China's COVID surge casts a shadow over the Lunar New Year travel rush
Experts think the number of COVID deaths will peak in China in the coming days, and despite a travel boom, the worst of the pandemic may finally be over.
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Why other countries are imposing COVID travel restrictions on China
While there's no clear evidence yet of a dangerous new variant emerging, cases are surging, and that carries risks for both China and the world.
China vows "countermeasures" to new U.S., EU COVID travel restrictions
A Foreign Ministry official said Beijing was "firmly opposed to attempts to manipulate the COVID measures for political purposes."
One dead in China highway pile-up involving hundreds of cars
Authorities blamed the massive crash on "a sudden build-up of fog" on a busy bridge over the Yellow River.
U.S. voices concern as China drops travel bans despite COVID surge
The fast-changing rules have fueled excitement and a boom in travel queries in China, but with hospitals overwhelmed, many other nations are imposing new restrictions.
Japan to double defense spending, gain missiles amid regional threats
U.S. officials were quick to praise the massive adjustment to post-WWII Japan's pacifist policy as marking "a new era in the defense of democracy."
"Explosion" of COVID cases in China not due to relaxed rules, WHO says
Despite official promises of a vaccine surge and calls for most of those infected to just ride it out, sudden policy changes have left many people nervous.
China accepts "no way to keep track" of COVID cases as strategy shifts
Official case numbers have been falling, but many in Beijing are still in near-panic mode despite government efforts to clarify the new policy.
China announces major easing of "zero-COVID" policy after protests
The announcement appeared to be in response to widespread protests in recent weeks, including some of the boldest demonstrations China has seen in decades.
China fines former NBA star Jeremy Lin over "inappropriate" comments
Lin, born in California to parents from Taiwan, was the first American of Chinese or Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA.
"This is huge": Historic China protests bring back memories of 1989
Historic protests mark the first time since 1989 that China has seen protests explicitly calling for the downfall of China's Communist Party.
China signals possible shift from "zero-COVID" policy after protests
Days after the most significant protests the ruling Communist Party has faced in decades, a senior health official heralded "a new situation," and 2 megacities eased restrictions.
China responds to rare protests with a security "crackdown"
The federal agency in charge of China's law enforcement authorities said it was time to crack down on "illegal criminal behavior that has disrupted social order."
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin dies at 96
Jiang led his country out of isolation after the Tiananmen Square crackdown, backing economic reform that ushered a decade of explosive growth.
Students sent home, demonstrators questioned as China tries to end protests
Crowds angered by severe anti-COVID restrictions gathered over the weekend in the biggest show of public dissent the country has seen in decades.
China's Xi Jinping faces calls to resign amid unprecedented protests
"Down with Xi Jinping! Down with the Communist Party!" protesters could be heard chanting in videos circulated online.
Pop star Kris Wu sentenced to 13 years for rape, other charges
Wu was previously one of China's most bankable stars, but brands including Louis Vuitton and Porsche suspended their partnerships with him over the case.
Far from "zero-COVID," cases in China are setting new records
As other nations seem to be living with the virus, China is doubling down on its draconian policy, and that's fueling a rare backlash in the tightly controlled nation.
Frustration mounts as 2nd child's death blamed on China COVID lockdown
Despite anger vented online over the draconian measures, officials in one major city with cases soaring said they'd build quarantine space for 250,000 more people.
The evolution of U.S.-China relations — "Intelligence Matters"
Allison talks with host Michael Morell about Xi's plan for China, the negative consequences of bellicose rhetoric and how Taiwan could potentially trigger a war between the U.S. and China.
Biden and Xi say they'll "manage our differences" as they meet in Bali
Biden said the leaders accept a joint responsibility to "prevent competition from becoming anything ever near conflict and to find ways to work together on urgent global issues."
China eases, slightly, its draconian "zero-COVID" restrictions
The moves are clearly aimed at luring some business back into the country, but they may not go far enough to entice many travelers.
People and businesses suffer, but China won't budge from "zero-COVID"
Even as cases rise, deaths are blamed on lockdowns and iPhone production takes a hit, China insists Xi Jinping's signature policy is "completely correct."
Shanghai Disneyland visitors locked in park for hours for COVID tests
China's draconian "zero-COVID" policy has kept infection rates relatively low, but at a high cost as businesses struggle with repeated shutdowns.
Behind Xi Jinping, these are the 6 most powerful men in China
Most of the members are new to the Communist Party's powerful Politburo Standing Committee, and all of them are seen as loyalists to the president.
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Four suspects in assassination of Haitian president transferred to U.S.
Two of the suspects were among the first to be arrested in connection with the slaying.
Canada province decriminalizes hard drugs in bid to ease opioid crisis
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
Pakistan bombing death toll hits 100, officials blame "security lapse"
The blast, which ripped through a mosque inside a major police facility in Peshawar, was one of the deadliest attacks on Pakistan's security forces in years.
Police say woman killed lookalike she met online to fake her own death
Police initially believed the victim owned the car in which her body was discovered, but they then identified her as someone who looked "remarkably similar."
Ukraine's drones watch as Russia throws waves of men at battle for Bakhmut
CBS News visits a front-line bunker where Ukraine's drone warriors watch in real time as waves of Russians "advance over the bodies of their fallen soldiers."
Inexpensive drones helping Ukrainian troops keep control of Bakhmut
In underground hi-tech command centers, soldiers — some of whom are former gamers and IT workers — use inexpensive drones to stream live video from the frontline.
