Russia will free nearly 100 captive whales from "prison"
87 beluga whales and 11 orcas have been held in cruel conditions since last summer
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Seized artifacts to be returned
A delegation from China went to Indiana on Thursday to claim hundreds of artifacts seized from one man's home. He had items from all over the world. Anna Werner reports.
China claims artifacts seized from Indiana home
The FBI showed up at Don Miller's home in 2014 and found some 42,000 items from all over the world
U.S. stocks climb as investors cheer U.S.-China trade talks
Growing optimism that the two sides are moving closer to a deal is keeping early 2019's rally going
Trump predicts a "very tremendous summit" with Kim Jong Un
Trump addressed the nation's governors before leaving for his second summit with North Korea's leader
Trump delays Chinese tariff hike beyond March 1 deadline
The president said he plans to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida
China's drive to dominate the electric car industry
Holly Williams reports on China's challenge to the rest of the world's carmakers, as they will build more than a million electric cars this year
Trump delays trade deadline on China tariffs
President Trump said he is delaying the imposition of new tariffs on China beyond a coming deadline of March 1, citing "substantial progress" made in trade talks between U.S. and Chinese negotiators. Mr. Trump also said he plans to host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a summit at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, "assuming both sides make additional progress." CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's David Begnaud with the latest.
In China, an electric car lifestyle
A social community and private clubhouse, Chinese automaker Nio wants to do more than sell cars. It wants to become a status symbol
Trump meets with Chinese vice premier
The U.S. is running up against a March 1 deadline for trade talks
Trump wants 5G tech from U.S., not China
President Trump tweeted this morning that he wants to see 5G technology in the U.S., but he wants it to come from American companies, not China. "CBS This Morning" co-host Bianna Golodryga joins CBSN to talk about her interview with Ren Zhengfei, the founder and CEO of Huawei, a leader in 5G tech.
Trump officials meet with Chinese Vice Premier to talk trade agreement
The outcome of the talks could help decide if Trump goes ahead with imposing a tariff hike on Chinese imports
Huawei founder: "5G is not an atomic bomb"
The Chinese tech giant has been at the forefront of 5G mobile technology, but the U.S. deems the company a national security threat
Huawei CEO denies spying
The head of the Chinese telecom giant Huawei denies being part of efforts to spy on the U.S. The Trump administration is reportedly thinking of banning Huawei products in the U.S. "CBS This Morning" co-host Bianna Golodryga traveled to China to speak with the CEO.
What's behind Huawei's espionage allegations?
Chinese telecommunication company Huawei faces charges of stealing trade secrets from the U.S., which it denies. The Justice Department accuses the company of creating phones and products with "back doors" to the Chinese government. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates and CNET senior editor Dan Patterson join CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Bianna Golodryga on Huawei CEO interview
Founder of the Chinese telecom company Huawei, Ren Zhengfei, gave a rare interview to "CBS This Morning" co-host Bianna Golodryga. He denies stealing intellectual property and says his daughter's arrest is politically motivated. Bianna joins CBSN with more on her interview.
Trump's China trade remarks leave wiggle room
President Donald Trump tells reporters March 1 deadline for agreement with China isn't a "magical date"
Huawei founder says he would defy Chinese law on intel gathering
Chinese company is the largest seller of telecommunications equipment in the world
Trump on China, North Korea, Bernie Sanders
President Trump took questions from reporters at the White House on subjects including trade talks with China, his upcoming summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, and Bernie Sanders jumping into the 2020 presidential race.
Huawei CEO denies giving China information
China's top economic official will hold trade talks in Washington later this week – another sign that efforts to avoid an all-out trade war are making progress. But the Trump administration is still urging U.S. allies to shun Huawei, claiming the Chinese telecom giant gives confidential information to China's government. In his first TV interview with an American journalist, Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Bianna Golodryga. Watch the extended interview with Ren starting Wednesday, Feb. 20 on "CBS This Morning."
Huawei president: "We will never" provide China with any information
In his first TV interview with an American journalist, Ren Zhengfei spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Bianna Golodryga
Pentagon looking to free up funds for border
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says he's looking to free up funds to use at the southern border. David Nakamura, a White House reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBSN to discuss the president's national emergency declaration.
Solar jobs are on the decline — the industry blames Trump
U.S. tariffs have cast a shadow on what until recently had been one of the country's hottest job sectors
U.S.-China trade talks enter crucial phase before Trump's tariff call
At stake as senior negotiators meet in Beijing is whether he'll pull the trigger on much higher tariffs on Mar. 2
Reddit raises $300 million in finance round led by China's Tencent
The investment, which values the social media service at $3 billion, comes as Reddit is blocked in China
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Iran's supreme leader gives first statement as oil prices go up, markets down
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
Police responding to attack at Michigan synagogue; suspect killed
Two law enforcement sources tell CBS News a suspect in the alleged synagogue attack in the Detroit area is dead, adding the suspect was confronted and killed by synagogue security after the suspect rammed a vehicle into the synagogue.
