Wagner Group says it is leaving Mali, but Africa Corps will remain
Wagner is a group of entities that operate as a private military company.
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Putin: Grenade fragments found in victims of Wagner boss plane crash
Putin criticized investigators for not conducting alcohol and drug tests on Prigozhin and the nine other victims of the crash.
Wagner Group leadership in limbo
The death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has left a leadership vacuum for the mercenary group, which is still acting as a security force for Russia. Catrina Doxsee, associate director and associate fellow for the Transnational Threats Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News to discuss the future of Wagner.
Ukrainian troops breach Russia's defense to retake village of Robotyne
Victories in Ukraine's counteroffensive are small and hard-won on the southern front, but they're coming.
Ukraine claims major logistical victory
Kyiv says Ukrainian troops reclaimed the village of Robotyne, a victory officials there hope will speed up the country's counteroffensive against Russia. Meanwhile, the death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has left questions about the future of the Russian mercenary group and its presence in African nations. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has the latest.
Prigozhin's death in a plane crash is "par for the course," Russia expert says
Fiona Hill said "I doubt it" when asked if anyone in the diplomatic community believes that Vladimir Putin has nothing to do with the plane crash.
Russia expert Fiona Hill on Prigozhin's death
Russia's investigative committee said Sunday that it had confirmed via genetic testing that Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash. Fiona Hill, the former senior director for European and Russian affairs on the National Security Council during the Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation" the plane crash was "so dramatic" that "one has to ask whether this was done for the demonstrative effect of it."
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Russia expert Fiona Hill weighs in on the mysterious plane crash that killed Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin; plus our political panel discusses the complicated legal calendar ahed for former President Donald Trump.
Leon Panetta on Wagner leader's fate: "If you cross Putin, the likelihood is you're going to die"
On Wednesday a plane carrying the mercenary leader who staged a failed mutiny against the Kremlin fell from the sky. No one doubts that Russian President Vladimir Putin was behind the crash.
Russia says Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's death confirmed
Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement that forensic and genetic testing identified all 10 bodies recovered at the site of Wednesday's crash.
Vladimir Putin and the suspicious death of Yevgeny Prigozhin
On Wednesday a plane carrying Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner Group leader who staged a failed mutiny against the Kremlin earlier this year, fell from the sky, killing everyone on board. No one doubts that Vladimir Putin was behind the crash. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with former CIA director Leon Panetta about the Russian president who uses violent deaths and dubious suicides to maintain his grip on power.
Will Prigozhin's presumed death help Ukraine?
The Kremlin denied Russian President Vladimir Putin had anything to do with the plane crash that is believed to have killed Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment found an intentional explosion likely caused the plane to go down Wednesday -- and that Prigozhin was likely targeted. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
Fate of Wagner Group unclear
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first public comments following the apparent death of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, as U.S. officials say the fatal plane crash near Moscow was likely caused by an explosion on board. The presumed death of Prigozhin has left the future of the Wagner Group unclear. CBS News foreign correspondents Debora Patta and Charlie D'Agata report.
Kremlin says claims it ordered Wagner chief's death an "absolute lie"
A presidential decree signed Friday, two days after Prigozhin's death, means Russian paramilitary fighters will have to swear an oath to the Russian flag.
Putin says Prigozhin made "serious mistakes"
Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking for the first time since Yevgeny Prigozhin's reported death in a plane crash in Russia, said the head of the Wagner mercenary group "was a man of complicated fate" and made "serious mistakes" in life. CBS News' Debora Patta reports.
U.S.: Putin likely ordered Prigozhin's death
U.S. officials say the most probable explanation for the plane crash that purportedly killed Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was an explosion on board and that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely ordered the killing. BBC News correspondent Paul Adams has the latest.
No sign surface-to-air missile took down Wagner chief's plane, U.S. says
The U.S. is still assessing what caused the plane purportedly carrying Wagner group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin to crash.
Fallout from Prigozhin's alleged death
U.S. officials believe the cause of the plane crash that allegedly killed Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was caused by an explosion on board the aircraft. Retired Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack, global fellow at the Wilson Center, joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments.
