Ukraine rejects Russia's "dirty bomb" claims
Kyiv, U.S. and other allies reject Russian defense chief's claim of "dirty bomb" from Ukraine. Holly Williams has more.
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Ukrainians resilient in face of drone attacks
As Russian forces move tens of thousands of people away from the front line in Kherson, Ukrainians remain resilient — and confident that, despite ongoing deadly drone attacks, their country will be victorious: "We believe in it.'
H.R. McMaster on Ukraine war escalation
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at the escalation of Russia's war in Ukraine, strategies being used by both sides and what Ukraine needs from the rest of the world.
Russia strikes Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities
Russian missiles rained down across Ukrainian cities this morning, including rare attacks in the heart of the capital Kyiv. CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports that the attacks appear to be apparent revenge for this weekend's daring attack on a Russian bridge in occupied Crimea.
Inside a Russian attack on Ukraine's civilians
CBS News' Charlie D'Agata visits a Ukrainian city several miles from the front lines, and even further from Russian-held territory, but still far from safe. He speaks with residents just hours after a deadly barrage of Russian rockets.
Brittney Griner's wife details call
Brittney Griner's appeal of her nine-year prison sentence in Russia has been scheduled for October 25. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sits down exclusively with her wife, Cherelle Griner, for her first interview since Brittney Griner's sentencing. Cherelle shares what happened on a phone call with Brittney from Russia that left her crying in bed for days.
Inside the recaptured Ukrainian town of Lyman
Charlie D'Agata traveled to Lyman in the Donbas, a city recaptured by Ukrainian forces over the weekend. The strategically important town was being used as an eastern logistics hub by Russian forces, but they were forced to pull back as Ukrainian troops began to encircle it over the weekend.
First images from embattled city of Lyman
Charlie D'Agata heads to the frontlines in eastern Ukraine where he gets to see the first images of Lyman, a city back under Ukrainian control after Russian annexation.
Update on Russian military plane crash
Investigators have found the flight recorders of a crashed Russian military plane that Russia claims was carrying 65 Ukrainian POWs, Russian state media says. Moscow is blaming Kyiv for the crash. BBC News Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford has more.
Why Hungary hasn't ratified Sweden's NATO bid
Sweden wants to join NATO and only one country stands in its way. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to discuss why Hungary has yet to ratify Sweden's membership — and what another NATO ally means for the U.S.
Russia accuses Ukraine of shooting down plane carrying POWs
At least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were on board a plane that crashed in western Russia's Belgorod region, Russian state media say.
Russia claims Ukraine responsible for downed plane
The Kremlin has accused Ukrainian forces of shooting down a Russian military plane, which crashed in a field in Russia's western Belgorod region, killing everyone aboard. Ukraine has denied it was involved. Moscow says the plane was carrying Ukrainian soldiers who were to be released as part of a prisoner exchange. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Russian military plane crashes near Ukraine
A Russian military transport plane carrying dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war crashed Wednesday morning, killing everyone on board. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more on what we know.
Marking 700 days of the war in Ukraine
Wednesday marks 700 days since Russia launched its full-scale attack on Ukraine. The prevailing opinion when Moscow's troops invaded in February 2022 was that Russia would prevail quickly, but that hasn't happened. Gian Gentile, associate director and senior historian at the Rand Arroyo Center, joined CBS News to discuss the state of the war.
CIA continues online campaign to recruit Russian spies, citing successes
A Kremlin spokesperson scoffed at the effort, noting that the social media platform X is banned in Russia.
Turkey's parliament approves Sweden's NATO membership
Turkish legislators endorsed Sweden's NATO membership Tuesday, months after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to the bid following negotiations about Sweden's stance on Kurdish militant groups.
Russia hits Ukraine's 2 biggest cities with a deadly missile attack
Russia's top diplomat tells CBS News it's the U.S. that is preventing a resolution to the Ukraine war, as missiles slam into Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Russia: U.S. is wrong about ending Ukraine war
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York for U.N. meetings on Ukraine and the Middle East, told CBS News correspondent Pamela Falk in an exclusive interview that the new generation of politicians in the U.S. demonizes Russia. Lavrov claimed that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Davos last week misrepresented Russia's willingness to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, saying Russia is indeed ready but is being treated unfairly by the United States. Russia's top diplomat complained that U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Davos last week misrepresented Russia's willingness to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine and that Russia is indeed ready, complaining all the while about unfair treatment by the United States. And, he would not answer questions about military cooperation with North Korea.
Russian foreign minister on Israel and Hamas
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discusses October 7, the Israel-Hamas war and the rising tensions in the Middle East with CBS News correspondent Pamela Falk.
Russian official on possible Trump reelection
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told CBS News in an exclusive interview that there would not be a difference in its actions in Ukraine if former President Trump were elected. Lavrov would not answer CBS News' questions regarding reports of Russia using North Korean missiles and launchers in its war against Ukraine. Watch more of CBS News correspondent Pamela Falk's interview with Russia's top diplomat.
How Ukraine's budget problem could impact war
Ukraine is running out of money. Max Bergmann, a program director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss what a $40 billion budget shortfall could mean for the war as foreign aid stalls in the West.
Pet cat found dead after being thrown off train by conductor
300,000 people signed a petition calling for the Russian train conductor to lose her job after she threw a cat named Twix off a train.
New funding bill buys Congress just weeks
The new stopgap bill passed Thursday by both chambers of Congress will only extend government funding for six more weeks. In early March, lawmakers will have to revisit the nation's spending matters to avoid a shutdown. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Ukrainian drone strike sparks huge blaze at oil depot inside Russia
Flames shot into the sky after a Ukrainian drone struck an oil depot inside Russia, as Kyiv steps up attacks nearly 2 years into Russia's invasion.
Woman accused of killing pro-war blogger in café faces 28 years in prison
Darya Trepova, 26, admitted giving Vladlen Tatarsky the object but said she believed it had contained a hidden listening device, not a bomb.
Appeals court rules many of Trump's tariffs are illegal, but doesn't halt them
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
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Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.
Hurricane Katrina in photos, 20 years later: "We're the land they forgot about"
While Hurricane Katrina's toll didn't become clear for days, the storm ultimately led to nearly 1,400 deaths, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Feds charge man who burned U.S. flag outside White House
Federal prosecutors in D.C. filed charges against a veteran who burned an American flag outside the White House, after President Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate flag burning.
Families of 2 children killed in Minneapolis school shooting speak out
The family of one of the victims shot early Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic Church in southwest Minneapolis spoke out for the first time Thursday afternoon.
2 dead after getting flesh-eating bacteria from eating raw oysters
Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that occurs in warm coastal waters or raw seafood. It can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a life-threatening illness.
Biggest takeaways from the government's latest inflation data
Persistent inflation remains a pain point for consumers — and for the Federal Reserve as it weighs whether to lower interest rates.
Alabama town's first Black mayor reelected after being locked out of office
The first Black mayor of an Alabama town has won election by a landslide, four years after he ran unopposed but was prevented from serving.
Powerball jackpot now an estimated $1 billion for Saturday's drawing
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $453.1 million.