2019: What's next for Asia?
CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy on North Korea's failure to denuclearize, and the bombastic trade war between the Trump administration and China
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Judge: North Korea liable in student's death
A U.S. federal judge has ordered North Korea to pay over $500 million in the death of American college student Otto Warmbier. Isaac Stone Fish, a CBSN contributor and senior fellow at Asia Society's Center on U.S. relations, joins CBSN to discuss how Warmbier's death impacts diplomatic relations.
North Korea ordered to pay $500 million in U.S. student's death
Warmbier was a college student who visited North Korea with a tour group when he was arrested and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor
Judge orders N. Korea to pay family in student's death
A federal judge in Washington, D.C, has ordered North Korea to pay the parents of Otto Warmbier in a wrongful death lawsuit.
U.S. envoy on mission to dislodge North Korea nuclear talks
White House special envoy Stephen Biegun says U.S. will "review" tight travel restrictions to help ease flow of humanitarian aid
Troops cross North-South Korea DMZ in peace for 1st time ever
U.S. efforts to denuclearize North Korea are on hold, but diplomacy between the rival neighbors is continuing apace
Koreas gain UN sanctions exemption for joint rail survey
Announcement is significant because it is a project that North Korea wants, and because it represents a small but important concession by the U.S., Pamela Falk reports
Atomic watch dog calls on North Korea to re-admit nuke inspectors
International Atomic Energy Agency director general said he wants his inspectors to look into activity at a reactor that produces plutonium
Koreas agree to work toward "complete denuclearization"
Historic summit ends with joint declaration laying out steps intended to help bring a formal end to the Korean War this year
How have sanctions impacted the people of North Korea?
U.S. imposed sanctions have taken a toll on North Korea's economy -- and its people. Scott Snyder is senior fellow for Korea studies and director of the program on U.S.-Korea policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, and joined CBSN Originals with more details.
Where does the promise to denuclearize the Korean peninsula stand?
President Trump promised that details surrounding an agreement to denuclearize North Korea would be released. Now, a new report shows that North Korea's nuclear capabilities have not subsided months after bold diplomatic gestures appear to have faltered. Harry Kazianis is Director of Defense Studies at the Center for the National Interest, and joined CBSN Originals to discuss.
Reporter's Notebook: Traveling through North Korea
CBS News Asia Correspondent Ben Tracy has visited North Korea three times, all under close watch by government minders. He shares the tales of his travels through Pyongyang for CBSN Originals.
North Korean food shortages leave generations stunted
Mass starvation is no longer the crisis it once was in North Korea, but the impact of famine lingers
North Korean schools in Japan build loyalty, even love, abroad
It's no accident that many Koreans living in Japan feel a deep connection to Kim Jong Un's regime
North Korea builds monuments around the world
North Korea's state-run Mansudae Art Studio has made millions of dollars building monuments in Africa, Asia and Europe
North Korea and the art of surviving sanctions
North Korea earns much-needed currency and burnishes its image abroad with a surprising endeavor: art sales
North Korea tests "ultramodern tactical weapon"
North Korea is reporting that the country has tested a new "ultramodern tactical weapon." Kim Jong Un witnessed the test but did not offer any details about the weapon itself. Seth Doane reports.
North Korea says it will deport U.S. man detained just month ago
Man who appears to have succeeded in 2nd attempt to enter isolated state will be freed quickly, in an apparent concession from N. Korea amid stalled U.S. talks
North Korea touts test of new "ultramodern tactical weapon"
After halting weapons tests for about a year, move appears to be aimed at upping pressure on U.S. to ease sanctions with diplomacy stalled
Preview - The art of surviving sanctions
Sanctions are meant to hobble North Korea's ambitions and slow down the trickle of funding that props up its nuclear program. But the world's most closed-off country has found a loophole -- manufacturing art and sculpture at scale and selling to to anyone who'll buy.
Expert calls report on secret N. Korean missile sites "unsurprising"
Report highlights North's clandestine activities, but one expert says the real deception may be suggesting North Korea is no longer a threat
Denuclearization deadlock as Pompeo's meeting with N. Koreans delayed
Since Trump-Kim summit, there has been little to quiet skeptics who believe North Korea will never give up its nuclear weapons
North Korea threatens to resume nuclear development over economic sanctions
The North stopped short of threatening to abandon ongoing nuclear negotiations with Washington
Top former intel official says Singapore summit was "serious misstep"
Former CIA deputy director David Cohen says sanctions programs in North Korea and Iran require “amplification” by world partners
Trump administration limits sharing of North Korea intelligence with Congress
"The reports could give alarming details that they don't want out there in the public theater"
What Trump officials say and what videos show in Alex Pretti's killing
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday
Judge grants temporary restraining order against DHS after Alex Pretti's killing
U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud granted a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Saturday, barring the department from altering or destroying evidence in the killing of Alex Pretti in south Minneapolis.
