China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
Family of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of China's Communist rule, calls his prison sentence cruel, and the "end of justice."
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Jimmy Lai's son reacts to father's sentence
Pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong on Monday. Lai's son, Sebastien Lai, says the sentence is "devastating but we expected it," and expresses concern for his father's health. Jonathan Price, a member of his legal team, also joins with more.
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President Trump to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at White House; Closing arguments underway in Jimmy Lai's national security trial in Hong Kong.
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, convicted in landmark trial
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, an outspoken critic of Beijing, was convicted in a landmark national security trial. He faces a possible life sentence.
Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark trial
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and former media mogul Jimmy Lai was convicted in a landmark national security trial in Beijing and could face life in prison. Caoilfhionn Gallagher, who led Lai's legal team, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Hong Kong fire death toll climbs to 159, including a 1-year-old baby
The youngest person who died in the fire was a 1-year-old infant, police said. The oldest was 97.
Hong Kong on last call with his wife
Yip Ka-kui, who suvived the massive Hong Kong apartment buildings fire, shared with CBS News the details of his last conversation with his wife, Bai Shui Lin, who said she couldn't see beyond the smoke while trying to escape. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
Hong Kong begins to mourn fire victims
Mourners gathered to remember those who were killed during a massive fire that spread across multiple apartment buildings in Hong Kong. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
Hong Kong fire survivor on wife's last call
A Hong Kong fire survivor broke down in tears when talking to CBS News about the last moments he shared on the phone with his wife of 40 years before she died in the blaze that killed more than 150 people.
Hong Kong fire survivor recalls agonizing last call with his wife
Yip Ka-kui watched in agony as fire engulfed his Hong Kong apartment building, speaking with his wife of 40 years who was trapped inside.
China tries to stifle anger over Hong Kong apartment fire as deaths mount
As the death toll in the Hong Kong apartment complex fire tops 150, Chinese authorities seek to stifle criticism amid new revelations of safety violations.
Authorities probe corruption, negligence in deadly Hong Kong fire
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades is raising questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died.
Death toll keeps rising in Hong Kong apartment blaze; more arrests made
Hong Kong authorities say almost 130 people have been confirmed dead in the massive fire that charred an apartment complex and took two days to put out.
Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 94 as 3 people are arrested
A deadly blaze ripped through bamboo scaffolding on a multi-tower housing estate in Hong Kong, killing dozens of people and leaving hundreds more missing.
Hong Kong fire rages on and death toll climbs
Family members are awaiting answers on their loved ones as more than 200 people remain missing after a massive fire engulfed multiple buildings in Hong Kong. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
At least 44 killed in Hong Kong high-rise fire
At least 44 people are confirmed dead and hundreds more are missing after a high-rise apartment complex caught on fire in Hong Kong. A number of people reportedly have been arrested. Holly Williams has the latest.
At least 13 people killed in Hong Kong fire
At least 13 people were killed in a massive fire at a Hong Kong apartment building, and at least 15 others were injured, authorities said. Martin Yip of BBC News, a CBS News partner, joins with more as the death toll is expected to rise.
Cargo plane wreckage recovered days after deadly crash
The main wreckage of a cargo plane that veered off a Hong Kong runway and plunged into the sea has been recovered.
Super Typhoon Ragasa pummels Hong Kong after killing 14 people in Taiwan
Densely populated Hong Kong is being slammed by its most powerful storm in years, with Super Typhoon Ragasa packing hurricane-force winds and a dangerous storm surge.
Super Typhoon Ragasa slams into Hong Kong
After furiously barreling across the South China Sea, Super Typhoon Ragasa slammed into Hong Kong, bringing hurricane force winds, torrential rain and a storm surge that's left a trail of destruction. Anna Coren reports.
China, Hong Kong ready for super typhoon
Southern China and Hong Kong are bracing for Super Typhoon Ragasa as authorities evacuate hundreds of thousands of people. CBS News' Anna Coren has more details.
American WWII bomb found buried in Hong Kong, thousands evacuated
Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes after a 1,000-pound bomb was discovered by construction workers on the west side of Hong Kong island.
Jimmy Lai's lawyer speaks out
Three Beijing-approved judges in Hong Kong are hearing closing arguments in Jimmy Lai's national security trial. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai's trial wrapping up in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court heard final arguments Monday in the landmark national security trial of former pro-democracy newspaper founder Jimmy Lai, who could be sentenced to up to life in prison if convicted.
The rising threat of AI propaganda
Some experts say false narratives generated by artificial intelligence can pose a threat to global politics. Brett Benson, associate professor of political science at Vanderbilt University, joins "The Takeout" to explain why he believes the era of AI propaganda is here.
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U.S. Air Force VIP fleet being repainted in Trump's preferred palette, sources say
The Kennedy-era robin's egg blue that's currently on the planes is being updated to navy, red and gold.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom, breaking Olympic drought
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
How "signal sniffer" technology is being used in the search for Nancy Guthrie
The "signal sniffer" being used in the Nancy Guthrie investigation was mounted on a helicopter on Monday.
9 skiers missing near California's Lake Tahoe after avalanche
A group of 15 backcountry skiers was reportedly involved in the incident, the sheriff's office says. Nine remain unaccounted for.
FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures
Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating claims that immigration officers shattered a Mexican man's skull while taking him into custody last month.
Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
French far-left party linked to activist's killing reports bomb threat
The far-left France Unbowed party says it evacuated its Paris office due to a bomb threat as 2 more people were detained over the killing of a far-right activist.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS again amid controversy over Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
Epstein survivor tells CBS News how she was trafficked, and assaulted
Juliette Bryant says not long after meeting Jeffrey Epstein, he assaulted her, and she realized, "this is not a modeling opportunity, I've been kidnapped."
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Stephen Colbert slams CBS again amid controversy over Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
U.S. military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats, killing 11 people
The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
How "signal sniffer" technology is being used in the search for Nancy Guthrie
The "signal sniffer" being used in the Nancy Guthrie investigation was mounted on a helicopter on Monday.
FBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures
Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating claims that immigration officers shattered a Mexican man's skull while taking him into custody last month.
Kristi Yamaguchi says it's "imperative" for figure skaters to have a clean short program
Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito, collectively known as the "Blade Angels," began their Olympic medal campaigns in women's figure skating on Tuesday.
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Tesla robotaxis involved in 14 crashes since launching in Austin, Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the electric vehicle maker plans this year to greatly expand its self-driving taxi business.
FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
20% of U.S. jobs are highly vulnerable to automation, economists say
More than half of jobs in manufacturing and transportation could be automated over the next 20 years, according to Oxford Economics.
Bayer proposes $7.2 billion settlement to resolve weedkiller cases
Germany's Bayer has faced thousands of lawsuits after buying Roundup maker Monsanto in 2018 for $63 billion.
Warner Bros. Discovery restarts takeover talks with Paramount Skydance
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
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Stephen Colbert slams CBS again amid controversy over Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
U.S. military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats, killing 11 people
The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
Trump blames D.C., Maryland and Virginia for massive Potomac River sewage spill
President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
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FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
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Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom, breaking Olympic drought
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated skier of all time, last won a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
Team USA curler defends Canadian player accused of cheating
Team USA curler Korey Dropkin defends Canadian player Marc Kennedy amid allegations of an Olympic rule breach on the ice.
Naval shipwreck emerges after being buried underwater for 400 years
A program dubbed "the Lost Navy" is underway to identify the large number of Swedish naval shipwrecks lying on the bottom of the Baltic.
French far-left party linked to activist's killing reports bomb threat
The far-left France Unbowed party says it evacuated its Paris office due to a bomb threat as 2 more people were detained over the killing of a far-right activist.
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic crash rekindles concern over ski bindings design
Lindsey Vonn's devastating injury when her skis didn't come off has put a spotlight on bindings, which hold boots to skis and are some of the oldest technology in the sport.
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Stephen Colbert slams CBS again amid controversy over Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper to depart "60 Minutes" at end of season
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at 95
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall died on Sunday at the age of 95. Duvall starred in classics like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now." Vladimir Duthiers looks back at his career.
Warner Bros. Discovery restarts takeover talks with Paramount Skydance
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
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"Signal sniffer" inventor on Nancy Guthrie
Investigators in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance are using a device called a "signal sniffer" to try to detect transmissions from her pacemaker. David Kennedy, former NSA hacker and inventor of the pacemaker signal detector, joins CBS News to discuss his work with law enforcement in the search.
Potential impacts of AI
Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his now viral article, "Something Big Is Happening." He writes that AI's "capability for massive disruption could be here by the end of this year." Shumer explains why he wrote the article, and his message to concerned readers.
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.
Viral essay urges people to prepare for AI
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
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Focus on evidence in Nancy Guthrie search
Officials are still searching for a DNA match from a sample collected after a pair of gloves was found near Nancy Guthrie's home. This comes as the FBI probes gun purchases in the Tucson, Arizona, area. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
New Mexico probing ranch linked to Epstein
New Mexico lawmakers are investigating a ranch that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein purchased in 1993 after the latest batch of documents released by the Justice Department revealed allegations of potential crimes that occurred on the property. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Nancy Guthrie case DNA probe
Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case are attempting to match a DNA profile recovered from a pair of gloves found near her home. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
How "signal sniffer" technology is being used in the search for Nancy Guthrie
The "signal sniffer" being used in the Nancy Guthrie investigation was mounted on a helicopter on Monday.
Probe into New Mexico ranch Epstein once owned
State lawmakers in New Mexico have launched an investigation into a ranch once owned by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.
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Fresh crew arrives at International Space Station to boost numbers back to 7
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
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U.S. figure skaters compete in short program
Americans added two silver medals to their count Tuesday — in big air and the men's team speedskating final. Meanwhile, the U.S. women figure skaters competed in the short program, looking to claim an individual medal. Alysa Liu finished in third ahead of Thursday's free skate event.
Students at trial recall deadly shooting
The prosecution in the trial of Colin Gray, whose son is accused of opening fire at Apalachee High School in 2024, called 23 witnesses on Tuesday - many of them children who survived the shooting. The students testified they are still suffering, both physically and mentally, after the deadly shooting. Skyler Henry reports.
What to know about the Texas Senate primaries
Spending for the Texas Senate primaries broke a record, according to new data by AdImpact. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more on the highly anticipated race.
Zuckerberg to testify in landmark trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify Wednesday in a civil case about kids and social media. Zuckerberg denies allegations that Instagram is designed to be addictive and that kids are not protected. Jo Ling Kent explains what to know about the landmark trial.
Wildfires rage in multiple states
Wildfires are burning in multiple states from Colorado to Texas, and Oklahoma. In the Oklahoma panhandle, a massive blaze has grown to 145,000 acres - which is about the same size as the city of Chicago. Meanwhile in Colorado, another wildfire has burned at least 5,000 acres. Jason Allen reports.