
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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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.
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.
A Foreign Ministry official said Beijing was "firmly opposed to attempts to manipulate the COVID measures for political purposes."
Authorities blamed the massive crash on "a sudden build-up of fog" on a busy bridge over the Yellow River.
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.
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."
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.
Official case numbers have been falling, but many in Beijing are still in near-panic mode despite government efforts to clarify the new policy.
The announcement appeared to be in response to widespread protests in recent weeks, including some of the boldest demonstrations China has seen in decades.
Lin, born in California to parents from Taiwan, was the first American of Chinese or Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA.
Historic protests mark the first time since 1989 that China has seen protests explicitly calling for the downfall of China's Communist Party.
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.
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."
Jiang led his country out of isolation after the Tiananmen Square crackdown, backing economic reform that ushered a decade of explosive growth.
Crowds angered by severe anti-COVID restrictions gathered over the weekend in the biggest show of public dissent the country has seen in decades.
"Down with Xi Jinping! Down with the Communist Party!" protesters could be heard chanting in videos circulated online.
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.
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.
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.
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 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."
The moves are clearly aimed at luring some business back into the country, but they may not go far enough to entice many travelers.
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."
China's draconian "zero-COVID" policy has kept infection rates relatively low, but at a high cost as businesses struggle with repeated shutdowns.
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.
Two of the suspects were among the first to be arrested in connection with the slaying.
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
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 initially believed the victim owned the car in which her body was discovered, but they then identified her as someone who looked "remarkably similar."
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."
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.
U.S. officials hadn't before closed off that possibility.
10 people — including a former soldier, a housewife and a 2-year-old — have been decapitated since 2018, sparking fears of ritual killings.
The Bangladeshi teenager apparently spent six days in the container as it sailed from his hometown all the way to Malaysia.
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
The funeral for the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police is being held Wednesday in Memphis.
Benjamin Obadiah Foster is wanted by police after a woman was found unconscious, bound and near death in Grants Pass, Oregon, last week
DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.
More than 19 million Americans have a felony conviction on their permanent record.
The legislation raises debate over effectiveness of work-from-home.
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.
During pandemic, nonpaying customers were protected against shut-offs. Now millions are losing electricity, gas.
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.
The legislation raises debate over effectiveness of work-from-home.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is also a retired New York Police Department captain.
His decision raises the prospect of blockbuster race against Sen. Joe Manchin and shift in balance of power in Senate.
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.
Maker of prepared meats says some of its salami, pepperoni and other products may be contaminated.
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
"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.
Two of the suspects were among the first to be arrested in connection with the slaying.
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
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 initially believed the victim owned the car in which her body was discovered, but they then identified her as someone who looked "remarkably similar."
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."
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
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.
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Jaafar Jackson said he's "humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life."
Priscilla Presley flagged issues with a trust amendment, such as misspelling of her name and the lack of a witness.
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
The decision comes after an analysis found some 2015-19 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack protections to prevent theft.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
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.
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
Benjamin Obadiah Foster is wanted by police after a woman was found unconscious, bound and near death in Grants Pass, Oregon, last week
Two of the suspects were among the first to be arrested in connection with the slaying.
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.
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
"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.
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
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The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.