New questions as cops say chemical weapon killed Kim Jong Nam
VX is an extremely dangerous nerve agent banned universally, but somehow it got into an international airport terminal
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Nerve agent found on face of N. Korea leader's assassinated half brother, police say
Statement from the inspector general of police in Malaysia said a preliminary analysis identified the agent at “VX NERVE AGENT"
Mystery lingers after death of N. Korean dictator's half brother
Determining whether poison killed Kim Jong Nam after an encounter with several women in a busy airport is proving difficult
What killed Kim Jong Nam? Deadly poison a mystery
What kind of toxin is so potent that a spritz in the face could kill a man before he reaches the hospital?
Chilling video shows alleged assassins striking N. Korea leader's sibling
One week after the death of the half-brother of North Korea's dictator, security video gives a closer view of how Kim Jong Nam was killed
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Bill Whitaker reports from Seoul, where 28,000 U.S. troops are stationed in or nearby, and the Korean DMZ, seeing firsthand the tense standoff between the North and South
New twist in probe of death of N. Korea leader's relative
Investigators looking for four North Korean men who flew out of Malaysia the same day Kim Jong Nam apparently was poisoned
N. Korea will "reject" autopsy results of Kim Jong Un's half-brother, ambassador says
Malaysian police said Saturday that they had arrested a fourth suspect, a 46-year-old North Korean man
Don't underestimate Kim Jong-un, says North Korean defector
The highest ranking North Korean to defect in decades tells 60 Minutes the U.S. shouldn't underestimate the military threat from Kim Jong-un
Woman duped into role in Kim Jong Nam's death, police say
Indonesian woman arrested over suspected assassination of North Korean leader's half brother may have been tricked into thinking it was all a comedy stunt
No one seems to want body of Kim Jong Un's half brother
Kim Yong Nam's remains still under guard in Malaysia, where he was likely assassinated -- possibly over a myth and a mountain
Two more arrests in death of North Korean leader's half-brother
Brings number to three; investigators say Kim Jong Nam told medical workers before he died that he had been attacked with a chemical spray at the airport
Woman arrested over death of Kim Jong Un's half brother
Malaysian officials detain woman from Myanmar who had travel docs from different country over suspected airport assassination
Mattis: N. Korean nuke would draw "overwhelming" U.S. response
Defense chief spends 1st trip abroad easing jitters in South Korea and Japan over Trump's willingness to back them up
World’s youngest head of state celebrates birthday
North Korean officials say Kim’s relatively low-key approach reflects his "humble" nature and respect for his forbearers
Kim Jong Un hints at intercontinental missile test
Kim did not explicitly say an ICBM test was imminent, but he has a birthday coming up on Jan. 8, and last year they conducted a nuclear test on Jan. 6
Official warns N. Korea could launch nuke, but not likely control it
Senior Pentagon official says threat is what "keeps me awake at night," but Kim Jong Un's missile program still has key flaw
U.N. Security Council targets N. Korea's main source of money
North Korea hit with stronger sanctions unanimously passed by U.N. Security Council
China blocks “Kim Fatty the Third” from web search results
North Korean officials asked China to block the nickname for fear news of it would get back to their boss in Pyongyang
U.N. chides North Korea for latest "grave violation"
But rhetoric aside, Security Council still grappling for a way to try and deter North's nuclear and missile advances
North Korea's latest fad: Sightseeing in ultralight airplanes
Kim Jong Un aims to give North Koreans more modern and “cultured” ways to spend their leisure time
Report: North Korea flub reveals its entire internet
The slip-up revealed that the secretive nation has only 28 websites
N. Korea: Latest test brings nuke program to "higher level"
Pyongyang claims it's now a big step closer to being able to put nuclear warheads on ballistic missiles, as it seeks ability to hit U.S. mainland
South Korea: North Korea has executed top education official
If confirmed, they would be the latest in a series of killings, purges and dismissals carried out since North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took power in late 2011
N. Korea: Diplomat defector is child raping "human scum"
Official news agency dismisses ex-minister at embassy in London, who fled to South Korea, as a criminal and a propagandist
House again rebukes Trump over Iran, while similar effort stalls in Senate
The votes in Congress follow the deaths of several U.S. service members who were killed in Iranian attacks, and as the cost of the war escalates.
