Saudi woman barricades herself in Thai airport hotel in asylum bid
Rahaf al-Qunun, 18, barricaded herself in her hotel room to avoid a flight back to her family, whom she says abuses her and would now kill her
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Miss Universe 2018: Catriona Gray of the Philippines wins crown
The 24-year-old Gray edged out first runner-up Tamaryn Green of South Africa and third-place Sthefany Gutierrez of Venezuela
Soccer player refugee "terrified" of being sent back to Bahrain
Thai court rules Hakeem al-Araibi, who has refugee status in Australia, can be held 60 days as Bahrain works on extradition request
"They want to kill me": Refugee athlete held in Thailand fears deportation
Hakeem Ali Mohamed Ali AlAraib once played for Bahrain's national soccer team, but now says it's "very dangerous" for him there
Thai boys rescued from cave star at shopping mall exhibition
Shirking psychologists' advice, Thai military government has quickly trotted out the Wild Boars for public appearances and interviews
Thailand drops royal insult charges against elderly historian
84-year-old academic questioned Thai king's elephant-back combat victory 500 years ago
Tattoos lead police to arrest fugitive gang member
Shigeharu Shirai was hiding for over 10 years to evade murder charges in Japan connected to the death of a rival gang member
Thai PM tells reporters to quiz a cardboard cutout
"If you want to ask any questions on politics or conflict," Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said, "ask this guy."
2 Americans arrested after risqué photo at Thai temple
Police say the two men were arrested Tuesday night at a Bangkok airport and face public indecency charges
27 injured after aircraft hits strong turbulence
The Russian Embassy in Bangkok said in a statement that that those injured had not been wearing seat belts
Man upset with wife kills baby and himself on Facebook Live
Officers found bodies of Wuttisan Wongtalay and his daughter in an abandoned hotel in Phuket province
Dissident gets 11-year sentence for insulting Thai king
Burin Intin, a welder who opposes the military junta running his country, could have been jailed for twice as long for his actions
Under threat, rights group nixes event on police torture
Amnesty International speakers had prepared address on report alleging horrific torture of detainees in Thailand
A ferris wheel at a dinosaur theme park in Bangkok, Thailand, caught fire
A ferris wheel at a dinosaur theme park in Bangkok, Thailand, caught fire. No one was on the ride at the time of the fire, and there were no injuries.
Malaysia arrests 3 in connection with Bangkok blast
Attack last month on popular shrine in Bangkok left 20 people dead; officials say none of new suspects are Thai nationals
Fireball over Thailand surprises motorists
The object most likely was a meteor; but it also could have been space debris making a fiery landing
Key suspect in Thai bombing still on the run
Police say DNA suggests foreigner arrested near border was involved, but not the one who planted bomb that killed 20
Bangkok blast investigation hindered by broken security cameras
Bombing at the capital's revered Erawan Shrine left 20 people dead and more than 120 injured; suspect may not have acted alone
Thailand seeks U.S. help to find Bangkok bomber
Investigators will "cooperate on borrowing equipment that includes facial-recognition technology" prime minister says
Global terror link "unlikely" in Bangkok bombing
"Security agencies have collaborated with intelligence agencies from a lot of countries and... come to the same preliminary conclusion" says military
Police: Bangkok bomber did not act alone
"It's a network" police say as hunt for 3 suspects continues; $28,080 reward offered for leads
Police in Thailand released security video showing a man suspected of being behind Monday's bombing in Bangkok
Police in Thailand released security video showing a man suspected of being behind Monday's bombing in Bangkok. CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Another explosion in Bangkok; none survived the Indonesia plane crash; some emails on Hillary Clinton's server may contain classified information; the fight against Western wildfires continues and more
Another explosion in Bangkok; none survived the Indonesia plane crash; some emails on Hillary Clinton's server may contain classified information; the fight against Western wildfires continues and more. Today's top stories on CBSNews.com
Authorities also released CCTV footage of a suspect connected to the first bombing on Monday
Police in Bangkok are investigating a second explosion that happened less than 24 hours after a blast killed at least 18 people and wounded more than 100 others. Authorities also released CCTV footage of a suspect connected to the first bombing on Monday. Charlie D’Agata reports.
Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots
The judge wrote that there was "a substantial threat of irreparable harm," if the hand count rule were to be implemented for the upcoming election.
How some politicians are fighting back against gerrymandering
North Carolina Democratic state Senate candidate Kate Barr is competing in an election she knows she can't win, but hopes to change in the future.
Trump won't say if he's spoken to Putin, but "if I did, it's a smart thing"
Asked at the Economic Club of Chicago whether a report that he's spoken to Putin since he left office is true, Trump avoided a direct answer.
