U.N. chief warns U.S., North Korea on "confrontational rhetoric"
U.N. Secretary-General told the U.S. and North Korea that "confrontational rhetoric may lead to unintended consequences"
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Why does Kim Jong Un want nuclear weapons? Experts weigh in
Despite the cartoon character stereotype of the North Korean leader, one professor in Seoul says Kim Jong Un is "not a madman"
Retired Adm. Winnefeld: Americans shouldn't panic over North Korea threat
Kim Jong Un's regime is reportedly moving what appears to be another ICBM toward a launch pad
Putin hints at next move in U.S. diplomatic face-off
Russian leader says "we reserve the right" to expel 150 more U.S. diplomats, possibly more, but he leaves ball in U.S. court
South Korea seeks more powerful weapons from U.S.
U.S. agreed to lift restrictions and allow Seoul to increase the explosive power of its missiles and buy billions more in U.S.-made weapons
Reverberations continue after N. Korea’s latest nuclear test
South Korean warships carry out live-fire drills; Putin doubts wisdom of more sanctions on Pyongyang; North readying new ICBM test?
Trump provides "conceptual approval" for South Korea to purchase U.S. military weapons
North Korea claimed over the weekend that it detonated a hydrogen bomb underground
Nikki Haley says North Korea is "begging for war"
Trump's envoy to U.N. warns U.S. patience "not unlimited," calls for "strongest possible measures" after nuke test
Former CIA chief says U.S. faces 2 options on N. Korea
After North Korea claimed a successful hydrogen bomb test, South Korea fired missiles to simulate an attack on the country's nuclear test site
Nuclear standoff escalates as N. Korea, U.S. plan next moves
South Korea responds to North's powerful nuclear test with show of force, as Kim Jong Un reportedly plots possible new long-range missile test
Asked if he'd attack North Korea, Trump says: "We'll see"
North Korea on Sunday claimed a "perfect success" for its most powerful nuclear test so far
N. Korea hydrogen bomb
North Korea state media claims the country successfully tested a hydrogen bomb early Sunday morning. If true, the bomb would mark a significant step up from the traditional atomic weapons North Korea has tested in the past. Ben Tracy reports.
Trump reacts to N. Korea
Hours after North Korea carried out its alleged nuclear test, President Trump responded to a reporter's question of whether or not he'll attack the country with, "we'll see." Mr. Trump then took to Twitter to denounce the test as hostile and dangerous, expressing frustration with North Korea's neighbors and threatening to stop trade with any country that does business with North Korea. Paula Reid reports.
A timeline of North Korea's nuclear tests
North Korea detonated what it called a hydrogen bomb in its sixth nuclear test in the regime's history
U.N. Security Council calls emergency meeting after latest N. Korea nuke test
With testing of hydrogen bomb, North Korea provoked international community and defied toughest set of sanctions imposed by the U.N.
Trump calls N. Korea's words and actions "hostile and dangerous"
North Korea announced it detonated a thermonuclear device Sunday in its sixth and most powerful nuclear test to date
Mattis on N. Korea
Defense Secretary James Mattis said the United States does not seek the "total annihilation" of North Korea, but said, "Any threat to the United States or its territories... will be met with a massive military response." North Korea's state-run media claimed the country successfully tested what it called a hydrogen bomb. Elaine Quijano has more.
Mattis says N. Korea threat would bring "massive" military response
"Any threat to the United States or its territories, including Guam or our allies, will be met with a massive military response," Defense Secretary James Mattis said
Margaret Brennan's take
After North Korea claimed to have successfully tested a hydrogen bomb, President Trump condemned the test, calling it "hostile" to the U.S. Meanwhile, the billions of dollars needed for Hurricane Harvey recovery will likely make it the costliest U.S. natural disaster. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss the news of the day.
North Korea says it tested hydrogen bomb
North Korean TV said the test was of a hydrogen bomb that is meant to be loaded into an intercontinental ballistic missile
North Korea claims it can load hydrogen bomb onto missile
The Institute for Science and International Security tweeted Pyongyang can "build any H bomb ... model it wants and call it whatever it wants but that does not make it real"
CBS News' David Martin's analysis of where U.S. stands with North Korea
This week on "The Takeout" podcast: Martin says the U.S. isn't yet on precipice of war with the North, but on collision course
Americans fly out of N. Korea before travel ban takes effect
U.S. government barring American citizens from traveling to North Korea starting Sept. 1 over concerns about detentions of its citizens who travel there
Mattis signs orders for more Afghanistan troops; says he's not at odds with Trump
Mattis disputed the idea that he contradicted the president on North Korea options
Poll: Over half of Americans say Trump is tearing country apart
Amid Trump's response to Harvey, only 33 percent of voters in a Fox News poll said he was drawing the country together
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Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as Trump vows more strikes on Iran
U.S. forces launched new strikes Tuesday on targets connected to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, marking another round of attacks this week as the U.S. and Iran return to hostilities.
Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall in Louisiana, brings heavy rain to Texas
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall in Louisiana Tuesday afternoon, and is also forecast to bring heavy rain to Texas, the National Hurricane Center said.
House adopts resolution condemning socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Lindsay Clancy trial jury deadlocked, leaves for day without verdict
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge Tuesday morning they are deadlocked, and left a Massachusetts courtroom hours later without reaching a verdict.
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
Police officer charged after fatally shooting student at wrong home
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
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Pa. police officer charged after fatally shooting student at wrong home
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
Rising bond yields threaten to push up U.S. borrowing costs
The U.S. bond market influences how much American consumers pay for loans and the interest they can earn on their savings accounts.
Modest pay hikes next year could leave some workers lagging inflation
Employers are likely to offer limited salary increases in 2027 amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a survey of 1,000 businesses.
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
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Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Rising bond yields threaten to push up U.S. borrowing costs
The U.S. bond market influences how much American consumers pay for loans and the interest they can earn on their savings accounts.
Modest pay hikes next year could leave some workers lagging inflation
Employers are likely to offer limited salary increases in 2027 amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a survey of 1,000 businesses.
Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustang vehicles over potential power issue
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
IRS audit revenue plunged following workforce reductions, watchdog finds
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
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House adopts resolution condemning socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
IRS audit revenue plunged following workforce reductions, watchdog finds
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
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The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
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Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation"
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
U.K. man accused of drugging, abusing wife with other men goes on trial
The case has drawn parallels to that of Gisèle Pelicot, who publicly testified against her ex-husband in a 2024 mass rape trial.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
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Danielle Brooks on "If I Go Will They Miss Me"
Danielle Brooks sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new movie, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," and how being a mother and wife helped her in portraying the role.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The jury heard closing arguments Monday in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins to discuss the case.
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John Ternus is Apple's new CEO
John Ternus is stepping up and into the shoes of former Apple CEO Tim Cook. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports, plus Puck AI correspondent Ian Krietzberg shares his thoughts on the Apple turnover and the Hugging Face AI breach.
MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
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.
Apple's new CEO takes over
John Ternus begins his tenure as Apple's new CEO on Tuesday, marking a historic shift for the company. Jo Ling Kent reports.
St. Louis becomes the latest battleground in fight over data centers
"We have to be very careful about where and how we install these large data centers," said Kasey Fowler-Finn, a biologist at St. Louis University, who is among a group suing to halt a data center development.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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What a mistrial in Clancy case could look like
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial informed the judge Tuesday morning that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict, setting up a potential mistrial. Deliberations are set to resume on Wednesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have the latest.
Clancy jury goes home after being deadlocked
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial went home on Tuesday without reaching a verdict after saying that they were deadlocked earlier in the day. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Rebecca Roiphe have the latest.
Pa. police officer charged after fatally shooting student at wrong home
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
Lindsay Clancy jury dismissed for the day
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial was dismissed for the day Tuesday afternoon, hours after telling the judge in the case they were deadlocked. They'll resume deliberations for a fifth day on Wednesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Supporters coming to meet Lindsay Clancy's lawyer
A number of people have come to the Massachusetts courthouse where Lindsay Clancy's trial is being held because they want to meet her defense attorney, Kevin Reddington. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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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Why did Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resign?
The White House has confirmed that Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning. The move comes after months of friction between him and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Marine veteran and former CIA officer Elliot Ackerman joins with analysis.
State Department spokesman on Iran war and more
The U.S. launched new strikes against Iran on Tuesday after tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. State Department Spokesman Tommy Pigott joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump and Iran trade threats after new strikes
The U.S. conducted more strikes against Iran on Tuesday after two tankers were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump took to social media to threaten the regime that they will be hit much harder if they retaliate. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
What a mistrial in Clancy case could look like
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial informed the judge Tuesday morning that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict, setting up a potential mistrial. Deliberations are set to resume on Wednesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have the latest.
Grand Canyon trail guide on deadly floods
First responders recovered the bodies of two people after a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon last weekend. Scores of visitors were rescued by helicopter and officials say one person was still unaccounted for as of Monday evening. Nina Rehfeld, a wilderness first responder and co-owner of Grand Canyon Journeys, joins CBS News to discuss.