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Kim Jong Un invites Moon Jae-in to Pyongyang
The goodwill of the Olympic Games appears to be thawing relations between North and South Korea. The North's leader, Kim Jong Un, invited South Korea's president to Pyongyang for a summit, in the hopes of easing tensions between the rival nations. The message was delivered by Kim's sister, just hours after the Winter Games opened in South Korea. Ben Tracy reports.
All eyes on North and South Korea at Olympics
The Olympics are underway in South Korea. Athletes from 93 nations paraded into the Olympic stadium for the opening ceremony. There was plenty of pageantry, as well as politics. CBS News' Ben Tracy reports from Pyeongchang.
Winter Olympics mascots
The may look cute and cuddly, but these 2018 Winter Olympics mascots are found throughout Korean folklore and legend. The white tiger is thought to be a sacred guardian while the Asiatic black bear represents strength.
CBS Sports' Winter Olympic preview
The 2018 Winter Olympics are underway and the 242 athletes of Team USA are looking to pick up lots of hardware. CBS Sports' Bill Reiter joins CBSN with a look at some of the U.S. athletes worth watching.
WorldView: Pakistan troops killed in ambushes
Pakistan military officials said gunmen killed at least three soldiers in two separate attacks overnight. Also, the Indian Medical Association is calling for a nationwide lockdown in India to curb the spread of COVID-19, and South Korea's president hopes to jumpstart diplomacy with North Korea. Meanwhile, dozens of Palestinians have reportedly been injured in clashes with Israeli police in Jerusalem. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more on those international headlines.
Unified Korea marches in opening ceremony
Athletes from around the world are marching into Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium with their nations' flags Friday. Also, in a historic moment, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shook hands with the president of South Korea. Ben Tracy reports.
North Korea's show of force
Former commander of South Korea's special forces says Kim Jong Un's posturing is actually a sign of weakness
North Korea shows off military ahead of Olympics
North Korea is greeting the start of South Korea's Winter Olympics with a major show of force.
VP Pence's bilateral talks with S. Korea
On the eve of the Winter Olympics, U.S. and South Korea put forth a united front towards denuclearizing North Korea despite behind-the-scenes policy discord over South Korea's Olympic softening toward the North. Jackie Alemany reports.
N. Korea parades weapons on Olympics eve
North Korea is greeting the start of South Korea's Winter Olympics by showing off its military might. Soldiers paraded with tanks, ICBMs and other weapons through the North's capital, Pyongyang, in front of dictator Kim Jong Un. A few hours later, Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Seoul to meet with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Ben Tracy reports.
Olympic diplomacy?
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO and Greece Nicholas Burns joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what North and South Korea have to gain by their recent show of "sports diplomacy" ahead of the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.
Korean peninsula tensions
Seoul, South Korea, hosted the Summer Olympics in 1988. Although tensions between North and South Korea seem to be thawing now, it was much different then. Here's CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen's report from January 1988.
North Korea sanctions
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, Vice President Mike Pence vowed the U.S. will hit North Korea with the toughest sanctions yet over its nuclear missile program. As CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy reports, this comes before the North is dispatching a government insider to the Olympic games.
Kim Jong Un sends sister to Olympics
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, will be part of the country's official delegation to the Winter Olympics in South Korea. Here's what that means for the isolated nation.
U.S. threatens new N. Korea sanctions
Vice President Mike Pence says North Korea could soon face the toughest sanctions ever. He made the announcement in Japan ahead of attending the Winter Olympics in South Korea. Ian Bremmer, CBS News senior global affairs contributor and president of the Eurasia Group, takes CBSN through the latest.
Is N. Korea diplomacy likely at Olympics?
Vice President Mike Pence announced Wednesday that the U.S. will soon unveil the "toughest and most aggressive" economic sanctions on North Korea. He will lead the American delegation for the Winter Olympics in South Korea. Eurasia Group president and CBS News senior global affairs contributor Ian Bremmer joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why these tougher sanctions are "promising," what China's been doing to put pressure on North Korea, and the role Kim Jong Un's sister could play in the country's delegation at the Olympics.
U.S. vows new N. Korea sanctions
The U.S. is set to unveil its "toughest and most aggressive" sanctions ever against North Korea, dampening hopes that the two sides will meet at the Winter Olympics in South Korea. Vice President Mike Pence discussed the sanctions Wednesday morning without saying what they will be. Ben Tracy reports from Pyeongchang.
U.S.-North Korea meeting?
