U.S. military aircraft with 8 on board crashes off Japanese island; 1 dead
A U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft crashed into the ocean near the Japanese island of Yakushima with 8 people on board, and at least 1 was killed.
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China reports surge in respiratory illnesses
A significant surge in respiratory illnesses among children in some regions of China is raising concerns, but experts say it does not appear to involve a new or unusual pathogen. Keri Althoff, an epidemiology professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBS News and explains what we know about the outbreak and how it's different from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
China sees spike in respiratory illnesses
Chinese hopsitals are seeing a new surge in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia mostly in children. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on the new wave of sickness.
Face The Nation: Kawar, Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Dina Kawar, the Jordanian ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation" that Jordan is calling for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas, the co-chairs of the House select committee on China, Reps. Mike Gallaher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, tell "Face the Nation" agreed that the White House's aid request for Taiwan and other Asian allies "must pass", and on Capitol Hill this past week, a U.S. senator challenged a testifying witness to a fight and the former House speaker was accused of elbowing a member of Congress. With the presidential election less than a year away, "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan says "let's all bring some civility back to our politics — the serious issues facing our country require it."
Biden aid request to Asian allies "must pass"
The co-chairs of the House select committee on China, Reps. Mike Gallaher, Republican of Wisconsin, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, Democrat of Illinois, tell "Face the Nation" agreed that the White House's aid request for Taiwan and other Asian allies "must pass."
Dan Sullivan on U.S. military and China
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's continued blockade of military promotions is weakening the U.S. against China, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan tells CBS News. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the interview.
Chinese migrants seek new life in U.S.
A growing number of Chinese migrants are traveling halfway around the world to enter the U.S. through the border with Mexico. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer follows the journey of those willing to risk their lives for a chance to make it in the U.S. and break free of China's weak economy, repression and corruption.
Blinken says U.S. and China have "consequential relationship"
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CBS News that China represents "one of the most consequential relationships" the U.S. has with any nation.
Israel considers hostage deal with Hamas
Israel may consider a deal for a three-to-five-day cease-fire in the war in Gaza if some of the hostages being held by Hamas are released. CBS News' Doug Williams reports on the negotiations from Israel, and Weijia Jiang, CBS News senior White House correspondent, looks at the White House's take on the negotiations as President Biden navigates a new chapter in U.S.-China relations after his meeting with President Xi Jinping.
Biden says Xi is a dictator after meeting
President Biden announced he and Chinese President Xi Jinping made progress Wednesday on two key objectives -- resuming military-to-military communications and cracking down on the illegal production of fentanyl. But after the meeting, while speaking with reporters, Mr. Biden said he still believes Xi is a dictator. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Biden, Xi agree to resume military talks
President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Wednesday outside San Francisco for the first U.S.-China summit in over a year. Biden and Xi agreed to crack down on illegal fentanyl production and restart military communication amid rising tensions. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Biden speaks after meeting with Xi Jinping
President Biden held a rare solo press conference in California on Wednesday night after a day of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He announced progress on key U.S. objectives with China and answered questions on the Israel-Hamas war. Then Jake Warner, acting director of the East Asia program at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to unpack president's remarks.
Biden, Xi meeting was months in the making
The economy, fentanyl and China potentially arming Russia in its war with Ukraine are some of the high-stakes topics that President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping could address at their meeting in San Francisco Wednesday. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports on the tense relationship between the U.S. and China as the meeting gets underway.
Biden urges U.S. and China to avoid conflict
President Biden is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in California on Wednesday as tensions grow in multiple regions around the globe. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Military top of mind for Biden-Xi meeting
President Biden and China's Xi Jinping will meet in San Francisco during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto reports on the high-stakes talking points between the leaders of the world's two largest economies.
Analysis on high-stakes Biden-Xi meeting
President Biden is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday on the sidelines of the APEC summit in California. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan shares her analysis on what to expect from the high-stakes meeting, and how the U.S. is handling the release of hostages being held by Hamas.
Biden to meet with Chinese President Xi
President Biden is in Northern California Wednesday for an economic summit with Indo-Pacific leaders and a crucial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that carries significant implications for future U.S.-China relations. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from San Francisco.
Biden meets with China's Xi today
President Biden will hold a high-stakes meeting Wednesday with China's President Xi Jinping in San Francisco, the first time the two leaders will speak in a year. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
What to expect from Biden-Xi meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping is making his first trip to the U.S. in six years to meet with President Biden in San Francisco. Zoe Liu, fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to unpack the economic realities that led to the summit.
