China marks one year since Wuhan's COVID-19 lockdown
A year after Wuhan announced the world's first coronavirus lockdown, the city has returned to normalcy.
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Chinese miners will be trapped for at least 15 more days, city says
The mine shaft is blocked 1,000 feet below the surface by 70 tons of debris that extends down another 330 feet, the Yantai city government said in a statement on its social media account.
WorldView: Deadly gas explosion in Madrid
A gas explosion killed at least four people in central Madrid. Also, a police chief in the Philippines has been removed following a botched gang rape and murder investigation, and one of 22 trapped miners in China has reportedly died. Meanwhile, the U.K. government said it's going to help Kenya roll out the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with those stories.
Will Biden ease the sky-high tension between the U.S. and China?
The chasm between the two superpowers deepened considerably over the last 4 years, but one veteran Chinese analyst sees clear opportunities "to reengage."
China locks down millions in race to contain a COVID surge
With a major national holiday looming, which typically sees tens of millions travel across the country, authorities are taking drastic measures.
WorldView: Italy's PM stays in power
The Italian prime minister won a crucial vote in the country's Senate to stay in power. Also, tech billionaire Jack Ma made his first appearance since October, and officials are being warned of a looming shortage of oxygen supplies in the Brazilian city of Manaus. Meanwhile, China is rushing to build a massive quarantine camp. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those stories.
Analyzing Biden's global challenges
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Mark Phillips joins CBSN to help unpack the foreign challenges newly inaugurated President Joe Biden will face in the White House.
WorldView: Alexey Navalny update and more
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny told supporters to take to the streets after he was arrested upon his return to Moscow. Also, Italy's prime minister is barely holding onto power, and China and the World Health Organization are coming under fire for not acting quicker to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, some tennis players aren't being allowed to leave quarantine to practice for the Australian Open because passengers on their flights tested positive for the coronavirus. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those stories.
U.S. declares China's treatment of Muslims "genocide"
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
Trapped Chinese miners ask for porridge and pickles
The 22 miners stuck 2,000 feet underground have been sent medicine and other basics, and now their requests are getting more specific as the rescue drags on.
WorldView: China gold mine blast & more
We are following the latest efforts to rescue trapped gold miners in China; Uganda's presidential election results; a migrant caravan heading towards the U.S. from Central America; and COVID-19 news out of Brazil. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with the roundup.
Trapped gold miners send up a desperate note begging for help
"We are in urgent need of medicine, painkillers, medical tape, external anti-inflammatory drugs," read the note scrawled on crumpled up paper.
Worldwide COVID-19 deaths pass 2 million
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Liz Palmer reports from London on the global impacts of coronavirus.
WHO team in China probing COVID-19's origins
A team from the World Health Organization has arrived in Wuhan, China, to begin its investigation into where and how the coronavirus first started. The team of 10 scientists will work to figure out how the virus jumped from animals to humans, but getting answers may not come easily. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Wuhan.
WorldView: WHO tracing coronavirus in Wuhan
Ten scientists from the World Health Organization have landed in Wuhan, China, to investigate how the novel coronavirus jumped from animals to humans. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft met virtually with Taiwan's leader, despite anger from China. Ugandans went to the polls for a presidential election. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has today's headlines from around the world.
China finally lets WHO into Wuhan to probe COVID-19 origins
Given that it took China a year to let the international scientists in, don't count on any quick, definitive answers on where the coronavirus came from.
Trump administration cancels controversial 11th hour foreign trips
Facing reported snubs by EU allies, Mike Pompeo's staying home, and Ambassador Kelly Craft won't visit Taiwan – a trip that would have infuriated China.
WorldView: U.S. lists Cuba as terrorism sponsor
In its final days, the Trump administration has put Cuba back on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Tensions with China are growing as a U.S. ambassador visits Taiwan. And South Africa has extended coronavirus restrictions as cases continue to grow. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN AM with today's global headlines.
Hong Kong leader accuses U.S. of hypocrisy after D.C. violence
Comparing anger over U.S. Capitol assault to support for Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, Carrie Lam urges U.S. to "set aside their double standards."
WorldView: China blocks COVID investigators
China has blocked a World Health Organization team of experts conducting an investigation into the origin of the coronavirus from entering the country. In Hong Kong, police arrested at least 53 pro-democracy activists. And U.S. intelligence agencies have formally named Russia as the likely source of the massive cyber-hack revealed in December 2020. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM from London with those stories.