Putin breaks silence on Wagner's Prigozhin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has broken his silence on the apparent death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, sending condolences to Prigozhin's family. U.K. authorities believe Russia's domestic intelligence agency was likely behind Wednesday's plane crash that killed 10 people, including, allegedly, Prigozhin. CBS News reporter Mary Ilyushina has the latest from Latvia.
Putin breaks silence on plane crash that purportedly killed Wagner chief
Russian President Vladimir Putin described Yevgeny Prigozhin as a man who made serious "mistakes" but "achieved the right results."
H.R. McMaster on Prigozhin's presumed death
As the exact circumstances surrounding the apparent death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin remain unclear, experts believe the plane crash that purportedly killed him on Wednesday marked Russian President Vladimir Putin's vengeance for the group's short-lived rebellion in June. Former U.S. national security adviser H.R. McMaster joined CBS News to discuss what he described as Putin's "pattern" of killing his enemies.
What we know about the reported death of Russian Wagner chief Prigozhin
"No matter the cause of the plane crash, everyone will see this as an act of retaliation and retribution," said one analyst. "And the Kremlin won't particularly counteract this view."
What we know about Wagner leader's fate
Russian President Vladimir Putin made no mention of Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin during a remote address at the BRICS Summit in South Africa Thursday morning. Prigozhin was reportedly among 10 people killed in a plane crash northwest of Moscow Wednesday, according to Russia's civil aviation agency, but skepticism over his ultimate fate remains. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has the latest, including an unverified video of the crash.
Wagner chief Prigozhin killed in plane crash
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, was one of 10 people who died when a private plane crashed Wednesday north of Moscow. In June, Prigozhin led a brief revolt in which his Wagner soldiers marched on Moscow after he heavily criticized Russian defense officials over their handling of the invasion of Ukraine. Debora Patta reports.
Fallout of Wagner Group head's alleged death
Russian officials say a business jet crash has killed 10 people and that Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was listed on the plane's passenger list. For more on this, CBS News was joined by retired U.S. Army major and military analyst Mike Lyons and Catrina Doxsee, associate director of the Transnational Threats Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Israel launches strike on Iran's nuclear program, IDF says
Israel's military conducted a strike on Iran early Friday morning, targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Judge blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard to Los Angeles
The judge directed the Trump administration to return control of the California National Guard to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Air India plane with 242 on board crashes after takeoff for London
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Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from Kristi Noem press conference
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Man says he's the sole survivor of the Air India plane crash
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Blue state governors testify on "sanctuary" policies at heated hearing
Three Democratic governors defended their responses to the migrant crisis and dispute claims of failing to cooperate with federal authorities, according to remarks prepared for a congressional panel.
Russian scientist from Harvard released after 4 months in custody
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House votes to claw back $9.4 billion in funding for foreign aid, NPR, PBS
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Lawmakers outraged over senator's forcible removal from DHS press conference
Lawmakers are calling for answers after Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday.
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Russian scientist from Harvard released after 4 months in custody
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Hikers in Alaska, Canada can't complete historic trail due to border policies
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Barbie maker Mattel and OpenAI partner to develop AI-powered toys
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Thrifting interest explodes for Americans worried about rising clothing prices
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Barbie maker Mattel and OpenAI partner to develop AI-powered toys
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Walmart heiress Christy Walton promotes "No Kings" protest in ad
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GOP tax bill could cost low-income Americans $1,600 per year, CBO says
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Google, OpenAI, Spotify and other platforms hit by widespread outage
Google, OpenAI, Spotify, Amazon Web Services ad Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
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Israel launches strike on Iran's nuclear program
Israel's military conducted airstrikes on Iran early Friday morning, targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Hikers in Alaska, Canada can't complete historic trail due to border policies
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Judge blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard to Los Angeles
The judge directed the Trump administration to return control of the California National Guard to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Hegseth testifies that Pentagon has contingency plans for Greenland
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday appeared to acknowledge the Pentagon has developed plans to take over Greenland by force.
GOP tax bill could cost low-income Americans $1,600 per year, CBO says
The highest-earning U.S. households would see the biggest gains under the GOP budget package thanks to tax cuts, CBO analysis finds.
