Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption raids on his home
Ukrainian anti-corruption officials raid the home of a top aide to President Zelenskyy in connection with a major probe into an energy sector corruption scandal.
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Death toll keeps rising in Hong Kong apartment blaze; more arrests made
Hong Kong authorities say almost 130 people have been confirmed dead in the massive fire that charred an apartment complex and took two days to put out.
Cosmic butterfly seen in stunning new image captured by telescope
A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new image of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder.
Rare Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty expected to sell for over $26M
The crystal and diamond egg was commissioned by Czar Nicholas II for his mother, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, as an Easter present in 1913.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Suspect in custody after U.S. man killed in Tobago, police say
A local police report identified the victim as Christopher Brown, a builder from Colorado.
U.S.-backed proposal for peace in Ukraine is starting point for peace, Putin says
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week, the Kremlin says.
Shark kills woman, seriously injures man at beach in Australia
A bystander helped the pair on the beach, but the woman died at the scene. A paramedic said the bystander's first aid might have prevented a double fatality.
What were the Afghan "Zero Units" that sources say the shooting suspect worked for?
The "Zero Units" were considered by the U.S. and its international partners to be among Afghanistan's most trusted domestic forces.
CBS reporter gifts Pope Leo a family heirloom White Sox bat on papal plane
As Pope Leo XIV, the first American leader of the Catholic Church, embarked on his first foreign trip, CBS News' Chris Livesay presented the pontiff with a very American family heirloom.
French prisoners sawed through bars, used bedsheets in jail break, officials say
Guards noticed two inmates had vanished from a prison in Dijon, France, shortly before dawn, officials said.
World judo federation drops ban on Russians competing under their flag
Russian athletes were forced to compete in International Judo Federation matches under a neutral banner due to the ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but not any more.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying U.S. arms, building defense dome
The budget will be allocated over eight years as part of the island's strategy to deter a China's threats of invasion
White House confirms follow-up strike on alleged drug boat
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the commander of a September operation "worked well within his authority and the law" when ordering a follow-on strike.
Appeals court disqualifies Alina Habba as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a lower court decision that disqualified Alina Habba as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
White House releases details of Trump's MRI scan
The White House said President Trump's October MRI analyzed his cardiovascular system and abdomen.
What we know about the vetting process of the National Guard shooting suspect
The shooting raised questions about whether the government missed any red flags about the alleged attacker, 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal.
Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet
House Democrats allege Patel has used the FBI's Gulfstream jet for a "date night" in Tennessee and an outing with friends in Texas.
Photos: Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations
In a change this year because the East Wing was torn down, the tree that honors Gold Star families is in the Blue Room with the official White House Christmas tree.
TSA will start charging travelers without a Real ID $45 in February
Flyers without Real IDs, passports or other accepted forms of identification will need to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1.
WHO issues guidance on GLP-1 drugs for obesity
The World Health Organization issued new guidelines recommending the use of GLP-1 drugs for adults with obesity and called for action on manufacturing and affordability.
Son of "El Chapo" pleads guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges
As part of the plea deal, Joaquin Guzman Lopez admitted to helping oversee the production and smuggling of large quantities of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and fentanyl into the U.S.