Who are two of the world's despots rooting for this election?
Two controversial, international leaders weigh in on this year's presidential race
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Donald Trump: "no problem" talking to Kim Jong Un
Trump talked about his foreign policy approach to Britain, Russia, and climate change, among other issues, in an interview with Reuters
N. Korea expels reporter as Kim Jong Un warns "hostile forces"
More than 100 reporters were invited to cover Workers' Party congress -- but the relationship between N. Korea and foreign press is complicated
Kim Jong Un clarifies his nuclear weapons stance
North Korean leader facing international pressure over recent nuclear test and long-range rocket launch
N. Korea keeps foreign press out of Kim Jong Un's political pep rally
After inviting foreign media to cover the ruling party's first congress in over 30 years, Pyongyang denied access on Day One
N. Korea shows off military might in face of "imperialist U.S."
CBS News team got lessons about the country's weapons development program, touring its historic military monuments
North Korea regime shows off efforts to feed its people
Kim Jong Un wants to make his isolated nation self-sufficient, and his subjects are happy to oblige their "respected leaders"
Why this man was deemed the "most dangerous American" in N. Korea
Kenneth Bae details his two years in a North Korean prison in new book, "Not Forgotten," and why he now views it as a "blessing"
N. Korea fails again to get big new missile airborne
South Korean officials say 2nd test of Musudan missile, touted by North as being able to reach U.S. bases, ends prematurely
North Korea appears to fire submarine-launched missile
South Korea says Pyongyang has fired what appears to be ballistic missile off its northeast coast
N. Korea claims it tested long-range rocket engine
If true, engine's ground test would be a big step forward for the North's nuclear weapons program
China tightens the trade screws on North Korea
Showing more frustration with Kim Jong Un, Beijing is restricting imports of minerals from the North per U.N. sanctions
They flee North Korea, only to be adrift in the South
Refugees from Kim Jong Un's dictatorship find themselves out of their element in capitalist society where education and plastic surgery rule
N. Korea fires missile, vows to boost "nuclear deterrence"
Day after U.S., China show rare solidarity on Pyongyang's belligerence, Kim regime shows it's utterly undeterred in a "semi-war" stance
N. Korean TV shows another American "confessing"
9 days after U.S. student tourist sentenced to 15 years hard labor, another U.S. national appears on TV begging for forgiveness
Undeterred by sanctions, N. Korea fires another missile
Kim regime lashes out after new sanctions and as U.S. and South Korean militaries continue war games off peninsula
Photos of the week - March 11-18, 2016
The most compelling images from the week's news, March 11-18, 2016
North Korea fires ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan
Launch comes days after Kim Jong Un ordered tests likely aimed at developing technology for missile capable of reaching the U.S. mainland
North Korea warns of impending nuclear and rocket tests
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says country will soon conduct nuclear warhead explosion test and test-launch rockets capable of carrying atomic warheads
Kim Jong Un claims miniaturized atomic warhead
But the shiny silver ball he's showing off in new photos almost certainly isn't one
Talk of Kim Jong Un "beheading mission" fans Korea tension
Feeling the squeeze of new sanctions, Pyongyang is taking plethora of "decapitation strike" reports from South Korean media very seriously
North Korea leader: Prep nukes for use at moment's notice
Despite move by Kim Jong-un, there's plenty of skepticism in West about military capabilites of Pyongyang's nuclear program
Seoul: North Korea fires short-range projectiles into sea
Launch comes hours after U.N. Security Council imposes toughest sanctions on Pyongyang in two decades for recent nuclear test and long-range rocket launch
Top official: North Korea preparing "terror" attacks
Senior South Korean presidential official says in televised remarks Pyongyang's spy agency has begun work to carry out attacks
U.S. stealth jets fly over S. Korea amid N. Korea standoff
South Korea's president is warning of the North's collapse amid a festering standoff over its nuclear and missile ambitions
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Iran insists it's ready for a new U.S. attack as Trump arrives in China
Iran's military says it's trained and ready for any new U.S. assault as Trump predicts a "long talk" about the war with China's President Xi in Beijing.
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, orders new trial
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
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Trump promised to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo. It's mostly empty.
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
How diet and nutrition may help boost your brain health
Alzheimer's Association CEO and president Joanne Pike shares some recommendations on which foods to eat, and which foods to limit, for better brain health. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
Shots fired in Philippines Senate, where a wanted senator is holed up
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in the killings of at least 32 people
Convicted Utah author's son reveals new details about night his dad died
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
Pennsylvania woman finds 3.09-carat white diamond at Arkansas state park
A woman from Pennsylvania found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, orders new trial
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
U.S. students' "reading recession" continuing but some places bucking the trend
Researchers say the U.S. is experiencing a "reading recession" that predates the pandemic. But some places are bucking the trend, chalking up higher test scores.
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Trump promised to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo. It's mostly empty.
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
Convicted Utah author's son reveals new details about night his dad died
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
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Will Trump seek investment to join China in a "dark factory" future?
A Chinese manufacturing giant tells CBS News how its sprawling factory runs with a fraction of the human workforce previously required.
