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Peng Shuai, who accused a former Chinese government official of sexual assault, appeared in a video call with the International Olympic Committee. The appearance eased some concerns, but questions remain about her safety. Tom Hanson has the latest.
The IOC's account of Thomas Bach's call with Peng Shuai, even combined with other images of her over the weekend, may fail to convince the world she is really safe and well.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz said he supported a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics in China in 2022, and he said there are reasons to be "deeply, deeply skeptical" of tennis star Peng Shuai's reappearance.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz that aired Sunday, November 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
China's Foreign Ministry claims it's "not aware" of global concerns over the disappearance of Peng Shuai following her online claim of sexual assault by a senior politician.
A variant of the Delta virus that is more infectious, but is less likely to cause symptoms, now accounts for more than 1 in 10 COVID-19 cases in England, while the head of the Women's Tennis Association casts doubt on an email attributed to missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. Ian Lee reports for CBSN AM from London on these and other stories from around the world.
A top Pentagon official said he's "very concerned" about China's military buildup. Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General John Hyten detailed his concerns in an exclusive interview with David Martin.
The wide-ranging discussion between the U.S. and Chinese leaders brought no major breakthroughs, but a "respectful" debate on contentious issues including Taiwan and human rights.
China is issuing a sharp warning to the U.S. about Taiwan after President Biden met virtually with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping yesterday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss the details of their meeting.
President Biden is holding a virtual bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News political analyst John Dickerson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the meeting, plus the charges against Steve Bannon, and Mr. Biden's newly signed infrastructure bill.
President Biden signed his landmark, bipartisan infrastructure bill into law Monday afternoon. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the new bill, as well as Mr. Biden's virtual talks with the president of China.
American journalist Danny Fenster, held since May in a Myanmar jail on multiple charges, was released Monday to his family in the United States, according to former U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson. The Pentagon is defending an air strike on Islamic State fighters in Syria in 2019 which killed dozens of people. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports for CBSN AM from London on these and other stories from around the world.
The virtual summit will be the most significant U.S.-China talks since Biden took office. It comes amid disputes on a range of issues and is intended to ensure that "competition doesn't lead to conflict."
President Biden is preparing for a meeting with China's leader Xi Jinping, and they're expected to discuss Taiwan amid escalating tensions between Taipei and Beijing. Joshua Eisenman, an associate professor at the University of Notre Dame, joins CBSN to discuss.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says an economic slowdown in China "certainly could have consequences for many countries that are linked to China through trade."
In a show of solidarity at the climate summit in Glasgow, the world's biggest carbon emitters announced a deal to combat climate change. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports from the White House and CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain why he feels the joint agreement is a mistake.
F.W. de Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid president who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and oversaw the end of the country's white minority rule, has died at the age of 85. Paris Saint-Germain soccer player Aminata Diallo is suspected in an attack on a teammate. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns Russia against aggression toward Ukraine. The U.N. raises alarm over a food crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. And the U.S. and China announced an agreement at the COP26 climate summit. CBS News' Ian Lee has a roundup from London.
With the ambitions of the ongoing COP26 climate summit "on life support," can a bilateral agreement that's light on real action make the difference?
Both countries promise to work to lower carbon and methane emissions and employ green technology
In China, a high-stakes gathering of the country's Communist Party elite kicked off today in Beijing. The conclave is expected to result in a break from tradition for China's President Xi Jinping. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Hong Kong.
New satellite images show China's military has been using mock-ups of U.S. warships for target practice. A Pentagon spokesman said the U.S. continues to be concerned about China’s "increasingly coercive behavior."
The independent U.S. Naval Institute says the dummy ships appear to include details like weapons systems and funnels. They're adding to concern over China's military ambitions.
The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
The U.S. has added 531,000 jobs to the economy last month and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6%. These numbers were higher than anticipated and appear to indicate the economy is bouncing back from the pandemic. Barclays chief U.S. economist Michael Gapen joins CBSN to discuss the status of the economy.
As world leaders leave a crucial climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, it's now time for diplomats to negotiate pledges made during the conference. Dr. Sweta Chakraborty, a climate change expert and U.S. president of the social networking site "We Don't Have Time" joins Lana Zak on CBSN to discuss the urgency of fulfilling commitments to tackle global warming.
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump also claimed to have "wiped out" Iran's armed forces.
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their summit in Beijing on Friday with both countries looking to claim the visit as a win.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday
The potential indictment — which must be approved by a grand jury — is expected to focus on Cuba's 1996 downing of two planes operated by a humanitarian group.
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
"Sunday Morning" presents its annual edition touching on all aspects of design, hosted by Jane Pauley.
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship was caused by the Andes virus, the only known strain to spread from person to person. Rodents are known to carry hantavirus, but what's the disease's origin story? Ramy Inocencio explains.
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House.
Three South Florida teenagers helped a 65-year-old having a heart attack. Matt Gutman has the story.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
The crew of the Tahoma, a 270-foot Coast Guard cutter, made the interdictions about 90 miles off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump also claimed to have "wiped out" Iran's armed forces.
John Krasinski and Michael Kelly join "CBS Mornings" to discuss reuniting for the movie, "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War," after starring in the TV series "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" for four seasons. They discuss the movie, their friendship and how they balance it all with their busy family lives.
Dr. Orna Guralnik speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the new season of the docuseries "Couples Therapy," which features Guralnik counseling four new couples on how to tackle issues in their relationships, including major political differences and infidelity.
In a surprise, Drake dropped three new albums Thursday night, including "Iceman." It's the Canadian rapper's first new music since his explosive public feud with Kendrick Lamar.
Yellowstone actors Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are reprising their roles as the fan-favorite onscreen couple Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the newest "Yellowstone" spinoff, "Dutton Ranch." CBS News' Julianne Ferreira has more.
Film critic Rex Reed, whose clever and barbed opinions about movies – and movie stars – made him a fixture for decades in print and on television, died on May 12, 2026 at age 87. In this Feb. 4, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, Reed talked with Mo Rocca about how he came to live the life of an A-Lister himself. He also dispensed his unvarnished opinions about that year's best picture Oscar-nominees.
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Lawyers presented closing arguments Thursday in the OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against its CEO, Sam Altman. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday
The crew of the Tahoma, a 270-foot Coast Guard cutter, made the interdictions about 90 miles off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia.
Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva was arrested in an operation by Mexican Navy special forces based on information provided by U.S. agencies.
An Oklahoma judge granted bond to former death row inmate Richard Glossip on Thursday, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997.
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row – and his dying wish to make it there one last time.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's last day comes after a tense tenure through a pandemic, economic turmoil and a rocky relationship with President Trump. CBS News' Emily Pandise reports.
Army Sgt. 1st Class Jose Serrano says his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, is back home after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained her for a month. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
U.S. officials say the number of Americans being monitored after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has risen. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Political scientist and Harvard University professor Graham Allison joined CBS News with more on his research about the "Thucydides trap," which Chinese President Xi Jinping apparently mentioned to President Trump during their summit in China.