China says U.K. warship in Taiwan Strait shows "evil intentions"
Beijing has long complained about U.S. "freedom of navigation" passages through the disputed waterway. Now other countries are sailing the same route.
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Extended Interview with Australian Prime Minister on "Face the Nation"
Margaret Brennan is joined by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to talk fallout from the recent AUSUK submarine deal, the continuing fight against COVID in his country and more.
Detained Huawei executive arrives in China
Huwaei executive Meng Wanzhou was released from Canada on Friday after reaching an agreement with U.S. prosecutors to end a bank fraud case against her. China responded by releasing two Canadian prisoners charged with espionage. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Canadians detained on spying charges in China released
Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were released from prison and flown out of China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.
Chinese company's woes spark economic fears
One of China's largest property developers is trying to avoid defaulting on billions of dollars of debt. Evergrande announced it would make a nearly $36 million interest payment Thursday, a small fraction of the $310 billion of outstanding debt it reported in June. Some experts fear if the company defaults it could cause economic shockwaves worldwide. Columbia University professor Shang-Jin Wei, a former chief economist for the Asian Development Bank, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about those concerns.
Lithuania says Chinese-made phones have built-in security risks
Military cybersecurity agency says investigation found four major cybersecurity risks on Huawei and Xiaomi devices, including content filtering and data exporting capabilities.
Is China about to face its "Lehman Brothers moment"?
The financial woes facing Chinese property developer Evergrande has investors on guard. Here's what's happening.
Stocks plummet over Chinese real estate woes
Wall Street had its worst day since May amid fears that a Chinese real estate company could default, and that the Federal Reserve could begin ending stimulus measures it enacted during the pandemic.
Biden to address the United Nations General Assembly
On Tuesday, President Biden will deliver his first address to the United Nations General Assembly. The speech comes on the heels of America's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and heightened tensions with France. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes tells CBSN anchor Elaine Quijano what we can expect to hear in the president's speech.
New COVID rules for international travelers
All foreign travelers flying into the U.S. will have to show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test before boarding, the White House announced Monday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to explain the new developments and other news from the White House.
Baseball gear plant to move from U.S. to China
When Major League Baseball hosted its "Field of Dreams" game in Iowa in August, it was a celebration of small-town America. But less than 100 miles away, a small town is worrying that its local economy, that's centered around baseball, is getting shut out. Kris Van Cleave traveled to Caledonia, Minnesota, where a factory partially owned by MLB is closing up shop and shipping jobs overseas.
Trump meets with Saudi crown prince at G-20
President Trump is expected to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday night. The president is using the summit to work on U.S. trade deals. Saturday’s meeting could be the first step toward easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Major Garrett reports from Buenos Aires.
How will Bolton change U.S. policy on Russia?
Gabriel Debenedetti, national correspondent at New York Magazine, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss how President Trump's new National Security Adviser, John Bolton, will handle Russia, China's response to Mr. Trump's latest tariff threats and how the potential of a trade war with China could affect midterm elections.
Coronavirus epidemic grows
As coronavirus infections spread throughout the globe, Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to break down how the epidemic is predicted to play out, what people can do to try and stay protected.
Boozy Presidents
Booze and presidency has a long and illustrious history in the United States. Whether it's President Obama's "Beer Summit" in the Rose Garden or Richard Nixon's famous trip to China, alcohol has been a necessary part of diplomacy. Historian Mark Will-Weber, author of "Drinking with the Republicans," joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to share some of the presidents' boozy stories in office.
Why a trade war with China is dangerous
Just after midnight Friday, the threat of a trade war between the U.S. and China moved from rhetoric to reality. The Trump administration imposed tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese goods. China immediately retaliated with duties on the same value of American products. Derek Thompson, a senior editor at the Atlantic, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss why China, specifically, is the wrong country to get into a trade war with and the potential outcomes if it continues to escalate.
