Taliban members say they didn't know slain al Qaeda leader was in Kabul
The U.S. killing of al-Qaeda's leader has sparked further infighting among factions of the Taliban over how he'd been allowed to reside in Afghanistan's capital.
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Pelosi visits Taiwan amid warnings of China retaliation; Ex-Laker puts championship rings up for auction for Ukraine
Pelosi's Taiwan trip provokes China’s anger
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan's capital of Taipei on Tuesday, arriving for a controversial stop on her tour of Asian countries that has become a flashpoint amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Pelosi in Taiwan despite China's warnings
Tensions are rising with China as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan's capital of Taipei. CBS News chief White House correspondent, Nancy Cordes has more on her visit. Then David Sacks, a research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins anchor Lana Zak to discuss the impact of Pelosi's trip.
House Speaker Pelosi makes trip to Taiwan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made her controversial visit to Taiwan despite threats from the Chinese government. CBS News' David Begnaud and Debra Alfarone speak with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish on the implications of this closely watched trip.
Pelosi visits Taiwan amid warnings from China
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan on Tuesday, making her the highest-ranking U.S. official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island that China claims as its own. China responded by announcing new military drills. Nancy Cordes has the details.
China lays out its economic blueprint
China's National People's Congress charted the country's future during its annual meeting Saturday. Amy Celico of Albright Stonebridge Group joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the meeting, as well as how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is impacting China.
Stocks fall as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan
Financial markets wobble amid investor concerns that the House speaker's visit could heighten U.S.-China tensions.
Feds target U.S. companies caught in lucrative shark fin trade
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China warns U.S. if Pelosi visits Taiwan
Nancy Pelosi is expected to make a controversial stop in Taiwan as part of her Asia tour, long rumored but never officially declared as part of her itinerary. As the White House seeks to de-escalate tensions, China warns the U.S. will pay the price for challenging its sovereignty over the island. Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden begins Asia trip.
President Biden is in Asia, in South Korea for the first leg of his trip. He’s decided not to visit the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone separating South and North Korea. A baby formula factory that's been closed since February due to contamination, Abbott Nutrition's Michigan plant, could be back open by next week, the FDA says. But the company says once production resumes, it could be about two months before new formula begins arriving in stores. And for the first time, there will be female referees at a men's World Cup final, set for later this year in Qatar.
Biden's COVID rebound; Pelosi heads to Asia
President Biden remains in isolation two days after testing positive for COVID-19 again in what doctors are calling a rebound case. This comes as questions arise over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible plans to stop in Taiwan during her trip to Asia. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Pelosi confirms trip to Asia, but makes no mention of Taiwan
Pelosi would be the highest-ranking elected American official to visit Taiwan since then-Speaker Newt Gingrich in 1997.
China says remains of rocket booster fell to Earth
China's space agency says debris from a rocket that boosted part of China's new space station into orbit has fallen into the sea in the Philippines.
Nancy Pelosi to potentially visit Taiwan
Chinese officials have threatened military action if U.S. house speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan during a congressional trip to Asia. China claims the self-ruling island of Taiwan is a part of its territory. Christina Ruffini has more.
North Korea threatens to use nukes in potential conflicts with U.S., S. Korea
Experts say Pyongyang will likely intensify its threats against the Washington and Seoul as the allies prepare to expand summertime military exercises.
Stocks rise after Fed announces second consecutive 0.75% hike
Strong financial results from Alphabet, Boeing and other corporate bellwethers helped lift investors' mood.
Stocks sink after weak profit report from Walmart
Weak profit reports from some of the biggest names in corporate America are souring the mood of investors.
Volcano erupts in Japan, sending large rocks and ash into the sky
Japan's Meteorological Agency raised the eruption alert to the highest level of five and advised 51 residents in two towns facing the volcano to leave their homes.
Sri Lanka protests resume as lawmakers pick unpopular PM to lead
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Stocks rally as investors look for "pockets of optimism"
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What's next for Sri Lanka after president resigns
A Sri Lankan parliament speaker says lawmakers will officially announce Friday that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has emailed his resignation. This comes after the embattled president fled to Singapore and named Sri Lanka's prime minister the acting president. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with BBC reporter Ranga Sirilal about what's next for the South Asian nation.
U.S. stocks sink as investors worry Fed hikes might derail growth
"Growth fears are hitting the markets harder than inflation concerns," said one analyst.
U.S. caused $2T in climate harm to poor nations, study finds
"It's the countries that have emitted the least that are also the ones that tend to be harmed," says co-author.
Sri Lanka's embattled government declares emergency as protests rage
Protesters want the president and prime minister out, but the PM is taking a hard line, saying Sri Lanka "can't allow fascists to take over."
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Trump says Iran to be "hit very hard" as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors
Iran's president said Iran would suspend strikes on regional neighbors unless attacks come from them.
