China executes kindergarten teacher convicted of poisoning students
Wang Yun, who previously poisoned her husband with the same substance, was found guilty of killing one child and sickening 25.
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Chinese hackers breach U.S. government emails
Microsoft says a group of Chinese hackers gained access to some of its customers' email accounts. The group is believed to have exploited the company's cloud email service in order to breach the defenses of multiple government agencies. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
Thailand's legal weed lures curious but cautious Asian tourists
Most Asian nations have strict drug laws with harsh penalties, so Thailand's de facto legalization of pot has brought a wave of tourists from the region.
Philippine censors give "Barbie" the nod, but with a tweak
Censors say the Barbie movie can be shown in theaters, but only with lines blurred on a "child-like" map that has irked more than one nation.
U.S. rejoins UNESCO: "It's a historic moment!"
Trump pulled the U.S. out of the U.N. agency. Here's why the Biden administration believes America "can't afford to be absent any longer."
Yellen calls China trip "successful"
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is back in the U.S. after what she called a "successful" trip to Beijing. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Liz Palmer is in Tokyo with more on the visit.
Yellen pushes China over "punitive actions"
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who is in Beijing for meetings with top Chinese officials and American companies that do business in the country, said the U.S. welcomes healthy economic competition with China, but only if it's fair. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.
7/9: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says in an interview from Beijing that her trip to China has been "successful," plus Utah Gov. Spencer Cox discusses his stance on gender-affirming care for young people.
Attack on kindergarten in China leaves six dead, authorities say
While guns are strictly controlled, China has seen a spate of mass stabbings as the economy grows and the gap between rich and poor widens rapidly.
Yellen on U.S.-China relationship
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, while on a trip to Beijing, tells "Face the Nation" that "it's important to establish person-to-person relationships, and to open ongoing channels of communication, where concerns can be aired and discussed." On that front, she said her trip has been "successful."
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says in an interview from Beijing that her trip to China has been "successful," plus Utah Gov. Spencer Cox discusses his stance on gender-affirming care for young people.
Yellen says China trip "has been successful" in forging relationships
Yellen believes her visit to Beijing created "opportunity for a deeper set of more frequent contacts," she said on "Face the Nation" Sunday.
Transcript: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on "Face the Nation," July 9, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 9, 2023.
Janet Yellen talks trade in China
CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest world financial news, including expectations for Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's meetings with Chinese officials and a spike in Americans visiting Europe.
Yellen's economic warning to China
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is calling on China to end what she calls "unfair economic practices" during a trip to Beijing, where she's having high-stakes meetings with senior Chinese officials. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is in the Chinese capital with more.
Yellen tells China U.S. "troubled by punitive actions" against business
Janet Yellen, in Beijing to meet Chinese officials and American businesses, stressed the U.S. desire to trade, but not at the expense of security.
Janet Yellen arrives in China
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in China earlier Thursday morning. During her trip, she will meet with Chinese senior officials as well as U.S. firms doing business in the country. Her trip is part of an effort to relieve strained economic relations between the two world powers. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is following it all from Beijing.
Yellen lands in Beijing for high-stakes meetings
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is the second top-ranking Biden administration official to visit China in recent weeks.
Yellen arrives in China
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in Beijing in an effort to revive relations between the U.S. and China. Yellen's trip is scheduled until July 9. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
U.S. to limit China's access to cloud services
The Biden administration is moving to restrict Chinese companies from accessing U.S. cloud-computing services ahead of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's trip to Beijing. Earlier this week, China imposed restrictions on the exports of two minerals used in advanced chip manufacturing. Robert Ross, non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News to discuss what the U.S. stands to gain from Yellen's visit.
Janet Yellen traveling to China
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is traveling to China in an attempt to ease tensions on a range of economic and security issues. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice has more.
"Barbie" in hot water over the nine-dash-line
The upcoming "Barbie" movie will not be allowed in Vietnamese movie theaters after being banned for a scene showing a world map with the nine-dash-line. Errol Barnett has more on why it's so controversial.
Threat to U.S. companies in China
The Biden administration is warning U.S. companies operating in China that a new anti-espionage law could give Beijing more power and put them at risk. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports on the potential dangers U.S. firms may face.
China looks to boost "solidarity" with Russia, Iran, India and others
Xi Jinping urged the leaders of Russia, Iran and other Shanghai Cooperation Organization states to boost ties and resist sanctions.
How Yellen's China trip may impact U.S. ties
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit China on Thursday as part of an ongoing push from the U.S. to try and stabilize relations with Beijing. Yellen will meet with senior Chinese officials and leaders of U.S. companies operating in China. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins to discuss the main priorities of Secretary Yellen's visit.
Lala is a tropical storm again after lashing past Hawaii's Big Island
As a hurricane, Lala skirted past Hawaii's Big Island, where it brought heavy rain and the possibility of life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
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CENTCOM chief visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid morale concerns
Meanwhile, Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children.
Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following a formal request for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
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Ukraine's own ballistic missiles could strike Russia within months, says former minister
Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian defense minister who is widely credited as the architect of the country's modern war-fighting strategy, told CBS News in an exclusive interview that he believes Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia.