An international search-and-rescue mission is underway for the missing Beijing-bound Malaysia Airlines plane with 239 people on board
An international search-and-rescue mission is underway for the missing Beijing-bound Malaysia Airlines plane with 239 people on board. At least one oil slick has been spotted off Vietnam, which may be from the missing plane. Seth Doane reports.
Trump's summit with Chinese President
President Trump's first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping took a backseat to the crisis in Syria. But on Friday at Mar-a-Lago, the two leaders discussed another global hotspot: North Korea, which has stepped up testing of its ballistic missiles in the last month. Jamie Metzl, a senior fellow for technology and national security at the Atlantic Council, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the summit.
Shift in Trump foreign policy
The White House admits the developments in Syria over this past week, including the missile strike against an airfield, altered the tone of President Trump's foreign policy - and cast a diplomatic shadow over a long-planned summit at Mar-a-Lago with Chinese President Xi Jinping. White House correspondent Margaret Brennan reports from Palm Beach, Fla.
How U.S. and China tensions define our world
The book "Superpower Showdown" tells the story of the monumental standoff between the U.S. and China, and how it defines both our world today and our future. Tensions between the two nations are at a new level amid a global pandemic, protests in Hong Kong and then upcoming U.S. presidential election. Jeff Glor speaks to the authors of the book, two reporters with deeply personal ties to the story.
A look at Wuhan after a year of COVID-19
One year ago in December 2019, the fist symptomatic cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wuhan, China. As the pandemic swept across the globe, more than 65 million people have been infected, and more than 1.5 million killed. Ramy Inocencio returns to Wuhan to see how a year of living with the coronavirus has changed life.
U.S. angers some allies with Australia deal
The U.S. and U.K. have angered some allies with a new security deal that offers Australia technology to produce nuclear-powered submarines to help counter China. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports for CBSN.
3 Chinese astronauts return to Earth from budding space station
They landed in the Gobi Desert. It was China's longest such mission yet. Astronaut trios are expected to be sent on 90-day missions to the station over the next two years to make it fully functional.
What new AUKUS pact means for U.S. and China
President Joe Biden has announced a new national security initiative focused on the Indo-Pacific region. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero for more on what this means for relations with China.
China looms large in debates over security
Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating as the White House announces a new pact with the U.K. and Australia to counter Beijing's growing military and economic influence across the world. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the future of U.S.-China relations and other news from the White House, including a new book that reveals General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, called China in the waning days of the Trump administration.
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DOJ investigating Walz, Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents
Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding immigration agents, sources told CBS News, an extraordinary escalation in the Trump administration's clash with Democratic leaders.
Here are the hurdles Trump faces in his push for low interest rates and a friendly Fed
As the president prepares to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he's made no secret of his goal for lower interest rates — but there are a few political roadblocks in the way.
Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
Lawmakers says Greenland should be viewed as U.S. ally, "not as an asset"
A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation's comments in Denmark contrasted with those emanating from the White House.
Iran's Khamenei says Trump is "guilty for the casualties" in protests
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Education Department delays wage garnishment plan for defaulted student loans
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
Trump pardons Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
Syrian government forces enter northern towns; Kurdish fighters withdraw
Military vehicles were seen rolling into Dier Hafar and Maskana Saturday. Thousands have fled the northern Syrian towns in recent days.
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Minnesota safety officials ask protesters in the state to stay peaceful
Minnesota safety officials are asking that protesters participating in scheduled demonstrations this weekend stay orderly and peaceful.
Trump admin. calls on tech companies to pay energy bill for new AI power plants
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
Therapy dogs provide comfort to survivors of Nashville school shooting
Sgt. Bo, a therapy dog who has provided constant comfort to survivors of a 2023 Nashville school shooting, was the American Humane Society's 2025 Hero Dog Award winner.
Pittsburgh researchers developing lifesaving robot "dogs"
At Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, researchers are hard at work developing robot "dogs" designed to assist in situations too dangerous for humans to help.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Here are the hurdles Trump faces in his push for low interest rates and a friendly Fed
As the president prepares to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he's made no secret of his goal for lower interest rates — but there are a few political roadblocks in the way.
