Kim Jong Il to be enshrined as "eternal leader"
North Korea announces it will entomb the late Kim next to his father, build "towers to his immortality"
North Korea's "Dear Leader" Dies
S. Korea urges North to embrace "new era"
President Lee Myung-bak sounds hopeful note as young Kim inherits power, but warns against provocations
N. Korea: We'll defend Kim Jong Un "unto death"
Isolationist nation vows in New Year message that people will be "human shields" to protect new leader
In N. Korea, huge crowds at Kim's funeral march
Tens of thousands gather for late leader's funeral march, led by son and successor Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un meets with South Korean delegation
Next leader of North Korea gaining more political powers
N. Korea further elevates Kim Jong Il heir
State media says Kim Jong Un is head of powerful Worker's Party Central Committee; Un already given military role
North Korean heir's uncle plays key role
TV footage of Jang Song Thaek wearing a military uniform is a sign he'll play a role to secure Kim Jong Un's rise to power
Loss, fear, threats drive N. Korean mass grief
Poor and largely isolated, North Koreans grieve in an atmosphere that is part family mourning, part coercion
Kim heir wins backing, but may share power
Kim Jong Un will reportedly have to share power with military leaders, in spite of their pledges of support
Kim Jong Il publicly mourned by thousands
North Koreans pack capital's main square to pay respects as military leaders pledge loyalty to anointed heir
Kim Jong Un unlikely to have absolute control
The N. Korean heir-apparent has no military background, meaning he will likely not have same power as his father
Son of Kim Jong Il leads N. Korea mourning
Kim Jong Un leads solemn procession in display of power transition; State media hails heir as "lighthouse of hope"
Kim Jong Il's body laid out for mourners
Long-time dictator's body displayed in glass coffin as mourners, led by his son and successor Kim Jong Un, file past
WH calls for stable transition in North Korea
Obama administration in "wait and see" mode as North Korea sorts out death of Kim Jong II
Kim Jong Il's doctor opens up on '08 stroke
French neurosurgeon brought North Korean dictator out of coma after debilitating stroke that increased chances of death
Kim Jong Il, N. Korean dictator, dies at 69
Death of longtime "Dear Leader", known for a love of luxury and his secretive, absolute and defiant rule, leaves world wondering
Kim Jong Il's death leaves world wary but hopeful
World leaders fear possible destabilization after dictator's death, but also see opportunity for new diplomatic start
Kim Jong Il's legacy of defiance
North Korean leader lived life shrouded in mystery, leaves a nation few understand, and nobody can predict
S. Korea hopeful, on "high alert" with Kim gone
Gov't puts military and civil defense personnel on high alert as news of Kim Jong Il's death is digested by a nervous nation
Will N. Korean military accept succession?
Power struggle in wake of Kim Jong Il's death feared; Deal with U.S. that would have halted North's nuclear program in jeopardy
Report: N. Korea test-fires missile
Maneuver comes same day as nation announces death of leader Kim Jong Il, but the two events may not be connected
All eyes on Kim's heir-apparent in N. Korea
The 20-something heir-apparent to North Korea's throne is little-known Kim Jong Un; Communist Party leaders rally to him
Kim's death leaves nuclear talks in limbo
U.S. had been poised to announce deal on food aid, with North Korea agreeing to suspend uranium enrichment, but leader's death puts talks in jeopardy
Korean Americans react to Kim's death
News of North Korea's "Dear Leader" passing was met in Los Angeles' Koreatown with a mix of hope and concern
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has died
The longtime leader of the secretive and communist North Korean state battled illness for some time, and passed away at 69
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Israel hits Gaza after Hamas fires incendiary balloons
The strikes came after Hamas launched incendiary balloons into Israel for a third straight day.
Bishops to discuss whether Biden, politicians should get Communion
More than 200 Catholic bishops will gather to discuss whether high-profile Catholic politicians should be denied Communion if they support abortion rights.
Victoria's Secret swaps its Angels for "trailblazing" activists
Victoria's Secret is swapping its Angels for activists in a major rebrand that seeks to completely redefine the company.
Snipers eyed activist as he crashed paraglider onto soccer match
Greenpeace has apologized for the stunt gone awry, which left two people injured after their pilot lost control of his paraglider. But at least the police snipers didn't kill him.
Scotch distillers toast end to U.S. tariffs on single malts
After "eye-watering" losses, "it will take time for the industry to get back on its feet," a Scottish lawmaker said.