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CDC purges career officials from oversight of vaccine committee
News of their removal comes after the firing of the CDC's outside vaccine advisers.
RFK Jr. taps allies, COVID vaccine critics for CDC advisory panel
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
Some Zicam, Orajel products recalled over potential fungal contamination
Some Zicam and Orajel products are being recalled after fungi was found in the cotton swab components, federal health officials said.
HHS budget proposal eliminates CDC centers in favor of new "MAHA" agency
The proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services slashes CDC and NIH funding in favor of the new Administration for a Healthy America.
RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
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Owner of Dominican nightclub whose roof collapsed arrested
A government-appointed committee that includes international experts is still investigating what caused the roof to collapse.
Hikers in Alaska, Canada can't complete historic trail due to border policies
While both the American and Canadian sides of the Chilkoot Trail are open, hikers aren't allowed to cross the U.S.-Canada border.
Underwater drone stumbles upon France's deepest shipwreck
A drone discovered by chance what archaeologists say are the remains of a 16th-century ship more than 1.5 miles underwater off southern France.
What we know about the Air India plane crash, investigation
A large Air India passenger jet crashed Thursday in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, shortly after taking off for London. Here's what to know.
Man says he's the sole survivor of the Air India plane crash
Indian officials say one person survived the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad. Indian media say he's U.K. citizen Vishwash Kumar Ramesh.
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Ashley Gorley talks Songwriters Hall of Fame
Ashley Gorley is responsible for 83 country chart topping singles, including hits like Post Malone's "I Had Some Help" and "Last Night" by Morgan Wallen. He speaks to "CBS Mornings Plus" about being part of the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame class.
Bonnie McKee on new music, tour
Bonnie McKee has written hit music for artists like Britney Spears and Rita Ora. She's out with her latest album, "Forever 21." She opens up about her music career, touring and more.
Harvey Weinstein retrial ends in mistrial over rape charge
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Carrie Coon talks role in "The Gilded Age"
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Details on Songwriters Hall of Fame honorees
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Google, OpenAI, Spotify and other platforms hit by widespread outage
Google, OpenAI, Spotify, Amazon Web Services ad Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
Meta files lawsuit against maker of "nudify" app technology
Meta ramps up efforts to block ads for AI technology used to create fake nude images of real people.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Facial recognition identifying jail escapees
After 10 inmates escaped a New Orleans jail, authorities used facial recognition software to help locate and arrest an escapee. But as facial recognition has become a more common tool, groups like the ACLU have raised concerns about its use. Anna Schecter, who covers crime and safety for CBS News, breaks it all down.
What to know about facial recognition
Facial recognition technology was used by authorities to locate one of the 12 escaped New Orleans inmates. Some groups are concerned that the crime-solving tactic breaches privacy. CBS News' Anna Schecter explains what to know.
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Invasive Asian needle ants pose risks
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
This T. rex ancestor is "missing link" to apex predators, scientists say
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Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure
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Examining Trump's push for death penalty
President Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term stating, "capital punishment is an essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit the most heinous crimes." Justin Mazzola, researcher for Amnesty International, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the future of capital punishment in the U.S.
Sean Combs' ex-girlfriend wraps up testimony
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend concluded her testimony in the music mogul's sex trafficking trial on Thursday after several days on the stand. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein retrial
The judge in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial declared a mistrial on the case's remaining rape charge after the jury foresperson said he was threatened by another juror and declined to continue deliberations. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Harvey Weinstein retrial ends in mistrial over rape charge
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
Combs' trial judge considers juror removal
The judge in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial is considering removing a juror for what the prosecution describes as a "lack of candor." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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Commercial crew launch delayed while ISS air leak assessed
NASA wants to evaluate recent efforts to stop a small but persistent air leak in the Russian segment of the space station.
Axiom-4 mission delayed due to leak
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Report: Pentagon, NASA push SpaceX competitors
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Implications of Trump-Musk feud on NASA
The emerging feud between President Trump and Elon Musk could have a ripple effect on America's space program. Jeff Foust, senior staff writer for Space News, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the implications.
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ICE raids trigger economic crisis in L.A.
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