Vice President Mike Pence says he is not ruling out a possible meeting with North Korea while in Pyeongchang, South Korea, for this month's Olympic Games. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood has more.
Tillerson on North Korea
When asked if the Trump administration would be open to diplomatic talks with North Korea during the Winter Olympic games in South Korea, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said, "We'll see what happens."
Winter games already under attack from hackers
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning about cybercrimes – potentially at the hands of North Korea's vast and very capable hacking operation – that could target athletes and spectators alike at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss who hackers have already begun targeting, what types of cyber attacks are occurring, and the possible intentions of the people behind the attacks.
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N. Korean defector speaks
One of the most powerful moments during President Trump's first State of the Union happened when he talked about a North Korean defector who was in the crowd. David Martin met him, and heard his story.
SOTU & N. Korea tensions
The president's comments on North Korea during his State of the Union address come less than 10 days before the Winter Olympics are set to begin in South Korea. The North will play a significant part in those games. Ben Tracy reports.
Ji Seong-ho's escape from North Korea
In his State of the Union address, President Trump illustrated the brutality of the North Korean regime by detailing the plight of Ji Seong-ho, who suffered torture before fleeing through China and Southeast Asia. Mr Ho was in the audience, as were the parents of Otto Warmbier, an American student who was returned to America from North Korea in a comatose state only to die days later.
Maps show where winter storm will bring ice, snow, brutal cold this weekend
Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event, stretching across two-thirds of the U.S.
FBI agent in Minneapolis involved in Renee Good probe resigns
Tracee Mergen, whose FBI squad was involved in the Renee Good investigation and probes into public benefits fraud in Minnesota, resigned last week, sources said.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison accuses White House of "politics and retribution"
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he has seen "no evidence" of a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer earlier this month.
5-year-old taken into ICE custody has immigration case, preventing deportation
The 5-year-old immigrant boy taken into ICE custody alongside his father in Minnesota has an active immigration case and cannot be legally deported yet, records reviewed by CBS News indicate.
U.S. carries out 35th strike on alleged drug boat, first since Maduro capture
It's the 35th strike on alleged drug-smuggling boats since early September 2025, and the first since the U.S captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Ryan Wedding, Olympic athlete turned alleged drug kingpin, arrested
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Thousands march through Minneapolis to protest ICE
Hundreds of businesses in the Twin Cities were closed Friday to protest the presence of federal immigration agents in Minnesota, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis in a show of solidarity.
Vehicle crashes into terminal at Detroit Metro Airport
An investigation is underway after a driver crashed a vehicle into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport.
How much snow are you getting this weekend? See the forecast.
A winter storm is forecast to dump up to 24 inches of snow in some places this weekend, and many are wondering: How much snow are we actually getting?
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Officer comes to the rescue of woman sleeping in cemetery, finds her a home
When a 55-year-old woman lost her job and got evicted, she took up residence at the only place she felt she owned, her husband's grave.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison accuses White House of "politics and retribution"
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he has seen "no evidence" of a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer earlier this month.
NTSB investigating Waymo robotaxis for improperly passing school buses
The National Transportation Safety Board announced it has opened an investigation into Waymo robotaxis following a series of incidents in Austin involving school buses filled with children.
FBI agent in Minneapolis involved in Renee Good probe resigns
Tracee Mergen, whose FBI squad was involved in the Renee Good investigation and probes into public benefits fraud in Minnesota, resigned last week, sources said.
Winter storm doesn't disprove climate change, despite Trump's claim
President Trump cited a major winter storm as evidence to suggest that global warming does not exist — a misleading claim that has been consistently debunked by climate experts.
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Here's what it takes to achieve an 800 credit score
Only one in four Americans has a credit score above 800, which is considered exceptional, according to industry data.
Bank of America may introduce credit card with 10% APR
Facing pressure from President Trump, credit card issuers are exploring ways to ease borrowing costs.
How to heat your home safely as fierce winter storm grips the U.S.
Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.
What to know about EVs as the winter storm brings bone-chilling temps
Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.
Tesla Cybertruck sales plunged 48% in in 2025
Other Tesla vehicles also struggled to attract buyers, with sales of its X, S and Y models all sinking from the previous year.
Politics
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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison accuses White House of "politics and retribution"
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he has seen "no evidence" of a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer earlier this month.
Epstein's inner circle subpoenaed to testify before House Oversight Committee
Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer, accountant and billionaire benefactor were issued subpoenas to testify before the committee in February and March.
