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Late Friday, the Pentagon confirmed it's monitoring reports of a second balloon over Latin America, as a first balloon still floats over the U.S. Christina Ruffini reports.
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Suspected Chinese spy balloon moving across U.S.
A suspected Chinese spy balloon drifting across the U.S. is carrying a payload of cameras and antennas as big as two or three school buses. China claims it's a weather balloon that lost its way, but U.S. officials don't believe it. David Martin reports.
Does Chinese balloon pose threat to U.S.?
Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed his trip to China on Friday as the Pentagon tracks what officials are calling a Chinese surveillance balloon traveling through American airspace. Beijing offered regrets for the incident and insisted it is a civilian weather balloon. CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Elaine Quijano spoke with CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor Gen. H.R. McMaster, a national security adviser in the Trump administration, about the possible security risks.
Blinken postpones Beijing trip
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is postponing his trip to China as the Pentagon tracks a Chinese surveillance balloon traveling across U.S. airspace. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini and Jacob Stokes, senior fellow of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, discuss the impact of the situation on American-Chinese relations.
Blinken cancels China trip over spy balloon
Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed a high-profile visit to China after the suspected Chinese spy balloon was discovered in U.S. airspace. Margaret Brennan has more on how the balloon will impact U.S.-China relations.
"I wouldn't underestimate" Xi's ambitions for Taiwan, says CIA director
"We know as a matter of intelligence that he's instructed the People's Liberation Army to be ready by 2027 to conduct a successful invasion," Burns also said.
Blinken postpones trip to China as balloon flies over U.S.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China.
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Blinken postpones trip to China
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a trip to China after the Pentagon said a suspected Chinese spy balloon was being tracked over the northern United States. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on this breaking news.
Blinken postpones China trip
Following the discovery of a Chinese spy balloon over Montana, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed his trip to China, where he planned to discuss the war in Ukraine and address tensions in the region. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins us with more on the decision.
China says balloon flying over U.S. is theirs
China's Foreign Ministry said Friday a suspected spy balloon flying over the U.S. is used to gather meteorological information and deviated from its scheduled route. The object was seen flying over Montana, where some U.S. nuclear missile facilities are located. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian from Washington to discuss.
U.S. tracks suspected Chinese spy balloon
The United States is tracking what defense officials believe to be a Chinese spy balloon as it passes over the northern U.S. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins John Dickerson with the latest.
CIA chief: Next 6 months will be "critical" in Ukraine war
The CIA chief said that U.S. intelligence shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not serious about peace talks.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon spotted over U.S.
Pentagon officials say they are tracking a suspected Chinese spy balloon that has been flying over the U.S. The balloon was over Montana on Wednesday. David Martin has more details.
U.S. secures military deal with Philippines
The United States and the Philippines announced an expansion of America's military presence there on Thursday, with U.S. forces granted access to four more military bases in an effort to ramp up deterrence against China. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more.
U.S. to expand military presence in Philippines in move to counter China
The United States and the Philippines have announced an expansion of America's military presence in the Southeast Asian country.
Hong Kong criminalizes CBD, ranking it alongside heroin and cocaine
Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.
As China builds nukes and ties with Russia, NATO seeks new "friends"
"China is not our adversary," Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, "but we must understand the scale of the challenge and work together to address it."
McMaster backs general's warning on China
General H.R. McMaster, who served as national security adviser to former President Trump, says that the Defense Department "has to be ready" for possible war with China, backing a memo from Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan warning the U.S. and China could be at war within the next two years. McMaster, who is also a CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor, joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to discuss.
TikTok CEO to testify before Congress in March
This will be CEO Shou Zi Chew's first appearance before Congress.
Amazon workers stage first walkout in the UK
Employees at an Amazon warehouse in central England staged a walkout this week, the first the company has seen in the United Kingdom. A survey finds that nearly 40% of Chinese travelers do not plan on venturing overseas even as the country eases COVID-19 restrictions, and stocks of defense firms are up. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins Vlad Duthiers and Errol Barnett from London with these and more economic and financial news.
Natural gas shortage in parts of China
Cold weather and a natural gas shortage is making for a tough winter in parts of China. According to The New York Times, some residence are unable to heat their homes and businesses. Keith Bradsher, Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times, joined Anne Marie-Green on CBS News Mornings to discuss.
Pope Francis decries expanding use of guns
Pope Francis is decrying the expanding use of guns amid a wave of gun violence in the U.S. The pope told the Associated Press on Tuesday that "instead of making the effort to help us live," people are making "the effort to help us kill." CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joined Errol Barnett and Lana Zak from Rome to discuss the AP interview and what the pope had to say about homosexuality and China.
Tesla posts record profits for the last quarter of 2022
Automaker recently cut prices on popular models, leading to speculation that its sales are slowing.
U.S. "concerned" over South Africa's looming war games with Russia
The U.S. Embassy notes the joint military exercises off South Africa's coast will come "even as Moscow continues its brutal and unlawful war of aggression."
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Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons and its first client already paid $500K
Mo Strategies, started by former Trump campaign and administration officials, recently expanded its practice into the lucrative world of pardon lobbying.
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U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point
After conflicting remarks from Iran and the U.S., the U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iranian sites will be inspected, but the timing is "not essential."
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Wounded soldiers, families accuse Army of downplaying war injuries
Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.
FBI, NYPD carry out searches tied to bribery investigation of police officials
The searches stemmed from an ongoing probe into the conduct of former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, a source told CBS News.