Rahm Emanuel on Trump, the left, and what's right for America
As a Democratic Congressman, Chicago mayor, ambassador, and chief of staff in the Obama White House, Rahm Emanuel has been a key and combative moderate; he says his fight, now and in the future, is bigger than him and his party.
Ukraine launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Russia yet
Footage shows a large column of smoke after Ukraine struck a major logistics hub in the Moscow region.
NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Romania near border with Ukraine
It is the latest in a series of similar incidents involving drone incursions into NATO airspace from Ukraine
South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary
South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary will take place on Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia will also hold early Democratic nominating contests.
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Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
Short pants: The long and the short of it
The summer of 1936 saw a heat wave so dangerous at least five thousand people died. It also saw the popularization of a cooler fashion alternative – shorts – which, in some jurisdictions, were illegal.
How Lovina Zook left the Amish and found an online audience
This 23-year-old who grew up in a conservative Amish community and had never used a cell phone or computer is today an unlikely social media influencer, sharing stories and recipes of the Amish with her six million online followers.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
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CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints
The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.
FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level
U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
The U.S. has refunded more than $100 billion in illegal tariffs to businesses, and some of that money is going to consumers — here's what to know.
Walmart tomato soup kits recalled over Listeria risk, FDA says
The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.
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Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
Transcript: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.
Rahm Emanuel on Trump, the left, and what's right for America
As a Democratic Congressman, Chicago mayor, ambassador, and chief of staff in the Obama White House, Rahm Emanuel has been a key and combative moderate; he says his fight, now and in the future, is bigger than him and his party.
CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary
South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary will take place on Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia will also hold early Democratic nominating contests.
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Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
Norah O'Donnell: I take testosterone. Here's why.
Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.
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Transcript: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.
4 Renaissance paintings stolen from museum in Italy
Local officials have expressed their dismay and sadness at the theft which occurred during celebrations of the Virgin Mary.
Ukraine launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Russia yet
Footage shows a large column of smoke after Ukraine struck a major logistics hub in the Moscow region.
NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Romania near border with Ukraine
It is the latest in a series of similar incidents involving drone incursions into NATO airspace from Ukraine
Exclusive
Ukraine's own ballistic missiles could strike Russia within months, says former minister
Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian defense minister who is widely credited as the architect of the country's modern war-fighting strategy, told CBS News in an exclusive interview that he believes Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia.
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8/16: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Weather becoming more extreme; Rahm Emanuel; The Eagles' Don Henley; ex-Amish, now social media creator Lovina Zook; trophy bull riding belt buckles; the iNaturalist app; and the long and short of short pants.
The Eagles' "Long Goodbye" farewell tour, now longer
The Eagles, one of the greatest old-school bands on Earth (and whose "Greatest Hits" compilation is the bestselling album in history), have extended their farewell tour, currently in residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Eagles co-founder Don Henley talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the band's half-century relationship with their fans; the legacy of his late bandmate Glenn Frey; and how his pre-performance regimen has changed with age. (Originally broadcast Feb. 8, 2026.)
Almanac: August 16
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
8/15: CBS Saturday Morning
Rain floods the Midwest as Lala looms over Hawaii. We look inside a spy satellite company. Plus, Putin's meeting with President Trump, a year later.
Elizabeth Cook sings "Girls of Atomic City"
Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook has returned over 400 times to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. She appears with David Letterman in "The Easy Kind," a new film inspired by her life and rise in the music industry. Her new record, "Great Television," is out now. Here's Elizabeth Cook with "Girls of Atomic City."
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The iNaturalist app – Mixing science with fun
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species. (Originally broadcast March 22, 2026.)
The silent spy game orbiting above Earth's skies
Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis traveled to Vantor, a Colorado-based satellite technology company.
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.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
French teen social media ban struck down by top constitutional authority
France's social media ban, which was due to take effect on Sept. 1, would have barred younger users from networks such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.
Violent crime down in big cities
Violent crime numbers are down across many major U.S. cities. Ali Bauman is in Newark, New Jersey, which has seen a large drop in homicides.
5 hurt in Virginia State University shooting
Police say multiple suspects were involved in the Virginia State University campus shooting that wounded five on Saturday.
Mozart statuettes snatched in classical caper
To celebrate Mozart's 270th birthday this year, German artist Ottmar Hörl made 320 statuettes of the composer and his dog, Pimperl, placing them around Salzburg, Austria. However, the statuettes have been pilfered.
Italian art heist foiled
Five accused thieves are under arrest after police say they took $10 million worth of art from a private museum in an Italian villa.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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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.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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8/16: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Weather becoming more extreme; Rahm Emanuel; The Eagles' Don Henley; ex-Amish, now social media creator Lovina Zook; trophy bull riding belt buckles; the iNaturalist app; and the long and short of short pants.
Open: "Face the Nation," Aug. 16, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," amid a number of socialist candidates in the Democratic Party, President Trump has found his rallying cry for the midterm elections. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky and GOP Rep. Don Bacon join, plus a new poll from CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto.
Nature: Sunflowers in South Dakota
We leave you this Sunday lost in a field of sunflowers in South Dakota's Lyman County. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
This 'n' That: Updates from "Sunday Morning"
Jane Pauley with updates of recent reports for "Sunday Morning" viewers.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including former NBA player and Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson.