Chinese social media sales guru suddenly returns after mystery absence
Li Jiaqi, one of China's most profitable social media influencers, vanished for more than 100 days. Now he's back, but don't expect an explanation.
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Deadly quarantine bus crash fuels ire over China's "zero COVID" policy
The bus driver was in a full protective suit, and it took officials hours to acknowledge the passengers were being bused to a quarantine center outside their city.
China accuses U.S. of cyberattacks on military research university
"The United States should immediately stop using its advantages to steal secrets," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday.
Death toll tops 45 after powerful earthquake jolts southwest China
The region is often rattled by temblors, but this one struck with many residents confined to their homes amid another COVID lockdown.
U.N. says China's Uyghur detentions may be "crimes against humanity"
The long-delayed report echoes many previous claims of abuse, but Beijing immediately denounced it as a fabrication cooked up by Western nations.
Police rescue 150 cats headed for dinner tables in China
The animals were found in a "shocking" state, crammed into rusty cages along with "live sparrows used as bait."
China puts millions back under COVID lockdown amid fresh outbreaks
The measures affect about 3 million people in the city of Dalian, along with an undisclosed number in in Hebei province several hours from capital Beijing.
Taking a ride in one of China's fast-growing fleet of robotaxis
Tech giant Baidu has human-monitored self-driving test cars rolling around in 10 cities, and it just got clearance to use some without any human oversight.
Hal Brands on potential of future conflict with China
Host Michael Morell talks with Johns Hopkins China scholar Hal Brands about China and the risk of conflict between the U.S. and China in the coming years.
What to know as Taiwan accuses China of practicing for an invasion
Taiwan says China's ongoing war games reveal Beijing's broader intentions to control the region.
Tension soars as China prolongs military drills around Taiwan
Beijing says its "appropriate" response to America's provocation will continue with anti-submarine exercises around the self-governing island.
China fumes over Pelosi's Taiwan visit, announces military drills
Beijing showed its wrath with a series of military, economic and diplomatic steps. Pelosi stayed calm and defiant.
Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid high-pressure standoff with China
Pelosi said her visit was meant to honor "America's unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant Democracy."
Chinese officials apologize for breaking into homes of people with COVID
Authorities forced their way into 84 apartments to find any "close contacts" of quarantined people who might be hiding inside.
China fumes U.S. Navy destroyer sails through disputed South China Sea
Beijing says it sent forces to drive away a U.S. warship that violated "China's sovereignty and security" and undermined "peace and stability."
Terminally ill Hong Kong activist jailed over planned Olympics protest
Koo Sze-yiu, 75, has been jailed at least 11 times for speaking out against China's central government. He was diagnosed with terminal rectal cancer in 2020.
Beijing imposes, then backs off COVID vaccine mandate amid fresh outbreaks
Two of China's biggest cities enjoyed only about a month of relief before cases re-emerged, prompting tighter rules on testing and vaccination, but confusion over the latter.
Xi visits to affirm China's "comprehensive jurisdiction" over Hong Kong
The Chinese leader marked the 25th anniversary of Britain handing the former colony back to Beijing by stressing that nobody would ever "seize power" over it.
2 killed as NIO electric car plummets 3 stories from building in China
The automaker said the incident was under investigation but appeared to be an accident "not caused by the vehicle."
Official COVID health app that rules life in China is ripe for abuse
One recent case shows clearly that the app, without which people can't even go to work, could easily be exploited by a government bent on control.
Kids in China's capital now must show negative COVID test to go to a park
By one estimate, 814 million people in China must take PCR coronavirus tests routinely just go about their daily lives. Now in Beijing, that includes kids as young as 3.
China accuses U.S. of trying to "hijack" support of Asian countries
China's defense minister said the United States is trying to "hijack" the support of countries in the Asia-Pacific region to turn them against Beijing.
Did China silence a social media influencer over a tank-shaped ice cream?
Austin Li Jiaqi is usually easy to find, selling everything from Tom Ford underwear to ice cream on China's e-commerce sites. But on a date with deep meaning in China, he went dark.
