G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite U.S. boycott
South Africa promoted it as a victory for the first G20 summit to be held in Africa and its aim to put problems, especially affecting poor countries, at the top of the agenda.
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Trump says U.S. to boycott G20 summit in South Africa
President Trump had already announced he would not attend the annual summit before saying that no U.S. government officials would go.
Trump to host 2026 G20 summit in Florida
President Trump said that next year's G20 Summit will be held at his golf resort in Doral, Florida. The president announced after signing an executive order that would start the process of renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War. He would need Congress to officially change its title. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
G20 statement on war in Middle East, Ukraine
President Biden is in Brazil Tuesday for the final day of the G20 Summit after the assembled members issued a joint statement calling for an end to hostilities in the Middle East and Ukraine. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Trump's reelection looming over G20 summit
President Biden is in Brazil for the final G20 summit of his presidency. While much of the summit is focused on fighting hunger and addressing global conflicts, Donald Trump's second presidency is looming over the meeting of world leaders. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more from Rio de Janeiro.
Biden reaffirms support for Ukraine at G20
On the first day of the annual G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, President Biden reaffirmed U.S. support for the people of Israel and Ukraine. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Biden reiterates support for Ukraine
President Biden reiterated support for Ukraine in the war against Russia during the G20 Summit in Brazil. This comes as Russian officials react to Mr. Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-made and supplied missiles deeper into Russia. CBS News' Willie J. Inman reports.
Biden arrives in South America for summits
President Biden is in South America for the final major international summits of his presidency, the APEC summit in Lima, Peru, and the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Isaac Stone Fish, founder and CEO of Strategy Risks, joined CBS News to discuss the meetings Biden has on the agenda at the two events.
Biden looks to Vietnam, India for trade
President Biden spent his weekend in India and Vietnam, pitching the U.S. as an alternative trade partner to China. Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, joins CBS News to discuss what the move means for the contentious relationship between the two superpowers.
President Biden wraps up Asia trip
During a 5-day trip to Asia, President Biden met with world leaders in New Delhi at the G20 summit and in Hanoi as tensions between the U.S. and China rise. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "America Decides" to recap the trip.
Biden marks 9/11 from Alaska
President Biden commemorated the 9/11 attacks at a military base in Alaska. He was returning from the G20 summit and a visit to Vietnam. Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden looks to deepen Vietnam ties
President Biden is wrapping his G20 summit trip with a stop in Vietnam and a focus on China. Mr. Biden says he's not trying to "contain" China, but wants to see them succeed "by the rules." Meanwhile, new CBS News polling found that 57% of Americans believe the president is being too easy on China. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from Hanoi.
Biden, Modi and G20 allies unveil rail and shipping project
The details were announced Saturday in India at the annual Group of 20, of G20, summit of the world's top economies.
G20 adds the African Union as a member as summit gets underway
There was widespread support for adding the AU to the G20, making it the second regional bloc to become a permanent member after the European Union.
World leaders gather for G20 summit
President Biden met with India's prime minister shortly after his arrival Friday for the G20 summit. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from New Delhi.
Biden heads to India for G20 summit
In India, President Biden will pitch the message that the American economy is strong, and a model for other countries.
Biden and Modi meet in India, discuss China
President Biden met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the annual G20 summit. The U.S. and India are both experiencing rising tensions with China. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from New Delhi.
Biden to meet with India Prime Minister Modi
President Biden is meeting Friday with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the G20 summit of major world economies in New Delhi. National security expert Jamil Jaffer joined CBS News to discuss the president's trip and the other nations participating in the gathering.
Biden heads to G20 as Putin, Xi skip summit
President Biden arrives in India Friday for the G20 summit, where leaders of the world's largest economies are expected to discuss economic development, climate change and infrastructure. Noticeably absent will be China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin, who will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to discuss a weapons deal. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from New Dehli.
Biden lands in India for G20 summit
President Biden has landed in India for the G20 summit, a gathering of leaders from some of the world's biggest economies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from New Delhi.
