North Korea sanctions
How are international sanctions affecting North Korea? What we encountered in our visit to the reclusive country's capital, Pyongyang, was surprising. Adriana Diaz reports.
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Smoking chimpanzee
Video shows a chimpanzee lighting and smoking a cigarette at a zoo in Pyongyang, North Korea. Officials say the chimp smokes a pack each day.
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At age 42, Samantha Power became the youngest-ever U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations in 2013. Power, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former member of the National Security Council, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Syrian civil war and North Korea's nuclear threats.
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North Korea successfully performed its biggest nuclear test missile ever. President Obama was among the many world leaders who denounced the test, saying that the U.S. will never accept North Korea as a nuclear power. Adriana Diaz reports from Beijing.
North Korea nuke test fury
There is worldwide condemnation and concern after North Korea claims to have tested its most powerful nuclear weapon yet. The North says its ballistic missiles can now carry nuclear warheads. The overnight test triggered a 5.0 magnitude tremor near North Korea's main nuclear base. South Korea and Japan called the test "reckless" and "unacceptable," while President Obama promised "serious consequences." Adriana Diaz reports.
Donald Trump gets some unexpected support from a North Korean editorial
Donald Trump gets some unexpected support from a North Korean editorial.
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In a speech before a rare meeting of his Workers' Party congress, North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un praised his country's 5 million children
In a speech before a rare meeting of his Workers' Party congress, North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un praised his country's 5 million children. CBS News' Adriana Diaz is in North Korea and has more on what exactly childhood is like in the ultra-secretive country.
The congress is meant to solidify ruler Kim Jong Un's placement at the top of the country's Communist Party
North Korea's Workers' Party Congress is meant to solidify ruler Kim Jong Un's placement at the top of the country's Communist Party. The congress is expected to go into session Friday, but for now, our access was denied. Adriana Diaz reports from Pyongyang.
North Korea is preparing for its most important political gathering in a generation
North Korea is preparing for its most important political gathering in a generation. The isolated country's last Workers' Party congress took place 36 years ago, and at that meeting, Kim Jong Il was named the country's next ruler. Now his son, current leader Kim Jong Un, may be looking to cement his control. Adriana Diaz reports from Pyongyang.
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The North Korean Workers' Party -- the country's only political party -- is meeting this week for the first time in 36 years to solidify the dictatorship of Kim Jong Un
The North Korean Workers' Party -- the country's only political party -- is meeting this week for the first time in 36 years to solidify the dictatorship of Kim Jong Un. Adriana Diaz was invited to cover the event along with other international journalists -- under strict supervision.
Ruler Kim Jong Un has called for the first congress of the ruling Workers' Party in 36 years
North Korea is getting ready for its biggest meeting of leaders in a generation. Ruler Kim Jong Un has called for the first congress of the ruling Workers' Party in 36 years. The U.S. and international community will be watching for developments on North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Adriana Diaz reports from the capital city of Pyongyang.
American Kenneth Bae was arrested in North Korea for bringing an external hard drive in his bag, and spent two years imprisoned there before being released
American Kenneth Bae was arrested in North Korea for bringing an external hard drive in his bag, and spent two years imprisoned there before being released. CBS' Margaret Brennan spoke with Bae about his experience, which he now describes as a "blessing".
In 2014, he came home after two years in a North Korean prison
An American once held in North Korea is opening up about his captivity. In 2014, Kenneth Bae came home after two years in a North Korean prison. He is detailing his time inside the secretive country in the new book, "Not Forgotten." Only on "CBS This Morning," Bae tells Margaret Brennan how he now views his imprisonment as a blessing.
Charlie Rose spoke to him soon after the president announced 250 additional U.S. troops will be going to Syria
President Obama is back at the White House after a week-long trip in the Middle East and Europe. Charlie Rose spoke to him soon after the president announced 250 additional U.S. troops will be going to Syria to help fight against ISIS. But the president also faces big challenges in Asia, including North Korea and China.
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This week, the U.S. slapped new sanctions on North Korea for its recent nuclear test
This week, the U.S. slapped new sanctions on North Korea for its recent nuclear test. North Korea responded by launching two ballistic missiles capable of reaching Japan. David Martin reports.
North Korea's saber-rattling continues with a threat to hit South Korea with a nuclear attack
North Korea's saber-rattling continues with a threat to hit South Korea with a nuclear attack. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has details.
Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump win decisively in New Hampshire, Chris Christie and Carly Fiorina suspend their campaigns, North Korea loses control of its satellite and more are among today's CBSNews.com trending stories
Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump win decisively in New Hampshire, Chris Christie and Carly Fiorina suspend their campaigns, North Korea loses control of its satellite and more are among today's CBSNews.com trending stories.
New Hampshire voters gave Donald Trump a big push forward with 35 percent of the vote in Tuesday's Republican primary
New Hampshire voters gave Donald Trump a big push forward with 35 percent of the vote in Tuesday's Republican primary. A CBS News exit poll shows 40 percent believe Trump is the best to handle the economy, and 30 percent of voters believe he is the best to handle an international crisis. Trump joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his win in the Granite State and foreign policy.
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Ahead of the New Hampshire primary, new polls show that Republican candidate Donald Trump has a very good chance of securing a win after finishing second in Iowa; Brazil has reported more than 4,000 cases of microcephaly, a birth defect where babies develop small heads
The U.S. and its Pacific allies are considering several options for responding to North Korea's latest missile launch
The U.S. and its Pacific allies are considering several options for responding to North Korea's latest missile launch. The North Korean government seem bent on developing a ballistic missile that could strike the U.S. David Martin reports.
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, official says
Israel and Hezbollah have reached a Lebanon ceasefire agreement after their fighting delayed progression of the U.S.-Iran deal, a diplomat tells CBS News.
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New book details the moment a GOP lawmaker appeared to lunge at Matt Gaetz
A new book recounts one of the most rambunctious moments on the floor of the House in modern history.
Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new surface after algae turn water green
President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
Facing bipartisan criticism of Iran deal, Trump lashes out at "fools"
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
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Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flood homes and force evacuations in Gulf states
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.
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Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
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What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
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Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flood homes and force evacuations in Gulf states
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars
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What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
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Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
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Intel shares leap after Trump announces chip deal with Apple
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Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months
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Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.
Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new sealant after algae turn water green
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
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Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
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Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, official says
Israel and Hezbollah have reached a Lebanon ceasefire agreement after their fighting delayed progression of the U.S.-Iran deal, a diplomat tells CBS News.
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Trump's goals for the Iran war and what he's saying now
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Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
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Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
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Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
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Americans on AI's future impact
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
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Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
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Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
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Mangione's legal team drops psychiatric defense
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Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
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Peeling paint spotted in Reflecting Pool
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Deadly Israeli attack in Lebanon
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U.S.-Iran negotiations postponed
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