Xi and "old friend" Henry Kissinger discuss mending U.S.-China ties
"We will never forget our old friend and your historic contribution to promoting the development of China-U.S. relations," Xi told the 100-year-old ex-diplomat.
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TikTok users file lawsuit challenging Montana ban
Montana's Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill banning TikTok into law on Wednesday, but it's already being challenged in court.
Montana lawmakers pass TikTok ban
Montana has become the first state in the nation Friday to pass a bill banning TikTok from operating in the state. The bill now goes to the governor's desk for his signature. It could face several legal hurdles.
Montana becomes first state to pass bill completely banning TikTok
The ban would be more sweeping than the ones in place in nearly half the states and the federal government, which prohibit TikTok on government devices.
Why TikTok faces bans in the U.S.
Every month about 150 million Americans use the social media app developed in China, and that has security experts and lawmakers worried, because of how user data might be accessed by the Chinese Communist Party.
House Intelligence chair on China, COVID origins
After Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Mike Turner, told CBS News he thinks Xi may be eyeing a future consolidation of the power of authoritarian regimes.
With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
Biden admin mulling TikTok ban if Chinese parent company doesn't divest
"If protecting national security is the objective, divestment doesn't solve the problem," a TikTok spokesperson told CBS News in a statement.
Democrats come around on TikTok ban, reflecting willingness to challenge China
The growing number of Democrats backing a ban on the massively popular video app reflects an increased willingness to confront Beijing, experts say.
Officials: China poses greatest threat to U.S.
U.S. intelligence officials said China poses "the most consequential threat" to the nation's national security. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more on the key takeaways from Wednesday's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on the most significant worldwide threats.
Senate committee holds hearing on worldwide threats
U.S. intelligence leaders are describing the Chinese Communist Party as a major threat to national security. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told lawmakers at a Senate hearing Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping is consolidating power in his country. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis discussed the hearing on "Red and Blue." Then, CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan reported on the response from lawmakers to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection footage released by Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
Bipartisan Senate bill targets TikTok, other foreign technology companies
The White House said it supports the legislation, the first time it has formally endorsed a plan that could lead to a ban on TikTok.
This is where TikTok has been banned around the world
Several countries and territories share U.S. officials' concern that data TikTok controls could end up in the hands of China's government.
TikTok CEO to testify before Congress in March
This will be CEO Shou Zi Chew's first appearance before Congress.
TikTok faces growing national security concerns
A growing number of states and the U.S. military have banned the Chinese-owned platform on government-issued devices.
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Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Dianne Feinstein's trailblazing moments, accomplishments and "firsts"
Not only was Dianne Feinstein the longest-serving woman senator ever, she was the first from the state of California and was also San Francisco's first woman mayor.
Powerful storm brings flooding, damage to New York City and beyond
Parked cars were seen partially submerged in water. Some sidewalks were submerged. Subway service and mass transit were disrupted.
UAW targets more Ford and GM plants as union expands autoworker strike
UAW President Shawn Fain said 7,000 union workers in Chicago and Lansing, Michigan, will join the historic strike.
Suicide bomber kills more than 50 people near mosque in Pakistan
Pakistan's Interior Minister condemned the "heinous" suicide bombing that killed dozens of people gathered at a mosque to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday.
Supreme Court to consider state laws regulating social media platforms
Arguments in the challenges to laws from Florida and Texas will be heard in the term that begins Monday.
Who will get Feinstein's seat? Here are California's rules for replacing senators.
The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein leave an open seat in the Senate for California.
Man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend, well-known sex therapist in 2020
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Mayor Eric Adams asked New York City residents to shelter in place temporarily as the storm flooded subways and roads.
Feinstein remembered as trailblazer and pioneer as tributes pour in
"Senator Dianne Feinstein was a pioneering American. A true trailblazer," President Biden said in a statement.
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The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein leave an open seat in the Senate for California.
Fugitive Proud Boy member convicted on Jan. 6 charges captured by FBI
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Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
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5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
UAW targets more Ford and GM plants as union expands autoworker strike
UAW President Shawn Fain said 7,000 union workers in Chicago and Lansing, Michigan, will join the historic strike.
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The states' governors want to keep tourists flocking to and spending money in areas around the parks. Other states may also keep national parks open.
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Feinstein remembered as trailblazer and pioneer as tributes pour in
"Senator Dianne Feinstein was a pioneering American. A true trailblazer," President Biden said in a statement.
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5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
After pharmacists walk out, CVS vows to improve working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Who polices cross-market hospital mergers? States differ on answers.
Hospitals are merging across separate markets within states, resulting in higher patient bills with no improvement in care, evidence shows.
FDA panel votes against experimental ALS treatment pushed by patients
Federal health advisors voted 17-1 against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease dubbed NurOwn, although the FDA is not bound by the vote.
