North Korea appears to construct walls near DMZ, satellite images reveal
New satellite images show what appear to be new stretches of wall constructed by North Korea near the Demilitarized Zone.
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South Korea summons Russia's ambassador over Moscow's new pact with North
South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador to protest Moscow's new defense pact with North Korea as tensions between the Koreas continued to rise.
U.S. prioritizes defense missiles to Ukraine
In the three weeks since President Biden announced a roadmap to end the war in Gaza, Israel has accused the U.S. of withholding weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his war cabinet and the White House canceled a strategic meeting with Israeli officials. Meanwhile, the White House says shipments of air defense missiles intended to go to other U.S. allies will now be redirected to Ukraine. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
Photos show Kim Jong Un and Putin enjoying each other's gifts
North Korea's propaganda machine was in full swing after Kim Jong Un rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin.
Kim's pact with Putin prompts South Korea to consider arming Ukraine
Hours after North Korea and Russia pledged deeper cooperation, Seoul said it was "planning to reconsider" ban on supplying weapons to Ukraine.
Putin and Kim show off "fiery friendship," pledge unity against U.S.
Russia's Vladimir Putin pays a rare visit to North Korea, where he and Kim Jong Un vow to jointly fight "the imperialist hegemonistic policies of the U.S."
Breaking down North Korea-Russia partnership
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a state visit to North Korea this week, during which he and Kim Jong Un took significant actions to deepen their countries' partnership. The leaders signed an agreement pledging mutual aid in the event of aggression against either of their countries. CBS News foreign correspondent Imitiaz Tyab explains.
Putin, Kim Jong Un sign partnership agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement vowing to build a strong front against the West and deepening their military ties. Kim also expressed full support for Putin's war in Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
As Putin heads for North Korea, South fires warning shots at North Korean troops
As Russian President Vladimir Putin headed to North Korea for a two-day visit, South Korea's military said soldiers fired warning shots to repel North Korean troops who temporarily crossed the border.
Putin gets close to Kim Jong Un
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting North Korea as concerns grow of a stronger alliance with Kim Jong Un that could aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. Vitaly Shevchenko with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Putin in North Korea, meets with Kim Jong Un
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in North Korea meeting with Kim Jong Un amid mounting international concern about the military cooperation between the two countries. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
16 fallen U.S. soldiers from World War II, Korean War accounted for
A number of the soldiers died as prisoners of war. Others were reported missing and their remains deemed unrecoverable until now.
Vladimir Putin to visit Kim Jong Un in North Korea
North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Biden draws links between WWII and Ukraine
President Biden drew parallels between World War II and Russia's war on Ukraine in his address Thursday on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The president said surrendering to bullies is "simply unthinkable." CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan takes a closer look at what Mr. Biden had to say about the war in Ukraine.
U.S. flies B-1B bomber over Korean Peninsula for precision bombing drill
The drill comes as tensions are rising over the North's recent launches of trash-carrying balloons toward South Korea.
Korea tension flares as South set to resume front-line military activity
North Korea's recent launch of trash-carrying balloons drew a vow from South Korea of "unbearable" retaliation.
South Korea fully suspending military pact with North over trash balloons
South Korea says it's fully suspending a 2018 tension-reducing military deal with North Korea in the wake of Pyongyang sending hundreds of trash-filled balloons across the border.
South Korea pledges retaliation against North over trash-filled balloons
South Korea says it'll take strong retaliatory steps against North Korea over its launch of trash-carrying balloons across the border and other provocations.
North Korea sending more garbage balloons over border, South Korea says
The balloon launches are among a recent series of provocations by North Korea.
Ukraine could soon use U.S. weapons in Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has signaled the U.S. may allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with American-provided weapons, something the U.S. has prohibited up to this point. CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis has more on the significance of such a move.
North Korea Summit: What’s at stake?
The two unpredictable leaders plan to meet in Singapore to negotiate the future of North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. David Martin reports on why the summit carries so much weight.
North Korea flies hundreds of balloons full of trash over South Korea
South's Korea's military said about 260 North Korean balloons were found dropped in various parts of the country and were being recovered by military rapid response and explosive clearance teams.
