Decision to halt "war games" with South Korea "very reversible," retired admiral says
After a historic summit, President Trump announced the end of "war games," which caught Seoul and Pentagon officials off-guard
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is now on a mission to make sure North Korea keeps its promise
All eyes on Kim Jong Un ahead of historic meeting with Trump
For the first time on Sunday, North Koreans heard details about Kim Jong Un's trip to Singapore, which has been described as "historic"
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Officials from both North Korea and the U.S. have been laying the groundwork for the discussions between Kim Jong Un and President Trump
Pompeo "optimistic" as Trump's departure from summit with Kim moved up
Secretary of state says tomorrow will bring "clearest indication to date whether Kim Jong Un" shares U.S. vision for denuclearization
Stage set for Trump-Kim Jong Un summit
Less than a day away from the historic summit in Singapore between President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that complete denuclearization is the only outcome the U.S. will accept. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor, who is leading our coverage from Singapore, and Major Garrett report.
Pompeo gives briefing ahead of summit
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gives a briefing to the press in Singapore before President Trump is set to meet with Kim Jong-Un.
Jeff Glor leads CBS News' coverage of North Korea summit from Singapore
Summit is planned for June 12 in Singapore following weeks of uncertainty
Singapore prepares for Trump-Kim summit
President Trump says he is “well-prepared” for his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but also says attitude is more important than preparation. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the stakes are high when Mr. Trump and Kim talk about defusing nuclear tensions. Ben Tracy reports from Singapore.
Pompeo hopes Congress will "have a say" on North Korea
The secretary of state suggested Congress will ideally weigh in on a document related to security assurances for North Korea
Pompeo tries to salvage N. Korea summit
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is working to salvage the U.S. summit with North Korea. He met with a representative from North Korea in New York as Russia's Foreign Minister headed to Pyongyang. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss the status of the talks.
Trump to meet North Korean official
The man described as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's "right hand," Kim Yong Chol, is scheduled to deliver a letter from the ruler to President Trump at the White House Friday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discusses the latest on the negotiations between the two nations, as well as President Trump's recent talk about pardons.
N. Korean aide to deliver Kim Jong Un letter
President Trump plans to meet Kim Jong Chol, a North Korean official described as Kim Jong Un's "right hand," at the White House today. Kim Jong Chol will deliver a letter from the North Korean leader. He met Thursday with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about a potential nuclear summit. Major Garrett reports.
Former CIA analyst: U.S. must remain "very, very skeptical" of North Korea
On "The Takeout" this week, North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry, of CSIS, tells Major Garrett there's a very real chance North Korea will not follow through on promises it might make to U.S. about its nuclear program
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Kim Yong Chol heads to Washington
After hours of talks with top North Korean official Kim Yong Chol, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he's still not sure if the summit with North Korea will happen. But President Trump remains optimistic that it will. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports.
Future of North Korea summit still unclear despite high-level talks
On Friday, Kim Yong Chol is expected to deliver a letter from Kim Jong Un to President Trump
Pompeo briefs reporters on N. Korea
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo struck an optimistic tone about a possible summit with North Korea after meeting with top North Korean official Kim Yong Chul, but he couldn't say when it will be clear if the summit is going to happen on June 12.
Kim Jong Un decries U.S. "hegemonism" amid summit plans
Comment could complicate ties with the United States as plans proceed for Kim's expected summit with President Trump in Singapore next month
Pompeo, Kim Yong Chol meet in New York
The two officials shook hands before sitting down for a day of meetings in New York on plans for an eventual summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.
Pompeo meets with top North Korea official to talk summit plans
The two officials will take part in a day of meetings as they attempt to revive efforts for talks between the U.S. and North Korea
Mike Pompeo, top North Korean official have steak dinner in NYC
Kim Yong Chol is a former military intelligence chief and one of the North Korean leader's most trusted aides
Kim Yong Chol arrives in U.S.
Former North Korean spy chief Kim Yong Chol arrived in New York Wednesday for a meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Kim Yong Chol is one of the most trusted advisers of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. His visit comes on the same day the White House said it expects a summit between the U.S. and North Korea to continue on June 12th. Margaret Brennan, "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Kim Yong Chol in New York
One of Kim Jong Un's closest aides, Kim Yong Chol, is in New York to meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The talks could determine whether a highly anticipated summit with North Korea will take place. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan explains what's at stake.
Pompeo set to meet top N. Korean aide
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to meet with a top North Korean official, Kim Yong Chol, in New York City. They're trying to revive a summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood joins CBSN with the latest.
House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.
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Iran says "no tangible progress" made in talks as Israel, Lebanon renew truce
Iran says there's been no progress in talks with the U.S. after tit-for-tat strikes, as Israel strikes Lebanon following a ceasefire announcement.
Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general
President Trump is expected to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to serve in the role permanently, several sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
SpaceX plans record stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to implement a ceasefire, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.
Bessent testifies he told Pulte he was "going to kick his a**," not punch him
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SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy
The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a judge to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the DOJ shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment with members of the media.
Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement over school doctor accused of sex abuse
The school has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
Flesh-eating New World screwworm found in Texas calf, USDA says
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.
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U.S. destroys alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2 more people
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
SpaceX plans record stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
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Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement over school doctor accused of sex abuse
The school has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
Flesh-eating New World screwworm found in Texas calf, USDA says
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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SpaceX plans record stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.
American Airlines suspends 6 routes because of high jet fuel costs
American Airlines said it is temporarily cutting six routes amid rising jet fuel costs, including several flights to Los Angeles.
Ford recalls nearly 420,000 vehicles over faulty seat belts
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Outback Steakhouse sued for $1.5M over alleged mashed potato slip-and-fall
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U.S. destroys alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2 more people
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general
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SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy
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Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
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House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
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Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
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Details on promising pancreatic cancer drug
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A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
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Iran says "no tangible progress" made in talks as Israel, Lebanon renew truce
Iran says there's been no progress in talks with the U.S. after tit-for-tat strikes, as Israel strikes Lebanon following a ceasefire announcement.
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
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North Korea announces opening of a new nuclear facility
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House votes to rein in Trump on Iran as war loses GOP support
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8 bagged bodies found with note in narco-trafficking hotspot
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Jon Hamm talks "Your Friends & Neighbors"
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André De Shields on Tony nomination
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Tribeca at 25: NYC festival celebrates music, Broadway and New York stories
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Analyzing the YouTuber-to-filmmaker boom
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Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
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ChatGPT user describes AI-fueled delusions
CBS News spoke with five people who say they were led to believe they had developed an emotional connection to an AI chatbot. They are now involved in a digital support group for people who say they experienced AI-fueled delusions or spirals. ChatGPT user Micky Small joins "The Daily Report" to share her experience.
OpenAI CEO meets with lawmakers on Capitol Hill
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Microsoft VP explains its AI assistant Scout
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Meta unveils new AI business agent
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
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Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
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Meteor lights up southern Michigan
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Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
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1 dead, 3 hurt in high school graduation shooting in Northern California, officials say
One person died and three others, including a child, were injured in a shooting Wednesday night at a high school graduation in Northern California, officials said.
Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement over school doctor accused of sex abuse
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Coast Guard searching in Lynette Hooker case
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FBI kills hostage-taker in California
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NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
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Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
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House passes measure that would rein in Trump on Iran; Trump says Iran talks are ongoing despite recent attack.