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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former commander of South Korea's special forces says Kim Jong Un's posturing is actually a sign of weakness
North Korea is greeting the start of South Korea's Winter Olympics with a major show of force.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
U.S. Representative Nunes urges release of classified memo about Russia investigation; Discovering dinosaur tracks, researching finds footprints outside space center
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.
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.
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.
Mike Pompeo discusses timescale of nuclear threat from Kim Jong Un, and lauds "progress" under President Trump.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released 19 photos from a trove of images obtained from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
Two days after he was fired as head coach at the University of Michigan, Sherrone Moore was charged Friday in connection with what authorities have said is an assault investigation.
"No president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without any review whatsoever," said the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its lawsuit.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
"Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America," President Trump said on Truth Social.
Charlie Kirk's widow Erika Kirk tells CBS News that it's easy to blame others for political violence, but she has a message for parents.
"The only clothes I got is just my pajamas," 7-year-old Jocelyn Rosas told CBS News' Carter Evans, as flooding devastated parts of Washington state.
President Trump will host members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team — famous for defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice" — at a bill-signing Friday, CBS News has learned.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
"No president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without any review whatsoever," said the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its lawsuit.
"The only clothes I got is just my pajamas," 7-year-old Jocelyn Rosas told CBS News' Carter Evans, as flooding devastated parts of Washington state.
Police said a 15-year-old planned to shoot his ex-girlfriend outside of school but changed his mind and instead went to her home, killing her mother and two siblings.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.
Treasury Secretary's proposal to revamp the Financial Stability Oversight Council would expose Americans to risk, critics say.
The Trump administration says it's also creating a $5 million platinum card visa that will allow foreigners to live in the U.S. for 270 days a year.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has lost key leadership and staff over the past year. Now two former commissioners removed by the Trump administration are raising concerns over safety risks.
"Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America," President Trump said on Truth Social.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
"No president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without any review whatsoever," said the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its lawsuit.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released 19 photos from a trove of images obtained from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein.
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
"Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America," President Trump said on Truth Social.
"Archaeologists did not expect to find such well-preserved structures in such a harsh setting," geologist Yves Fouquet said.
Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill on Friday to earn her first victory after a five-year retirement.
A British naval supply ship with an on-board helicopter was deployed to track the stealthy Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar, the Royal Navy said.
The hiker's GPS watch, which uses satellite signals to log routes and monitors heart rate, was retrieved after the fatal attack, the Asahi Shimbun reported.
Carl Erik Rinsch, a Hollywood director, has been convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized.
Taylor Swift appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Wednesday while promoting her upcoming docuseries. She spoke about her life after the Eras Tour, her favorite songs from her catalogue and who she turns to for advice.
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
Disney announced Thursday that it would invest $1 billion in OpenAI and license more than 200 of its animated and illustrated characters to use in Sora's user-generated content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Time announced its highly anticipated "Person of the Year" cover on Thursday. This year, the magazine is recognizing the "architects of AI." Charlie Campbell, Time editor-at-large and one of the co-authors of the article, joins "The Daily Report" to explain the decision.
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.
A new agreement between Disney and OpenAI will allow users to generate their own AI videos of iconic characters like Mickey Mouse, Elsa, Darth Vader and dozens more. Wired executive editor Brian Barrett joins to discuss.
Time magazine has just announced its 2025 Person of the Year, recognizing not just one person, but a group its calling "the architects of AI." The digital article is out now.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
House Oversight Committee Democrats released photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate on Friday. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Police said a 15-year-old planned to shoot his ex-girlfriend outside of school but changed his mind and instead went to her home, killing her mother and two siblings.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia addressed a crowd in Baltimore, Maryland, after a judge ordered his release from ICE custody. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Democrats from the House Oversight Committee released a new trove of photos from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Ed O'Keefe report.
A CBS News exclusive report shows how convicted Minnesota fraudsters spent hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars on luxury cars and private villas. The money was stolen from programs that provided services to underprivileged children. Jonah Kaplan reports.
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
A pint-sized politician proves you are never too little to run a big campaign. David Begnaud catches up with the Agars, a father-son duo making history by competing together in triathlons. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
The Indiana Senate failed to pass a redistricting bill that may have favored the Republican Party. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is freed from ICE custody after a federal judge on Thursday ordered his release. On Friday, he had a check-in appointment at the George H. Fallon Federal Building in Baltimore and was permitted to continue with his immigration proceedings outside of ICE detention. At a previous similar check-in, Abrego Garcia was taken into custody. Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains what could happen next.
House Oversight Committee Democrats released photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate on Friday. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
The Trump administration announced a new round of sanctions targeting Venezuela. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.