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President Trump landed in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday to begin an overseas trip that will include a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin; progressive groups are trying to capitalize on the Senate's health care bill backlash -- protesting at Republican lawmakers' town halls and public events.
HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services says it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Court order suggests officials pushed to prosecute Abrego Garcia after deportation
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Trump issues his first vetoes of this term
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
California delays yanking 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite feds' threat
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
Body found amid search for missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former senator and Northern Cheyenne tribe member, dies at 92
Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a Northern Cheyenne tribal chief who became a prominent American politician, has died.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs denies charges of strangulation, assault and battery
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
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Is anything open on New Year's Eve 2025? See which stores are operating.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Body found amid search for missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
Black bear living underneath Altadena house shows no sign of budging
The 550-pound black bear has taken up residence in the crawlspace underneath Ken Johnson's home in California for a month.
Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
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California delays yanking 17,000 commercial driver's licenses
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
Is anything open on New Year's Eve 2025? See which stores are operating.
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
Silver is rebounding after its worst trading day in four years
Silver prices have more than doubled in 2025, outpacing this year's surge in gold prices, as investors seek safe haven investments.
Judge blocks White House from defunding CFPB as its funds were about to run out
A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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California delays yanking 17,000 commercial driver's licenses
In light of a suit by immigrants groups, California says it will delay the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses despite a federal threat to withhold $160 million in funding.
Former Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona says he has dementia
Former Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announced his withdrawal from public life following a dementia diagnosis.
Democratic win in Iowa special election denies GOP a Legislature supermajority
Democrat Renee Hardman was elected to the Iowa state Senate in a year-end special election, keeping Republicans from reclaiming two-thirds control of the chamber and Legislature.
Trump issues his first vetoes of this term
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell, former U.S. senator and Native American, dies at 92
Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a Northern Cheyenne tribal chief who became a prominent American politician, has died.
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Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
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1 killed, dozens injured in head-on train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu
The head-on collision occurred between two trains on the line that services the historic Peruvian site Machu Picchu.
Spanish woman known for botched fresco restoration dies at 94
Cecilia Giménez's botched restoration of a century-old painting of Jesus Christ captured global headlines more than a decade ago.
Cable car accident leaves 4 hurt, 100 stranded on mountain for hours
Four people were injured and around 100 stranded visitors had to be rescued by helicopter after a cable car accident in northern Italy, officials said.
No sign of "broader terrorist cell" behind Bondi Beach attack, police say
Australian police say there's no evidence the Sydney father and son suspects in the attack on a Jewish holiday event got training or instruction in the Philippines.
Police compare Germany bank vault robbery to an "Ocean's Eleven" heist
Thieves apparently spent much of the weekend plundering deposit boxes inside a German bank vault after tunneling through from a parking garage.
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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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D.C. bomb suspect to stay detained for now
The man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., the night before Jan. 6, 2021, will remain in custody for now. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
DHS probes fraud at MN day care centers
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating after conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video that has gone viral, alleging potential fraud at a dozen day care centers in Minnesota. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Latest on proceedings against Tyler Robinson
A Utah judge ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of murdering Republican political influencer Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs charged with strangulation, assault and battery
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Police compare Germany bank vault robbery to an "Ocean's Eleven" heist
Thieves apparently spent much of the weekend plundering deposit boxes inside a German bank vault after tunneling through from a parking garage.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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We asked people to reflect on 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, Jericka Duncan asks people to reflect on the past year and look toward the next.
550-pound bear refuses to leave man's crawl space
A massive black bear has been living beneath a home in Altadena, California, for the past month. As Carter Evans reports, the problem has become unbearable.
HHS freezes all child care funding to Minnesota
The Department of Health and Human Services said it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations. Jonah Kaplan has the latest.
Search for missing Malaysia Airlines plane resumes
Almost 12 years after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished over the Indian Ocean with 239 people on board, the search for the Boeing 777's wreckage was scheduled to resume in the Indian Ocean -- supported by the latest advancements in deep-sea, self-guided drone technology. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Many states reporting higher than usual flu cases
There has been a recent surge in flu cases over the holidays. Previously, 14 states were reporting high or very high levels of flu. Now that number has more than doubled to 29 states across the country. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.