China's president completes remarkable power grab
President Xi Jinping has become one of China's most powerful modern leaders
President Xi Jinping has become one of China's most powerful modern leaders
China's president officially won a new term in office, ending the twice-a-decade Communist Party congress. President Xi Jinping's name and political ideology are now written into the country's constitution. That makes Xi the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. Ben Tracy reports.
As he enters next 5-year term, Xi Jinping has centralized his power in ways that many Chinese admire, and others fear
President Xi Jinping’s government also promises to trim risky debt, but offers little in terms of market-opening reforms
Cuban leader delivered speech to Communist Party, telling party members he is nearing end of his life and exhorting them to help his ideas survive
Four-day meeting begins Saturday to set guidelines for Cuba's foreign and domestic policies through the year 2030
Citizens are being hit from every viral angle with videos about their leaders' good deeds, and "unyielding spirit"
Tens of millions of Chinese practice their faith underground in "family churches" to avoid persecution and imprisonment
Ruling Communist Party throws out big numbers to prove it's following President Xi's orders to tackle goliath economy's glaring weakness
Party leaders lay out their economic agenda, which aims to lower costs for businesses and cut excess capacity
A prominent human rights lawyer went on trial in China this week for social media posts that criticized the ruling Communist party. The lawyer faces up to eight years in prison for his comments on China's equivalent of Twitter. Seth Doane found out how the government is taking its stranglehold on the digital age to a new level.
New plan would rank citizens based on their online activity to see who is straying from the ruling Communist Party
As nation marks 70th anniversary of the Communist Party rule, it has invited several foreign journalists to a celebration marking the occasion. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports.
Government steps up effort to silence all criticism ahead of major military parade, saying 197 face consequences for rumors about stocks, explosions
After video surfaces showing popular host in China mocking Mao Zedong, Communist Party promises matter to be dealt with "severely"
Internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei's outspoken nature saw him trapped in his own country for years, now he's off to see his son
Ethel Rosenberg and her husband Julius were put to death in 1953 after being convicted in a sensational atomic spying case
President Obama hosted the leader of Vietnam's ruling communist party on Tuesday to discuss a variety of foreign policy issues. CBS News White House Correspondent Major Garrett has details on the meeting.
Most senior Communist Party official to date falls in corruption purge by new leader, who may have an ulterior motive
One man took government regulators to task, and was invited to brief leaders, while another has been jailed over a picture
"You're constantly in fear of having your work removed or getting punished," journalist tells CBS News. "...You start to censor yourself"
Gao Yu's 7-year sentence sends chilling message amid Communist Party's crackdown on anything resembling dissent
Excerpts from CBS News Correspondent Richard Roth's journal provide a rare personal glimpse of the historic event
Over the weekend or on Monday, the defense will reveal whether Hunter Biden will take the stand.
Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders was killed when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state.
Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019.
The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
As Kennedy scrambles to gain ballot access in Nevada, some Democratic Party leaders worry he may siphon votes from President Biden in the key battleground state.
Coast Guard officers fired at and sank a speedboat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, officials said,
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
The announcement comes just one day after international scrutiny over an Israeli airstrike on a school in central Gaza, where thousands of Palestinian civilians had been sheltering.
As Kennedy scrambles to gain ballot access in Nevada, some Democratic Party leaders worry he may siphon votes from President Biden in the key battleground state.
Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders was killed when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state.
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
Over the last seven years, the Detroit Mechanix have lost every single game, marking the longest losing streak in U.S. professional sports history.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
Interest in hybrids is growing, with 31% of consumers considering a hybrid for their next purchase.
Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls.
United Airlines is personalizing in-flight marketing as the carrier seeks to cash in on passenger data.
Trader Joe's is seeing mega demand for its mini lines of cooler bags and totes, with the items fetching high prices on resale sites.
Local New York officials are taking issue with Bark Air, a carrier catering to canines. Here's why.
