No guarantees as groundwork laid for Trump-Kim summit
As U.S., allies discuss path to denuclearization and CIA talks quietly to N. Korea, Kim stays silent on the high-stakes diplomacy
North Korea
U.S. back-channel with North Korea already established, US officials confirm
The intelligence agency effort to engage the rogue regime bypasses an existing State Department channel
South Korea's top diplomat: Kim Jong Un has "given his word" on denuclearization
Kang Kyung-wha also said the international community was "quite surprised" by Trump's acceptance of an invitation to talks with the North
Poll: Most Americans concerned about Russian interference in midterm elections
New CBS News poll finds six in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of Russia investigation
CBS News poll: Approval of Trump's handling of North Korea increases
New CBS News poll finds that most Americans are still uneasy about a possible conflict with North Korea, but Republicans are feeling less uneasy
Why Trump meeting with Kim Jong Un is "a really big deal"
Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer breaks down the president's willingness to meet with North Korea's leader
U.S. officials say no more conditions imposed on U.S.-North Korea talks
"There are no additional conditions being stipulated," said deputy White House spokesman Raj Shah on Sunday
National security experts on the risks of talks with North Korea
"Because President Trump has already said 'yes' to this meeting, if it happens, this meeting is too big to fail"
CIA chief on North Korea talks: "This administration has its eyes wide open"
"There is no relief in sight until the president gets the objective that he has set forth consistently during his entire time in office," said Pompeo
Why has Trump decided to meet Kim Jong Un?
Tillerson says "fairly dramatic" change in stance from North Korean dictator "came as a little bit of a surprise to us"
Trump agrees to meet with Kim Jong Un
A South Korean official said North Korea's Kim Jong Un is "committed" to denuclearization
"Long ways from negotiations" with North Korea, Tillerson says
"We need to be very clear-eyed and realistic about it," Tillerson says of potential talks with Kim Jong Un regime
S. Korean leader addresses fears over talks with Kim Jong Un
President Moon Jae-in downplays concerns that renewed inter-Korean dialogue could lead to reduced sanctions
Trump "optimistic" North Korea will give up nuclear weapons
"I'd like to be optimistic, but I think maybe this has gone further than anyone has taken it before," the president said Tuesday
Trump on North Korea: "We cannot let that situation fester"
"Possible progress is being made in talks with North Korea," the president tweeted
South Korea: Kim Jong Un says he could give up nukes
Envoys say Kim made startling promises in landmark summit on his turf, but it's unclear yet exactly what they mean, or if they can be trusted
South Korean envoys to meet Kim Jong Un on his turf
If meeting happens, seizing on momentum after Olympics, it will be 1st time officials from South have met the North Korean leader
U.S. envoy's retirement may hurt efforts to solve N. Korea crisis
Joe Yun's move could decrease emphasis on diplomacy as means of eradicating North's nuclear threat
Trump administration escalates pressure on N. Korea with new sanctions
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the U.S. has now blacklisted virtually all ships being used by the North
Ivanka Trump gets a red-carpet welcome to South Korea
President's daughter to attend games closing ceremony, and convey a very different tone to the one brought by Vice President Mike Pence
N. Koreans backed out of Pence meeting at Olympics, U.S. says
North Korean officials "walked away from a meeting" with Vice President Mike Pence at the Olympics, Pence's office said
S. Korea footing big bill to host North Koreans at Olympics
Tensions have eased markedly during Pyeongchang Winter Games, but it hasn't come cheap for U.S. ally Seoul
South Koreans protest "illusion of peace" in Winter Olympics
When it comes to dealing with North Korea, their closest neighbor and worst enemy, South Koreans cannot agree
Kim Jong Un lauds "climate of reconciliation" at Olympics
But even with U.S. softening stance on talks, can the "warm" spirit of unity outlast the Games on the divided peninsula?
Commentary: Why are the media celebrating North Korea's cheerleaders and Kim Jong Un's sister?
Progressives who insist Trump wants to create a "Handmaid's Tale"-style dystopia in America are delighted when a look-alike cast of literally-living-in-slavery women are used as props by a despotic regime
World
Shark attacks, injures surfer at popular beach in Australia
Scientists believe increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures are shifting sharks' migratory patterns, which may be contributing to a rise in attacks.
Sweden faces political uncertainty as election deals far-right a blow
Sweden's left-wing opposition are holding a slim lead after an election that saw the far-right's share of the vote
Israeli official calls for revocation of "NAZA" filmmakers' citizenship
The documentary "NAZA" includes interviews with purported Israeli intelligence officers who claim the systematic use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza.
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Oil prices near 4-month high as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks
Iran and Oman delay a meeting to discuss control of the Strait of Hormuz as fighting between Iran's Houthi allies and Saudi Arabia raises the stakes for global energy markets.
Alexander Zverev wins U.S. Open, beating American Ben Shelton
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Transcript: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 13, 2026
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Trump says Ukraine needs to stop targeting Russian refineries
Civilians were killed and injured overnight into Sunday as both Russia and Ukraine kept up large-scale drone strikes.
Investigation
Loopholes and shady practices taint U.S. surrogacy industry
Lured by promises of payment and a desire to help other families, surrogates discover they have few protections from practices that cast a "dark shadow" over the industry.
Transcript: Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 13, 2026
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
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Senate returns today for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms
The Senate is returning to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail.
Amazon halts use of 21 Air after plane overshot Miami runway
Amazon says it has decided to suspend its operations with 21 Air after one of the carrier's planes overshot a runway in Miami, killing five people.
Alexander Zverev wins U.S. Open, beating American Ben Shelton
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
U.S. wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup, beating France 97-79
Despite the final score, this one wasn't easy; the Americans faced their biggest deficit in the tournament in a long time.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei: "For too long the industry lied" about AI risks
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
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See how your income tax bracket could change for 2027
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How lower-paid workers are getting their biggest pay raise in years
Some workers are seeing stronger wage growth by switching jobs, while others are "job-hugging" because of AI, research shows.
Fed rate hike likelihood jumps to nearly 90% after hotter CPI report
Investors believe the Fed will raise borrowing costs as it works to tame inflation, which has risen a full percentage point since the Iran war started.
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Senate returns today for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms
The Senate is returning to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail.
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Pardon brokers offer to "put pressure on the president" — at sky-high costs
Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client interested in obtaining a pardon from President Trump.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
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El-Sayed says public oversight needed on AI
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Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, Jefferson County Coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
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Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
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Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
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Shark attacks, injures surfer at popular beach in Australia
Scientists believe increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures are shifting sharks' migratory patterns, which may be contributing to a rise in attacks.
Sweden faces political uncertainty as election deals far-right a blow
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Israeli official calls for revocation of "NAZA" filmmakers' citizenship
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Alexander Zverev wins U.S. Open, beating American Ben Shelton
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Celine Dion returns to the stage
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Diane von Furstenberg on life, love, and a wrap dress
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Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
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First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
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NASA plans to launch new space telescope
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Lindsay Clancy juror speaks out
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New terror threats against U.S. post 9/11
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Suspects in $6 million romance scam targeting women extradited to U.S.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown
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The Atlantic's Nick Thompson on AI safeguards
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Where Trump, Congress stand on AI guardrails
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Pentagon 9/11 education center breaks ground
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