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.
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Xi Jinping hosting Kim Jong Un and Putin
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is hosting North Korea's Kim Jong Un, Russia's Vladimir Putin and others as China stages its largest ever military parade. Isaac Stone Fish is CEO and founder of Strategy Risks, a business intelligence firm with a focus on China. He joined CBS News to discuss the events in Beijing.
What does Xi hope to accomplish with parade?
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Beijing to attend a military parade with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins "The Takeout" to assess the show of force.
World leaders gather in Beijing
World leaders, including North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are gathering in Beijing, China, ahead of a large military parade commemorating the end of World War II. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more details.
China hosts world leaders at annual summit
Following an annual summit, President Xi of China has invited many world leaders to celebrate the anniversary of the World War Two victory and observe a military parade. Russia's Vladmir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who rarely leaves his country, are expected to join the event.
Putin, Modi meet as tariff tensions rise
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in China as tensions continue to rise about President Trump's sweeping global tariffs. Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan and former press secretary for former first lady Jill Biden, Michael LaRosa, join with more.
What the summit in China means for the U.S.
CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd breaks down the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China, which more than 20 world leaders attended, including Russia and India, and what it means for the U.S. on the global stage.
Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping meet in Beijing
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Tuesday ahead of a large military parade commemorating 80 years since the end of World War II. CBS News' Anna Coren and Ramy Inocencio have the latest.
Xi, Putin and Modi meet at SCO summit in China
The leaders of China, Russia and India are putting their friendly relationship on full display at the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
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.
What China's spies do in the U.S., and what happens when they're caught
China is intent on using spies to monitor and influence events outside its own borders. 60 Minutes reports on why China's spies are on the rise, and what happens when one gets caught in the U.S.
How China recruits its spies in the U.S.
The largest spy agency in the world is now in China, with the U.S. its second-biggest target. The first? China's own people – including those living abroad in the U.S.
China leverages spies in the U.S.
China is intent on using spies to monitor and influence events outside its own borders. 60 Minutes reports on why China's spies are on the rise, and what happens when one gets caught in the U.S.
Plea scrawled in blood saves woman trapped 30 hours in locked room
A Chinese woman was finally rescued from a locked room thanks to her plea for help, written in her own blood on pillow thrown from a window.
China rejects Trump's call to join U.S.-Russia denuclearization talks
Beijing says Trump's call for China to join the U.S. and Russia to reduce nuclear weapons stockpiles is "neither reasonable nor realistic."
U.S. contractor charged with trying to spy for China at base in Germany
An American man who worked at a U.S. military facility in Germany has been indicted for allegedly offering to supply sensitive information to China.
Partial bridge collapse in China kills at least 12 people, state TV says
Video published by Chinese state TV shows a middle section of an under-construction rail bridge's giving way and plunging into the Yellow River.
Jimmy Lai's lawyer speaks out
Three Beijing-approved judges in Hong Kong are hearing closing arguments in Jimmy Lai's national security trial. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Rammed and surrounded by Chinese ships at sea
While reporting on the tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, 60 Minutes was on board as a Philippine ship was rammed — then surrounded — by larger Chinese vessels.
Duffy: U.S. will beat China back to the moon
Sean Duffy, acting administrator of NASA, speaks with CBS News' Mark Strassmann about the new space race with China.
Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai's trial wrapping up in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court heard final arguments Monday in the landmark national security trial of former pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai, who could be sentenced to up to life in prison if convicted.
What are the risks for Trump with the Putin summit?
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday to discuss the war in Ukraine. Republican political strategist Kevin Sheridan joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
U.S. warships deployed to disputed waters after Chinese ships collided
The U.S. sent two warships to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, where two Chinese ships recently collided while chasing a boat from the Philippines.
Breaking down Trump's economic actions
A new Wall Street Journal article says that President Trump is emulating the Chinese Communist Party by extending political control deep into the economy. Barry Naughton, a professor from the University of California, San Diego, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the article.
Breaking down Trump's deal with Nvidia, AMD
The U.S. government has given artificial intelligence giants Nvidia and AMD the green light to sell some chips to China in exchange for a 15% cut of the revenue. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to dig into the deal and some of the other top AI stories.
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Vance heads to Switzerland for talks; Iran says it's closing Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military accused the U.S. of not upholding the first point in the memorandum of understanding, with Israel remaining in Lebanese territory.
