Wife of accused U.S. pilot says Australia holding him in inhumane conditions
Daniel Duggan was arrested in October near his family home in Australia and accused by Washington of providing military training to pilots working for China.
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6 Chinese entities blacklisted by U.S. over balloon program
The six Chinese entities are said by the U.S. to be linked to Beijing's aerospace programs.
Esper on flying object shot down over Alaska
The White House said a military fighter jet shot down an object over Alaskan airspace Friday, this after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down off the coast of South Carolina last weekend. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest from Washington. Then, Mark Esper, former U.S. secretary of defense, spoke with CBS News about what we know so far.
Ernst on the spy balloon, China's role in fentanyl crisis
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst accused China of "intentionally poisoning" Americans by not stopping the supply chain networks that produce fentanyl. "The Chinese are selling these precursor chemicals into Mexico. Then the Mexican cartels are working on making the fentanyl and distributing up into the United States," the Iowa senator told CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge.
Ernst says China is "intentionally poisoning" Americans amid fentanyl crisis
The senator said she believes the flow of precursor chemicals into Mexico is happening with the tacit approval of the Chinese.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 12, 2023
Sen. Jon Tester, Rep. Michael McCaul and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Turkey and Syria earthquake and China balloon
CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul on CBS News to discuss the economic impact of the powerful earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday as well as the market reaction to the China balloon incident.
China "strongly dissatisfied" with House resolution on spy balloon
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said China "firmly opposes" the resolution.
Why China not taking a U.S. crisis line call is "really dangerous"
One expert says amid "political environments of hostility and mistrust," without clear lines of communication used by both sides, things "could go wrong in a hurry."
Former acting defense secretary thinks defense budget should be halved
Miller argues the Pentagon budget, now at $816 billion, could be slashed by as much as half.
Military commander tells senators on spy balloon: "We think before we shoot"
Senators questioned Pentagon officials about why the spy balloon was not shot down over Alaska.
U.S. officials: China's spy balloon sought communications
Before China's spy balloon was shot down, U-2 spy planes flew by it, taking high-resolution photos of what U.S. officials described as an array of antennas for intercepting communications. David Martin reports.
Senators hold hearing on Chinese spy balloon
Senators held a hearing Thursday on the Chinese spy balloon as Republicans push the Biden administration for answers. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the hearing.
Senate holds hearing on Chinese spy balloon
The Biden administration is facing criticism over its decision to allow a Chinese surveillance balloon to transit over the U.S. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss a Senate hearing and what investigators are learning about the balloon since it was shot down.
Chinese spy balloon carried equipment to collect intelligence, U.S. says
The balloon had equipment that was "clearly for intelligence surveillance," according to a statement by a senior State Department official.
Past balloons flew over Texas, Florida: Austin
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says most debris from the suspected Chinese spy balloon has been recovered. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin sat down with Austin in his first interview since the object was shot down on Saturday and discussed his interview with Anne-Marie Green and Seth Doane.
State Department on China spy balloon program
CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss new information released by the State Department on China's balloon surveillance program, after the U.S. shot down a Chinese spy balloon over the weekend.
Defense secretary on Chinese spy balloon
U.S. officials said the Chinese spy balloon shot down last weekend was part of a global surveillance program that has operated for years. David Martin spoke to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin about the U.S. military's response to the balloon.
Chinese balloons are part of wider surveillance program
China's balloon program is "designed to augment" its surveillance abilities, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
Chinese balloon reignites debate to limit foreign farmland ownership
Lawmakers in Congress and at least 11 statehouses are weighing legislation to further limit foreign ownership of farmland.
Vice President Harris on State of the Union
Vice President Kamala Harris joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss President Biden's State of the Union address, including the Biden administration's economic policy, relationship with China and approach to policing reform.
Rep. Don Bacon on U.S.-China relations
Fallout from the Chinese spy balloon has put a renewed focus on China and foreign policy ahead of President Biden's State of the Union address. Republican Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska joins CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns to discuss that plus the looming standoff over the debt ceiling.
Margaret Brennan on U.S.-China relations
President Biden is expected to address the strained relationship between the U.S. and China during his State of the Union address. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss that, plus the tone the president needs to strike on the economy.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene carried a white balloon ahead of SOTU
Greene's stunt was meant to express concern about the suspected Chinese spy balloon that was spotted over the United States and shot down in the Atlantic Ocean.
Officials reveal size of suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down
A senior Biden administration official confirmed that the U.S. intelligence community believes the balloon was part of a surveillance program run by the People's Liberation Army.
Judge in Minnesota orders ICE chief to appear in court
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Trump visiting Iowa to kick off midterm election campaigning
Sources say Iowa is seen as a key part of the Trump team's strategy to keep the House in GOP hands.