Will China's fast pace in the space race fuel U.S. ambitions?
The U.S. government barred China from work on the International Space Station, so the Chinese are building their own - and fast.
Rafael Nadal drops out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics
"The goal is to prolong my career and continue to do what makes me happy," Nadal said.
World's third largest diamond discovered in Botswana
The stone is a whopping 1,098.3 carats.
Biden says "I did what I came to do" in Putin meeting
Putin described the meeting — the first since President Biden took office in January — as "constructive."
Coca-Cola's market value drops $4 billion after Ronaldo's snub
By the end of Ronaldo's press conference, Coca-Cola's shares had already started falling.
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy newspaper, arrest 5 execs
Police claim Apple Daily bosses held for collusion with external elements "to endanger national security" as China continues crackdown on dissent.
Major airlines, banks among those hit by latest brief online outage
U.S.-based carriers and Australian banks were among those reporting disruptions. Similar waves of tech hiccups have hit in recent weeks.
Hungary bans "promotion" of homosexuality to minors
U.S. says latest moves by Hungary's long-time autocratic leader Viktor Orban "have no place in democratic society."
China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
Justice Department reverses Trump-era restrictions on asylum
Many of the asylum cases filed by Central American migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border cite domestic violence and gang persecution.
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Israel hits Gaza after Hamas fires incendiary balloons
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Bishops to discuss whether Biden, politicians should get Communion
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Victoria's Secret swaps its Angels for "trailblazing" activists
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Snipers eyed activist as he crashed paraglider onto soccer match
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Scotch distillers toast end to U.S. tariffs on single malts
After "eye-watering" losses, "it will take time for the industry to get back on its feet," a Scottish lawmaker said.
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1 dead and 12 injured in series of Arizona shootings
A suspect has been taken into custody and all surviving victims are expected to recover, local authorities said.
Father and son return to cross-country bike trip after health issue
If life is a journey, then James and Shepherd Colver are certainly enjoying the ride.
Restaurants squeezed by rising prices and labor shortages
Majority of restaurant operators said their total food costs are higher than they were before the pandemic.
Families of Charleston shooting victims on the country's future
CBS News spoke with families and victims of the Charleston shooting on how the fatal incident has impacted their outlook for the future.
Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon but will play in Tokyo Olympics
"She is taking some personal time with friends and family," her agent said in a statement.
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Manchin circulates list of demands for voting legislation
Manchin circulated a list of provisions he would support in the sweeping voting and elections bill up for consideration in the Senate.
11 Republican senators agree to bipartisan infrastructure deal
Details of the bipartisan deal have not yet been released, and it isn't yet clear how the measure will be paid for.
Maricopa County's partisan ballot review in final stages
The audit won't change the 2020 election results, but it has inspired conservatives in other battleground states to call for similar recounts.
House Democrats seek records from DOJ on data seizures in leak probes
The request for documents made to Attorney General Merrick Garland is the first issued as part of the House Judiciary Committee's investigation.
Louisiana to drop enhanced unemployment benefits
It joins 25 GOP-led states to end the $300-per-week federal enhanced unemployment benefits ahead of their September expiration.
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2021 Tribeca Festival: More highlights you can stream at home (Part 4)
The 20th annual festival is not limited to NYC audiences, with many world premiere features and documentaries available to stream at home.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
After a year stuck indoors, visitors are overcrowding national parks
Half a dozen national parks have instituted online reservation systems to spare visitors from hours-long wait times.
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Quiara Alegría Hudes on Washington Heights
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Follow these steps to stay secure and maintain privacy at home
The smart home office has never been more important. Here's how you can lock out hackers and cybercriminals.
Major airlines, banks among those hit by latest brief online outage
U.S.-based carriers and Australian banks were among those reporting disruptions. Similar waves of tech hiccups have hit in recent weeks.
China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
80% of ransomware victims suffer repeat attacks, new report says
A quarter of businesses surveyed ultimately shut down, with nearly one in three losing top leadership, either by dismissal or resignation, and 29% forced to eliminate jobs.
Chrissy Teigen apologizes for her "old awful" tweets
Teigen admitted to being "an insecure, attention seeking troll."
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Will China's fast pace in the space race fuel U.S. ambitions?
The U.S. government barred China from work on the International Space Station, so the Chinese are building their own - and fast.
Record-breaking heat wave puts strain on states' power grids
Temperatures are rising well above 100 degrees in some places.
