Top headlines for June 12, 2018
Here's a look at the stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Jeff Glor.
North Korea
How will the U.S. ensure North Korea gives up nuclear weapons?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is now on a mission to make sure North Korea keeps its promise
Trump says he trusts Kim Jong Un after North Korea summit
President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un signed a joint statement that called for better relations, peace on the Korean peninsula and denuclearization
Most senior military officials were surprised by Trump "war games" announcement
The announcement also may have confused some lawmakers who were briefed by Vice President Pence after the president's remarks
A tale of two Kims
From Kim Kardashian to Kim Jong Un, it's been a crazy two weeks in U.S. politics, but a pair of good ones for President Trump
Trump, Kim sign document in Singapore
President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed what Mr. Trump called a pretty "comprehensive" and "important" document. The president said North Korea's denuclearization process will begin pretty "quickly."
North Korea summit: What happened and what people are saying
Trump at the close of the summit suggested U.S. will cease "provocative" joint military exercises with South Korea for now
Sen. Graham: China "trying to play" Trump
After his historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Trump said he is ending the "war games" consisting of joint military exercises with South Korea. In this excerpt of his interview with "CBS This Morning," Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham explains why he doesn't mind putting the joint exercises on hold but "violently" objects to withdrawing troops from South Korea. He says China is trying to drive the U.S. out of Asia.
Trump heads home from summit
President Trump says his historic summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un will lead to complete, verifiable denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, but their joint document was short on details. Former ambassador Joseph DeTrani joins CBSN to explain why he's optimistic about their first meeting.
Dismantling North Korea's nuclear arsenal
President Trump has said in the past that taking nuclear weapons out of North Korea could happen very quickly. But after his historic summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, he acknowledged it could take a long time. CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy reports from Singapore.
Trump holds Singapore news conference
President Trump spoke with reporters after his historic summit with Kim Jong Un. Watch part of his remarks here.
Trump, Kim hold signing ceremony
President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a document in Singapore after their meetings; it outlines some of their key objectives
Trump on human rights in North Korea
The president said the issue of human rights was raised in his conversation with Kim Jong Un, though human rights were not a factor in the document the two signed.
Trump on a denuclearization timeline
President Trump explained his philosophy for denuclearization in North Korea, which he says will begin very quickly
Is China the "big winner" in the historic Trump-Kim Jong Un summit?
Trump said he's halting the "war games" with South Korea and says he wants to bring U.S. soldiers in the region back home "at some point"
Here is the agreement Trump and Kim signed
At the close of their historic summit, the two leaders signed what Trump called a "comprehensive" agreement to commit to denuclearization
How much would it cost to reunite North and South Korea?
Analysts put the cost of unifying the Korean Peninsula at upwards of $3 trillion and say it could take decades
Lindsey Graham on N. Korea summit: "We're a long ways away from an agreement"
"They've promised to give up their nuclear weapons, they've done this twice," Graham told CBS
Trump suggests N. Korea sanctions could be eased "pretty quick"
President addresses media after historic summit with North Korean leader, where they signed a "pretty comprehensive" joint document
Investors in wait-and-see mode after Trump-Kim summit
Global markets were mixed after the historic summit, with economists noting that there's still much to be worked out
Trump speaks to press after summit
After meeting with Kim Jong Un in Singapore, President Trump spoke about what was discussed. Mr. Trump lauded Kim Jong Un and said he believes the North Korean dictator is committed to denuclearization. Watch his full remarks here.
Trump says Kim Jong Un will "start now" on denuclearization
"They're going to start immediately. They really have already started," Trump says of North Korea's promise to denuclearize
North Korea summit: Trump, Kim sign "comprehensive" document
President Trump said he will "absolutely" invite the North Korean leader to the White House, and the denuclearization process will begin "very quickly"
President Trump's North Korea summit schedule
Here's what Trump's time in Singapore for the U.S.-North Korea summit will look like
Trump's summit expectations
Hours before his meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, President Trump tweeted that meetings between his staff and North Korean officials were going well, but a "real deal" was all that mattered. Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBSN political contributor and national political reporter for RealClearPolitics, joins Elaine Quijano with the latest.
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Watch Live: Jack Smith testifies on Trump probes at Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.
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Iran says it expects response to ceasefire plan already rejected by Trump
Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
A woman, identified only as Jane Doe, alleges she was gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 and accuses Cornell University of failing to protect her.
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Live Updates: Lindsay Clancy's first hearing following mistrial
Lindsay Clancy is back in a Massachusetts courtroom for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial. Follow along for live updates.
Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Trump, Johnson to meet with AI execs at White House amid debate over safety
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health platform
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
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Dutch National Police arrest of member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Possible 1884 shipwreck exposed by nor'easter on Nantucket
The Warren Sawyer ran aground on Dec. 22, 1884, while carrying 1,115 bales of cotton and 28 tons of scrap iron from New Orleans to Boston.
Live
Watch Live: Jack Smith testifies on Trump probes at Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.
2 U.S. aviators eject landing plane on carrier off Virginia and 4 sailors hurt
Two U.S. aviators ejected as they were landing their plane on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier off Virginia and four sailors on the vessel were hurt in what the Navy called a "mishap."
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U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
Holiday airfares soar to 10-year high. Here's how to save on flights.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
Politics
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Dutch National Police arrest of member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
CNN, Politico, MS NOW ask court to keep blocking Trump's press ban against them
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, who were banned by Trump from White House grounds this month, asked a federal court to block the press ban until the case is resolved.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health platform
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
Live
Watch Live: Jack Smith testifies on Trump probes at Senate hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
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Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
World
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Trump and Rubio question U.K. handling of possible plot against air base
Rubio claims a possible terror plot against a U.K. air base used by U.S. forces "clearly involved" a foreign actor, but there are few facts to support that.
Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
Wife, daughter of top drug lord held in U.S. are captured in Colombia
The women, who are wanted for money laundering, were arrested in an operation involving the FBI, President Abelardo de la Espriella said.
Entertainment
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Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Former "American Idol" singer's murder trial moves to closing arguments
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
Highlights from the VMA "teal" carpet
Stars stunned on the MTV Video Music Awards "teal" carpet Sunday night in Los Angeles, California. Vlad Duthiers breaks down some of the night's best moments.
Key highlights from the 2026 MTV VMAs
Madonna and Taylor Swift won big at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where artists also honored Dolly Parton's legacy and celebrated new singers making their global debuts. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.
VMA performance highlights
Vlad Duthiers and Denny Directo break down the most iconic performances from Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, which included performances by Madonna, Shaboozey, Raye and more.
Technology
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Technology
Trump sets high-stakes meeting on AI
President Trump is set to meet with the AI leaders shaping the new technology, as concerns about safety mount and China competes to dominate the market. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Why OpenAI didn't roll out its latest model
OpenAI halted its rollout of a new model, GPT-6.1 Astra, over safety concerns. Jo Ling Kent 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.
Tech leaders to meet with Trump on AI
President Trump is set to host the heads of several AI companies at the White House on Tuesday amid heightened concerns over the power and potential misuse of AI. Ed O'Keefe reports.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Science
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Science
Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Crime
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Dutch National Police arrest of member of group that claimed to have hacked FBI
About a week ago, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it had defaced the FBI's jobs website and bragged that it had stolen data about FBI personnel and job applicants.
Latest on the NYT executive killed
Jonathan McKinsey, who was the director of engineering for New York Times Games, was gunned down by his elderly in-laws in a parking lot on Saturday in California, police said. Matt Gutman reports.
Lindsay Clancy back in court after mistrial
Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who faced murder charges for the deaths of her three children, is back in court for news on her case. CBS News' Rebecca Roiphe joins with more.
New texts revealed in Cornell rape case
A Cornell University rape case is being reopened after no charges were pursued in 2024, the Tompkins County District Attorney's Office announced Monday. A former student alleges she was drugged and raped by several men for several hours at a fraternity house. Lilia Luciano reports.
Lindsay Clancy due back in court
Lindsay Clancy, whose case ended in a mistrial, is due back in court for a hearing to determine if her case will be retried. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Space
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NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
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Migrants on being sent to place with no ties
CBS News traveled to the West African country of Liberia to speak with a group of Latin American deportees who ICE sent thousands of miles away from their homelands. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the Trump administration's campaign to send deportees to "third countries" where they have no ties.
Latest on the NYT executive killed
Jonathan McKinsey, who was the director of engineering for New York Times Games, was gunned down by his elderly in-laws in a parking lot on Saturday in California, police said. Matt Gutman reports.
Iran and U.S. mediators appear to be talking
There appear to be discussions among mediators from the U.S. and Iran on the war as Tehran awaits news about a proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Aaron MacLean has more insight.
What to know about Pentagon data breach
A Pentagon data breach took months to discover and exposed sensitive information on nearly 3 million people, a defense official said. Charlie D'Agata reports.