Biden says U.S. won't be providing F-16s to Ukraine
U.S. officials hadn't before closed off that possibility.
"Main suspect" allegedly confesses after 10 mysterious beheadings in Mali
10 people — including a former soldier, a housewife and a 2-year-old — have been decapitated since 2018, sparking fears of ritual killings.
Boy hides from friends in shipping container, ends up 1,600 miles away
The Bangladeshi teenager apparently spent six days in the container as it sailed from his hometown all the way to Malaysia.
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"Dances with Wolves" actor arrested on sexual assault charges in Nevada raid
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
How to watch Tyre Nichols' funeral service
The funeral for the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police is being held Wednesday in Memphis.
Police surround home where they believe Oregon torture suspect is located
Benjamin Obadiah Foster is wanted by police after a woman was found unconscious, bound and near death in Grants Pass, Oregon, last week
GOP-led states ask judge to end DACA policy for "Dreamers"
DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.
Facing a stigma, many ex-convicts in the U.S. struggle to find work
More than 19 million Americans have a felony conviction on their permanent record.
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House to vote on plan to end telework for federal employees
The legislation raises debate over effectiveness of work-from-home.
Experts warn of child care industry turmoil ahead
An end to federal pandemic funding this year could send prices for child care up, forcing businesses to close, and people — especially moms — out of the workforce.
Utilities are cutting power to millions of struggling Americans
During pandemic, nonpaying customers were protected against shut-offs. Now millions are losing electricity, gas.
PayPal to cut 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workforce
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
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GOP-led states ask judge to end DACA policy for "Dreamers"
DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.
House to vote on plan to end telework for federal employees
The legislation raises debate over effectiveness of work-from-home.
NYC mayor says police departments should focus on "basic aptitude" of officers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is also a retired New York Police Department captain.
West Virginia governor to decide on race for Manchin's Senate seat by end of February
His decision raises the prospect of blockbuster race against Sen. Joe Manchin and shift in balance of power in Senate.
Experts warn of child care industry turmoil ahead
An end to federal pandemic funding this year could send prices for child care up, forcing businesses to close, and people — especially moms — out of the workforce.
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53,000 pounds of sausage products recalled over listeria risk
Maker of prepared meats says some of its salami, pepperoni and other products may be contaminated.
Canada province decriminalizes hard drugs in bid to ease opioid crisis
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
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Four suspects in assassination of Haitian president transferred to U.S.
Two of the suspects were among the first to be arrested in connection with the slaying.
Canada province decriminalizes hard drugs in bid to ease opioid crisis
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
Pakistan bombing death toll hits 100, officials blame "security lapse"
The blast, which ripped through a mosque inside a major police facility in Peshawar, was one of the deadliest attacks on Pakistan's security forces in years.
Police say woman killed lookalike she met online to fake her own death
Police initially believed the victim owned the car in which her body was discovered, but they then identified her as someone who looked "remarkably similar."
Ukraine's drones watch as Russia throws waves of men at battle for Bakhmut
CBS News visits a front-line bunker where Ukraine's drone warriors watch in real time as waves of Russians "advance over the bodies of their fallen soldiers."
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"Dances with Wolves" actor arrested on sexual assault charges in Nevada raid
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
Andrea Riseborough to keep Oscar nomination, Academy says
At issue is the way Riseborough's candidacy was promoted for a movie which has so far grossed a little over $27,000 at the box office.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, to play singer in new biopic
Jaafar Jackson said he's "humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life."
Priscilla Presley challenges daughter Lisa Marie's will
Priscilla Presley flagged issues with a trust amendment, such as misspelling of her name and the lack of a witness.
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PayPal to cut 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workforce
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
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.
State Farm says it stopped insuring some Kia, Hyundai vehicles
The decision comes after an analysis found some 2015-19 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack protections to prevent theft.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
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New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
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"Dances with Wolves" actor arrested on sexual assault charges in Nevada raid
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
Police surround home where they believe Oregon torture suspect is located
Benjamin Obadiah Foster is wanted by police after a woman was found unconscious, bound and near death in Grants Pass, Oregon, last week
Four suspects in assassination of Haitian president transferred to U.S.
Two of the suspects were among the first to be arrested in connection with the slaying.
Alec Baldwin charged in "Rust" shooting
Alec Baldwin and film set weapons specialist Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have been formally charged with manslaughter in connection with the deadly shooting on the "Rust" set. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave breaks joins Lana Zak with more details on the charges.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
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Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
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Ice storm slams south and central U.S.
Millions of people across the south and central U.S. were under some form of winter weather alert Tuesday. Omar Villafranca reports from Memphis, Tennessee.
NYC mayor on what police should focus on to change
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a former New York Police Department captain who was also assaulted by police as a teenager, told CBS News on Tuesday that police departments must concern themselves with the "basic aptitude" of police officers and recruits, in addition to training. Watch Ed O'Keefe's full interview with Adams.
Whale deaths spark debate in New York, New Jersey
Ten dead whales have washed ashore on the New York and New Jersey coastline since December. Some local mayors are blaming offshore wind farms for the deaths. Ry Rivard, a reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to discuss the issue.
Katie Porter talks about her Senate bid
Democratic Rep. Katie Porter is running to be California's next senator. Porter spoke to CBS News about her campaign, her opponents, and key issues she is fighting for, like ending the filibuster, and banning lawmakers from trading stocks.
Santos temporarily steps down House committees
Rep. George Santos of New York said Tuesday he is recusing himself from serving on House committees until he clears his name. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses the latest.