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The stakes of a trilateral meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy, Putin

President Trump spoke to Russian president Vladimir Putin after his meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and said he's now making arrangements for a trilateral meeting between the two warring countries and himself.

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Russia launches deadly strikes on Ukraine ahead of meeting

Russia launched a heavy wave of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, hitting more than two dozen locations.

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Air Canada delays plans to resume operations

All Air Canada planes were grounded on Monday (August 18) after its 10,000 flight attendants refused a return-to-work mandate from the Canadian government.

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Trump meeting with Zelenskiy, European leaders at White House

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House Monday (August 18) for his meeting with President Donald Trump and other European leaders about Russia's war in Ukraine. CBS News White House reporter Taurean Small has m...

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Erin expected to bring dangerous conditions to U.S. East Coast

Hurricane Erin will bring dangerously rough surf to parts of the U.S. East Coast. Over the weekend, Erin's outer bands lashed Puerto Rico with up to 7 inches of rain and flooding parts of the island.

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NBA and players' union launch review focusing on prop bets

The NBA could tighten the rules on legal sports betting. The league and the players' union have launched a review, focusing on prop bets, where bettors wager on individual players. At least three players have been investigated.

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Protesters in Israel conduct nationwide strike for Gaza ceasefire

Israelis have staged a nationwide strike, with hundreds of thousands of people across the country calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release deal. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has the latest.

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Ahead of Trump meeting, Zelenskyy says won't give territory to Russia

Ahead of his Monday meeting with President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymry Zelenksyy says his country will not give up any territory to Russia, even as the White House insists potential land swaps will be necessary. Willie James Inm...

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Remakes, sequels highlight this year's summer blockbuster season

Summer is still Hollywood's busiest season and this year, studios seemed to be banking on nostalgia. Andres Gutierrez reports.

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Hurricane Erin expected to bring dangerous riptides to East Coast

The effects of Hurricane Erin are expected to be felt up and down the East Coast, even if the storm remains at sea. Much of the shore from Florida to the Mid-Atlantic could see a high risk of rip currents as soon as Monday. Ali Bauman re...

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Thousands of Israelis protest in Gaza, call for end to fighting

Thousands of Israeli protesters demanded a deal to secure the release of hostages still held by Hamas in one of the biggest demonstrations since the war in Gaza began. Debora Patta reports.

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José Andrés on what he saw on recent trip to Gaza

Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, describes his trip late last week to Gaza, where he surveyed his aid group's efforts to provide food to Palestinians. "We need to make sure that we are cooking where people live. We nee...

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A desk with the greatest view

In the late 1970s, a group of university students in West Texas, wanting a place to study with a view, hauled a desk to the top of Hancock Hill (elevation: 4,900 feet), in the town of Alpine. Today, the desk is a pilgrimage for hikers se...

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Rashid Johnson on art as a source of potential joy

Artist Rashid Johnson has used multiple media and materials to create works that examine race, masculinity, identity, aesthetics, and (he says) his own anxiety. Now, Johnson's career is the focus of an exhibition at the Guggenheim New Yo...

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The Summit: Trump's diplomatic gambit, and Putin's prize

The first meeting between the American and Russian presidents since Vladimir Putin launched his war on Ukraine three-and-a-half years ago resulted in no ceasefire, and no concrete results. So, what did President Trump and President Putin...

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America's first cash crop

Tobacco had been cultivated and smoked by Native Americans for centuries before Christopher Columbus introduced it to Europe. Jane Pauley reports on how growing tobacco became America's first cash crop – and ingrained in the nation's cul...

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Trump sides with Putin, preferring peace over ceasefire

President Trump reversed course Saturday, saying he is no longer seeking an urgent ceasefire in Ukraine, but now agrees with Russian President Vladimir Putin that pursuing a peace deal is the best way to end the war.

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War-weary Ukrainians desperate for a ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin described his meeting with President Trump as "frank, substantive and bringing us closer to making the necessary decisions." But the Alaska summit couldn't have been more far removed from the battlefields...

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Meteorite that hit home is older than Earth, scientists say

A meteorite appeared as a fireball seen in several states, including Georgia, where it landed in a house last month. Now a new study has found it may be older than Earth itself.

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Body camera video shows pilot failing sobriety test

New footage shows the moments a former Southwest pilot is questioned about his sobriety by police after TSA agents claimed he smelled of alcohol. David Allsop was given a sobriety test on the jet bridge and subsequently arrested for a DU...

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European leaders react to Trump-Putin summit

Following President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's summit in Alaska, European leaders have pledged solidarity with Ukraine, indicating in a joint statement that they want to see a tri-lateral summit between Trump, Putin and...

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Why a pilot-influencer is stuck in Antarctica

Ethan Guo, the 20-year-old pilot influencer who has been flying across the globe to benefit childhood cancer research, has been stranded in Antarctica since late June.

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Trump, Putin meeting in Alaska ends without a ceasefire deal

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Friday in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine. The leaders did not announce a peace deal, but Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday.

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What we know about the high-stakes summit between Trump and Putin

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska for a high-stakes summit over ending the war in Ukraine. Nancy Cordes and Margaret Brennan have coverage and analysis.

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Trump, Putin arrive in Alaska for historic summit

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin have arrived in Alaska ahead of their high stakes talks on Ukraine. The expected one-on-one meeting between Trump and Putin has expanded to include U.S. officials Steve Witkoff and ...

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Hurricane Erin to hit Puerto Rico with heavy rain

Hurricane Erin is expected to move just north of Puerto Rico on Sunday morning, bringing rough waves and heavy rain. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch is tracking the storm.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine "counting on America" to find path to peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated that it's "time to end the war" ahead of a high-stakes summit between the U.S. and Russia on Friday. Lesia Vasylenko, a member of the parliament of Ukraine, tells CBS News 24/7 that "the...

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Israeli finance minister approves new West Bank settlement

Israel's far-right finance minister approved the construction of a controversial new settlement in the West Bank, saying it "finally buries the idea of a Palestinian state." But it's unclear if this move will actually go through. Rights ...

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Tropical Storm Erin nears hurricane strength

On Friday, Tropical Storm Erin neared hurricane strength and is expected to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season. Forecasters anticipate Erin to become a major hurricane over the weekend.

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Warning signs of collision danger before deadly D.C. plane crash

A CBS News data analysis reveals red flags about collision dangers in the airspace around Washington's Reagan National Airport. For a year leading up to January's deadly midair collision, there were close encounters between helicopters a...

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