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Trump threatens Iran and Houthis amid signs of U.S. military buildup
The U.S. moves more refueling planes to the Mideast and adds medics at a major military hospital as the war with Iran spreads to another key waterway.
GOP's Jack Smith referral fails to show he committed a crime, ex-prosecutors say
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for NYT reporters over Air Force One story
The New York Times moved to block subpoenas issued by the Justice Department for grand jury testimony and phone records from its reporters.
FDA says new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
Member of Vance's Secret Service detail under investigation for leaking
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
FDA panel to consider loosening regulations for some peptides
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
Tropical Storm Bertha moves inland near Texas-Louisiana border
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters over Air Force 1 story
The New York Times moved to block subpoenas issued by the Justice Department for grand jury testimony and phone records from its reporters.
GOP's Jack Smith referral fails to show he committed a crime, ex-prosecutors say
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
Fewer Americans own homes than thought, new Fed search finds
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
Senate fails to advance latest attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
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Fewer Americans own homes than thought, new Fed search finds
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
Google fined $1 billion by EU over its Play app store and search engine
The EU fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the tech giant broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers toward its own services and apps over others'.
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DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters over Air Force 1 story
The New York Times moved to block subpoenas issued by the Justice Department for grand jury testimony and phone records from its reporters.
GOP's Jack Smith referral fails to show he committed a crime, ex-prosecutors say
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
Senate fails to advance latest attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
Member of Vance's Secret Service detail under investigation for leaking
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
House again rebukes Trump over Iran, while similar effort stalls in Senate
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
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FDA says new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
FDA panel to consider loosening regulations for some peptides
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
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Middle East oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
As Iran's attacks keep ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle and oil prices surge, Gulf states are planning to invest billions in pipeline alternatives.
Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
5,700 more deaths than usual recorded in France during heat wave
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
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Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
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OpenAI confirms "unprecedented" incident
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
Pastor sues OpenAI over ChatGPT advice
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
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.
Man sues OpenAI over medical advice
A former pastor is speaking out, claiming ChatGPT's guidance landed him in the hospital. He's now suing OpenAI and its CEO. The company said, in part, "ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care." Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on OpenAI system's unprompted hack
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company without prompting. Connor Leahy, U.S. director for ControlAI, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
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.
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Search for suspect in Florida dad's murder
A multistate search is underway for a woman wanted in connection to a murder investigation. Police say Isabelle Rose Johnson is suspected of killing a Florida father who was found in a shallow grave last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
NYPD says dozens rescued from human trafficking during World Cup
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Man fatally shot by police in Wisconsin
Protesters gathered after police in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man during an attempted arrest. The man was armed with a knife and injured an officer before he was shot, police said. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Judge sets June trial date for Maduro
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and is scheduled to go on trial in June 2027. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman explains what to expect from Maduro's legal proceedings.
New details on Nolan Wells' cause of death
Independent autopsy results commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found the cause and manner of the 18-year-old's death were undetermined, pending further investigation. Wells died during a July Fourth boating trip with friends.
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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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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Doctor on how to lower your lung cancer risk
Dr. Kim Sandler, the director of the Vanderbilt Lung Screening Program, shared three simple things women can do to lower their risk of lung cancer. Sandler joined "Healthful" with Anne Wojcicki, the former CEO of 23andMe, and Shira Kupperman Boehler.
Video shows Bertha's impact on Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana, causing dangerous surf and flooding parts of the coast. Videos captured Bertha's impact in Louisiana and Alabama, and showed how Texas was preparing for the storm.
OpenAI confirms "unprecedented" incident
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
Ukraine hits warehouses of Russian retailer
Since the weekend, Ukraine has struck four warehouses belonging to leading Russian retailer Wildberries, often described as the country's Amazon. Aidan Stretch tells the story from Kyiv.
Leavitt takes questions on U.S.-Saudi deal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt answered questions from reporters Thursday on a number of topics, including the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal, China's artificial intelligence technology and more. Following the briefing, CBS News' Aaron Navarro shared his takeaways.