What to expect from Biden-Xi meeting
The U.S. is hosting the annual APEC summit of world leaders this week in San Francisco, but the main event will be happening on the sidelines: a face-to-face meeting Wednesday between President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This is Xi's first visit to American soil since 2017 and it comes amid a year of mounting tensions between the superpowers. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
What Biden hopes to accomplish with Xi summit
President Biden is in California preparing to sit down Wednesday with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins "America Decides" to preview the high-stakes meeting.
Biden expected to meet with Xi Jinping
President Biden is expected to meet with China's President Xi Jinping for a highly anticipated summit during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in San Francisco. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the planned summit.
5 U.S. service members killed in crash
Five U.S. special operations soldiers who died during a training operation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea were deployed to Cyprus in case evacuations were ordered in Israel and Lebanon, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the White House response to the military losses related to U.S. operations in the Middle East.
5 U.S. service members killed in crash
Five special operations aviation soldiers who died during a training operation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea were deployed to Cyprus in case evacuations were ordered in Israel and Lebanon, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the White House response to the military losses related to U.S. operations in the Middle East.
Biden begins busy diplomacy week
President Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday for the first time since November 2022. The two are expected to work on reopening important military communications channels that have been cut off, managing competition and addressing security issues. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on that meeting and some of Mr. Biden's other state visits this week.
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Iran reports no new strikes by U.S. for first time in 2 weeks
The U.S. did disable a vessel in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to evade the blockade on Iranian ports.
Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats are gathering Saturday to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot, with former state Senate President Troy Jackson poised to secure the nomination.
Trump cracks jokes at White House Correspondents' Dinner redo
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Substance in work van of man killed by ICE tested negative for drugs, prosecutor says
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
India education minister resigns after weeks of "Cockroach" protests
India's education minister resigned Saturday after weeks of protests that demanded his removal over irregularities in the education system.
Small plane crashes into family home in Germany, killing at least 1
The residents of the house were not home at the time of the crash, German news agency dpa reported.
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Man, 83, who went missing near Grand Canyon rescued after overnight search
Multiple teams worked to find and rescue Gerald Guinn, 83, after he disappeared during a hike near the Grand Canyon.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
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Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats are gathering Saturday to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot, with former state Senate President Troy Jackson poised to secure the nomination.
Substance in work van of man killed by ICE tested negative for drugs, prosecutor says
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
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Grandfather with pancreatic cancer beats the odds with clinical trial
Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer after mild symptoms. Chemotherapy made him feel worse than before his diagnosis.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
"The child is terrified": Doctors on front lines of measles comeback speak out
Confirmed measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high, and it's only July.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
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Small plane crashes into family home in Germany, killing at least 1
The residents of the house were not home at the time of the crash, German news agency dpa reported.
Wildfires in France and Spain force more than 267,000 to flee
The fires in Spain and France advanced quickly because of tinderbox conditions worsened by successive heat waves.
India education minister resigns after weeks of "Cockroach" protests
Movement organizers said the government had accepted their remaining demands and called off future protests.
Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
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ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Lawmakers weigh AI "kill switch"
Days after OpenAI revealed one of its models went rogue and hacked into another company's servers, House lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the federal government to effectively shut down models that may put the public at risk. Jo Ling Kent explains.
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 to save on your next laptop amid AI boom
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
Study: ChatGPT solved complex cybersecurity task
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
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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.
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.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.
High security for correspondents' dinner
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Georgia school shooting suspect pleads guilty
Nearly two years after a school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two fellow students, two teachers and wounding nine other people in Georgia. Jericka Duncan reports.
Judge to decide on D4vid's murder trial
A judge is set to decide whether to move forward with a jury trial of singer D4vid in the case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's murder after the doctor who performed her autopsy delivered a disturbing testimony in a preliminary hearing. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Upper West Side double stabbing suspect facing hate crime charges
The suspect in Thursday's double stabbing on New York City's Upper West Side has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime, among other things.
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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.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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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
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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U.S. pauses Iran strikes for a night
After 13 consecutive nights of bombing, the U.S. paused strikes on Iran Friday night. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Trump speaks at correspondents' dinner
President Trump attended and spoke at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C. The April correspondents' dinner was disrupted by an active shooter.
How a man's daily routine saved his life
At the Shrimp Basket restaurant in Pensacola, Florida, a customer consistently ordered a cup of gumbo for lunch and for dinner for 10 years. When he didn't show up one week, the chef went to his house to check on him. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story, months later.
SpaceX launches 13th test of Starship rocket
SpaceX on Friday launched the 13th flight test of its Starship V3 rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled dinner.