Trump says several arrested for Reflecting Pool alleged vandalism
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Italy's Meloni criticizes Trump's "constant, unprovoked attacks"
President Trump and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni traded criticism on Saturday after Italy canceled its envoy's visit to the U.S.
How the Iran war united, and then divided, Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Smoke concerns grow in L.A. as warehouse fire burns for 4th straight day
Smoke concerns are growing as firefighters continue battling a massive cold storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that officials say remains highly complex.
3 elderly hikers die on Grand Canyon's inner trails as temperatures spike
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Zelenskyy returns Polish honor after president revokes it in history dispute
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it.
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Trump says several arrested for Reflecting Pool alleged vandalism
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
3 elderly hikers die on Grand Canyon's inner trails as temperatures spike
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Kennedy Center still weighing "partial closure," Trump admin. tells judge
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
Given 8 months to live, a teen beat cancer thanks to an extraordinary friendship
In 2022, at the age of 14, Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. Four years later, he graduated from high school.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
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Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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Trump says several arrested for Reflecting Pool alleged vandalism
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Kennedy Center still weighing "partial closure," Trump admin. tells judge
The Trump administration told a federal judge that the Kennedy Center is still weighing whether to offer a full slate of performances or more limited programming over the coming months.
Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7 million no-bid Reflecting Pool contract
The federal government awarded a company owned by a Trump donor $1.7 million to install a new water cleaning system for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, records show.
Judge blocks DOJ from releasing Biden's conversations with biographer for 3 weeks
A judge on Friday cleared the way for the DOJ to disclose former President Joe Biden's conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. Later in the day, she blocked the release for three weeks.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
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Strange symptom leads to man's Stage IV cancer diagnosis
An app notification informed Joe Gillette that he had been diagnosed with aggressive, late-stage cancer.
Doctor has a special surprise for her patient
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
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Zelenskyy returns Polish honor after president revokes it in history dispute
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it.
Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Philippine President Marcos talks with Putin
There were reports that the Filipinos may have been victims of illegal job recruitment, Philippine officials said.
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
1 killed in large fire at luxury resort, several others injured
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
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Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
6/20: Saturday Morning
Questions surround the U.S.-Iran deal as Israel and Lebanon trade strikes. Meanwhile, the Ebola crisis continues to worsen in parts of Africa.
Olivia Cooke talks new "House of the Dragon"
The third season of HBO's "House of the Dragon" is set to premiere Sunday. "CBS Saturday Morning" sat down with Olivia Cooke to discuss the new season of the "Game of Thrones" prequel.
Wonder Woman's iconic origin story
In the series "USA to Z," which celebrates 250 years of American history and culture, Adriana Diaz dives into the origin story of a true American icon: Wonder Woman.
Brother Wallace performs "Who's That?"
Georgia-bred Brother Wallace is best known for his live performances that evoke the Golden Age of Motown, gospel and soul, as well as his work with the U.K. rock band "The Heavy." The long-time music teacher's debut album, "Electric Love," is out now. Here's Brother Wallace performing "Who's That?"
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mangione team no longer pursuing this defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Historic D.C. castle reopens after renovation
The historic Smithsonian Castle in Washington, D.C., which closed for a multi-year renovation, has temporarily reopened to the public for America's 250th anniversary. Natalie Brand has more.
Democratic socialism in the midst of a U.S. revival
Democratic socialism appears to be on the rise in the U.S. The progressive ideology gained prominence when New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office. Now, more candidates seem to be gaining momentum in major U.S. cities. Nikole Killion reports.
Trump defends beautification push in D.C.
President Trump's push to renovate landmarks in Washington, D.C., ahead of America's 250th birthday is drawing criticism from critics who say the process is being conducted without the usual approvals. Taurean Small explains.
Despite dip in gas prices, many still struggling
U.S. drivers are feeling less pain at the pump than in recent months. But for many, it's tough to feel a change. Max Darrow has more.
Vance heads to Switzerland for Iran peace talks
Vice President JD Vance departed for Switzerland Saturday to begin direct long-term peace negotiations with Iran. His trip comes as shipping in the Strait of Hormuz faced new disruptions after Iran said it was closing the waterway. Imtiaz Tyab reports.