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North Korea's missile launch on Friday landed close to where an Air France plane had flown just minutes earlier. The close call underscores how dangerous North Korea's missiles could be to commercial jetliners.
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North Korea's missile launch on Friday landed close to where an Air France plane had flown just minutes earlier. The close call underscores how dangerous North Korea's missiles could be to commercial jetliners.
North Korea's latest missile test is raising new concerns that they could hit deep into the mainland U.S. On Friday, the North launched its second intercontinental ballistic missile this month. It flew for more than 40 minutes, traveling high into space, before coming down in the Sea of Japan. Carter Evans reports.
The Pentagon confirms that North Korea has launched another ballistic missile. The missile fell into the ocean near Japan. Brookings Institution senior fellow Michael O'Hanlon joins CBSN with more details.
People in Hawaii are keeping a close eye on North Korea after the Pentagon reportedly detected signs the country could launch another missile test Wednesday. North Korea's last intercontinental ballistic missile test caused global alarm and some experts believe it had the range to reach Hawaii and Alaska. Carter Evans reports.
There are growing concerns around the world over North Korea's nuclear capabilities. U.S. officials told CBS News that North Korea could have a working intercontinental ballistic missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead by next year. Gordon Chang, author of the book "Nuclear Showdown," joins CBSN to discuss.
This week, "Red & Blue" takes a broader look at the current crisis with North Korea. Elaine Quijano sits down with Gordon Chang, author of "Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes on the World," to talk the past and future of relations with the so-called Hermit Kingdom.
The United States warned Wednesday that it will use military force against the growing nuclear threat from North Korea if necessary. This follows the communist nation's test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on the Fourth of July. David Martin reports.
CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend, a former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how North Korea's ICBM launch is impacting diplomacy, as world leaders prepare for the G20 summit.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said all "relevant sides" should "bring back to the track of peaceful settlement via dialogue" in the wake of a major missile test by North Korea. But President Trump took a different approach. Ben Tracy has more from Beijing.
North Korean state media says its ICBM missile test Tuesday morning reached an altitude of about 1,500 miles. Kim Jong Un celebrated what would be the country's first ICBM test, but the U.S. military is maintaining that it is an intermediate-range missile. President Trump reacted on Twitter, writing, "Does this guy have anything better to do with his life?" David Martin reports.
CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell is a former acting and deputy director of the CIA. Morell joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss North Korea's ICBM missile test claim, the significance of the test being on July 4 and the implications of taking military action to end North Korea's nuclear program.
North Korea's missile launch comes just before a G20 summit in Germany where President Trump meets with other world leaders, including the presidents of China, South Korea and Russia. Just a day earlier, President Trump spoke with Chinese president Xi Jinping about containing North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Kris Van Cleave reports.
North Korea is trumpeting what it calls the country's first intercontinental ballistic missile test. Some scientists say it had the potential to reach Alaska. It appears to be the most successful test that North Korea has ever carried out. In Beijing, the Chinese government is urging restraint, but if North Korea's claim is true then this is a game changer. Ben Tracy reports.
CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss the how the Trump administration plans to address North Korea after the death of American student Otto Warmbier.
"CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell joins CSBN from Seoul, South Korea, to discuss how the nation is dealing with increased threats from North Korea.
President Donald Trump tells CBS News' John Dickerson that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was able to assume power at a very young age. "A lot of people, I'm sure, tried to take that power away," Trump said.
In a defiant move, North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile, escalating tensions on President Trump's 100th day in office. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to break down the latest.
As President Trump raises the real possibility of "major conflict" with North Korea over its nuclear and missile programs, the U.S. is putting on a show of force intended to convince the regime that it doesn't stand a chance against the American military. There's no doubt who would win, but the destruction would be horrendous for both sides. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
North Korea conducted a huge live-fire military drill Tuesday. The show of force was part of a birthday celebration for the regime's military. The drill happened as the U.S., South Korea and Japan started military exercises on the opposite coast. Adriana Diaz reports.
Vice President Mike Pence says the U.S. has run out of patience with North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Pence, who arrived in South Korea just hours after the latest North Korean missile test fizzled, visited the heavily-guarded DMZ separating North and South and said "all options are on the table." Chip Reid reports.
Hours after an elaborate military parade, a failed missile launch took place on North Korea's East coast. CBS News Foreign Correspondent Ben Tracy, reports with the latest details from inside Pyongyang, North Korea.
Gordon Chang, Daily Beast columnist and author of "Nuclear Showdown: North Korea takes on the World," joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the threat from North Korea and the Trump administration's policies.
Former CIA deputy director and CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the U.S. dropping the "mother of all bombs" on ISIS in Afghanistan, and what we can expect this weekend as North Korea celebrates its founder's birthday.
President Trump is reportedly considering new sanctions against North Korea. He hinted again he may confront the North without China's help. Meanwhile, dictator Kim Jong Un made a rare public appearance overnight at the unveiling of a massive new residential complex in the heart of Pyongyang. Ben Tracy reports from inside North Korea.
The latest missile test by North Korea failed nine minutes into flight, making it only 40 miles before pinwheeling into the sea. However, the test also exposed gaps in U.S. intelligence. David Martin reports with more.