Education Department delays wage garnishment plan for defaulted student loans
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Weight loss drugs could save airlines money on fuel as Americans shed pounds
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
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Lawmakers says Greenland should be viewed as U.S. ally, "not as an asset"
A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation's comments in Denmark contrasted with those emanating from the White House.
Iran's Khamenei says Trump is "guilty for the casualties" in protests
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
Here are the hurdles Trump faces in his push for low interest rates and a friendly Fed
As the president prepares to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he's made no secret of his goal for lower interest rates — but there are a few political roadblocks in the way.
Education Department delays wage garnishment plan for defaulted student loans
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
Tony Blair, Rubio, Kushner, Witkoff to help oversee Gaza reconstruction
The White House released the names of some of the leaders who will play a role in overseeing the next steps in Gaza after the Palestinian committee set to govern the territory under U.S. supervision met for the first time.
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Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
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Passenger aircraft with 11 people goes missing in Indonesia
The aircraft lost contact with ground control while approaching a mountainous region.
Lawmakers says Greenland should be viewed as U.S. ally, "not as an asset"
A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation's comments in Denmark contrasted with those emanating from the White House.
Iran's Khamenei says Trump is "guilty for the casualties" in protests
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
Roger Federer celebrates career at Australian Open kick-off
Federer played exhibition doubles matches with past champions Andre Agassi and Ash Barty.
Syrian government forces enter northern towns; Kurdish fighters withdraw
Military vehicles were seen rolling into Dier Hafar and Maskana Saturday. Thousands have fled the northern Syrian towns in recent days.
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Roger Federer celebrates career at Australian Open kick-off
Federer played exhibition doubles matches with past champions Andre Agassi and Ash Barty.
Alicia Keys on "Hell's Kitchen" success
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Alicia Keys reflects on "Hell's Kitchen's" Broadway run ending after nearly two years of sold-out performances. The musical is inspired by Keys' own experiences and will continue its national tour. She speaks about the decision for it to leave Broadway and how she has found a healthy relationship with success.
Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
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.
Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
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Couple probed for child abuse had more surrogate babies
This past July, police in California raided the home of Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang over allegations of possible child abuse. The couple's 21 children, mostly surrogate-born, were taken into state custody as an investigation began. In the months since their arrest and release, the couple has had at least five more surrogate-born babies. The couple is now fighting for custody of all of their children and is suing some of their surrogates in the process. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Robinson attorneys trying to disqualify prosecutor
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk are trying to disqualify one of the prosecutors on the case. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
ICE holding about 73,000 people, data shows
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding about 73,000 people facing deportation, a new record high, according to data. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
What we know about Renee Good shooting report
A Minneapolis Fire Department report obtained by CBS News details Renee Good's apparent injuries and other details about the shooting. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Massive college basketball rigging accusation
A federal indictment alleges some college basketball players were bribed to play poorly in a point-shaving scheme. Citadel professor Sean Patrick Griffin joins CBS News with more details.
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NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
Countdown to new lunar mission
NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon rocket is expected to roll out to the launch pad on Saturday.
Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey | Post Mortem
48 Hours correspondents Natalie Morales and Anne-Marie Green discuss Hannah Pettey's survivor story after the young mother was poisoned with lead.
The Uplift: A surprise from Shaq
Shaquille O'Neal steps in to a young 7-foot-3 police recruit from Texas. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at the reality competition show "The Traitors," and more heartwarming news.
Pennsylvania Sens. Fetterman and McCormick
Pennsylvania Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick join Tony Dokoupil on the "CBS Evening News" to discuss President Trump's plan for Greenland, the debate over health care and more.
Kids praise dogs that helped them after shooting
After a shooting at a school in Nashville, therapy dogs started visiting students to offer support. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
Robot "dogs" go places too dangerous for humans
At Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, researchers are hard at work developing robot "dogs" designed to assist in situations too dangerous for humans to help. Tony Dokoupil has the story.