Why does Kim Jong Un want nuclear weapons? Experts weigh in
Despite the cartoon character stereotype of the North Korean leader, one professor in Seoul says Kim Jong Un is "not a madman"
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Reverberations continue after N. Korea’s latest nuclear test
South Korean warships carry out live-fire drills; Putin doubts wisdom of more sanctions on Pyongyang; North readying new ICBM test?
Nikki Haley says North Korea is "begging for war"
Trump's envoy to U.N. warns U.S. patience "not unlimited," calls for "strongest possible measures" after nuke test
Former CIA chief says U.S. faces 2 options on N. Korea
After North Korea claimed a successful hydrogen bomb test, South Korea fired missiles to simulate an attack on the country's nuclear test site
Nuclear standoff escalates as N. Korea, U.S. plan next moves
South Korea responds to North's powerful nuclear test with show of force, as Kim Jong Un reportedly plots possible new long-range missile test
Asked if he'd attack North Korea, Trump says: "We'll see"
North Korea on Sunday claimed a "perfect success" for its most powerful nuclear test so far
U.N. Security Council calls emergency meeting after latest N. Korea nuke test
With testing of hydrogen bomb, North Korea provoked international community and defied toughest set of sanctions imposed by the U.N.
What are Trump's options after N. Korea claims "perfect success" of nuclear test?
President Trump's first option is diplomacy, and if that fails, the U.S. is left with two options, said Michael Morell on "Face the Nation"
Mattis says N. Korea threat would bring "massive" military response
"Any threat to the United States or its territories, including Guam or our allies, will be met with a massive military response," Defense Secretary James Mattis said
North Korea says it tested hydrogen bomb
North Korean TV said the test was of a hydrogen bomb that is meant to be loaded into an intercontinental ballistic missile
North Korea claims it can load hydrogen bomb onto missile
The Institute for Science and International Security tweeted Pyongyang can "build any H bomb ... model it wants and call it whatever it wants but that does not make it real"
CBS News' David Martin's analysis of where U.S. stands with North Korea
This week on "The Takeout" podcast: Martin says the U.S. isn't yet on precipice of war with the North, but on collision course
Americans fly out of N. Korea before travel ban takes effect
U.S. government barring American citizens from traveling to North Korea starting Sept. 1 over concerns about detentions of its citizens who travel there
U.S. responds to N. Korea with warplane maneuvers
American B-1B bombers and F-35 fighter jets participate in training with South Korean aircraft as nuclear standoff escalates
Analysis: Pyongyang's view of the North Korea-U.S. crisis
Here's how North Korea sees its storyline with the U.S. since the beginning of the Trump administration
Mattis contradicts Trump on North Korea
Defense secretary said U.S. and South Korea aren't yet done trying to find common ground with the North
Trump: "Talking is not the answer" to N. Korea launch
U.N. Security Council sounds united after ballistic missile fired over Japan, but unclear if other members will back U.S. call for "something serious"
Trump: "All options" on table after N. Korea missile launch
After Japanese residents are warned to "take cover," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls Kim Jong Un's latest missile test an "unprecedented" threat
After launch, N. Korea says it has right to self defense
North Korea's ambassador to U.N. in Geneva says U.S. has openly "declared hostile intentions" to his country
Abe, Trump hold 40 minute call on North Korea
Two leaders were in agreement that an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting was required to ramp up pressures on the regime
North Korea fires missile over Japan, Pentagon says
Japanese government warned people in northern Japan to take precautions after missile launch by North Korea early Tuesday
North Korea launch of 3 missiles fails, U.S. says
Projectiles flew about 155 miles into Sea of Japan, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said
U.S. brass shrug off N. Korea's "merciless retaliation" warning
In spite of heated rhetoric from North, U.S. commanders say "reason has not yet emerged" to stop military drills
U.S., South Korea start annual war games that infuriate North
Washington and Seoul ignore Pyongyang’s fiery rhetoric; North calls this year's drills "reckless" move that could spark nuclear war
Estimates of North Korea's nuclear weapons tough to nail down
Estimates by civilian experts put the arsenal anywhere from a dozen to about 30 nuclear weapons
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Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
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Trump speaks in Davos as U.S. allies push back against Greenland bid
President Trump is addressing the gathering of world leaders, CEOs and policymakers as America's allies balk at his efforts to acquire Greenland.