Gunman opens fire at Old Dominion University, injuring 2; suspect killed
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
Senate fails again to advance DHS funding as tempers flare over stalemate
The Senate failed for a fourth time to advance a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, with no deal in sight.
Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Iran won't surrender "in a million years," analyst says
The U.S. and Israel had a "flawed assumption" that the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would lead to the collapse of the regime, said an expert on the region.
Officer took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says
The report raised questions about what took place after the shooting, which left Dyshan Best bleeding with fatal injuries.
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
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Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
Lawsuit alleges David Protein understates calories and fat of its bars
Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.
Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
Gunman opens fire at Old Dominion University, injuring 2; suspect killed
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
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Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
Lawsuit alleges David Protein understates calories and fat of its bars
Plaintiffs claim that David Protein bars contain "way more" calories and fat than what's displayed on the label.
Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.
As pennies begin to disappear, states grappling with "rounding" problem
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
Will Iran war-linked leap in gas prices boost EV sales?
Whether the Iran war-linked leap in the price of gas will give a shot in the arm to EV sales will depend on a variety of factors, experts say, so the answer isn't clear-cut.
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Senate passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill, but House roadblocks remain
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
Dad of 3 felt forced to quit TSA job amid shutdown: "Family has to come first"
More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.
Clyburn, 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat, running for reelection
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced Thursday he will seek an 18th term in Congress.
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U.S. imposes sanctions over North Korean scheme to fund weapons program
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned six individuals and two companies accused of aiding North Korea in running a global scheme using remote IT workers to fund their weapons program.
First week of Iran war cost U.S. over $11 billion, military told lawmakers
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
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Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
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Iran shares first statement attributed to its new supreme leader
Iranian state media say the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first public statement, has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain shut.
How do other countries view the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran?
CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Paralympian Oksana Masters "on top of the world" after winning 22nd medal
Oksana Masters said she was shocked to win her 22nd Paralympic Medal in Milan.
Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet in Japan
The pipe, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, towered as high as 42 feet at one point, according to the Osaka construction department.
Strike in Strait of Hormuz may be message to U.S., analyst says
The strike appears to have come without warning, and shows that Iran and its proxies can target ships even without mining the Strait of Hormuz.
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Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
John Grisham on his first-ever spy novel
John Grisham, who has written 52 bestsellers, reveals the name of his new novel on "CBS Mornings" and talks about how writing about espionage compares to his legal thrillers.
Spoiler alert! Latest "Survivor elimination
The fourth contestant eliminated from "Survivor: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss being voted off and playing the game again.
Misty Copeland on Timothée Chalamet comments
Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, said Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren't for opera and ballet and their relevance in that medium." Her response comes after Chalamet's comments on ballet and opera sparked backlash.
Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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Memory chip shortage could raise tech prices
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
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.
How Hollywood is grappling with AI
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on Pentagon removal of Claude
CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Old Dominion University confirms shooting
Two people were injured Thursday during a shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, according to an alert. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Gunman opens fire at Old Dominion University, injuring 2; suspect killed
A shooter was killed after opening fire in a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, the university said.
Cops on potential bomb near Mamdani's home
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards and Sgt. Luis Navarro are being lauded for their actions during a tense encounter outside Gracie Mansion involving a potential explosive device. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
NYPD cop who chased down bomb suspect had just one thought: "Catch the bad guy"
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards hopped a metal barrier to chase down a suspect accused of throwing IEDs during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion.
Officials downplay risk of attacks off West Coast
Officials are downplaying the risk of Iranian drone attacks against California after an FBI memo said the regime "allegedly aspired" to target the Golden State. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports. Then, former FBI Special Agent Jeff Harp joins with analysis.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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Early details on Michigan synagogue shooting
Michigan law enforcement members responded Thursday to reports of an active shooter at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, a suburb of Detroit. Lindsey Reiser anchors CBS News' coverage.
Sheriff gives update on Michigan temple shooting
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says authorities responded Thursday to an "active shooter situation" at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Tony Dokoupil anchors CBS News' special report.
Clyburn announces reelection campaign
85-year-old Democratic South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn has announced his reelection campaign. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
How to help teens cut down screen time
Parents concerned about long screen time among teens are turning to these tools to help them curb the habit. CBS News' Meg Oliver has more.
Reports of "active shooter" at Michigan temple
Police are responding to an "active shooter situation" at a synagogue in West Bloomfield, MIchigan. CBS News Detroit reports.