National Ballet of Ukraine completes first U.S. tour in decades

The National Ballet of Ukraine wrapped up a tour of the U.S. this week — its first since the fall of the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago. Several dancers spoke to CBS News about the power of ...

Ukraine ballet touring U.S. to raise money for children in wartorn country

The National Ballet of Ukraine is touring several states in an effort to raise money for children stuck in the wartorn country. Nancy Chen reports.

Cuba suffers complete blackout after national electrical power grid fails

Most businesses were closed on Friday as officials blamed deteriorating infrastructure and fuel shortages for failure. Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Are U.S. stocks really headed for a ‘lost decade’? Why one strategist disagrees.

Are U.S. stocks really headed for a “lost decade,” as several prominent Wall Street firms have warned? The founder of one eponymous research shop doesn’t think so.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

China rivalry will continue 'into the next decade,' U.S. ambassador tells NBC News

The United States will judge China “on its actions, not just its words,” U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said, as the two rivals try to improve ties.

Teen U.S. soldier accounted for decades after being killed in WWII

U.S. Army Pvt. Jeremiah P. Maroney was killed amid fierce fighting with German forces.

Teen U.S. soldier accounted for decades after being killed in WWII

U.S. Army Pvt. Jeremiah P. Mahoney was killed amid fierce fighting with German forces.

World - CBS News - October 25

Hungary’s opposition overtakes Orbán’s party for first time in decades

Tisza upstart catches up with ruling Fidesz party months after it was founded, opinion polls show

World - Financial Times - October 24

Millennium considers launching first new fund in more than three decades

Fund would invest in less liquid assets including private credit

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Washington Post not endorsing presidential candidate for first time in decades

The Washington Post will not be endorsing any candidate for president this year, the newspaper's publisher announced Friday. In a note to readers, Post publisher William Lewis said the outlet would ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

For first time in six decades, freight rails split on union negotiation strategy

Union Pacific and CSX break from other freight rails in strategy to negotiate with labor unions two years after a nationwide rail strike was narrowly averted.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Ukraine war briefing: US sanctions China firms over ‘complete attack drones made for Russia’

First ever action over a ready-to-use weapons system made in China rather than parts for Russia to build one, says Washington; Zelenskiy touts victory plan. What we know on day 968. See all our ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Touring the U.S.-Mexico border with Trump and Harris focusing on immigration

With immigration again dominating the campaign cycle in the run up to the 2024 election, CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is traveling to the towns that dot the U.S.-Mexico border to speak ...

McCarty wins first PGA Tour title in Utah in third start

Matt McCarty started the year on the Korn Ferry Tour and now is headed to the Masters, winning his first PGA Tour title Sunday at the Black Desert Championship with a 4-under 67 and one swing that ...

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Bethell earns first England Test call-up for NZ tour

England call all-rounder Jacob Bethell into the Test squad for the first time for the series in New Zealand.

Commonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration

Commonwealth countries have adopted their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of Samoa

World - ABC News - October 26

Duke's national title hopes hinge on Cooper Flagg, freshman formula that hasn't worked for a decade

Can the Blue Devils buck recent trends for roster composition and break through for the 2025 national title?

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

In first public reaction to Liam Payne's death, all 4 former One Direction bandmates say they're 'completely devastated'

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

It’s my first Halloween in the UK for two decades – and my American children are not impressed | Emma Brockes

Spending on costumes and treats has increased, but Britain isn’t showing quite the same commitment or creativity. . What are you going as, this Halloween? The discussion in our household starts in ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

11 First Nations-Led Experiences for Uncovering the Real Australia

World - Yahoo News - October 15

First Nations Championship rugby finals to be hosted in London then Qatar

United States could stage event in 2030 Twelve nations to play series of playoffs Rugby union’s powerbrokers have reached a staging agreement for the Nations Championship that will mean the ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

U.S. concerned by reports of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine

The United States is “concerned” by reports of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine, a White House spokesperson said Tuesday.

U.S. Shifts Ukraine's F-16 Training to Focus on Younger Pilots

The decision could extend by many months the timeline for when Kyiv will have a full squadron of the Western-built aircraft ready for the battlefield.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Pentagon chief visits Ukraine in show of support ahead of U.S. election

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Ukraine on Monday, in a show of solidarity with Kyiv just two weeks ahead of a U.S. presidential election that is casting uncertainty over the future of ...

Austin, in Ukraine, Announces New Arms Shipment as U.S. Election Looms

The trip by the U.S. defense secretary comes as Russian forces steadily gain territory in eastern Ukraine.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

U.S. Defense Sec. Austin makes unannounced visit to Ukraine

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv Monday morning as concerns rise in Ukraine over the U.S. election and how that will affect the war ...

U.S. to Give Ukraine Millions to Build More Long-Range Drones

The move, confirmed by a Pentagon official, is in line with a U.S. policy change aimed at shoring up Ukraine’s ability to fight the war against Russia with its own weapons.

World - The New York Times - October 22

U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia to Aid Fight Against Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III called the situation “very, very serious,” though he said that what the soldiers were doing in Russia was “left to be seen.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Russia as Ukraine war rages

Defense chief Lloyd Austin says the U.S. sees evidence that Kim Jong Un has sent troops to bolster Vladimir Putin's army amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia, Might Be Used in Ukraine War

Biden administration officials are still weighing a response as Moscow becomes more reliant on foreign assistance to reinforce its military offensive in eastern Ukraine.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

North Korean troops fighting Ukraine will be 'fair game,' U.S. warns Putin

SEOUL, South Korea — Some 12,000 North Korean troops will be sent to Russia, a key United States ally said Thursday, vowing it “will not stand by and do nothing” in the face of this significant ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

How the U.S. presidential election is viewed in Ukraine amid war with Russia

While Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged continued support for Ukraine, former President Donald Trump has previously praised Vladimir Putin's decision to invade. Trump now says if elected, ...

Anxiety grips Ukraine as Russia gains ground before pivotal U.S. election

With Russia seizing ground ahead of a potential shift in U.S. politics, many Ukrainians have a message for Americans: Thank you, and please don't abandon us.

U.S.-supplied military vehicles proving critical to Ukraine's battle efforts

The U.S. has supplied Ukraine with over $60 billion in military assistance since Russia invaded in 2022, including Stryker fighting vehicles used by Ukraine's 80th Air Assault Brigade to launch an ...

As Russia Advances, U.S. Fears Ukraine Has Entered a Grim Phase

Weapons supplies are no longer Ukraine’s main disadvantage, American military officials say.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

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