Businesses starting to receive their IEEPA tariff refunds
"I'd been checking the status feverishly to see if anything was in my bank account," one small business owner said.
Searing U.S. energy prices are driving the hottest inflation in years
CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could reach nearly 4% in 2027
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clearing path to become chair
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, a crucial step in President Trump's push to make Warsh the central bank's leader, replacing Jerome Powell.
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Developer scraps Trump Tower Australia plans, citing Iran war
The Trump Organization says its former Australian construction partner is just distracting from "his own defaults and failures" as he bails on plans for a Trump Tower.
Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
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Trump promised to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo. It's mostly empty.
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
Trump administration to name David Venturella as interim ICE chief
The Trump administration plans to name longtime immigration official David Venturella as the interim head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing acting director Todd Lyons, a spokesperson and two U.S. officials said.
Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" could close in June, sources say
The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.
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How diet and nutrition may help boost your brain health
Alzheimer's Association CEO and president Joanne Pike shares some recommendations on which foods to eat, and which foods to limit, for better brain health. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
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How can movement boost your brain health?
A recent survey by the Alzheimer's Association found most adults think maintaining brain health is very important, but they don't know what steps to take. (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.)
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How exercise can improve brain health
Daily physical activity is one of the important steps to building healthy habits to lower the risk of dementia. As part of a three-part series, "Brain Health: From Awareness to Action," Alzheimer's Association President and CEO Joanne Pike joins "CBS Mornings" with tips on incorporating exercise into your routine as part of their "(re)think your brain" initiative. Learn more about their "6-Step Challenge" at rethinkyourbrain.org (Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association)
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Parents sue OpenAI over teen's death after he used ChatGPT to get drug info
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
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Developer scraps Trump Tower Australia plans, citing Iran war
The Trump Organization says its former Australian construction partner is just distracting from "his own defaults and failures" as he bails on plans for a Trump Tower.
Menacing "monster wolf" robots in high demand to scare off bears
"Monster Wolf" is an animatronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals.
Shots fired in Philippines Senate, where a wanted senator is holed up
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is wanted by the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in the killings of at least 32 people
Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
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Iran insists it's ready for a new U.S. attack as Trump arrives in China
Iran's military says it's trained and ready for any new U.S. assault as Trump predicts a "long talk" about the war with China's President Xi in Beijing.
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"Top Gun" celebrates 40 years
The action movie "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise, was released 40 years ago. To celebrate its anniversary, the film and its sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," are returning to AMC theaters nationwide for one week. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Stars of "Dutton Ranch" on reprising roles
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the stars and executive producers of "Dutton Ranch," sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about reprising their "Yellowstone" roles for the series spinoff. The series premieres May 15 on Paramount+.
Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks "Dutton Ranch"
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued over movie
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
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The good behind the rise of AI
Josh Tyrangiel, a producer, journalist and author, breaks down the potentially positive uses of artificial intelligence amid concerns. Tyrangiel explains how AI can help solve meaningful problems and breaks down its use in schools.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies at trial
In federal court on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified about his leadership and pushed back against claims made by co-founder Elon Musk. Musk, who has since launched his own AI company, is suing Altman and OpenAI, claiming it flipped its original structure as a neutral nonprofit in favor of a for-profit business.
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.
White House invites business titans on China trip
The White House invited 16 top U.S. executives to join President Trump on his trip to China. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the move could signal to Beijing.
Latest details on Musk-OpenAI court battle
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand on Tuesday to defend himself against a lawsuit brought by his former business partner, Elon Musk. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins to unpack the case so far.
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Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, orders new trial
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Judge shot dead while heading to gym without her bodyguards
Lady Pachar was shot that day while traveling by car to a gym in the southwestern city of Machala.
Convicted Utah author's son reveals new details about night his dad died
Prosecutors said Kouri Richins laced her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022.
New details about Boston-area highway gunman
The suspect who allegedly fired into a major road near Boston had prior criminal convictions. Jericka Duncan reports on new details about the shooting and the suspect.
Charges after Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse
The Justice Department announced criminal charges against the ship operator in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse that killed six people in 2024. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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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?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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What to know on Trump's crucial China visit
President Trump is in Beijing, China, for a crucial summit with President Xi Jinping that includes top U.S. business executives. CBS News' Anna Coren and Courtney Kealy have more.
Sneak peek: Joe Hunter's Mission
ENCORE: A "Survivor" contestant believes his sister was murdered and is determined to be her voice. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports Saturday, May 16 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Guantanamo Bay military base mostly empty
Internal government documents and information given to Congress show the Guantanamo Bay military base in Cuba remains mostly empty a year after President Trump vowed to use it to house thousands of migrants facing deportation. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Inflation impact on businesses, consumers
Inflation has soared to its highest level in nearly three years, rising to an annual rate of 3.8%. Surging fuel prices, a result of the war with Iran, are impacting businesses and consumers. Jason Allen reports.
The good behind the rise of AI
Josh Tyrangiel, a producer, journalist and author, breaks down the potentially positive uses of artificial intelligence amid concerns. Tyrangiel explains how AI can help solve meaningful problems and breaks down its use in schools.