China fails to strike huge investment deal with Pacific Islands, for now
Beijing's top diplomat is headed home without the comprehensive economic and security agreements he'd hoped for. But if the U.S. doesn't step up, he'll be back.
What is the U.S. doing to deter China from attacking Taiwan?
CBS News sees U.S. Marines train for warfare in terrain just like Taiwan's as Biden bolsters alliances in the region. It's all a clear message to Beijing.
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China and Russia see the U.S. in their crosshairs at United Nations
In waning days of the U.N. General Assembly, Beijing focused on Taiwan, distancing itself from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while Moscow decried "Russophobia" in the West.
Royal family shares photo of Queen Elizabeth II's final resting place
Queen Elizabeth II is interred in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, which is in St. George's Chapel in Windsor.
Mexico draws young American professionals working remotely
According to data from the U.S. Department of State, there are over 1.6 million U.S. citizens living in Mexico.
Russian police arrest hundreds in protests over military mobilization order
The Defense Ministry said about 300,000 people would be summoned to active duty, but the order left a door open to many more getting called into service.
Kremlin-staged voting continues in occupied regions of Ukraine
The White House has criticized the hastily organized elections as a sign of Putin's weakness.
Fiona knocks out power and washes away homes in Atlantic Canada
"I'm seeing homes in the ocean. I'm seeing rubble floating all over the place. It's complete and utter destruction."
Federer loses doubles match with Nadal, last of his career
Roger Federer has ended his superlative professional tennis career at age 41 with a loss in doubles alongside longtime rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup.
Protester lights arm and part of tennis court on fire during Laver Cup
The incident came hours before Roger Federer was scheduled to play for the final time before retiring.
Anti-government protests grow in Iran after 22-year-old's death
Some fear a massive crackdown will soon follow.
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Louise Fletcher, Oscar-winning "Cuckoo's Nest" actor, dies at 88
Fletcher's character in ""One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was so memorable, she would become the basis for a Netflix series 45 years later.
Fentanyl crisis plagues L.A. schools; major busts reported in Arizona, Colorado
In the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second largest in the nation, at least seven students have overdosed on possible fentanyl-laced pills in just the past month.
China and Russia see the U.S. in their crosshairs at United Nations
In waning days of the U.N. General Assembly, Beijing focused on Taiwan, distancing itself from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while Moscow decried "Russophobia" in the West.
Hilaria and Alec Baldwin announce birth of seventh child
The baby girl, named Ilaria Catalina Irena, was born Thursday.
"We got our miracle": Americans captured while fighting in Ukraine return home
"Happy to be home," Alex Drueke said after arriving in the U.S. on Friday.
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Mexico draws young American professionals working remotely
According to data from the U.S. Department of State, there are over 1.6 million U.S. citizens living in Mexico.
Recession fears mount as stocks fall sharply
"It is very likely that we are going to have a recession," said UC Berkeley economist James Wilcox.
Buckle up, America: The Fed plans to sharply boost unemployment
Fed Chief Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
Florida A&M students sue state, alleging racial bias in funding
Historically Black college accuses Florida officials of discriminating against the school based on race.
Interest rates are rising. Why are savings accounts lagging?
Brick-and-mortar banks are paying rates that are far below the Federal funds rate. Here's why — and how to find a better rate.
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Trump signals affinity with QAnon followers in social media post, at rallies
The former president reposted a video that integrated him into the conspiracy theory's images and symbols.
Russian police arrest hundreds in protests over military mobilization order
The Defense Ministry said about 300,000 people would be summoned to active duty, but the order left a door open to many more getting called into service.
Raskin teases Jan. 6 committee to reveal new information about Roger Stone
Committee aides reportedly traveled to Denmark to review documentary footage related to Stone.
QAnon follower Doug Jensen convicted on all Jan. 6 charges
Jensen was at the front of the mob chasing the U.S. Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman up the stairs of the Capitol.
Arizona can enforce near-total abortion ban, judge rules
The judge lifted a decades-old injunction that has long blocked enforcement of the law, on the books since before Arizona became a state, that bans nearly all abortions.
