Polls vandalized as Russia's "sham elections" get underway
With Russia's political opposition, dead, jailed or living in exile, Vladimir Putin is virtually guaranteed to win a new 6-year term.
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Ewan McGregor on “A Gentleman in Moscow'"
Emmy-winning actor Ewan McGregor stars in the highly anticipated adaptation of the best-selling novel "A Gentleman in Moscow." Set against the backdrop of post-revolution Russia, the series follows the life of Count Alexander Rostov as he faces a life of house arrest in Moscow's Metropol Hotel.
Ukraine vows to keep fighting Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is remaining firm on his objective to continue fighting the war against Russia, calling on the U.S. to allocate the funds needed to help arm Ukraine's soldiers on the frontline. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Poland urges NATO allies to up defense budget
NATO's latest spending report shows improvement in reaching defense budget goals, but Poland wants allies to aim for even higher spending. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins to discuss.
The Capital of Free Russia I Sunday on 60 Minutes
As Russia’s presidential election looms, many of Vladimir Putin’s political opponents are dead or in exile. This Sunday, Scott Pelley meets some of those who defied Putin and were forced to flee to the nearby capital of Vilnius, Lithuania.
U.S. ambassador to NATO on member spending
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday urged allies to give more military support to Ukraine and discussed expectations for members' defense spending in 2024. "In 2024, NATO allies in Europe will invest a total of $470 billion in defense, amounting to 2% of their combined GDP for the first time," Stoltenberg said. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith joined CBS News to discuss Russia, Ukraine and how spending works for NATO members.
Putin gives warning about nuclear weapons
Russian leader Vladimir Putin warns that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if the country comes under threat. Putin made the comments in a state television interview released Wednesday. Russia reporter Mary Ilyushina has more.
Putin renews nuclear war threat, warns NATO not to send troops to Ukraine
Vladimir Putin claims Moscow's nuclear arsenal is "much more" advanced than America's, and says he'll use it if Russia is threatened.
Close ally of Alexey Navalny attacked in Lithuania
Associates of Alexey Navalny reported Tuesday night that the politician's close ally and top strategist, Leonid Volkov, was attacked in Vilnius.
White House to give $300 million to Ukraine
National security adviser Jake Sullivan announced Tuesday the Biden administration will send $300 million in weapons and equipment to Ukraine as the country continues its fight against Russia. The emergency package will help Ukraine arm soldiers as efforts stall in Congress to pass a supplemental spending bill. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Russian military plane with 15 people on board crashes on takeoff
The Defense Ministry didn't say whether there were any survivors but the local governor offered condolences to the victims' families.
Senate holds worldwide threats hearing
U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials are testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee Monday as part of an annual assessment on worldwide threats. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis reports.
Camp for grieving Ukrainians in Austrian Alps
Grieving Ukrainian widows and children headed to the Austrian Alps for mountain healing. They’re climbing at a camp while learning from U.S. veterans about strength, resilience and overcoming trauma.
Ukrainian troops running low on supplies
With potential U.S. military aid to Ukraine stalled in Congress, Ukrainian troops are running short on supplies and are struggling to hold the line. Charlie D'Agata is on the ground in eastern Ukraine.
Dozens of Indian nationals duped into joining Russia's war against Ukraine
Dozens of men in India were duped into joining Russia's war against Ukraine, according to India's government.
Biden's opening State of the Union remarks
President Biden began his third State of the Union address by raising the stakes of the 2024 presidential election, telling those assembled in the House chamber that Americans "face an unprecedented moment in the history of the union."
Russia condemned for Odesa strike
European leaders are condemning Russia's strike on the Ukrainian southern port city of Odesa where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday. CBS News contributor Mike Lyons looks at what's known about the deadly attack.
Foreign policy in State of the Union speech
One of the key issues President Biden will be focusing on in his State of the Union speech will be foreign policy. Mr. Biden is set to announce a plan to build a temporary port on the Gaza coast for humanitarian aid delivery. Sam Vinograd, a CBS News contributor and former assistant secretary for counterterrorism and threat prevention at the Department of Homeland Security, discusses what to expect.
White House preview of State of the Union
President Biden will denounce extremism and discuss the U.S. economy, the state of democracy, and civil and women's rights during Thursday's State of the Union address before both chambers of Congress. CBS News White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe chats with Olivia Dalton, a White House press secretary, about the president's priorities for the yearly address.
Senate to vote on government funding package
The Senate is set to vote on a funding package ahead of Friday's partial government shutdown deadline. The spending bills, which the House passed Wednesday, would extend funding for some federal agencies through September if it clears the upper chamber. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
How will OPEC+ cuts affect U.S. gas prices?
Several OPEC+ countries will reduce oil production by a combined 2.2 million barrels per day through June. Jeff Colgan, director of the Climate Solutions Lab at Brown University, joins CBS News to discuss how the decreased output could affect the U.S.
Breaking down Super Tuesday 2024 results
Both President Biden and former President Donald Trump are closing in on the required delegate count to secure their parties' 2024 nominations. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "America Decides" to analyze Super Tuesday's results and what they say about a Biden-Trump rematch.
Sweden approved as newest NATO member
Sweden has cleared what looks to be its last major hurdle to becoming the 32nd member of NATO, after Hungary's president signed a law Tuesday allowing the country to join the alliance. Hungary is the last NATO member to give its backing after Sweden applied to join in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Three of Ukraine's kidnapped children
The Ukrainian government estimates that Russia has kidnapped at least 30,000 Ukrainian children since the start of the war — and Ukraine has only been able to recover 388 to reunite with their loved ones. Margaret Brennan spoke to three — two boys and a girl, all under 15 years old — who were rescued by their grandparents and traveled to the U.S. to plead for help.
How world leaders are viewing 2024 U.S. race
World leaders are watching the 2024 U.S. presidential race closely. The results could have a significant impact on the direction of American foreign policy. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins with analysis.
Supreme Court temporarily freezes order requiring Trump admin. to provide full SNAP payments
It froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights beginning Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer to end shutdown
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.
Judge permanently blocks Trump admin. from deploying National Guard to Portland
In late September, President Trump announced he would be deploying federal troops to Portland in response to downtown protests over the administration's immigration crackdown.
Grand jury subpoenas ex-CIA chief Brennan, ex-FBI officials linked to Trump-Russia probe
Subpoenas went out to former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page, according to a source.
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia announces baby daughter's death
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia took a leave of absence from the team a day before the World Series.
Heritage Foundation backlash erupts over leader's defense of Tucker Carlson
The leader of the influential conservative think tank is facing calls to resign and several staff members have left in protest.
Miami-Dade sheriff's deputy fatally shot after responding to crash, officials say
Deputy Devin Jaramillo responded to a traffic crash when he was "brutally attacked and murdered," Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said.
Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
The eight-time MLB All-Star pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time.