Inside China, a major importer of Iranian oil
China buys nearly all of Iran's sanctioned oil, and due to the U.S. and Israeli-led conflict there, the supply line has been severely disrupted. Anna Coren has more from Beijing.
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China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
Family of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of China's Communist rule, calls his prison sentence cruel, and the "end of justice."
Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark trial
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and former media mogul Jimmy Lai was convicted in a landmark national security trial in Beijing and could face life in prison. Caoilfhionn Gallagher, who led Lai's legal team, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
China sends 3 taikonauts, first live mammals ever, to its space station
China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
China accuses Nvidia of violating antimonopoly laws following investigation
Chinese regulators say they would carry out "further investigation" into Nvidia linked to a 2020 acquisition.
Historian Miles Yu on Chinese military parade
Miles Yu, professor of East Asia, military and naval history at the United States Naval Academy, joins CBS News to share his thoughts on the massive military parade taking place in China.
Senior U.S. Senator calls Taiwan "a free country," as China condemns visit
Sen. Roger Wicker, visiting Taiwan, called the island claimed by China a "free country." Beijing condemned the visit itself as a "serious violation" of bilateral pacts.
U.S. imports from China fell in June from last year, despite rush of orders
U.S. retailers and other importers that had largely halted shipments in May due to tariffs, resumed imports from China in June, amid truce.
China says spy plots foiled, including "honey trap" that lured state worker
China's spy agency says it caught a government worker who, "unable to resist the seductive beauty" of a foreign agent, was blackmailed into handing over state secrets.
Pro-democracy landslide victory in Hong Kong
The pro-democracy opposition in Hong Kong is celebrating a landslide victory in local elections that saw a record turnout. Almost three million people, or 71 percent of voters, went to the polls. Pro-democracy candidates won 80 percent of the contested district council seats. The results are a black eye to the Beijing-backed government. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Chestnuts
On the streets of Beijing, just about the time Jack Frost starts nipping at your nose, you can smell the chestnuts roasting on open fires, as many street corner vendors do a brisk business. Ben Tracy reports.
Handing over Hong Kong
Lesley Stahl reports on the political climate in Hong Kong 100 days before it was handed over to the Chinese. Many of the city's wealthy elite struck deals to maintain their economic interests as long as they didn't criticize the repressive Chinese government.
Former CIA officer caught betraying the U.S.
The officials who investigated and convicted Kevin Mallory for conspiracy to commit espionage tell 60 Minutes how their case came together. Anderson Cooper reports
To catch a spy
The officials who investigated and convicted Kevin Mallory for conspiracy to commit espionage tell "60 Minutes" how their case came together. Anderson Cooper reports.
China says no tariff negotiations with Trump
The stock market briefly stalled on Thursday before closing higher for the third day in a row. The slight hiccup came after Beijing denied the Trump administration's claim that there are ongoing trade talks between China and the U.S. CBS News senior business and tech reporter Jo Ling Kent reports.
Sandstorms, high winds prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights
Homes were damaged, cars were crushed and trees fell after windy weather and sandstorms in Beijing on Saturday, prompting flight cancellations.
China vows to fight Trump's tariff trade war "to the end"
As President Trump threatens China with even more tariffs, Beijing says it will never bow to "unilateral bullying," and "will fight to the end."
Texas company gets approval to search for MH370 in new part of ocean
Malaysian cabinet ministers agreed to a "no-find, no-fee" contract with robotics company Ocean Infinity in the search for flight MH370.
China shares confident 2025 economic forecast
The Chinese premier on Wednesday announced a 5% GDP growth target for 2025 despite President Trump's tariffs against the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren reports from Beijing and Emily Feng, international correspondent for NPR, joined CBS News with analysis.
Trade war hangs over China's legislature meeting
The trade war between the U.S. and China started as the world's largest legislature was convening in Beijing, with nearly 3,000 delegates gathering. Anna Coren reports.
Taiwan condemns China for holding "live-fire exercises" off its coast
Taiwan says China violated norms and caused a "high degree of danger" by announcing "live-fire exercises without prior warning" just off its coast.
Is the idea of the U.S. winning a tech war with China pure "madness"?
Trump calls tariffs America's "big power over China," but analysts say Beijing may be better prepared than ever to engage in a trade war with the U.S.
Swiss Olympic snowboarder dies in avalanche at 26 years old
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.
