North Korean leader Kim Jong Un just got rid of one of the highest ranking members of his inner circle, his uncle
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un just got rid of one of the highest ranking members of his inner circle, his uncle. Seth Doane reports.
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"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.
An 85-year-old Korean War veteran that went to Pyongyang, North Korea's capital for a 10-day trip, has been held there for the last three weeks
An 85-year-old Korean War veteran that went to Pyongyang, North Korea's capital for a 10-day trip, has been held there for the last three weeks. Margaret Brennan reports.
3/29/18: Red and Blue
Historic summit set for April 27; Son of the Padres.
U.S. asked to pay $2M before Warmbier release
CBS News has confirmed North Korea asked the U.S. to pay $2 million in hospital bills before releasing him. Washington Post political reporter, Eugene Scott, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the potential backlash the Trump administration could face.
Evaluating the Trump-Kim summit
Both sides are pointing fingers after the U.S. summit with North Korea came to an abrupt halt. Molly Hooper, a CBSN political contributor and reporter for The Hill, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss Thursday's political news.
Pompeo on Iran, North Korea, Syria
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sat down for an interview with CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi during an international summit on the Middle East in Warsaw, Poland. Saberi joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the interview.
North Korean denuclearization?
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is this week making his third trip to North Korea. Ambassador Joseph DeTrani, a Cipher Brief expert who was special envoy to the six party talks with North Korea during the George W. Bush administration, spoke to "Red and Blue" about what Pompeo needs to accomplish on this trip.
5/23/18: Red and Blue
Pompeo testifies on North Korea summit; America's first Muslim congresswoman?
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Democrats current drive to win midterms; Democrats prepare for midterms and 2020 race
4/26/18: Red and Blue
Leaders of rival Koreas meet in "peace house" along border; Secretary Pompeo is now off on his first official trip.
Historic meeting between Koreas
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean president Moon Jae-in met Friday on South Korean soil ahead of the historic summit. Markos Kounalakis, foreign affairs columnist for McClatchy DC, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the talks between the leaders of North and South Korea.
High-stakes talks begin in South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walked across the Korean border, the first member of the Kim dynasty to set foot in South Korea since 1953. CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy joins "Red & Blue" from Seoul, South Korea as talks begin between Kim and South Korean president Moon Jae-in.
Mike Pompeo confirmed as secretary of state
Mike Pompeo was confirmed Thursday in as the new Secretary of State. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood joins "Red & Blue" to discuss Pompeo's role in potential U.S.-North Korea talks and how department staffers are receiving him so far.
Why Japan just scrapped a $4 billion U.S. missile defense purchase
Tokyo agreed to buy 2 Aegis Ashore systems under pressure from Trump, but with him now distracted and Japanese residents fuming, the deal is off.
Analysts warn North Korea's animosity likely "postponed, not canceled"
Regime says Kim Jong Un decided to suspend military action against South Korea, but experts don't see it as a genuine move to
Ex-intel official on Bolton's claims
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton is raising questions about President Trump's fitness for office. CBS News senior national security contributor and former acting and deputy director of the CIA Michael Morell joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
India and China talk de-escalation
India and China are having peace talks days after deadly clashes between their forces at the Himalayan border. At least 20 Indian troops were killed, and both sides blame each other for instigating the conflict. Isaac Stone Fish, a CBSN contributor and senior fellow at the Asia Society Center on U.S.-China relations, discussed both. the conflict and the rising tensions between North and South Korea.
North Korean defectors sometimes struggle to adjust to new life
More than 30,000 defectors have escaped through China, some paying thousands of dollars to brokers.
Tensions rise between North and South Korea
North Korea is threatening to send troops to the demilitarized border zones separating it from South Korea, as tensions rise between the two neighboring countries.This comes just one day after North Korea demolished a liaison office used for official meetings between both countries. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
North Korea threatens to send troops into the demilitarized zone
The Kim regime, speaking through a prominent new power player, has already made good on one threat, and the next move could be more than symbolic.