More than 30 pelicans found mutilated along California coastline
A Southern California wildlife care organization is seeking the public's help to find whoever is responsible for deliberately breaking the wings of brown pelicans at some beaches.
8 Royal Caribbean crew members test positive for COVID
Royal Caribbean said all 1,400 crew members would be fully vaccinated against COVID by June 18. Just days before, eight tested positive.
Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
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Pricey brain-cancer drug no longer an option under Medicare
Seller of therapy that can cost up to $1,000 a capsule exited federal discount program in January. "It's all greed," one critic said.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Biogen Alzheimer's drug may be a Medicare "budget buster"
At $56,000 per year, Aduhelm "could be a real budget-buster" for the government health program, some experts say.
Arizona governor blocks COVID policies at public universities
Arizona State University said it won't require face masks to be worn by those who are vaccinated, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested for COVID.
Half of U.S. cosmetics contain toxic chemicals, study says
"People are being poisoned every day" as study finds more than 50% of beauty products in the U.S. contain dangerous chemicals.
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Workers are resigning at record rates. That's good for economy
Workers want more pay, better conditions or to be their own boss — and for now, they're getting what they want.
Equal pay in key jobs would boost 2 million Black Americans
Gap "can be solved by corporations and individuals in America adopting anti-racism as a core value," said one CEO.
Morgan Stanley: If you want NYC salary, you need to be in NYC offices
"If you want to get paid New York rates, you work in New York," James Gorman said about returning to the office.
8 million households face eviction or foreclosure within weeks
One homeowner in Alabama is five months behind on her mortgage and hopes she can strike a deal with her lender.
After a year stuck indoors, visitors are overcrowding national parks
Half a dozen national parks have instituted online reservation systems to spare visitors from hours-long wait times.
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1 dead and 12 injured in series of Arizona shootings
A suspect has been taken into custody and all surviving victims are expected to recover, local authorities said.
Fourth Capitol riot defendant charged with having firearms
The defendant, Guy Reffitt, is accused of carrying a semi-automatic handgun while on U.S. Capitol grounds on January 6.
2 South Carolina executions on hold until firing squad is set up
State Supreme Court says it has to be an option available to the inmates can choose under provisions of a new law.
94-year-old Asian woman stabbed in San Francisco
Police say it was unprovoked. She's expected to survive. A suspect arrested soon after was out on bail or release from prior cases, authorities said.
1 killed and 5 wounded in Baltimore shooting
Police are asking residents to respond with any tips on the shooting.
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SpaceX launches GPS satellite with previously flown booster
Space Force officials say using previously flown boosters will save $64.5 million over three missions.
China launches 3-man crew to its new space station
The three-man crew plans to spend three months aboard the Tianhe space station core module.
Astronauts install new solar panel on ISS
Two astronauts floated outside the International Space Station Wednesday and attached a rolled-up solar array, the first of six intended to boost the lab's power back to factory fresh levels. CBSN's Lana Zak has the details.
Spacewalkers install, but are unable to deploy, new roll-out solar array
Two spacewalks are needed to install the first two of six new solar blankets, giving station power a needed boost.
Astronomers discover "weird" exoplanet that could have water clouds
Exoplanet TOI-1231 b is "oddly reminiscent" of Neptune, scientists say, and could contain clouds with water.
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Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce
CBSN and CBS MoneyWatch present "Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce." The special, anchored by Lana Zak, takes a look at the state of employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and includes valuable information for job seekers and career changers.
Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Affordable Care Act
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. The justices ruled 7-2 to uphold the Obama-era law. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports on the court's decision, then joins CBSN's Lana Zak for analysis.
Americans urged to get vaccinated as Delta variant spreads
The Delta variant, which was first detected in India, is now spreading around the globe. U.S. health officials say the Moderna and Pfizer mRNA vaccines are effective against the dangerous strain, but unvaccinated communities are still at high risk for infection. Dr. Annalee Baker is an emergency medicine physician at NYU Langone Health. She joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
U.S. special education system stumbles during pandemic
A shift to remote learning devastated families of children with special needs. According to NPR, many parents watched their kids lose academic, social and physical skills. Phyllis Wolfram, the executive director for the Council of Administrators of Special Education, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how the pandemic impacted children with disabilities and where the nation's special education system fell short.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Affordable Care Act
For a third time, the Supreme Court rejected a Republican challenge to kill the Affordable Care Act. Jan Crawford has more.