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CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss rising tensions over China’s construction of islands in disputed territory.
The search for survivors is underway after a cruise ship carrying more than 450 people capsized in China. It happened along the Yangtze River after the ship ran into severe weather. Five people are dead and 14 others have been saved while more than 430 still missing. Mark Phillips is in London with the latest on the story.
Concern is rising over China's activity in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The islands are claimed by multiple countries, sparking tensions between China, its neighbors and the U.S. Seth Doane reports.
The Obama administration faces growing tension as China expands its military presence outside its borders into areas such as the South China Sea, which the White House calls critical to American national security. Seth Doane reports on China's new plans for a more assertive military strategy from Beijing.
Two of China's richest people lost billions of dollars as their stocks plunged on the Hang Seng Index. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane joins CBSN with the details.
The U.S. military says China is building islands for military bases in a disputed area of South China Sea. The Air Force's most advanced surveillance plane spotted the construction Wednesday in the Spratly Islands. As Seth Doane reports, the flight led to a confrontation.
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including a floating screwdriver magic trick, a boar in a children's shop and a tiny robot stitching a grape. Plus, a Netherlands real estate broker looking to help sell a home, builds a roller coaster for prospective buyers to take a tour. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.
A wild boar caused a big mess in a children's store in rural China. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Parvati Shallow report on the pigsty it created.
Lumber Liquidators announced it has suspended sales of laminate flooring from China. The move comes two months after a CBS News "60 Minutes" report found some of the Chinese-made flooring may have failed to meet health and safety standards because of high levels of formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical. The company has been offering free air quality test kits. Anna Werner reports on the results of some of those kit
In the mail: comments on the 60 Minutes story called “The Battle Above,” about the vulnerabilities of American satellites.
U.S. and China are locked in a high stakes contest over satellites that are critical to national security and everyday life. David Martin reports.
A rare look at how a branch of the U.S. Air Force called Space Command is preparing for a battle most of us have never thought about -- one high above the Earth. David Martin reports.
The U.S. Air Force's Space Command is tasked with defending the satellites upon which our daily life and national security have come to depend. Now, says a general, Chinese weapons could pose a threat to those satellites. David Martin reports on Sunday April 26 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
The state Republican party is hosting a two-day conference so that voters can hear from presidential hopefuls. CBS News political director John Dickerson talks about the different tensions at the Republican Leadership Summit in Nashua, N.H.; Students from California's Granada Hills Charter High School continued an academic dynasty, which started in 2011. Carter Evans shows what these dedicated students do in order to become national champions.
Despite denying accusations that she published a document “revealing state secrets,” journalist Ga Yu faces seven years in prison. Seth Doane reports how journalists face many challenges in the communist country.
Human rights groups are protesting the lengthy prison sentence for Yu. She was convicted of revealing Chinese state secrets. The sentence is sending a chilling message. Seth Doane reports on how this incident is indicative of a wider trend, as the Communist Party clamps down on dissent.
The truck had apparently fallen from a cliff onto the tracks. The train partially derailed. It was Taiwan's deadliest train crash to date.
Two nations are clamoring to claim the legendary flower as indigenous to their own region. CBSN's Meg Oliver and Vinita Nair discuss the dispute.
The new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will compete with the World Bank and the IMF.
Losing a cell phone is usually an inconvenience. But for Matt Stopera, losing his phone meant taking an around-the-world journey to China. Seth Doane reports.
Imagine a flash mob in a public space with dancing old ladies -- that scene is creating controversy in parts of China. But now, the government may be backpedaling from its plan to roll out 12 state-sanctioned "square dance routines" that would have curbed the disputes over public dancing. Seth Doane reports from Beijing.
From smartphones to cars and defense missiles, modern U.S. life depends on rare earth elements but China dominates the industry. Lesley Stahl reports.
Did the United States fail to understand the strategic importance of "rare earth elements" when it sold this technology to China? Watch Lesley Stahl's report "Rare Earth Elements."
How did China corner the market on a critical resource nearly every electronic device we use depends on? Watch Lesley Stahl's report on Sunday, March 22 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks broke barriers when she became the first woman to be confirmed by the Senate for the job. In her first television interview since starting her new role, she discussed with CBS News' Catherine Herridge how she's trying to bring about change at the Pentagon.
The war in the Middle East is expanding, with President Trump threatening Iran with "a beating" and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxies in Iraq.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
A murder victim has been identified decades after his remains were discovered in a wooded area in Oregon in 1972, authorities said.
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
The storm system that brought dangerous tornadoes to the Midwest earlier this week has now moved into New England, threatening to cause flooding in multiple states.
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
The U.S. and Saudi militaries announced airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces.
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete Wednesday while crews in France confronted a wildfire four times the size of Paris, officials said.
Last year, 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks outside of Israel, making it the deadliest year for such incidents since 1994.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
Researchers at some of the world's largest artificial intelligence companies are calling for a slowdown of its development. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins to discuss.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
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.
The artificial intelligence industry faces internal pressure as developers at top technology companies caution that accelerating AI development is risky, emphasizing that the industry must pace itself and develop oversight. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Apple announced on Tuesday a new program called "Apple Upgrade," which allows consumers the option to lease new devices. It applies to everything from watches to laptops. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Ecuador has become a cocaine trafficking hub, plagued by gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels.
Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for the 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School which killed four people.
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Colt Gray to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Gray pleaded guilty to killing four people in the deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
The Federal Reserve has voted to keep interest rates steady at the 3.5% to 3.75% target range despite concerns about inflation and oil prices. The decision was not unanimous. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
Researchers at some of the world's largest artificial intelligence companies are calling for a slowdown of its development. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins to discuss.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing about COVID-19. Arthur Allen, a senior correspondent for KFF Health News, joins with more.
Emily Morrison, a marine biologist who is known online as "The Shark Lady," speaks with "CBS Mornings" about why she loves sharks, how she turned her fear into enthusiasm and her record number of shark tattoos.
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.