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Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
Suicide bomber kills more than 50 people near mosque in Pakistan
Pakistan's Interior Minister condemned the "heinous" suicide bombing that killed dozens of people gathered at a mosque to mark the Prophet Mohammed's birthday.
Beloved tree from "Robin Hood" movie chopped down in U.K.
The Sycamore Gap tree, a local landmark famed for sharing a scene with Kevin Costner's "Robin Hood," was cut down and a 16-year-old boy has been arrested.
Iran forces aimed laser at American military helicopter, U.S. says
"This unsafe, unprofessional, and irresponsible behavior by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy risks U.S. and partner nation lives," the U.S. Navy said.
China investing heavily in disinformation, surveillance, says new report
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
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Ed Sheeran says new album breaks free from industry pressures
"Autumn Variations" features 14 heartfelt songs inspired by the people in Ed Sheeran's life.
Harlan Coben talks working with his daughter
Bestselling author Harlan Coben joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new television mystery series, "Harlan Coben's Shelter." Based on Coben's 2011 young adult novel of the same name, the series revolves around teenager Mickey Bolitar who gets immersed in his own mystery after a classmate disappears. Coben discusses being creator and executive producer of the adaptation, tackling young adult fiction and his love of storytelling.
Ed Sheeran describes what inspired new album
Ed Sheeran is out with his second album of the year, "Autumn Variations." "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King listened to it exclusively with the singer, who discussed the inspiration behind the record and shared how he feels about being called a pop star. He also talks about why he's managing his expectations for this release.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend, well-known sex therapist in 2020
Gareth Pursehouse, 45, was convicted of first-degree murder for throwing 38-year-old Amie Harwick from the third-floor balcony of her Hollywood Hills home in 2020.
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OpenAI's ChatGPT gets new advancements
ChatGPT has become even more advanced in its ability to inform and interact with users. OpenAI confirmed Wednesday the artificial intelligence-powered system can now browse the internet to provide users with the most up-to-date information when previously it only used data up to September 2021. OpenAI also announced this week that ChatGPT can now "see, hear, and speak" with users through newly rolled-out features. Kyle Wiggers, senior enterprise reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to talk about the updates.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
GameStop appoints Chewy founder Ryan Cohen as chief executive
The billionaire will not receive compensation for serving as the company's president, CEO and chairman, GameStop said.
Meta rolls out new AI, VR technologies
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's developer conference Wednesday, saying the company is focused on virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence technologies. Notable new additions include an AI personal assistant people can interact with using any of Meta's messaging apps. Will Knight, senior writer at Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the conference and what happened to Threads.
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Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
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Angry customer, auto shop owner shoot each other to death in Florida
Police said that evidence and witnesses indicate Eugene Frank Becker felt he was overcharged when he brought a vehicle to Stout's in Largo, Florida, for service in 2021.
"48 Hours" reports on Illinois woman's murder
"48 Hours" investigates the death of Illinois woman Becky Bliefnick, who was found dead in her home, and her estranged husband Tim Bliefnick, who was charged with her murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty joins "CBS Mornings" with her exclusive interview with Tim Bliefnick, who maintains his innocence.
Was Becky Biefnick's killer a shadowy figure on a bike?
After Becky Bliefnick was gunned down inside her Illinois home, investigators uncovered intriguing surveillance footage pointing to a suspected killer.
Man shot at New Mexico protest over statue
A man was shot at a protest in Española, New Mexico, after a scuffle broke out between protesters and a counter-protester over the installation of a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate. The suspect, 23-year-old Ryan Martinez, was arrested, and the victim was airlifted to an area hospital. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the details.
Feds: Man hauled more than 30 pounds of fentanyl through NYC subway
Investigators say they've uncovered yet another drug mill in the Bronx, again involving fentanyl.
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Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
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NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
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Space Tourism: The Next Great Leap | CBS Reports
In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
Schumer, McConnell address Feinstein's death
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman in the Senate, has died. She was 90. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell both paid tribute to Feinstein, who they both called a friend, from the Senate floor.
Dianne Feinstein's impact on Congress
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who shattered glass ceilings during her more than three decades in the U.S. Senate, has died at 90. Feinstein cast her last vote in the Senate late Thursday morning, according to Senate records. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke about Feinstein's legacy in the Senate and what her death could mean politically for Democrats.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at 90
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who shattered glass ceilings while representing California in the U.S. Senate for more than three decades, has died, two sources confirmed to CBS News. She was 90. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Harlan Coben talks working with his daughter
Bestselling author Harlan Coben joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new television mystery series, "Harlan Coben's Shelter." Based on Coben's 2011 young adult novel of the same name, the series revolves around teenager Mickey Bolitar who gets immersed in his own mystery after a classmate disappears. Coben discusses being creator and executive producer of the adaptation, tackling young adult fiction and his love of storytelling.