Ukraine's drones watch as Russia throws waves of men at battle for Bakhmut
CBS News visits a front-line bunker where Ukraine's drone warriors watch in real time as waves of Russians "advance over the bodies of their fallen soldiers."
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Inexpensive drones helping Ukrainian troops keep control of Bakhmut
In underground hi-tech command centers, soldiers — some of whom are former gamers and IT workers — use inexpensive drones to stream live video from the frontline.
Biden says U.S. won't be providing F-16s to Ukraine
U.S. officials hadn't before closed off that possibility.
Zelenskyy and Putin's starkly different messages on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Zelenskyy's message on Holocaust Memorial Day stood in stark contrast to that of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
U.S. labels Russia-backed Wagner Group as transnational criminal organization
In a new round of sanctions, the U.S. accused the mercenary group of atrocities in Ukraine and around the world.
Germany apologizes for aiming leopard emoji at Russian envoy in Africa
"Is the Continent of Africa, its people & wildlife just a joke to you?" demanded one African Union official over the "tone deaf" tweet.
Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, says U.S. "direct involvement" in war is growing
The Kremlin has long cast dire warnings over the potential ramifications of the U.S. and its NATO allies' "direct involvement" in the grueling conflict.
U.S. sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in major boost to firepower
The U.S. plans to send 31 top-of-the-line M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, delivering on a key request from Kyiv.
These are the tanks Ukraine will get from the U.S. and Europe
Germany is sending what one military expert described as "the Mercedes BMW supertanks of the world."
Ukraine confirms retreat from town of Soledar after bitter fight
It's a rare win for Vladimir Putin's force, but military analysts have said capturing the small town is more symbolic than strategic.
U.S. "concerned" over South Africa's looming war games with Russia
The U.S. Embassy notes the joint military exercises off South Africa's coast will come "even as Moscow continues its brutal and unlawful war of aggression."
Germany to send tanks to Ukraine and let European partners do the same
"We are acting in a closely coordinated and concerted manner internationally," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
U.S. poised to send tanks to Ukraine
For months, the U.S. has been insisting the M1 Abrams, its top-of-the-line tank, was too complex to operate and maintain in Ukraine.
Biden administration has raised concerns with China about companies selling aid to Russia
Chinese companies are providing non-lethal military assistance and economic support that stops short of wholesale sanctions evasion, sources familiar with the situation tell CBS News.
Poland to seek Germany's formal approval to supply tanks to Ukraine
Germany's top diplomat says the world must "do everything we can to defend Ukraine," but her government still hasn't committed to letting other nations send modern, German-made tanks.
Germany won't block Poland from giving Ukraine tanks, minister says
Ukraine's supporters pledged billions of dollars in military aid during a meeting Friday.
AWOL Navy SEAL killed in Ukraine, official says
Daniel W. Swift was killed in Ukraine on Jan. 18, an official told CBS News.
Next few months crucial for Ukraine's spring counteroffensive, Pentagon says
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley suggested Ukrainians could reclaim some Russian-occupied territory, depending on the training and equipment they receive in the next few months.
CIA director meets with Zelenskyy as U.S. sends more aid to Ukraine
Burns "reinforced our continued support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression," a U.S. official said.
Pentagon commits another $2.5 billion in aid to Ukraine
The latest aid package includes for the first time Stryker vehicles for Ukraine as well as additional Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.
Germany facing pressure to approve leopard tanks for Ukraine
The Biden administration on Thursday announced a roughly $2.5 billion aid package for Ukraine, which included more armored vehicles, but no tanks.
Russia suggests "defeat" in Ukraine could "trigger a nuclear war"
The Kremlin and its allies have long tried to paint Vladimir Putin's assault on his neighbors as an existential war, and they want the world to believe they mean it.
In the front-line trenches of Ukraine's "harsh" winter war with Russia
Ukrainians battling Russia - and nature - to dig earthen fortifications to keep the invaders at bay want their partners to help speed up the grueling fight.
Top Ukrainian official killed in chopper crash
Officials are investigating the cause of a helicopter crash that killed 14 people, including Ukraine's interior minister, and at least one child, near the capital city of Kiev Wednesday. Debora Patta reports from Ukraine.
Analysis: Former CIA officer Rolf Mowatt-Larssen on Russia-Ukraine war
Mowatt-Larssen predicts that Putin will launch an offensive in 2023, but not until he has mobilized a sufficient number of troops, which he failed to do last year.
World
Tiny radioactive capsule found after search of vast swath of Australia
The dangerously radioactive capsule fell off a truck along a remote stretch of desert highway in Western Australia last month. One official said it was like finding a "needle in a haystack."
Four suspects in assassination of Haitian president transferred to U.S.
Two of the suspects were among the first to be arrested in connection with the slaying.
Canada province decriminalizes hard drugs in bid to ease opioid crisis
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
Pakistan bombing death toll hits 100, officials blame "security lapse"
The blast, which ripped through a mosque inside a major police facility in Peshawar, was one of the deadliest attacks on Pakistan's security forces in years.
Police say woman killed lookalike she met online to fake her own death
Police initially believed the victim owned the car in which her body was discovered, but they then identified her as someone who looked "remarkably similar."
Ukraine's drones watch as Russia throws waves of men at battle for Bakhmut
CBS News visits a front-line bunker where Ukraine's drone warriors watch in real time as waves of Russians "advance over the bodies of their fallen soldiers."
Inexpensive drones helping Ukrainian troops keep control of Bakhmut
In underground hi-tech command centers, soldiers — some of whom are former gamers and IT workers — use inexpensive drones to stream live video from the frontline.