Historic Black Belt congressional district could elect first Republican since 1883
The district is home to the oldest town incorporated by freed African Americans.
SBA runs out of funding for disaster relief loans after Helene, Milton
The Small Business Administration offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to businesses and people affected by disasters.
U.S. tells Israel, boost humanitarian aid to Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
The Biden administration says Israel has 30 days to respond.
Trump campaign has spent millions on anti-trans ads
The campaign has spent more than $19 million on the ads in battleground states this month.
Old and fabricated hurricane videos go viral. Here's how to spot them.
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips on how to spot misleading natural disaster videos online.
New development in search for Suzanne Simpson as husband remains jailed
Olmos Park police said they began searching a landfill where they are "confident there is a good chance" of recovering the body of missing Texas mother Suzanne Simpson.
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Historic Black Belt congressional district could elect first Republican since 1883
The district is home to the oldest town incorporated by freed African Americans.
Trump won't say if he's spoken to Putin, but "if I did, it's a smart thing"
Asked at the Economic Club of Chicago whether a report that he's spoken to Putin since he left office is true, Trump avoided a direct answer.
Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots
The judge wrote that there was "a substantial threat of irreparable harm," if the hand count rule were to be implemented for the upcoming election.
Tom Brady's minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders approved by NFL owners
Tom Brady takes 5% control of the Raiders. He can't come of out retirement and play again unless he sells his stake in the team.
Old and fabricated hurricane videos go viral. Here's how to spot them.
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips on how to spot misleading natural disaster videos online.
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Trump Media's stock is halted after sudden plunge in DJT shares
Trading in Trump Media, owner of Truth Social, was halted briefly on Tuesday after the stock suddenly plunged.
As IV shortage continues, U.S. invokes wartime power to speed recovery
Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.
Biden admin to invest $750 million in N. Carolina chipmaker Wolfspeed
Money will go to the chipmaker's new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina and factory in Marcy, New York.
Impact Plastics sued by family of worker killed by Hurricane Helene
The lawsuit claims Impact Plastics forced workers to stay at their posts even when conditions grew dangerous.
Lufthansa fined $4 million for blocking Jewish passengers from flight
Fine is largest ever issued by U.S. Department of Transportation against an airline for civil rights violations.
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Historic Black Belt congressional district could elect first Republican since 1883
The district is home to the oldest town incorporated by freed African Americans.
Trump won't say if he's spoken to Putin, but "if I did, it's a smart thing"
Asked at the Economic Club of Chicago whether a report that he's spoken to Putin since he left office is true, Trump avoided a direct answer.
Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots
The judge wrote that there was "a substantial threat of irreparable harm," if the hand count rule were to be implemented for the upcoming election.
How some politicians are fighting back against gerrymandering
North Carolina Democratic state Senate candidate Kate Barr is competing in an election she knows she can't win, but hopes to change in the future.
Trump campaign has spent millions on anti-trans ads
The campaign has spent more than $19 million on the ads in battleground states this month.
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As IV shortage continues, U.S. invokes wartime power to speed recovery
Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.
Whooping cough and walking pneumonia are on the rise. Here's what to know.
Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the infections on the rise this season, including whooping cough and walking pneumonia.
Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
Kroger, Trader Joe's foods are part of BrucePac meat recall for listeria
BrucePac recalled nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Many adults think they have undiagnosed ADHD. Here's what to know.
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, may be more common in adults than we realize. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know about the diagnosis.
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U.S. tells Israel, boost humanitarian aid to Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
The Biden administration says Israel has 30 days to respond.
Spain says firm busted sending chemicals to Russia, breaching sanctions
Spanish police say four men were arrested for setting up a company to ship chemicals to Russia, including "possible precursors for chemical weapons."
Why India and Canada have expelled each other's top diplomats
The brazen June 2023 assassination of a Sikh activist in Canada sparked a diplomatic row with India that continues to escalate.
Turbulence on Air Canada flight sends food flying around the cabin
Air Canada says nobody was hurt, but "moderate turbulence" on one of its flights from Vancouver to Singapore did make a mess of a passenger mealtime.
U.S., Philippines launch war games after China's Taiwan drills
Thousands of U.S. and Filipino troops launched joint exercises as Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island.
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Zoe Saldaña on new physical extremes in "Special Ops: Lioness" season 2
Zoe Saldaña discusses taking on more physically demanding scenes in season 2 of "Special Ops: Lioness," revealing how she pushes herself to new limits.
Kathy Bates on "Matlock" role, ageism and her healthy lifestyle
Emmy and Academy Award-winning actor Kathy Bates told "CBS Mornings" she considered going into semi-retirement before landing on the CBS legal drama "Matlock."
