As U.S. officials blame pro-Russian separatists and their sponsors in Moscow, Russia is deflecting responsibility for the deadly shoot down. And as Clarissa Ward explains, the tragedy has put the Russian government in an awkward situation.
While the arguments are raging over responsibility for the deadly shoot down, there is almost nothing being done to investigate the crash scene or to care for the remains of the victims from the disaster. Volunteers have been looking for victims, overseen by the pro-Russian rebel militias. Mark Phillips reports.
Smoke rose 25,000 feet over one of the largest fires burning in Washington State. The fire on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains produced a wall of flames that moved in on the town of Leavenworth. Some 900 homes have been evacuated. Carter Evans reports.
There are 41 wars being fought around the world right now. But this week, one of those wars reached into the sky and grabbed 298 people who could have been any of us. Scott Pelley reports.
The White House wants to punish Russian President Putin for arming the separatists. No new economic sanctions are planned, though President Obama urged European leaders to increase economic pressure on their own. Major Garrett reports.
The Israeli military continues to bombard the Gaza Strip, even with its troops on the ground. So far, Israel says this is a limited offensive aimed at destroying Palestinian rocket launchers. Holly Williams reports.
Flight 17 was heading to Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam. Nearly two-thirds of the victims were Dutch, with one confirmed dual American-Dutch citizen onboard, 19-year-old Quinn Schansman. Jim Axelrod reports.
A fireball picked up by American satellites was the first indication a surface-to-air missile armed with a high-explosive warhead struck the airliner. Based on signals the missile system gave off, analysts say it was likely Russian-made. David Martin reports.
After 34 years of service, retiring Lt. David Lim, one of 16 survivors of the North Tower collapse, shares his story with Don Dahler
At a U.N. Security Council meeting, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power called on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, which is believed to have played a role in the deadly shoot down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.
President Obama stresses the importance of healthy eating, but he says everyone -- including the first family -- cheats every now and again.
Rockets continue to come from both sides in the latest fighting between Israel and the militants in the Gaza Strip.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the fighting between Israel and the Palestinians, and whether a durable ceasefire can be secured any time soon.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in Eastern Ukraine and the geopolitical fallout the attack will bring.
Flames have charred roughly 100 acres throughout the mountainous terrain in San Diego County. Crews have been battling the blaze on the ground and aboard air tankers and water-dropping helicopters.
A shooting at a Colorado supermarket killed 10 people Monday, including a police officer, and a suspect was in custody, authorities said. The officer who was killed was Eric Talley, 51, who had been with Boulder police since 2010. CBS Denver has the latest.
About 900 homes in central Washington were told to evacuate as wildfires continued to spread. The fire's smoke plume rose 25,000 feet into the air.
President Obama announces there was at least one American on board Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. After receiving confirmation that the flight was shot down, the United States is requesting a cease-fire between Ukraine's government and pro-Russian separatists. Scott Pelley anchors a CBS News Special Report with reports from Major Garrett and Bob Schieffer.
While it's not clear who shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in eastern Ukraine, President Obama says, Russia has aggravated unrest in the area by giving heavy weaponry to separatists.
Star chef Bradley Ogden discusses his mindset for opening new establishments.
Chef Bradley Ogden, owner of nearly 20 restaurants, on what it takes to balance his culinary responsibilities.
President Obama says the U.S. supports Israel's right to defend itself but worries about civilian casualties with Israel's incursion into the Gaza Strip.
Elgin Baylor, the Lakers' 11-time NBA All-Star, has died. The Lakers said Monday that the Hall of Famer died of natural causes in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter by his side. CBS Los Angeles' sports director Jim Hill has a look back at his career and legacy. Read more here.
President Obama says the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in eastern Ukraine should prompt a "hard look" at the fighting in that area.
President Obama says there must be an "immediate cease-fire" in eastern Ukraine as international authorities investigate the destruction of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.
