americans, join anchors Lana Zak and Nikki Battiste with the breaking news.
Ukraine grain ship headed for Lebanon as war intensifies in southern region
The first grain ship to leave a Ukrainian port since the war began is headed to Lebanon. It cleared an inspection in Istanbul yesterday. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata joins Lana Zak and Nikki Battiste from Odesa with an update this morning and details on the Senate's approval of Sweden and Finland joining NATO.
Senators call on State Department to name U.S. special envoy to Belarus
The former Soviet state is continuing to support Russia's war in Ukraine.
Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years
A Russian court has sentenced WNBA star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on drug possession charges. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab and Russian law expert William Pomeranz react to the verdict and look at what's next for Griner as U.S. officials seek a prisoner swap.
CBS News poll finds GOP, Trump seen as getting more from shutdown deal
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela
The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power.
Cassidy says he's "very concerned" about possible hepatitis B vaccine schedule change
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician whose medical practice focused on hepatitis B, said he's "very concerned" about a potential change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants.
Leader of gang targeted by U.S. captured years after faking his death
Wilmer Chavarriais is believed to be the leader of Los Lobos, a drug trafficking syndicate that was recently designated a terrorist organization by the U.S.
Fetterman says he's "back home" from hospital after falling
Sen. John Fetterman's office said on Thursday that he fell to the ground after feeling lightheaded, which was due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Shaheen: "We need to put the shutdown behind us, end the circular firing squad"
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a New Hampshire Democrat, helped facilitate the deal to end the shutdown last week.
William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson: When stars collide
When the "Star Trek" actor and America's favorite astrophysicist share the stage, sparks can fly on an astronomical level. They talk about their bromance built on an appreciation of science and curiosity.
K-pop star fights off home intruder with her mom, Seoul police say
A man in his 30s broke into the K-pop star's home in the suburbs of Seoul to steal valuables, police said.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is receiving threats amid rift with Trump
President Trump on Friday wrote that he was "withdrawing" his "support and Endorsement" of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, indicating that he might even back an effort to primary his former longtime ally.