Kathy Bates talks "Matlock" reboot
Kathy Bates opens up about playing Madeline Matlock in the CBS reboot, tackling ageism and being an executive producer.
Mornings Memory: A look at "Bridge of Spies"
In this Mornings Memory, we revisit Gayle King's 2015 interview with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks about the making of "Bridge of Spies," the hit film that earned six Oscar nominations.
Zoe Saldaña takes on dual roles in "Lioness"
Zoe Saldaña, known for her roles in "Avatar" and "Guardians of the Galaxy," stars in and executive produces season two of "Lioness" on Paramount Plus. The series follows undercover CIA operatives working to assassinate terrorists.
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How to spot fake hurricane images
A wave of images generated by artificial intelligence confused and misled many social media users after real hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the southern U.S. CBS News Confirmed producer Alex Clark explains how viewers can tell the fake images from the real ones.
Biden admin to invest $750 million in N. Carolina chipmaker Wolfspeed
Money will go to the chipmaker's new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina and factory in Marcy, New York.
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.
FTC cracks down on fake reviews with new rule
With up to 40% of online reviews found to be fake, the Federal Trade Commission is introducing a new rule to ban deceptive feedback. Nick Thompson, CEO of "The Atlantic," explains how it will work.
Protecting whales from ship strikes
Endangered whale species face a major threat on the high seas: cruise and container ships that have difficulty avoiding collisions with whales. But there are new tools that may help reduce ship strikes.
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Study finds Americans will move due to extreme weather
As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. Alexander de Sherbinin joins CBS News to discuss the research and which parts of the U.S. will likely be most affected.
Protecting whales from ship strikes
Endangered whale species (like blue whales, humpbacks, and fin whales) face a major threat on the high seas: cruise and container ships that have difficulty avoiding collisions with whales. Correspondent David Pogue talks with a marine ecologist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, whose fleet of autonomous vehicles helps track whales in shipping lanes; and finds out how container ships may be able to reduce striking whales.
Book excerpt: "Nexus" by Yuval Noah Harari
The author of the bestseller "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" returns with an examination of the power of intelligence to shape and control civilizations throughout history, and how artificial intelligence may change society, economics and politics.
How wildlife reacts to changing climate
The 2024 World Wildlife Fund report found that animal populations are declining due to human-caused climate change and the global loss of nature. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and environmental reporter Marina Jurica reports on which species are most at risk and what can be done to reverse the trend.
What are the northern lights?
Many Americans were able to spot the northern lights Thursday and may have another chance to do so Friday as the aurora borealis remains visible. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down the phenomenon and also looks at the latest U.S. forecast.
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New development in search for Suzanne Simpson as husband remains jailed
Olmos Park police said they began searching a landfill where they are "confident there is a good chance" of recovering the body of missing Texas mother Suzanne Simpson.
Spain says firm busted sending chemicals to Russia, breaching sanctions
Spanish police say four men were arrested for setting up a company to ship chemicals to Russia, including "possible precursors for chemical weapons."
Troops blamed for deaths of nurse, girl near Mexico-U.S. border
The shooting deaths, if confirmed, would mark the second time in two weeks that Mexican military forces have killed civilians.
Woman who allegedly killed her toddler, dumped body in trash bin on trial
The trial is underway of a Georgia woman, Leilani Simon, who's accused of killing her 20-month-old son and dumping his body in a trash bin two years ago.
Victims of Maine's deadliest shooting take first step toward suing the Army
Lawyers for 100 survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history have begun the formal process of suing the Army for failing to act to stop the shooter, a reservist.
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NASA's hopes for Europa Clipper mission
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA launches Europa Clipper
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
SpaceX launching probe toward Jupiter
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launches, recovers powerful rocket
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
NASA launches probe to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
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Dickerson reflects on "The Daily Report"
"The Daily Report" anchor John Dickerson bid farewell to the show Tuesday evening. He said its goal was to deliver news that treated viewers' attention like the precious thing that it is. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser will take over as anchor as Dickerson joins the Evening News team. He will continue to appear on CBS News 24/7.
U.S. warns Israel about withholding Gaza aid
The U.S. on Monday said it would send an anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. would withhold military aid to Israel if the humanitarian situation in Gaza doesn't improve in the next month. Seth Jones, president of the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with his analysis.
Study finds Americans will move due to extreme weather
As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. Alexander de Sherbinin joins CBS News to discuss the research and which parts of the U.S. will likely be most affected.
Violent arrest in Phoenix sparks outrage
Police body camera video of the violent arrest of Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, has sparked outrage among civil rights and disability advocates. McAlpin was repeatedly punched and tased throughout the arrest. Kris Van Cleave has more.
SBA out of disaster relief funds
The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.