Biden says U.S. won't be providing F-16s to Ukraine
U.S. officials hadn't before closed off that possibility.
"Main suspect" allegedly confesses after 10 mysterious beheadings in Mali
10 people — including a former soldier, a housewife and a 2-year-old — have been decapitated since 2018, sparking fears of ritual killings.
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20 years after Columbia disaster, NASA remembers crew and lessons learned
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
Nikki Haley to announce 2024 presidential run on Feb. 15
Haley will become the first Republican to get in the 2024 presidential race since former President Donald Trump launched his bid.
"Dances with Wolves" actor arrested on sexual assault charges in Nevada raid
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
How to watch Tyre Nichols' funeral service
The funeral for the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police is being held Wednesday in Memphis.
Oregon torture suspect dead after hours-long standoff, report says
Benjamin Obadiah Foster was wanted by police after, they say, a woman was found unconscious, bound and near death in Grants Pass, Oregon, last week.
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House to vote on plan to end telework for federal employees
The legislation raises debate over effectiveness of work-from-home.
Experts warn of child care industry turmoil ahead
An end to federal pandemic funding this year could send prices for child care up, forcing businesses to close, and people — especially moms — out of the workforce.
Utilities are cutting power to millions of struggling Americans
During pandemic, nonpaying customers were protected against shut-offs. Now millions are losing electricity, gas.
PayPal to cut 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workforce
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
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Nikki Haley to announce 2024 presidential run on Feb. 15
Haley will become the first Republican to get in the 2024 presidential race since former President Donald Trump launched his bid.
GOP-led states ask judge to end DACA policy for "Dreamers"
DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.
House to vote on plan to end telework for federal employees
The legislation raises debate over effectiveness of work-from-home.
NYC mayor says police departments should focus on "basic aptitude" of officers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is also a retired New York Police Department captain.
West Virginia governor to decide on race for Manchin's Senate seat by end of February
His decision raises the prospect of blockbuster race against Sen. Joe Manchin and shift in balance of power in Senate.
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53,000 pounds of sausage products recalled over listeria risk
Maker of prepared meats says some of its salami, pepperoni and other products may be contaminated.
Canada province decriminalizes hard drugs in bid to ease opioid crisis
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
World
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Tiny radioactive capsule found after search of vast swath of Australia
The dangerously radioactive capsule fell off a truck along a remote stretch of desert highway in Western Australia last month. One official said it was like finding a "needle in a haystack."
Four suspects in assassination of Haitian president transferred to U.S.
Two of the suspects were among the first to be arrested in connection with the slaying.
Canada province decriminalizes hard drugs in bid to ease opioid crisis
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
Pakistan bombing death toll hits 100, officials blame "security lapse"
The blast, which ripped through a mosque inside a major police facility in Peshawar, was one of the deadliest attacks on Pakistan's security forces in years.
Police say woman killed lookalike she met online to fake her own death
Police initially believed the victim owned the car in which her body was discovered, but they then identified her as someone who looked "remarkably similar."
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"Dances with Wolves" actor arrested on sexual assault charges in Nevada raid
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
Andrea Riseborough to keep Oscar nomination, Academy says
At issue is the way Riseborough's candidacy was promoted for a movie which has so far grossed a little over $27,000 at the box office.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, to play singer in new biopic
Jaafar Jackson said he's "humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life."
Priscilla Presley challenges daughter Lisa Marie's will
Priscilla Presley flagged issues with a trust amendment, such as misspelling of her name and the lack of a witness.
Technology
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PayPal to cut 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workforce
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
State Farm says it stopped insuring some Kia, Hyundai vehicles
The decision comes after an analysis found some 2015-19 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack protections to prevent theft.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
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New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
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"Dances with Wolves" actor arrested on sexual assault charges in Nevada raid
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
Oregon torture suspect dead after hours-long standoff, report says
Benjamin Obadiah Foster was wanted by police after, they say, a woman was found unconscious, bound and near death in Grants Pass, Oregon, last week.
Four suspects in assassination of Haitian president transferred to U.S.
Two of the suspects were among the first to be arrested in connection with the slaying.
Alec Baldwin charged in "Rust" shooting
Alec Baldwin and film set weapons specialist Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have been formally charged with manslaughter in connection with the deadly shooting on the "Rust" set. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave breaks joins Lana Zak with more details on the charges.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Space
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20 years after Columbia disaster, NASA remembers crew and lessons learned
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
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The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
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Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
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Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
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Ice storm slams south and central U.S.
Millions of people across the south and central U.S. were under some form of winter weather alert Tuesday. Omar Villafranca reports from Memphis, Tennessee.
NYC mayor on what police should focus on to change
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a former New York Police Department captain who was also assaulted by police as a teenager, told CBS News on Tuesday that police departments must concern themselves with the "basic aptitude" of police officers and recruits, in addition to training. Watch Ed O'Keefe's full interview with Adams.
Whale deaths spark debate in New York, New Jersey
Ten dead whales have washed ashore on the New York and New Jersey coastline since December. Some local mayors are blaming offshore wind farms for the deaths. Ry Rivard, a reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to discuss the issue.
Katie Porter talks about her Senate bid
Democratic Rep. Katie Porter is running to be California's next senator. Porter spoke to CBS News about her campaign, her opponents, and key issues she is fighting for, like ending the filibuster, and banning lawmakers from trading stocks.
Santos temporarily steps down House committees
Rep. George Santos of New York said Tuesday he is recusing himself from serving on House committees until he clears his name. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses the latest.