U.S. seizes a seventh Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
Commuter train in Spain hits collapsed wall, killing at least 1 person
A commuter train hit a collapsed retaining wall near Barcelona on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least 37 people, according to officials.
Concerns mount over Iranian-American journalist wrongfully detained in Iran
Lawyers for Reza Valizadeh, a U.S. citizen arrested in 2024 by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, filed a petition Tuesday with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
China "super embassy" greenlit in London despite concerns
Despite fears of Chinese spying and hacking, the British government gave the go-ahead for China to build a massive new embassy in the heart of London.
Mexico sends 37 cartel members to U.S. amid pressure from Trump administration
Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch wrote in a social media post on X that the people transferred were "high impact criminals."
CBS News finds empty cells at Syrian jail that held ISIS suspects
Chaos around prisons holding ISIS detainees in Syria is highlighting security risks for U.S. forces in the region.
6-year-old girl is sole survivor of family killed in Spanish train wreck
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Supreme Court hears arguments over whether Trump can fire Fed's Lisa Cook
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
These are the best places to work in 2026, according to Glassdoor
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Former sports reporter Michele Tafoya running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
Michele Tafoya, running as a Republican, is seeking the open seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.
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Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
These are the best places to work in 2026, according to Glassdoor
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
Lululemon pulls "Get Low" leggings from website amid sheer fabric complaints
The company said its "Get Low" collection is temporarily unavailable for sale online, but remains in stock in stores while it reviews customer feedback.
Danish pension fund says it's selling all its U.S. Treasuries
The chief investment officer of AkademikerPension said the decision was not directly related to the rift between the U.S. and Greenland.
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Supreme Court hears arguments over whether Trump can fire Fed's Lisa Cook
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
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Trump speaks in Davos as U.S. allies push back against Greenland bid
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Lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
House Oversight to vote on holding Clintons in contempt in Epstein probe
Republicans escalated the standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
Air Force One headed to Davos turns around after "minor electrical issue," Leavitt says
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
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Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
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Trump speaks in Davos as U.S. allies push back against Greenland bid
President Trump is addressing the gathering of world leaders, CEOs and policymakers as America's allies balk at his efforts to acquire Greenland.
U.S. seizes a seventh Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
Commuter train in Spain hits collapsed wall, killing at least 1 person
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Concerns mount over Iranian-American journalist wrongfully detained in Iran
Lawyers for Reza Valizadeh, a U.S. citizen arrested in 2024 by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, filed a petition Tuesday with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
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Timothy Busfield ordered released from jail pending trial in child sex abuse
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown on why he skipped cast interview on "CBS Mornings"
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Bert Kreischer talks new comedy series
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"Queer Eye" cast reflects on show
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Almanac: January 18
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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Almanac: January 18
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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Trump admits ICE may make mistakes
President Trump commented on ICE raids in the U.S. as the Justice Department served subpoenas for multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Suspect in "Colonial Parkway murders" linked to more cold-case killings
The suspect in the "Colonial Parkway murders" that shook Virginia in the 1980s has been linked to 2 more of the killings, investigators announced.
Synthetic drug ring busted in "largest-ever operation" of its kind
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Actor used reputation as medicine man to prey on women, prosecutors say
Nathan Chasing Horse's defense attorney said prosecutors would present no evidence of the allegations, including no DNA evidence or eyewitnesses.
Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
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NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
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NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Trump admits ICE may make mistakes
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Stocks plunge over Trump threats of tariffs
Stocks plunged on the first day of trading after President Trump threatened tariffs against European nations that oppose his bid to acquire Greenland. Lauren Hirsch, a New York Times reporter, joins CBS News with more.
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