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ODNI under Pulte fires 6 staff, sends 45 back to home agencies
Those who were fired and sent to their home agencies didn't have tasks, or their assigned tasks were outdated, a source said.
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Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy almost a year after deadly Texas floods
The camp listed its debt as exceeding $10 million.
Trump to meet with Senate Republicans amid tension over elections bill
President Trump is set to attend a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans to push for an elections bill that GOP leaders have said has no chance of passing.
Gen. Chris Donahue set to retire, in latest departure by top military official
Gen. Chris Donahue had clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, multiple sources told CBS News.
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Trump to sign sweeping bipartisan housing bill into law at Capitol
President Trump is set to sign a landmark housing bill into law, after lawmakers came together in a rare bipartisan breakthrough to address the affordability issue.
Ex-Oklahoma inmate who was nearly executed 3 times gets new trial
A new murder trial is scheduled for Richard Glossip, a former Oklahoma death row inmate who was released on bond last month after being on the brink of execution three times.
American boy attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming with brother
The boy was on a tour of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays with his family when the attack occurred, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.
Trump to meet with Senate Republicans amid tension over elections bill
President Trump is set to attend a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans to push for an elections bill that GOP leaders have said has no chance of passing.
FBI, NYPD carry out searches tied to bribery investigation of police officials
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Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designation
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the Defense Department for designating it a military-linked firm.
House approves major housing affordability bill, sending measure to Trump
The legislation aims to increase housing supply and lower costs. It marks a rare bipartisan legislative accomplishment for lawmakers.
5 major changes Trump is making in D.C. during his second term
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Judge blocks Trump administration's SNAP limits on sodas, candy
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Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what's behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
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Trump to sign sweeping bipartisan housing bill into law at Capitol
President Trump is set to sign a landmark housing bill into law, after lawmakers came together in a rare bipartisan breakthrough to address the affordability issue.
Trump to meet with Senate Republicans amid tension over elections bill
President Trump is set to attend a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans to push for an elections bill that GOP leaders have said has no chance of passing.
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Wounded soldiers, families accuse Army of downplaying war injuries
Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.
Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designation
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit against the Defense Department for designating it a military-linked firm.
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Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons and its first client already paid $500K
Mo Strategies, started by former Trump campaign and administration officials, recently expanded its practice into the lucrative world of pardon lobbying.
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
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Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
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American boy attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming with brother
The boy was on a tour of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays with his family when the attack occurred, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.
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U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point
After conflicting remarks from Iran and the U.S., the U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iranian sites will be inspected, but the timing is "not essential."
North Korean soldier crosses border in suspected defection, report says
A North Korean soldier has been taken into custody after crossing the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea in a suspected defection, the Yonhap news agency says.
Peru right-wing presidential hopeful Fujimori appears poised to win runoff
Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori built what may be an unassailable lead as vote counting for the runoff election entered its final stages, official figures showed.
Senate adopts House-passed Iran resolution in symbolic rebuke of Trump
The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.
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From 2011: Hitmaker Clive Davis
Multiple Grammy-winning music executive Clive Davis, who helped launch the careers of such artists as Barry Manilow, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys, died on June 22, 2026 at age 94. In this Oct. 23, 2011 "Sunday Morning" profile, Anthony Mason talked with Davis about his "accidental" career in music, and his comeback after losing his job as head of Columbia Records in the early '70s. Mason also attended one of Davis' legendary pre-Grammy parties, where Jennifer Hudson spoke about what she'd learned from her mentor.
Clive Davis biographer remembers music icon
Record label executive and starmaker Clive Davis died at 94 on Monday. His influence spans genres and decades. Music critic and Davis biographer Anthony DeCurtis reflects on the life and legacy of Clive Davis.
Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut
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Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis, known for propelling artists across genres to stardom, died Monday at the age of 94. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King looks back at his legacy in the music industry.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
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Tech stocks plummet amid AI bubble worries
Investors are recoiling from tech stocks again over doubts that AI spending will pay off in the long run. Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma explains the current state of the global stock market.
Here's what's behind the tech stock selloff
Stocks slid around the world on Tuesday as investors pulled back from some of the biggest names in tech amid concerns about ongoing inflation and the possibility of future interest rate hikes. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
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.
Ex-CISA director on intel community's AI warning
An international alliance warns that advanced artificial intelligence models are on the brink of being able to overwhelm cybersecurity systems for governments and businesses. Former CISA Director Chris Krebs joins with analysis.
Tech stocks tumble over AI cost concerns
A massive tech stock sell-off dragged down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on Tuesday. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
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.
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Reflecting on the Etan Patz kidnapping case
The Supreme Court recently decided to reinstate the conviction of the man accused of kidnapping and murdering 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979, bringing the case back into the public eye. "After Etan" author Lisa Cohen shares her thoughts on how the Etan Patz kidnapping changed how the public viewed missing children's cases.
Latest on Nancy Guthrie Ransom notes
Authorities believe that two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family shortly after her disappearance are linked to the same person or group. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
New details in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators familiar with the case believe it is likely that two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family were written by the person or group that abducted her. While the first note demanded millions in bitcoin, the second claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died, albeit not purposefully, according to sources who reviewed the notes. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more details on the case.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Chico library shooting suspect apparently wanted Columbine-type massacre, police say
Two people were killed and a child was injured in a shooting inside a library in Chico on Monday, officials said.
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
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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.
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