A torrent of news happened in 2025. Here’s a timeline of some of the most important stories, including some of the year’s best photos.

2 days ago · The Russia-Ukraine War entered its fourth year, and the United States conducted military strikes against Iran and Venezuelan vessels. On the other hand, a ceasefire deal was reached in the …

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President Donald Trump made a series of false claims during his prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday night. Here is a fact check. President Donald Trump laid out a list of ambitious...

2 days ago · December 18, 2025 • Mass firings, buyouts and heightened uncertainty led to an exodus of federal workers in 2025. More than 300,000 employees will be out of the government by the end of …

President Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday and focused on the state of the economy after almost a year in office for a second term. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had appealed for a quick decision to keep Ukraine afloat in the new year. Rep. Andy Barr, who announced support from more than 100 members of Congress, is...

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1 day ago · Coverage of breaking stories, national and world news, politics, business, science, technology, and extended coverage of major national and world events. It's the last news quiz of the …