Hegseth says anyone helping Iran's war efforts will be "confronted strongly"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled."
Russian strike on apartment building kills at least 8 in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack and called for an international response.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
Bodycam video contradicts ICE claims in fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
Para alpine skier wins Russia its first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Russian athletes are back competing under their own flag in the Winter Paralympics at Milan Cortina.
At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.
Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25M question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
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Pope Leo names veteran Vatican diplomat as new ambassador to the U.S.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
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GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
DOJ asks appeals court to restore Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.
Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
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Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
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House hunting? Here's what to know as the spring buying season arrives.
Although home prices remain elevated, conditions are shaping up to be more favorable for buyers this year, experts said.
United CEO said U.S. airfares could rise as Iran war drives up oil prices
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
These 10 jobs are most exposed to AI, Anthropic finds
The maker of the Claude chatbot says its research could help identify economic disruptions by measuring how AI is currently reshaping work.
Stocks sink as oil prices sizzle and U.S. hiring fizzles
Stocks fell after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
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Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
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GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
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DOJ asks appeals court to restore Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
Man convicted in plot to assassinate Trump that was tied to Iran's paramilitary
A Pakistani business owner accused of trying to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil.
Trump: U.S. collegiate system could go out of business without fixes to sports
President Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly.
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A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
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Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
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Pope Leo names veteran Vatican diplomat as new ambassador to the U.S.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
Para alpine skier wins Russia its first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Russian athletes are back competing under their own flag in the Winter Paralympics at Milan Cortina.
Russian strike on apartment building kills at least 8 in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack and called for an international response.
Hegseth says anyone helping Iran's war efforts will be "confronted strongly"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled."
Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
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Book excerpt: "Judge Stone" by Viola Davis & James Patterson
The Academy Award-winning actress and the bestselling writer team up for a courtroom thriller that touches on the lightning-rod issue of abortion.
Maggie Gyllenhaal talks thriller "The Bride!"
Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks about reimagining "Bride of Frankenstein" to create her new gothic thriller "The Bride!" which she wrote, produced and directed. The star-studded cast includes Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale and her brother, Jake Gyllenhaal.
Extended interview: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal tells "CBS Mornings" featured host Vladimir Duthiers about the inspiration behind her new film "The Bride!," a reimagining of the 1935 classic "The Bride of Frankenstein," collaborating with its stars and more.
Britney Spears arrested on suspected DUI
Britney Spears is out of police custody after she was arrested Wednesday in California on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A representative for Spears said this "was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable," adding, "Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law."
Savannah Guthrie visits "Today" studio, says she intends to return to show
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
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Study: AI overuse can lead to "brain fry"
Artificial intelligence promised to lighten the workload while increasing productivity. But as more people are using AI for work, a new study published in Harvard Business Review finds AI overuse could cause "brain fry." CBS News correspondent Lana Zak spoke with the study's lead author to unpack the findings.
Affordable ways to protect your aging parents
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Anthropic CEO apologizes for leaked memo
The CEO of Anthropic is apologizing for a leaked internal memo amid a feud with the Pentagon over its AI model. The memo criticized the Trump administration and OpenAI. It comes after the Defense Department declared Anthropic a supply chain risk or a possible security risk.
Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Austin gunman assaulted woman at Tesla facility in December, lawsuit alleges
The gunman who carried out the mass shooting last weekend in Austin, Texas, assaulted a woman three months earlier at a Tesla facility, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Texas.
Kouri Richins' friends take stand at trial
Becky Lloyd, a neighbor and friend of Kouri Richins, who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband in 2022, testified at her trial on Thursday about conversations they had about Richins' marriage. Lloyd said Richins' told her, "In many ways it would be better if he [Richins' husband], if he were dead" in a serious tone. Richins denies killing her husband and has pleaded not guilty to charges.
Body parts of kidnapped tourist found on Bali beach, police say
Ihor Komarov, 28, was identified from DNA samples taken from the dismembered body and compared to those of his mother, police said.
Suspect arrested in Utah triple homicide
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
U.S. contractor who allegedly stole $46 million of crypto arrested, FBI says
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
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NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Video of the March 2025 fatal shooting of American citizen Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims by federal officials that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot Martinez because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent with his car. The footage shows that Martinez's car, a blue Ford Fusion, was stationary or going at a very low rate of speed when he was fatally shot, and the brake lights appear to be on. CBS News reached out to representatives for the Department of Homeland Security seeking comment on the footage and is awaiting a response.
Doctor adopts boy, finds homes for siblings
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Man charged in killings of three women in Utah
Authorities in Utah have identified the man taken into custody on suspicion of killing three women. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Tornado leaves path of destruction in Michigan
A tornado tore through southern Michigan, leaving a path of destruction through the town of Three Rivers. Omar Villafranca has details.