Biden travels to India for G20 summit
President Biden travels to India Thursday where he will join leaders and representatives of the world's biggest economies for the G20 summit in New Delhi. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on the trip.
What is the G20 summit?
President Biden plans to leave for India Thursday to attend the annual G20 summit. You've probably heard the term before, but what does the organization actually do? Anne-Marie Green has more on that.
Blinken reiterates commitment to Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a brief meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 summit in India. CBS News anchors Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano spoke with foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab about the significance of the meeting.
Blinken and Lavrov hold brief meeting at G20
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke for around 10 minutes on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers summit in India. It's the first high-level discussion in months between the U.S. and Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined "CBS News Mornings" from Ukraine with the latest.
Biden says U.S. is "all in on Africa's future"
President Biden on Wednesday announced a series of economic and investment initiatives in a speech at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The goal is to expand free trade opportunities across the continent, while also countering Russia and China's influence. Michelle Gavin, senior fellow on Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joined CBS News to discuss.
Trump revisits disputed claims about election security and declassifies documents
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Fact checking Trump speech on election security
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term
Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.
U.S. concludes another night of Iran strikes amid battle over Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it would attack "all infrastructure in the region" if President Trump follows through on his threats to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts in swath of U.S.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.
At least 2 dead in Central Texas flooding as torrential rain slams region
More than a foot of rain has fallen since Monday, triggering dangerous flash flooding in Central Texas.
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Trump revisits disputed claims about election security and declassifies documents
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Fact checking Trump speech on election security
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
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Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Airlines say permanent daylight saving time won't be simple
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
Teleprompter operator made over $100K betting on Trump speeches
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
Nearly 736,000 Pillsbury rolls recalled over possible glass contamination
The recall includes cases of Pillsbury "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls, which are marketed to businesses.
Foreclosures surged 21% in the first half of 2026, new data shows
The state with the biggest jump in foreclosure activity was Idaho, where filings increased 59% compared to the same time last year.
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Trump revisits disputed claims about election security and declassifies documents
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Fact checking Trump speech on election security
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term
Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.
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FDA approves new cholesterol pill
The FDA has approved a new daily cholesterol pill that works differently from popular statins and may deliver better results for some people. Dr. Corey Bradley, a cardiologist at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center, joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss.
FDA names likely cyclosporiasis source
The FDA has identified Taylor Farms as the likely source of lettuce contaminated with the parasite behind cyclosporiasis, as the outbreak grows. Mark Strassmann reports.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Introducing Norah O'Donnell's new health podcast
"Healthful with Norah O'Donnell" launches July 22.
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Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and western U.S.
One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
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From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill's cause of death revealed
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Behind the "Better in Person" talk show
Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it.
Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
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Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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.
Mississippi residents decry data center plant
Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.
Meta announces new safety features
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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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.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
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U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Woman speaks in support of Blanche at hearing
Antioch, Illinois, mother Jennifer Bos voiced her support for Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Bos advocates for stricter immigration policy after her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Sons of man killed by ICE agent speak out
Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr., the sons of the Mexican man who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston, spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about their father's death.
New details emerge in Nolan Wells case
Newly obtained GPS data from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources tracks the movements of the boat that Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was on before he went missing. Wells was found dead after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island with friends. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the investigation.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
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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.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Trump speaks on elections | Special Report
President Trump on Thursday delivered a primetime address about election security where he railed against China. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Doctor on wildfire smoke health risks
Millions of Americans across the Northeast and Midwest were under air quality alerts this week as smoke from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires settled in. At the same time, some of those same areas saw severe heat. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Sen. Warner slams Trump's primetime speech
Sen. Mark Warner joins CBS News with his reaction to President Trump's primetime address on Thursday about U.S. election security.
Trump rails against China in primetime speech
President Trump addressed the U.S. in a primetime speech on Thursday night about election security, launching allegations against China. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Judge slams Trump, DOJ over IRS lawsuit
This week, a federal judge slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over the president's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more details and analysis.