China faces backlash over claim to have "emancipated" women's minds
Twitter removed a post by China's D.C. envoy claiming Beijing's "process of eradicating extremism" in a Muslim region meant women were "no longer baby-making machines."
China warns Trump admin on "dangerous path" with Taiwan outreach
Days before landmark visit by a senior U.S. official, enabled by a key policy change, Beijing says the moves will see the U.S. "severely punished by history."
Chaos at the Capitol, as seen by allies and adversaries around the world
Observers abroad who watched the attack unfold in Washington this week share some surprising perspectives about what it means for democracy.
Pro-democracy activists arrested in Hong Kong
Authorities arrested more than 50 people in Hong Kong as the Chinese government continues to crack down on the pro-democracy movement. CBS News foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on the latest developments.
Exiled politician says "absurd" Hong Kong arrests should worry U.S.
Pro-democracy lawmaker Nathan Law tells CBS News that if he hadn't fled to Britain, he would have been among dozens detained, including an American lawyer.
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U.S. carries out new strikes on Iran after Trump threatened "a beating"
The U.S. carried out strikes on Iran on Wednesday night after President Trump earlier threatened the country with "a beating" following U.S. and Saudi Arabia's joint strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
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Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
Birx says Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
New DOJ rule would allow immigration judges to hold lawyers in contempt
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
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DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Husband of North Carolina woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
Birx says Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
New DOJ rule would allow immigration judges to hold lawyers in contempt
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
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Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Schools are testing pepper-spraying drones to stop shooters
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
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DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Acting CDC director says Fauci "abused the place of power" during pandemic
The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Birx says Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
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Extended Interview: Jay Bhattacharya
Rob Gutman speaks with Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the CDC, about Dr. Anthony Fauci's actions during the pandemic, the possible origins of COVID-19, vaccines and more.
Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health and the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke with Matt Gutman about Dr. Anthony Fauci's hearing on Wednesday and other health issues that affect many Americans.
Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing on Wednesday, with Republicans confronting him over diary entries and his handling of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikole Killion has more.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful"
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
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Husband of North Carolina woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Elephants that died in Kenya likely poisoned by cyanide-tainted tomatoes
Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya are suspected to have been poisoned by cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, according to wildlife authorities.
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, political banner
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
2 firefighters die in Greece as others fight massive blaze in France
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.
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Zoe Saldaña on new season of "Lioness"
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.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
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.
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OpenAI interested in AI wearables
OpenAI's president says it is working on wearable and hardware options for its AI chatbots like ChatGPT. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other technology headlines.
Why are workers at leading AI companies calling for a slowdown in AI development?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
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 sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Why are airlines banning humanoid robots from flights?
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
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How plants feel
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 sent to the U.S.
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.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
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.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
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.
How AI data centers impact the environment
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.
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
New testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial
On the second day of the triple murder trial of a Massachusetts mom who killed her three children, the judge heard new testimony and evidence. Prosecutors asked her ex-husband to describe the moment he returned home on Jan. 24, 2023. Shanelle Kaul reports on the details.
911 call played in Lindsay Clancy trial
Wednesday marked the second day of the high-profile trial against Lindsay Clancy. She's charged with three counts of first-degree murder and facing life in prison for the killings of her three children in 2023. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in federal trial over 2022 stabbing
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie.
Teen hitman guilty of U.K. murder plot for Swedish crime group with Iran links
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
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.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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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.
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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 music highlights of 2026
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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Soccer groups criticize new FIFA plan
A little more than a month after a very successful World Cup, FIFA, the world governing body of soccer, is cooking up something new. It's given member organizations and clubs until Sept. 19 to sign off on a proposed plan to sell shares of its most prestigious tournaments, and it's causing some controversy. Margaret Fleming, who reports on the business of soccer for Front Office Sports, has more.
A look at heavy flooding across Northeast
Dangerous flash floods hit the Northeast this week as heavy rains and thunderstorms inundated the area. Videos show the chaos and damage. Some footage has no sound.
Dr. Anthony Fauci in October 2020 on COVID-19
From October 2020, Dr. Jon LaPook's interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 pandemic.
BTS won't submit music for 2027 Grammy Awards
Maria Sherman, music reporter at the Associated Press, joins "The Daily Report" to break down what BTS' refusal to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards over a new category means as the band returns from an extended hiatus.
Iran war expands with Saudi Arabia's entrance
Iran on Wednesday launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East. This comes as the U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq. Ret. U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett joins with analysis.