North Korea blows up office shared with South, threatens border action
Destruction of inter-Korean liaison office is largely symbolic, but it comes with a new threat to send troops into demilitarized areas.
North Korea cuts off communication with South Korea
North Korea has made good on its threat to cut every single line of communication with South Korea, including important hotlines between the leaders as well as military commanders. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio explains the latest flare-up in tensions.
North Korea cuts communications with South as tension mounts
The messenger may be as important as the message as Kim Jong Un's powerful little sister announces latest move in standoff between North and South Korea.
Kim Jong Un makes first public appearance in weeks
It's his first public appearance since May 1, when state-run media reported he attended at a factory opening after rumors flew that he was gravely ill.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
Investigation
What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, officials say
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.
Judge won't block DOJ from releasing Biden conversations with biographer
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich cleared the way for the Justice Department to disclose former President Joe Biden's recorded conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation.
1 dead after trains collide in England, British Transport Police says
A number of people were also injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British Transport Police and a United Kingdom official said.
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump's remarks
Italian outlet says after a meeting at the G7 summit, Trump said Meloni had "begged me to take a picture with her," and he "felt sorry for her."
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
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Judge won't block DOJ from releasing Biden conversations with biographer
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich cleared the way for the Justice Department to disclose former President Joe Biden's recorded conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
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Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Politics
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Judge won't block DOJ from releasing Biden conversations with biographer
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich cleared the way for the Justice Department to disclose former President Joe Biden's recorded conversations with his biographer to the Heritage Foundation.
George W. Bush gifts Michelle Obama mints in an ode to their friendship
The Altoids were a callback to a viral moment between former first lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. Bush.
Trump unveils new Air Force One, a $400 million plane gifted by Qatar
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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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1 dead after trains collide in England, British Transport Police says
A number of people were also injured after two trains collided north of London on Friday, British Transport Police and a United Kingdom official said.
Climber trapped on Everest for days says avalanche saved him
Dawa Sherpa was airlifted to Kathmandu, where doctors treated him for frostbite, severe dehydration and a fractured thigh bone.
How the Iran war united, and then divided Trump and Netanyahu
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
Scientists discover parasite that preys on insect-killing "zombie fungus"
Scientists say the "hyperparasite" preys on "zombie fungus" known to infect insects before subjecting them to a gruesome death.
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James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
"The War and Treaty" talk new music
Husband and wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as "The War and Treaty," talk to "CBS Mornings" about their new music, major collaborations, including with Whoopi Goldberg, and how they came up with their band's name.
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.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
Technology
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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U.K. actress accused of trying to smuggle $208M of meth into Australia
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
What's missing from the Epstein files?
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mangione team no longer pursuing this defense
In a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione's defense team for his New York state trial has announced it will no longer pursue a psychiatric defense. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with more insight.
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.
Man charged in death of girl after life sentence commuted by Kristi Noem
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Trump unveils new Air Force One jet from Qatar
President Trump on Friday unveiled the new Air Force One, a $400 million Boeing 747-8 jet, gifted by Qatar.
Details on delay of U.S.-Iran talks
Talks between Iran and the U.S. expected to begin in Switzerland Friday have been postponed. The White House blamed the delay on logistical issues while officials told the Associated Press other outlets that Iran had suspended the talks due to the ongoing fighting in Lebanon. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Aaron MacLean have more.
Israel and Hezbollah reach ceasefire: What to know
Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire agreement Friday to end their fighting in Lebanon, three diplomats briefed on the matter told CBS News. Meanwhile, Talks between Iran and the U.S. expected to begin in Switzerland Friday were postponed, with the White House blaming logistical issues for the cancellation of JD Vance's trip to Geneva. CBS News' Robert Berger and Natalie Brand have more.
Expert on latest Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
CBS News contributor Aaron MacLean is reacting to the latest Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire news after tensions rose in Lebanon, likely leading to U.S.-Iran talks being postponed.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire now in effect
An Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is now in effect after tensions rose and impacted the U.S.-Iran talks. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Natalie Brand report.