FBI agent in Minneapolis involved in Renee Good probe resigns
Tracee Mergen, whose FBI squad was involved in the Renee Good investigation and probes into public benefits fraud in Minnesota, resigned last week, sources said.
U.S. carries out 35th strike on alleged drug boat, first since Maduro capture
It's the 35th strike on alleged drug-smuggling boats since early September 2025, and the first since the U.S captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
5-year-old taken into ICE custody has immigration case, preventing deportation
The 5-year-old immigrant boy taken into ICE custody alongside his father in Minnesota has an active immigration case and cannot be legally deported yet, records reviewed by CBS News indicate.
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Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
World
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U.S. carries out 35th strike on alleged drug boat, first since Maduro capture
It's the 35th strike on alleged drug-smuggling boats since early September 2025, and the first since the U.S captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Trump says "armada" of warships is headed toward Iran "just in case"
President Trump indicated he's watching the Iranian regime's response to massive protests that began late last month.
Ukrainians struggle as Russian strikes close schools, cut heat and power
Russia's relentless strikes leave families in Kyiv without heat and power, and keep schools closed for at least a month.
Trump outrages NATO allies with remarks on war in Afghanistan
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
Rower in 3,000-mile race rescued in the dark of night, hours after capsizing
Benoit Bourguet, 47, was competing in a rowing race from Spain to Antigua when large waves capsized his single-man vessel.
Entertainment
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Madison Beer opens up about music journey
Madison Beer says music has always been her escape since she started writing songs at just 6 years old. But the 26-year-old has had to navigate ups and downs in her journey to stardom. Anthony Mason reports.
"Sinners" breaks Oscar nominations record
"Sinners" set an all-time record for the most Oscar nominations with 16, including for best picture. Not far behind is "One Battle After Another" with 13 nominations. Meanwhile, "Wicked: For Good" received zero nominations, even in categories where the first "Wicked" movie won just last year.
"Heated Rivalry" boosting demand for NHL tickets, SeatGeek says
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Jessica Williams talks new "Shrinking" season
Jessica Williams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the upcoming season of "Shrinking," which follows a therapist as he navigates life after the loss of his wife. She talks about her character, how her own mental health helps shape the role, and working with Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford.
Breaking down Oscar nominations
The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards have been revealed. Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes correspondent Erik Davis breaks down the major Oscar categories.
Technology
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Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul 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.
Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
YouTube looks to get rid of fake AI videos
YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
Science
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
Crime
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Crime
Officials on 5-year-old boy detained by ICE
Trump administration officials are denying accounts from witnesses who say they saw what occurred during a Minnesota ICE raid where a 5-year-old boy and his father were detained.
Jury selection date set in Mangione trial
At a pretrial hearing on Friday, a judge set the date for jury selection in the case of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman was in the courtroom and has the details.
New video shows Ryan Wedding in FBI custody
CBS News has obtained video of the moment FBI agents escorted former Olympic snowboarder and accused drug kingpin Ryan Wedding off a plane in California. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
5-year-old Liam Ramos detained by ICE
Five-year-old Liam Ramos is now being held at an ICE detention facility in Texas, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Here's what we know about the case.
Ryan Wedding arrested, officials say
Ryan Wedding, the former Olympic snowboarder who allegedly became a drug kingpin and is accused of orchestrating multiple murders, has been arrested, FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Friday. CBS News' Anna Shecter reports.
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Space
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Widow living at husband's grave helped by officer
When a 55-year-old woman lost her job and got evicted, she took up residence at the only place she felt she owned, her husband's grave. Then, an "angel" came to her rescue. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
NTSB investigating Waymo for traffic violations
Federal regulators have opened an investigation into Waymo robotaxis after a series of incidents involving school buses filled with kids. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Philadelphia sues over removal of slavery displays
A series of informational signs about slavery was removed from the President's House in Old City Philadelphia, prompting Philadelphia officials to file a lawsuit against the federal government. Elaine Quijano has more.
Uproar over Trump's comments about Afghanistan
European military veterans, families of the fallen and politicians have voiced outrage after President Trump claimed the U.S. had "never needed" its NATO allies, and that allied troops had stayed "a little off the front lines" during the 20-year war in Afghanistan. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Minnesota AG on ICE: "Politics and retribution"
Thousands braved subfreezing temperatures in the Twin Cities to protest ICE operations. It comes as Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison calls "Operation Metro Surge" a political tactic meant to punish Minnesotan leaders. Nicole Sganga reports.