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Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of destroying dam

Russia and Ukraine are each blaming each other for destroying a Soviet-era dam. The dam's destruction has caused severe flooding and could endanger a nuclear power plant. Debora Patta has the latest.

What the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger means for players

The PGA Tour shamed and banned players who left to play in the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf league. But on Tuesday, the two announced they are merging to form a new commercial entity. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.

PGA merging with Saudi-backed LIV Golf

The PGA said in a surprise announcement that it is merging with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf. The controversial move comes after LIV managed to poach some of golf's most recognizable names with lucrative contracts. Manuel Bojorquez has more.

Chris Christie announces 2024 presidential run

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has announced a bid for the presidency in 2024, joining the growing GOP field. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

Smoke from Canada wildfires spreads across U.S.

Smoke from an outbreak of wildfires in Canada is spreading across the U.S., resulting in air quality alerts for over 80 million people.

Ukraine says Russia blew up major dam and flooding imminent

Ukrainian officials ordered people downriver to evacuate, saying water would reach "critical levels" within hours. Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the destruction an act of terror.

Mike Pence, two more Republicans set to jump into 2024 race this week

It's set to be another huge week in the 2024 presidential race. Former Vice President Mike Pence is now officially a 2024 presidential candidate, and two other Republicans are set to enter the race in the coming days. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa join with the latest.

Eye on America: Barack Obama on My Brother's Keeper initiative and gun violence

In Chicago, we sit down for an exclusive interview with former President Barack Obama to talk about the latest My Brother's Keeper initiative, gun violence in the U.S. and his legacy. Then in Buffalo, New York, we revisit the community impacted by the supermarket shooting one year later. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.

Close encounter between Chinese and U.S. warships

On the same weekend as the Chinese defense minister refused to meet with the U.S. secretary of defense - a Chinese warship steered directly into the path of an American naval destroyer. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports from the Pentagon.

Hollywood actors voting on strike authorization

Hollywood actors may soon be joining writers on the picket line. The Screen Actors Guild is set to announce whether its members have authorized a possible strike. Gene Maddaus, senior media reporter for Variety, joins CBS News to discuss the issues unfolding in the film and TV industry.