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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
Winter Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas
President Trump called GOP Sen. Tim Scott after the South Carolina Republican publicly urged the president to remove a reposted video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Luigi Mangione has outburst in court as judge sets June trial date
Luigi Mangione appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Friday in the state's case against him for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
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Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
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Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
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Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
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Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
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Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
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Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
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Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas
President Trump called GOP Sen. Tim Scott after the South Carolina Republican publicly urged the president to remove a reposted video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
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White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
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Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
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Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
How the Olympics' Parade of Nations country order works
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See the best Olympic opening ceremony outfits of the 2026 Winter Games
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Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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Bad Bunny set for historic Super Bowl performance
Coming off a historic Grammy win, Bad Bunny is gearing up to make even more history at this weekend's Super Bowl. The musician is set to be the first Super Bowl headliner to perform completely in Spanish. Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer at Billboard, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
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Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
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Bad Bunny hints at halftime show surprises
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Bad Bunny set for historic halftime show
Bad Bunny will perform on the Super Bowl halftime stage on Sunday for an all-Spanish performance - a first at the big game. The six-time Grammy winner gave a preview ahead of his performance, saying, "they dont even have to learn Spanish. They just … it's better if they learn to dance."
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Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
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.
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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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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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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 say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
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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.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
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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
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NASA delays Artemis II launch
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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
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