With Memes and in State Media, Many Russians Cheer on Putin’s Threats

While support for Vladimir V. Putin’s threats resounded in pro-war venues, some Russians reacted with worry, gallows humor and apathy to the suggestions of striking the West and using nuclear weapons.

World - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

The Papers: 'Putin's nuke threat' and 'Farmageddon!'

Wednesday's headlines are led by growing fears over Russia's nuclear threat and the farmers' protests.

How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?

Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace

Investors cheer Trump’s economic agenda, defying gloomy media

Donald Trump winning the popular vote and control of Congress was not the only shocker this week; the stock market response was almost as stunning.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Biden finally shows backbone in the face of Putin’s threats

After nearly two months of internal soul-searching that resulted in what can only be termed unnecessary delay, President Joe Biden finally agreed to permit Ukraine to employ long-range ATACMS ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Putin Escalates Threats to the West With New Ballistic Missile Launch

The intermediate-range missile did not carry nuclear weapons, but it is part of a strategic arsenal that is capable of delivering them.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Zelenskyy says Putin is 'terrified,' calls ballistic missile launch 'escalation'

Ukraine this week launched U.S.-made missiles at targets inside Russia.

Abortion protection measures pass in many states

Measures that protect and expand abortion rights passed in a number of states, including Arizona and Missouri. But an amendment to expand abortion rights in Florida failed to gain the 60 percent ...

Map: How many veterans live in your state?

Roughly 6% of Americans are veterans, according to Census data.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

'I Hate Gay Halloween' meme takes over social media

People on social media are showing off their niche costumes inspired by pop culture and partaking in what's been deemed the "I Hate Gay Halloween" meme.

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates Donald Trump on his election victory

World - ABC News - November 7

Russian defectors, Putin critics suffer mysterious, violent deaths | 60 Minutes

Critics of Vladimir Putin have suffered mysterious deaths around the world, highlighting Russia’s long and violent reach. Intelligence officials warn assassinations could happen on U.S. soil.

Famed Russian chef and Putin critic found dead in Belgrade

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Alexei Zimin posted anti-war messages and stopped his cooking show on a pro-Kremlin television station.

Kremlin: Putin urged Scholz to recognize Russian interests in Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on Putin lowering Russian threshold for use of nukes

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joined CBS News to discuss Ukraine's use of American missiles in strikes on Russian territory and Vladimir Putin's change of Russia's nuclear doctrine.

Gas prices at one-year high in Europe amid Russian supply threat

Gazprom could stop flow of gas into continent as result of their legal battle with Austrian company OMV. Europe’s gas market rose by as much as 5% on Thursday to its highest price in a year after ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

US and European embassies in Kyiv shut over threat of ‘significant’ Russian attack

Rare move comes day after Ukraine first used US long-range missiles to strike arms depot in Russia

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

States tighten security at polls amid threats

Officials in just about every state have been working to ensure that this year's election is the most secure ever. But it's not just the ballots that they're concerned about, it's the polling ...

Putin takes his nuclear threats to a new level, but Ukraine's allies say they aren't rattled

If the Kremlin was hoping to instill fear among its Western foes by lowering the bar for using nuclear weapons, then it may have been disappointed Wednesday.

German news agency reports Chancellor Scholz had a one-hour call with Russian President Putin, first in two years

World - ABC News - November 15

Putin lowers the threshold for using his nuclear arsenal after Biden's arms decision for Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin formally lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of nuclear weapons, following U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russian territory ...

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Russian leader Putin signs a new doctrine that lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Putin lowers threshold for Russian nuclear weapons use after Biden's Ukraine missile decision

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday lowered the threshold for nuclear weapons use, just two days after the U.S. authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles inside of Russia. Putin updated ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Nato says new Russian missile won’t deter support for Ukraine – live updates

Russia’s use of intermediate-range ballistic missile widely condemned; Zelenskyy says latest strike a ‘severe escalation’. Putin says Russia fired experimental ballistic missile into Ukraine ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia has tested a new intermediate range missile in a strike on Ukraine

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

As Russian Forces Turn to Glide Bombs, Ukrainian Civilians Fear a New Threat From the Skies

Cities in eastern and southern Ukraine are increasingly being hit by Russian glide bombs, converted gravity bombs that can be guided to targets, often landing without detection, residents and ...

World - The New York Times - October 28

Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China

A report distributed by the US Department of Homeland Security warned that financially motivated cybercriminals are more likely to attack US election infrastructure than state-backed hackers.

Tech - Wired - October 28

'Foreign state actor' behind bomb threats that disrupted Georgia polling sites, Raffensperger says

Georgia election officials had to evacuate two polling locations outside of Atlanta on Election Day after a "foreign state actor" called in what were eventually deemed noncredible bomb threats, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance

The U.S. defense chief says the Biden administration will give Ukraine antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Defense Sec. Austin: 'I don't see … imminent intent' of Russian nuclear threat

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin joins NBC News Pentagon Correspondent Courtney Kube in an exclusive sit-down and discusses the threat of nuclear weapon use from Russian President Putin.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Iran’s State Media Plays Down Israeli Attacks

Explosions woke Iranians up and rattled their windows as strikes targeted sites in at least three provinces.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Georgia State Election Board chair discusses conspiracies, threats and more

Georgia State Election Board Chair John Fervier said that threats against the board were "spiking" in August and September but have "significantly reduced" recently.

FBI command post 'triaging' election threats to share with state and local partners

FBI command post focuses on keeping the 2024 election secure.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on record turnout, bomb threats and more

Georgia's 2024 presidential election results are trickling in. Earlier Tuesday, false bomb threats at some poll sites delayed voting. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBS News to ...

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