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Trump predicts "success" with N. Korea
The highly anticipated summit with North Korea is now just days away. During a joint appearance with the Japanese prime minister, President Trump predicted his meeting with Kim Jong Un will be a "great success." CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
What is Trump doing to prepare for the North Korea summit?
President Trump said Thursday he thinks the summit is more about attitude and willpower than preparation
Trump "prepared to walk away" from NK summit
President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a joint appearance at the White House ahead of next week's North Korean summit. Mr. Trump said he was "totally prepared to walk away" from the summit. If the summit goes well, the president said he may invite North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to the U.S. Jeff Glor anchors a CBS News Special Report from New York.
Trump says he's ready for N. Korea summit
President Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House Thursday, and told reporters he's prepared for next week's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.
Family of Japanese abductee to Trump: You are our family’s last hope
Megumi Yokota was the youngest of at least 13 Japanese citizens kidnapped and taken to North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s. Shinzo Abe will be raising the issue with Trump ahead of his upcoming summit with Kim Jong Un
Will Giuliani impact the summit?
President Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani raised eyebrows for saying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un got on his hands and knees and "begged" for the upcoming summit to take place. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan takes a look at whether his remarks put the historic summit at risk.
What a successful North Korea summit would look like
Experts say that the U.S. and North Korea could agree on a framework to denuclearize and open up channels of communication
Giuliani says Kim begged for U.S. summit
Speaking at a conference in Israel, President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani said that after Mr. Trump called off plans for a summit with North Korea, "Kim Jong Un got back on his hands and knees and begged for it." The summit is now scheduled for June 12 in Singapore.
Location nailed down for Trump-Kim Jong Un summit
Airspace restrictions announced after White House says historic summit will happen at luxury resort known for beaches and golf
North Korea expert has message for Trump: "Please listen to your advisers"
This week on "Intelligence Matters," with CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell, North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry has some advice for the president, days before his summit with Kim Jong Un
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Trump gears up for G7, N. Korea summits
President Trump is gearing up for the G7 summit in Canada, where he'll face some of America's top allies angered by his decision to impose steep tariffs on imports. Then comes Mr. Trump's planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un next week. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZERO Media, Alex Kliment, takes us through the latest.
Trump-Kim Jong Un summit countdown
Intense preparations are underway for next week's summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore. Officials are working out a series of details. In the middle of all that, North Korea says a separate meeting with Syria's president is now in the works. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
North Korea experts' advice to Trump: Keep summit as simple as possible
All eyes are on the U.S. as it prepares to head to Singapore for the U.S.-North Korea summit
Kasich "very, very concerned" about North Korea summit
The Ohio governor says the U.S. has to be "extremely careful" with North Korea, which has backtracked on promises before
Who will pay for Kim Jong Un's hotel stay in Singapore?
The question of who will foot the bill is just one of the logistical issues that will need to be hammered out ahead of the June 12 summit with President Trump
Pompeo tries to salvage N. Korea summit
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is working to salvage the U.S. summit with North Korea. He met with a representative from North Korea in New York as Russia's Foreign Minister headed to Pyongyang. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss the status of the talks.
Trump to meet North Korean official
The man described as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's "right hand," Kim Yong Chol, is scheduled to deliver a letter from the ruler to President Trump at the White House Friday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discusses the latest on the negotiations between the two nations, as well as President Trump's recent talk about pardons.
Trump speaks about meeting with N.K. official
After meeting with a top North Korean official at the White House, President Trump announced the summit he had canceled with the country's leader was back on. Kim Yong Chol, a top aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, spent more than an hour with Mr. Trump in the Oval Office. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Washington correspondent Paula Reid join CBSN with more.
Memo sent to Mueller by Trump's lawyers
A confidential memo from President Trump's lawyers explains why Mr. Trump may not be forced to testify before the special counsel. This comes at the president and his team are preparing for a historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest from the White House.
Pushing the envelope? Kim Jong Un's massive letter to Trump
The White House circulated a photo of President Trump holding a larger-than-life letter from the North Korean leader Friday
Trump-Kim summit is back on
On Friday, President Trump said his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12 in Singapore. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned the president not to get "snookered" by Pyongyang. Niall Stanage, White House columnist for The Hill, joins CBSN to discuss the upcoming meeting.
Trump hints at longer path for North Korea to denuke
The president has signaled a change in his administration's goal of getting the nation to give up its nuclear weapons
N. Korea summit saved
President Trump says the North Korea meeting is back on and calls it a "get to know you meeting-- plus." He also says it could be the first of several. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the details
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother's safe return
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
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Where you can watch the 2026 Super Bowl live today
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Will Bad Bunny be paid for his Super Bowl halftime performance?
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Did a popular acne medication drive a Texas teen to shoot his friends?
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
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Will Bad Bunny be paid for his Super Bowl halftime performance?
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
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Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
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Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
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Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
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Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
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White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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Ilia Malinin stunned by Yuma Kagiyama in Olympic figure skating short program
The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.
Jake Paul joins JD Vance to watch U.S. women's hockey team at Olympics
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Italy nabs first gold medal of Milano Cortina Olympics in speedskating upset
Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record of 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds, shaving more than two-and-a-half seconds off the mark set by Dutch legend Irene Schouten four years earlier in Beijing.
4 suspects arrested after bombing at Pakistan mosque leaves 31 dead
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
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Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
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Twisted Sister cancels reunion shows as frontman Dee Snider resigns
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Best books for Valentine's Day
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Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
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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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Did a popular acne medication drive a Texas teen to shoot his friends?
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
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NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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