China continuing nuclear buildup, strengthening ties to Russia, Pentagon says
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
Trump's 2nd term and U.S.-China relations
CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has been speaking to experts in Hong Kong about how China is preparing for the incoming Trump administration and the tariffs on Chinese goods that the president-elect has promised.
Man kills 7 of his children and 1 other in Louisiana shooting, police say
The shooter, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children under the age of 14, police said.
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Trump says more negotiations with Iran will be held in Islamabad
President Trump threatened attacks on bridges and power plants if Iran did not accept a deal.
What it could take for the U.S. to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran
The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran.
How dangerous trucking companies escape their past and get back on the road
As truck traffic increases, government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers," with deadly consequences.
5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
U.K. police probe if Iranian proxies are behind attacks on Jewish sites
U.K. counterterrorism police are investigating a spate of arson attacks against Jewish sites in London.
Former judges speak out on Trump admin's immigration court purges
Following President Trump's promise of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, more than 200 immigration judges have been fired, forced out or retired, and are being replaced by what are advertised as "deportation judges."
1 dead after small plane crashes into Florida yard
One person was killed after a Cessna plane crashed into the yard of a home near Tampa, Florida, on Sunday morning.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
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Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former Attorney General Eric Holder join Margaret Brennan.
Mike Waltz says U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran as U.S. officials are set to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks this week.
5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
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Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Politics
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Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former Attorney General Eric Holder join Margaret Brennan.
Mike Waltz says U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Sunday that the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" with Iran as U.S. officials are set to head to Islamabad for a second round of talks this week.
Transcript: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
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New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
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Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Transcript: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
Transcript: Amos Hochstein on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Amos Hochstein, Biden administration senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 19, 2026.
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4/19: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The purge of immigration judges; seeking accountability in trucking accidents; Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri on Broadway; portraitist Michael Shane Neal; the legacy of woodworker George Nakashima; an operatic car salesman; and Earth Day stories of advances in sustainability.
A portrait of portraitist Michael Shane Neal
Michael Shane Neal, perhaps America's greatest living portraitist, recently fulfilled a long-held ambition: to paint a living president. He talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about producing a portrait of former President Joe Biden. He also discusses "being in the zone" while painting a portrait; following in the footsteps of famed artists Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Singer Sargent; and becoming a TikTok fashion icon.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
The celebrated actors are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own.
Extended interview: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
In this web exclusive, actors Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear") and Don Cheadle ("Hotel Rwanda") talk with Tracy Smith about making their Broadway debuts in the revival of "Proof." They also discuss their love of live theater, and the early roles that inspired their passion for acting.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
Celebrated actors Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own. Cheadle and Edebiri talk with Tracy Smith about exploring the dynamics of a parent-child relationship, and how their off-stage relationship helps them on-stage.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
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5 hurt in shooting near University of Iowa
Five people were injured Sunday in a shooting near the University of Iowa's campus in Iowa City. No arrests have been made yet.
8 kids killed in Louisiana shooting
Eight kids ranging in age from 1 to 14 were killed Sunday morning in a Shreveport, Louisiana, mass shooting. Jason Allen reports.
Police give update on Louisiana mass shooting
Officials in Louisiana held a news conference after 10 people were shot in a domestic disturbance that left eight children dead. Corporal Chris Bordelon of the Shreveport Police Department, Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Chief Wayne Smith provided updates on Sunday afternoon.
5 wounded in shooting near University of Iowa, including 3 students
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
Man kills 7 of his children and 1 other in Louisiana shooting, police say
The shooter, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children under the age of 14, police said.
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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4/19/2026: Iran's HEU; One Mother's Story; Wild Concerto
First, U.S. eyes Iran's highly enriched uranium. Then, Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview. And, turning recordings of animals into music.
4/19: CBS Weekend News
Eight kids killed in Louisiana shooting; U.S.-Iran ceasefire on shaky ground.
A day with a baby squirrel foster mom
Retired California teaching assistant Angel Barba has been a baby squirrel foster mom for the last seven years. Italy Hod reports.
The struggles of first-time homebuyers
First-time homebuyers make up just 21% of the market, and they face record-high prices, high interest rates and stiff competition from baby boomers. Carter Evans reports.
Latest news on Iran as ceasefire nears end
Charlie D'Agata, Olivia Rinaldi and Lana Zak report on the current state of Iran war, what we know about peace talks and how the conflict is spiking fuel prices here at home.