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Three Americans freed from North Korea were greeted by President Trump overnight. But one of the first people to see the men after their release is a State Department official, who says they're now trying to return to normal life. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
The prisoners are in good health, and U.S. officials said they did not find any significant physical or psychiatric concerns
President Trump said he thinks the meeting will be a "big success"
President Trump and first lady Melania joined three U.S. nationals as they stepped out of a plane early Thursday morning at Joint Base Andrews, a day after their release from detention in North Korea.
North Korea has released three Americans who had been held prisoner in the country ahead of a landmark summit between the two nations' leaders. Jessica Lee, interim executive director for the Council of Korean Americans, joins CBSN to discuss what this could mean for U.S.-North Korean relations.
President Trump has announced the date and location of his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The announcement comes after three Americans who were detained in North Korea returned to the U.S. Vladimir Duthiers has more.
"What I don't want to do is have a process that just ends up with a veto. We actually want to solve the DACA problem," said Ryan
Three Americans held in North Korea for more than a year are back home. Kim Dong Chul, Kim Hak Song and Tony Kim received a hero's welcome early Thursday morning after landing at Joint Base Andrews. President Trump, Vice President Pence and first lady Melania Trump personally greeted the men. The president hailed their return ahead of his scheduled talks with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Paula Reid reports.
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan was at Joint Base Andrews when the three Americans held in North Korea arrived on U.S. soil. She spoke with Vice President Mike Pence about their return. Pence also hints at possible opportunities with Iran after the U.S. pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal.
"I believe we are always interested in opportunities to bring Americans home," Pence told "CBS This Morning"
On tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, Trump says he "very much appreciated" Kim Jong Un releasing prisoners ahead of 2 leaders' looming summit
Three Americans held in North Korea are on their way home, and will meet with President Trump when they return. Their release comes ahead of a planned summit between Mr. Trump and Kim Jong Un. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan explains what the release means for the upcoming talks.
The three men, Kim Dong Chul, Kim Hak Song and Tony Kim, cleared custody at 7:45 p.m. and by 8:42 p.m. they were flying home
The news comes as three freed American detainees are returning home from North Korea
Former U.N. ambassador and New Mexico governor Bill Richardson spoke with CBSN anchor Reena Ninan about his experience meeting with North Korean leaders what the United States' upcoming negotiations with Kim Jong Un may look like.
A day after pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal, President Trump warned Iran not to restart its nuclear program. "If they do, there will be very severe consequence," he said during a meeting with his Cabinet. During the meeting, the president also thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for releasing three U.S. citizens. "I appreciate Kim Jong Un allowing this to happen," the president said. And he told reporters that a time and place had been selected for his upcoming summit with Kim.
President Trump will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the near future for a presidential summit
"I know the threats we face and I know what we need to be successful in our mission," says nominee for CIA director
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is returning to the U.S. from North Korea with three American prisoners who have been released: Dong-Chul Kim, Hak-Song Kim and Tony Kim.
Trump announces release in tweet, says men "seem to be in good health," and details nailed down for his meeting with Kim Jong Un
President Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. is withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal. Iran's president Hassan Rouhani maintains his country has complied with the deal and said it wouldn't immediately withdraw. Norman Roule, a senior adviser at United Against Nuclear Iran and a former CIA Middle East operations manager, joins CBSN to discuss the implications.
Three Americans held in North Korea have been freed, an apparent goodwill gesture ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The detainees are en route to Andrews Air Force Base with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and will land there at 2am Thursday, to be greeted by Mr. Trump
It's expected that, as "a great gesture" by Kim Jong Un ahead of the meeting, Pompeo will bring home U.S. prisoners
On primary night, the CBSN political panel takes a look at why President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal. Former VP of communications for Romney-Ryan 2012 Kevin Sheridan discusses how the decision will play with the President's base, CBSN political contributor Caitlin Huey-Burns talks how it could affect the upcoming North Korean summit and Democratic strategist Joel Payne discusses if the decision stemmed from undoing former President Obama's legacy.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is on his way to North Korea in preparation of President Trump's meeting with Kim Jong Un. It's his second trip to North Korea in less than six weeks. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited nature of the disclosures.
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
Powerball said the estimated $1.6 billion grand prize is the fourth largest in its history and the fifth largest among U.S. lottery jackpots.
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.
Animal rights groups celebrate, but the Trump administration is light on specifics about phasing out federally funded medical testing on animals.
When the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety announced it would introduce a new array of firearms training classes, it caught some longtime supporters off guard.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG agreed to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Analysts point to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as driving the year-end surge.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
Animal rights groups celebrate, but the Trump administration is light on specifics about phasing out federally funded medical testing on animals.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.
The elusive street artist posted two photos of an artwork on his official Instagram account amid speculation that he was behind it. An identical image appeared elsewhere.
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show.
Denmark says it will summon the U.S. ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has often expressed interest in.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
To mark the Christmas season, "Sunday Morning" presents a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, of "Jolly Toyland," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Australian police released new documents Monday showing the father and son who are accused of killing 15 people at Bondi Beach undergoing firearms training just weeks before the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
The Justice Department is under scrutiny for heavily redacting the initial batches of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.
More details are emerging about Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at Brown University before allegedly targeting an MIT professor. CBS News Boston has more.
At least a dozen files initially released by the Justice Department by the Dec. 19 deadline were removed from the website, CBS News has found. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
The Justice Department released more of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein over the weekend. But the partial release, full of redactions, came after a deadline Congress set for releasing all of the files. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
This time of year, dozens of familiar songs end up on our playlists or they're often heard over the radio. But if you're lucky, you can hear them performed live -- by carolers. Jericka Duncan has the story.
The family of 57-year-old Randall Spivey and his nephew, 33-year-old Brandon Billmaier, are praying for answers after the two experienced fishermen were reported missing. The two set sail from Fort Myers, Florida, and never came home. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News postponed a "60 Minutes" report about the Trump administration's decision to send Venezuelans and others it says entered the U.S. illegally to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi said in an internal email to colleagues that the story was "factually correct," but CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss said in a statement that holding stories that "lack sufficient context" or are "missing critical voices happens every day in every newsroom," and she looks "forward to airing this important piece when it's ready."
In Moscow, authorities are investigating what appears to be a targeted killing of a senior Russian general, who died when an explosive device was detonated beneath his car. Holly Williams has more.