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Arizona can enforce near-total abortion ban, judge rules
The judge lifted a decades-old injunction that has long blocked enforcement of the law, on the books since before Arizona became a state, that bans nearly all abortions.
CDC says some nursing homes and hospitals no longer need to require universal masking
Masking is now urged only in communities seeing "high" transmission of the virus.
Suicide attempts among teen girls increased 50% during pandemic, CDC finds
It's "absolutely" OK to talk with your child about suicide, a family therapist said.
Teen girls' mental health worsened amid pandemic
The number of teenage girls who have been suicidal has increased 50% since 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A family therapist says it's "absolutely" OK for parents to talk with their children about suicide and shares some warning signs. Meg Oliver has more.
Two companies fined for selling pesticides as COVID-19 killers
Zoono Microbe Shield was marketed as protecting against COVID-19 but is only effective against bacteria, fungi and mold, EPA said.
World
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China and Russia see the U.S. in their crosshairs at United Nations
In waning days of the U.N. General Assembly, Beijing focused on Taiwan, distancing itself from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while Moscow decried "Russophobia" in the West.
Royal family shares photo of Queen Elizabeth II's final resting place
Queen Elizabeth II is interred in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, which is in St. George's Chapel in Windsor.
Mexico draws young American professionals working remotely
According to data from the U.S. Department of State, there are over 1.6 million U.S. citizens living in Mexico.
Russian police arrest hundreds in protests over military mobilization order
The Defense Ministry said about 300,000 people would be summoned to active duty, but the order left a door open to many more getting called into service.
Kremlin-staged voting continues in occupied regions of Ukraine
The White House has criticized the hastily organized elections as a sign of Putin's weakness.
Entertainment
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Louise Fletcher, Oscar-winning "Cuckoo's Nest" actor, dies at 88
Fletcher's character in ""One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was so memorable, she would become the basis for a Netflix series 45 years later.
Hilaria and Alec Baldwin announce birth of seventh child
The baby girl, named Ilaria Catalina Irena, was born Thursday.
Elton John performs at White House for first time since 1998
At the end of the show, Mr. Biden surprised John with the National Humanities Medal, for his songbook and his long legacy of advocacy.
Apple Music becoming the sponsor of Super Bowl halftime shows
It replaces Pepsi, which sponsored the mega-TV attraction for the past ten years.
Olivia Wilde addresses drama surrounding "Don't Worry Darling"
Wilde said whether actor Shia LaBeouf was fired from or quit the movie was a "question of semantics" and also addressed the "spitgate" incident.
Technology
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TikTok to ban campaign fundraising, require verification for political accounts
TikTok, which already bans political advertising, will now also ban campaign fundraising.
NASA copes with hydrogen leak, fuels Artemis moon rocket in critical test
Engineers are reviewing test data to determine if NASA can press ahead toward a September 27 launch target.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Data breaches raise cybersecurity concerns
Recent data breaches at American Airlines and Uber have raised concerns that consumer data is increasingly vulnerable to hacking attempts. Lindsay Gorman, a senior fellow for emerging technologies at the Alliance for Securing Democracy, discussed what customers should be concerned about if their data was compromised.
Uber blames Lapsus$ for recent hack
Uber said the group of hackers who targeted other tech companies earlier this year is behind a recent cyberattack. This comes after a teen claimed responsibility for the move. Lily Hay Newman, a senior reporter for Wired, joined "CBS News Mornings" to break down what allowed the Uber hack to happen and what this attack and other similar ones mean for consumers.
Science
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"Once-in-a-lifetime" Tonga volcano blast could warm the Earth
The watery blast from the volcano was huge and unusual — and scientists are still trying to understand its impacts.
Hot gas bubble spinning at "mind blowing" speeds around black hole
The ALMA radio telescope in Chile's Andes mountains picked up something "really puzzling" in the Sagittarius A* data, scientists said.
