Winter Olympics mascots
The may look cute and cuddly, but these 2018 Winter Olympics mascots are found throughout Korean folklore and legend. The white tiger is thought to be a sacred guardian while the Asiatic black bear represents strength.
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CBS Sports' Winter Olympic preview
The 2018 Winter Olympics are underway and the 242 athletes of Team USA are looking to pick up lots of hardware. CBS Sports' Bill Reiter joins CBSN with a look at some of the U.S. athletes worth watching.
North Korea's show of force
Former commander of South Korea's special forces says Kim Jong Un's posturing is actually a sign of weakness
N. Korea parades weapons on Olympics eve
North Korea is greeting the start of South Korea's Winter Olympics by showing off its military might. Soldiers paraded with tanks, ICBMs and other weapons through the North's capital, Pyongyang, in front of dictator Kim Jong Un. A few hours later, Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Seoul to meet with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Ben Tracy reports.
Olympic diplomacy?
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO and Greece Nicholas Burns joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what North and South Korea have to gain by their recent show of "sports diplomacy" ahead of the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.
Kim Jong Un sends sister to Olympics
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, will be part of the country's official delegation to the Winter Olympics in South Korea. Here's what that means for the isolated nation.
Is N. Korea diplomacy likely at Olympics?
Vice President Mike Pence announced Wednesday that the U.S. will soon unveil the "toughest and most aggressive" economic sanctions on North Korea. He will lead the American delegation for the Winter Olympics in South Korea. Eurasia Group president and CBS News senior global affairs contributor Ian Bremmer joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why these tougher sanctions are "promising," what China's been doing to put pressure on North Korea, and the role Kim Jong Un's sister could play in the country's delegation at the Olympics.
SOTU & N. Korea tensions
The president's comments on North Korea during his State of the Union address come less than 10 days before the Winter Olympics are set to begin in South Korea. The North will play a significant part in those games. Ben Tracy reports.
Trump & Kim Jong Un
In his first State of the Union address, President Trump warned of threats from abroad including North Korea and called for the modernization of the nuclear arsenal. Margaret Brennan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Mr. Trump's message. She also addresses reports that Victor Cha, former candidate for U.S. ambassador to South Korea, will not be nominated.
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North Korean cheer squad
North Korea's state-sponsored cheering squad includes 230 members who are chosen for their looks and loyalty to the regime. Soon, they will be on the global stage, as they attend the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea. CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
DACA deal in jeopardy?
President Trump questioned why the U.S. is accepting people from "sh*thole" countries, when lawmakers suggested bringing back legal protections for immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African nations as a part of a broader immigration deal. Jordan Frasier, political video reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBSN to discuss how this might impact a potential bipartisan plan.
Korea talks
North and South Korea had their first direct talks in two years on Tuesday. Both sides agreed to have the North send athletes to compete at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, but will it lead to talks about Pyongyang's nuclear program too? Matthew Kroenig from the Atlantic Council joins "Red & Blue" to discuss next steps from South Korea, and what the Trump administration might do.
Secret satellite launch
According to a U.S. official, a secret spy satellite codenamed Zuma failed to achieve its intended orbit and crashed into the Indian Ocean after launch on Monday. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
North Korea talks
In talks with South Korea on Tuesday, North Korea agreed to send a delegation to the upcoming Winter Olympics. But as CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy reports, this could be a sign of future progress between the two countries.
North Korea talks
North and South Korea's governments will hold talks this week in the Demilitarized Zone. CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy has the latest from Seoul.
North Korea
Former deputy director of the CIA and CBS News contributor Mike Morrell and former Obama National Security Adviser Tom Donilon discuss recent foreign affairs developments.
Pompeo on world politics
CIA Director Mike Pompeo joins "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson to discuss the Trump administration's policies towards North Korea, Iran and Pakistan.
Trump taunts Kim Jong Un
North and South Korea's communication channel was reported open just a few hours after President Trump lashed out again at North Korea's Kim Jong Un. The president tweeted he has a "bigger and more powerful" nuclear button in response to Kim's recent New Year's speech. Chip Reid reports.
North Korea relations
President Trump took to Twitter Tuesday night to blast North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying he also has a "nuclear button" that is "much bigger and more powerful" than North Korea's. Mr. Trump also wrote that "my Button works!"
Nuclear North Korea?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un began 2018 with a warning to the United States: His country's nuclear capabilities are now a reality, not a threat. Matthew Kroenig, a Georgetown University professor and Atlantic Council senior fellow, joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump puts Iran on notice
The ongoing protests in Iran have entered their fifth day. Police are clashing with demonstrators who are voicing their frustrations with the government. Also, in a New Year’s address, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said "a nuclear button is always on my desk." Chip Reid reports.
New N. Korea sanctions
The United Nations Security Council approved more sanctions against North Korea on Friday by a vote of 15-0. The sanctions crack down on shipping and ban 90 percent of oil imports into the country. They also call for North Koreans working abroad to return home within the next two years.
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Iran launched attacks on the UAE and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. destroyed Iranian boats "that attempted to interfere" with Project Freedom.
Judge "very troubled" by accused correspondents' dinner gunman's treatment in jail
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in "It Ends With Us" lawsuit
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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
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Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
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United flight landing at Newark strikes light pole, truck on N.J. Turnpike
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Judge "very troubled" by accused correspondents' dinner gunman's treatment in jail
A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
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How much does a ticket to the Met Gala cost in 2026?
Tickets for Monday's Metropolitan Museum of Art event in New York City are into the six figures — if you get an invite.
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Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutdown
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
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GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
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9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site
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A federal judge on Monday sharply criticized the treatment of accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen, at one point apologizing to the defendant for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions in jail.
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Man arrested at Trump Miami golf club for disturbance, Secret Service says
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A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
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A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
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A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
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1 missing U.S. soldier in Morocco was trying to save another, officials say
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Russia and Ukraine declare separate ceasefires ahead of WWII anniversary
Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations.
2 dead after driver plows into people in Leipzig, Germany
Police said several were injured in the incident, which happened in the Grimmaische Strasse, a street that leads into central Leipzig's shopping area.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Iran hangs 3 people over involvement in anti-government protests
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The stars are out at the Met Gala, walking the red carpet adorned in clothing designed for the "Costume Art" theme.
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GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
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Gunman shot near Washington Monument
The White House was on lockdown Monday afternoon after the Secret Service shot a gunman just blocks away near the Washington Monument. Nicole Sganga reports.
Cole Allen moved off suicide watch
Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was moved off suicide watch in jail ahead of his appearance in court on Monday. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Claims on shot that hit Secret Service agent
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is claiming that Cole Allen, the suspect linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, fired a shot that hit a Secret Service agent's vest. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 18 injured
At least 18 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
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Search continues for 2 missing U.S. soldiers
A group of U.S. service members were on a hike in Morocco following training exercises when one soldier fell off a cliff into water and a second soldier jumped in to save him, officials say. Now both are missing. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Latest news on the Spirit Airlines shutdown
Spirit Airlines' abrupt shutdown over the weekend sent passengers and employees scrambling to figure out what's next. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Peter Greenberg have more on why the company closed and what it means for the rest of the airline industry.