As Kennedy scrambles to gain ballot access in Nevada, some Democratic Party leaders worry he may siphon votes from President Biden in the key battleground state.
The announcement comes just one day after international scrutiny over an Israeli airstrike on a school in central Gaza, where thousands of Palestinian civilians had been sheltering.
Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019.
In an interview with ABC News David Muir, Mr. Biden was asked whether he had ruled out a pardon for Hunter Biden, to which Mr. Biden replied, "Yes."
The businessman, Jose Uribe, pleaded guilty to trying to influence the senator by buying his wife a luxury car.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
To help bridge the gap between pregnant women and healthcare, non-profit March of Dimes has rolled out mobile units with ultrasound capabilities.
Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
Now that they're getting older, children raised on social media have some hard-earned wisdom to share on the perils of addictive tech.
The announcement comes just one day after international scrutiny over an Israeli airstrike on a school in central Gaza, where thousands of Palestinian civilians had been sheltering.
The Danish prime minister was "shocked" by the attack in a Copenhagen square on Friday, her office said.
It's been 80 years since Christian Lamb helped rescue France from Nazi tyranny.
Olympic rings made of recycled French steel are now displayed on the south side of the Eiffel Tower in central Paris.
Michael Mosley was vacationing on the Greek island of Symi when he went missing.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
In his memoir, the actor-producer-director who grew up in Hollywood in a literary family writes of a life of bold-faced celebrity, tragedy, and well-told stories.
Emmy Award-winning actor Sarah Paulson is returning to Broadway after more than a decade, starring as Toni Lafayette in the play "Appropriate."
Just two days before D-Day, U.S. Navy Captain Daniel Gallery and his team captured a Nazi submarine in the eastern Atlantic, uncovering a trove of vital intelligence. Charles Lachman, author of "Codename Nemo: The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and the Elusive Enigma Machine" and executive producer of "Inside Edition," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about Operation Nemo and how the course of World War II was changed.
After more than a decade, Emmy Award-winning actor Sarah Paulson stars as Toni Lafayette in the Broadway play "Appropriate." The Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play has received eight Tony nominations, including "Best Revival of a Play" and "Best Leading Actress in a Play." Paulson and Jacobs-Jenkins join "CBS Mornings."
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution.
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.
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports.
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found.
"Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat.
The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
Coast Guard officers fired at and sank a speedboat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, officials said,
Prosecutors say the suspect in the Gilgo Beach murder investigation, Rex Heuermann, faces two more murder charges. He's now accused of killing six women.
The skeletal remains of Maury-Ange Faith Martinez were found in January, several months after she was reported missing.
The businessman, Jose Uribe, pleaded guilty to trying to influence the senator by buying his wife a luxury car.
Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders was killed when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
Building on lessons learned during three previous test flights, SpaceX set its sights on more lofty goals for a fourth launch of the giant rocket.
Boeing's Starliner capsule finally took off Wednesday after years of delays, with two NASA astronauts on their way to the International Space Station. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains why the launch took so long, and how significant it is.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A push to get more electric vehicles on the road comes as a new AAA survey finds 63% of consumers are unlikely to buy an EV for their next car. Ben Tracy shows us that while drivers are putting the brakes on electric vehicles, hybrid sales are in the fast lane.
Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi is often credited with the phrase, "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to meet a sports team that lives by a different standard.
Some of the best tennis players in the world will be squaring off in the French Open finals this weekend. Joshua Robinson, European sports reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss what he's watching for in the men's and women's singles finals.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to hold military exercises in the Caribbean. Russian warships will begin to arrive near Cuba next week. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to unpack the drills.
The cicadas have already taken over parts of the U.S., and they may soon have some eight-legged company. Giant flying "Joro" spiders are expected to swing into the East Coast later this summer. David Coyle, assistant professor of forest health and invasive species at Clemson University, joins CBS News to explain what to know about the arachnids.