U.K. lifts ban on fracking in England despite opposition
The Conservative Party, which is still in power under new leadership, had vowed never to re-allow the controversial gas extraction practice unless it was proven safe.
Fetuses apparently like carrots, but kale? Not so much, ultrasounds show
One researcher says the findings suggest "repeated exposure to flavors before birth could help to establish food preferences post-birth" and help shape healthy eating.
James Webb telescope captures new image of Neptune
The James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of Neptune and its thin rings in the sharpest view of the planet in decades.
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Officials seize over 1 million fentanyl pills
Authorities in Arizona seized nearly 1 million fentanyl pills this week, while Colorado officials arrested a man after discovering 90,000 fentanyl pills in his car. Danya Bacchus has the latest on the nation's opioid crisis.
Evidence in the Lori Slesinski murder case
Inside the mysterious disappearance of Lori Slesinski and the trial of Rick Ennis, a man with a criminal past, accused of her murder.
Ex-Nevada deputy attorney general indicted on murder charge in cold case
A Hawaii grand jury has indicted a former deputy Nevada attorney general on charges of second-degree murder in connection with a 50-year-old cold case.
84-year-old man convicted of killing Kansas City attorney after losing lawsuit
Attorney Tom Pickert, 39, was shot and killed in front of his home after walking his children to school.
Elijah McClain's amended autopsy released three years after his death
The manner of death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old massage therapist, was still listed as undetermined.
Space
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Possible hurricane poses threat to NASA's Artemis moon launch plans
NASA aims for Tuesday launch of oft-delayed Space Launch System rocket, but forecasters are 80% no-go.
Asteroid-smashing spacecraft is just days away from hitting its target
Monday will be a monumental day for the "history of humankind" as a high-speed spacecraft smashes into an asteroid at nearly 15,000 mph.
Hot gas bubble spinning at "mind blowing" speeds around black hole
The ALMA radio telescope in Chile's Andes mountains picked up something "really puzzling" in the Sagittarius A* data, scientists said.
NASA copes with hydrogen leak, fuels Artemis moon rocket in critical test
Engineers are reviewing test data to determine if NASA can press ahead toward a September 27 launch target.
NASA astronaut takes off on Russian rocket
Frank Rubio's Soyuz launch is NASA's first under an agreement that also calls for cosmonaut launches on SpaceX ferry ships.
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Evidence in the Lori Slesinski murder case
Inside the mysterious disappearance of Lori Slesinski and the trial of Rick Ennis, a man with a criminal past, accused of her murder.
King Charles III through the years
In September 2022, at age 73, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the British throne.
Britain lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Royals, heads of state and mourners gather to honor Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
How rich is the British royal family?
The royal family owns a lot more than you might think — and it's not just castles and property, either.
Evidence photos in the shooting of Lauren Kanarek
An inside look into the case of Lauren Kanarek who was shot by her horse trainer, the former Olympian Michael Barisone.
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Seal turns itself into Massachusetts police
A seal that wandered into a local pond in Beverly, Massachusetts, has finally been captured after evading a week-long rescue effort. “Shoebert,” affectionately named after the local Shoe Pond, waddled into a nearby police station and turned itself in on Friday. Adriana Diaz has the story.
Alaska's new congresswoman facing tough race
Mary Peltola made history as the first Alaska Native in Congress after winning a special election this August. But Peltola has a tough race in November — she will face Sarah Palin and Nick Begich for a full 2-year term. Nicole Killion has more.
Image of queen's final resting place released
Buckingham Palace released the first photo of Queen Elizabeth II's final resting place on Saturday. The carved stone includes her name, as well as her husband, Prince Philip, and her parents.
DOW plunges amid fears of a recession
As cars, food and electricity become more expensive, Americans are feeling the pressure of rising inflation. The DOW dropped 486 points, its lowest since late 2020, on Friday. Michael George has the details.
Officials seize over 1 million fentanyl pills
Authorities in Arizona seized nearly 1 million fentanyl pills this week, while Colorado officials arrested a man after discovering 90,000 fentanyl pills in his car. Danya Bacchus has the latest on the nation's opioid crisis.