How Minneapolis became ground zero in Trump's immigration crackdown
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents has further inflamed tensions in Minneapolis, a city at the center of America's immigration debate in recent months. Here's a look at how it started.
Plane with 8 on board crashes at Bangor, Maine airport after taking off in storm
A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. There was no word on the fate of those on board.
Minneapolis police chief says "people have had enough" after fatal shooting
The police chief said federal immigration enforcement "tactics are very obviously not safe, and it is generating a lot of outrage and fear in the community."
Bondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls, welfare data to "help bring back law and order"
Attorney General Pam Bondi is pushing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to let the federal government access state voter rolls and welfare data, as tensions flare in Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed by immigration agents.
What we know about latest shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis
A man is dead after a shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday involving federal immigration agents from Customs and Border Protection. Here's what we know so far.
Walz to Trump: "You clearly underestimated the people of this state"
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
Power out for hundreds of thousands, roadways snarled with ice and snow
Power outages were reported in numerous states as a monster storm swept across much of the country.
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Plane with 8 aboard crashes at Bangor, Maine airport after taking off in storm
A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. There was no word on the fate of those on board.
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations leading probe into Alex Pretti shooting
The decision to place HSI in the lead investigative role is unusual and has raised questions among current and former federal law enforcement officials.
What Trump officials say and what videos show in Alex Pretti's killing
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday
Seahawks, Patriots set to meet in Super Bowl rematch
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
How Minneapolis became ground zero in Trump's immigration crackdown
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents has further inflamed tensions in Minneapolis, a city at the center of America's immigration debate in recent months. Here's a look at how it started.
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Flight cancellations top 11,000, most in a single day since pandemic
Flight cancellations are continuing to mount as the U.S. is being hit with dangerous winter weather from a storm moving across the country.
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.
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ICE's Homeland Security Investigations leading probe into Alex Pretti shooting
The decision to place HSI in the lead investigative role is unusual and has raised questions among current and former federal law enforcement officials.
What Trump officials say and what videos show in Alex Pretti's killing
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday
How Minneapolis became ground zero in Trump's immigration crackdown
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents has further inflamed tensions in Minneapolis, a city at the center of America's immigration debate in recent months. Here's a look at how it started.
Walz to Trump: "You clearly underestimated the people of this state"
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise join Margaret Brennan.
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Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
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.
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Ferry sinks in southern Philippines, killing at least 13 people
A passenger ferry with more than 350 people on board capsized near the island province of Basilan in the southern Philippines, officials said.
Transcript: Sen. Angus King on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Angus King, a Maine independent, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Transcript: Steve Scalise on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Transcript: Brian O'Hara on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 25, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 25, 2026.
Behind the scenes of Shen Yun
The Falun Gong dance troupe produces what it describes as a vision of "China before communism." The touring company says it's been targeted by Beijing. Now former performers are suing, alleging forced labor and untreated injuries, allegations Shen Yun disputes.
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Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
"Wonder and awe": The art of Ruth Asawa
In her choice of media, sculptor Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) employed a resourcefulness that stemmed from her early years on a farm – and in a WWII detention camp for Japanese Americans. She's now the subject of a retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art.
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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.
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
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.
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Walz to Trump: "You clearly underestimated the people of this state"
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
Daughter defends loving dad now accused in her mom's cold case murder
For more than 30 years the murder of Debe Atrops in suburban Oregon remained unsolved. Then, an Oregon cold case team took a fresh look at the case and thought there was enough to prosecute Bob Atrops, Debe's estranged husband at the time. Their daughter thinks they have the wrong man.
Did a secret obsession lead a "genius" to murder a Yale grad student?
Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut. What appeared to be a road rage incident soon unraveled into a story of obsession and premeditation.
Official: Feds blocked shooting scene access
Drew Evans, the superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Prevention, spoke after federal agents killed a Minneapolis man on Saturday. Evans said federal investigators blocked his agency's access to the shooting scene.
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.
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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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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
Alex Honnold climbs 101-story skyscraper
American Alex Honnold climbed a 101-story skyscraper in Taipei without ropes or protective gear on Saturday. Honnold usually climbs cliffs like Yosemite's El Capitan. Leigh Kiniry reports.
Trump defends ICE after Minneapolis shooting
President Trump addressed Border Patrol's killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, writing, "Let our ICE patriots do their job." He also accused the mayor of Minneapolis and governor of Minnesota of "inciting insurrection." Willie James Inman reports.
Latest on Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis
Details are emerging about the fatal shooting of an ICU nurse in Minneapolis by federal agents on Saturday. The shooting was caught on video by several eyewitnesses, but local, state and federal officials are providing starkly different accounts of what happened. Lana Zak has more.
What we know as winter storm hits U.S.
Shanelle Kaul, Tom Hanson, Jason Allen, Dave Malkoff and Rob Marciano provide the latest updates on the massive winter storm that's brought heavy snow and ice to large swaths of the nation.