ICE and CBP would keep operating during shutdown, despite DHS funding fight
A partial government shutdown would likely have little impact on immigration enforcement operations, since ICE and CBP got billions in last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Jeffries says Democrats will move to impeach Noem if Trump doesn't fire her
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Judge blocks ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old and his father
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Man hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona
A man suspected of smuggling immigrants in the country illegally has allegedly opened fire on Border Patrol agents, who returned fire, according to a law enforcement source.
"My brother is, and always will be, my hero," Alex Pretti's sister says
In a new statement, Alex Pretti's sister says the man federal agents killed in Minneapolis "always wanted to make a difference in this world."
"Doomsday Clock" moves to closest point yet to catastrophe
The "Doomsday Clock" is a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-annihilation.
South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
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Yale to offer free tuition to families who earn less than $200,000 a year
Yale joins Harvard, MIT and other top universities that have eliminated tuition for households with modest income.
Judge blocks ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old and his father
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Man hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona
A man suspected of smuggling immigrants in the country illegally has allegedly opened fire on Border Patrol agents, who returned fire, according to a law enforcement source.
South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Heads of immigration agencies set to testify to Congress in February
Leaders of three immigration enforcement agencies are set to testify before House and Senate committees next month.
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Yale to offer free tuition to families who earn less than $200,000 a year
Yale joins Harvard, MIT and other top universities that have eliminated tuition for households with modest income.
Pinterest cites AI in laying off 15% of workforce
Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.
Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026
Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's next interest rate decision on Jan. 28 amid political and legal turmoil involving the Fed.
Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
UPS to slash workforce by up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
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Philip Glass withdraws premiere of new symphony from Kennedy Center
Composer Philip Glass has called off the premiere of his new symphony at the Kennedy Center, citing the performing arts venue's new leadership.
Judge blocks ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old and his father
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Heads of immigration agencies set to testify to Congress in February
Leaders of three immigration enforcement agencies are set to testify before House and Senate committees next month.
Jeffries says Democrats will move to impeach Noem if Trump doesn't fire her
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Trump visiting Iowa to kick off midterm election campaigning
Sources say Iowa is seen as a key part of the Trump team's strategy to keep the House in GOP hands.
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South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Academy of Pediatrics vaccine reccomendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
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Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Experts warn "AI slop" distorting history as world remembers the Holocaust
Holocaust memorial officials and historians say a proliferation of "entirely fabricated" digital content is distorting the Nazi's wartime horrors.
With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas peace plan to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
Milan mayor says ICE agents not welcome for Winter Olympics
As reports say ICE will join the U.S. security detail at the Winter Olympics in Milan, the Italian city's mayor calls it "a militia that kills."
Australia sizzles in blistering heat wave with temperatures as high as 120
Parts of Australia were sweltered in record temperatures of close to 122 degrees as the country sweated through a prolonged heat wave even as bitter cold covered much of the U.S.
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Natalia Lafourcade reflects on music career
Natalia Lafourcade is the most awarded woman in Latin Grammy history with 20 awards. This year, she's up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys, which would be her fifth Grammy if she wins. Lafourcade spoke to Anthony Mason about her music journey and rise to fame.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
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Meta, YouTube still slated to go to trial
Tuesday marks the start of a landmark trial in a lawsuit claiming that social media companies are using addictive technology to hook children. TikTok, one of the giants being sued in this case, just agreed to settle and avoid the courtroom. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and BBC Technology correspondent Lily Jamali have more.
TikTok settles ahead of landmark case
TikTok settled a lawsuit ahead of the landmark California case set to begin over social media addiction. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has 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.
Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
Meta, YouTube face trial over social media addiction, as TikTok settles
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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Judge order to acting ICE director
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to appear in court and warned he could face possible contempt proceedings over an earlier order. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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Meta, YouTube still slated to go to trial
Tuesday marks the start of a landmark trial in a lawsuit claiming that social media companies are using addictive technology to hook children. TikTok, one of the giants being sued in this case, just agreed to settle and avoid the courtroom. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and BBC Technology correspondent Lily Jamali have more.
Minneapolis pizza shop feeds neighbors
The owners of a Minneapolis pizza shop joined CBS News 24/7 to discuss how they've been feeding vulnerable neighbors during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Judge order to acting ICE director
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to appear in court and warned he could face possible contempt proceedings over an earlier order. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Noem faces internal scrutiny, sources say
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing internal backlash for her response to the Border Patrol's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, sources say. Meanwhile, President Trump is set to make an appearance in Iowa. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more.
TikTok settles ahead of landmark case
TikTok settled a lawsuit ahead of the landmark California case set to begin over social media addiction. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.