Trump boasts of "nuclear button" but doesn’t really have one
Despite ratcheting up the tension with North Korea, Trump doesn't really have a nuclear button at his disposal
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As Trump and Kim spar, N. Korea opens door to talks
Amid nuclear war threats on Twitter, Kim Jong Un reopens key cross-border communication channel with South for 1st time in 2 years
Trump: I have a much bigger nuclear button than Kim Jong Un
President Trump said someone from Kim Jong Un's "depleted and food starved regime" should inform him that "I too have a Nuclear Button"
New global leadership and "America First" could mean major changes for U.S., geopolitical expert says
The political risk consulting firm says we are due for an unexpected crisis, equivalent to the 2008 financial crisis
Nikki Haley addresses Iran protests, North Korea at U.N.
"We must not be silent. The people of Iran are crying out for freedom," Haley said Tuesday
N. Korea resumes missile activity as South offers talks
North Korea appears to be in early stages of launch cycle for another intercontinental ballistic missile test
Expert warns 2018 will bring geopolitical disaster akin to 2008 financial crisis
From China filling a global power vacuum to Iran's relationship with the U.S., Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer breaks down the list
Trump tweets on first day after returning from Mar-a-Lago
Trump launched back into tweets on his first day back since the winter break, taking on Iran, Clinton and North Korea
Deadly protests spread like wildfire across Iran
Hundreds arrested, 20 killed as Ayatollah Khamenei again blames unnamed "enemies" for Islamic Republic's internal strife
Kim Jong Un warns "button for nuclear weapons is on my table"
North Korean leader lauds his nation for "completing" nuclear force, but also hints at possible opportunity to ease tension in region
Graham on North Korea, Iran: U.S. can deliver "fatal blows to really bad actors"
Graham said 2018 will "be the year to deny North Korea the capability to hit the homeland"
2018: What's next for Asia?
CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy on the North Korean nuclear crisis that looms on the horizon
How hope of diplomacy with North Korea dwindled
The Trump administration sees the time for diplomacy shrinking
Sunday: Graham, Cheney, Crowley, Dingell, Hurd
Tune into “Face the Nation” this Sunday for a look at what’s in store for next year
Trump: I can do whatever I want with the Justice Department
Tells New York Times he thinks Robert Mueller will treat him fairly, but leaves his options open; also, takes tougher line with China on N. Korea
Some Hawaii siren glitches in test amid missile threat
Hawaii re-introduced the Cold War-era warning siren during a test earlier this month
S. Korea seizes ship suspected of transferring oil to N. Korea
China rejects accusation of oil transfers to North Korea; Trump tweets it was "caught RED HANDED" allowing oil to reach isolated nation
North Korean defectors show signs of radiation exposure
The South Korean government started conducting medical exams on defectors in October
Atomic bomb scientist's "nightmare scenario" taking shape?
In "Man of the Hour," granddaughter and historian Jennet Conant writes about the brilliant scientist and Harvard president's life and career
U.S. sanctions 2 North Korean officials over weapons program
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the sanctions against two leaders said to be key figures in North Korea's ballistic missile program
N. Korea to U.S.: Prove we were behind "WannaCry" hack attack
Pyongyang calls U.S. claim "baseless provocation"; WannaCry infected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide in May
Analysis: The year in polls
CBS News polls surveyed over 16,000 Americans this year on topics ranging from Trump to North Korea to marijuana. Here's a look at some of what we found in 2017
North Korea: It's "pipe dream" that we'll give up our nukes
Calls latest U.N. sanctions "act of war" as Pyongyang's biggest ally, China, calls for restrain on all sides
North Korea calls new U.N. sanctions an "act of war"
North Korea said it's a "pipe dream" for the United States to think it will give up its nuclear weapons
U.N. imposes tough new sanctions against North Korea
The sanctions include sharply cutting limits on its imports of refined oil and cracking down on the country's shipping
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Trump says new U.S. strikes on Iran in retaliation for sea mines, targeting base
Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran returned to hostilities in a six-month war that appears to be locked in a stalemate.
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Lindsay Clancy trial jury deadlocked, but judge tells them to keep deliberating
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial can't come to a unanimous decision, they told a judge after entering their fourth day of deliberations Tuesday in Massachusetts.
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
Tropical Storm Edouard strengthens as it nears Louisiana, Texas coasts
Tropical Storm Edouard could hit parts of the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coasts with near-hurricane conditions today, the National Hurricane Center warns.
MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
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Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustang vehicles over potential power issue
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
IRS audit revenue plunged following mass layoffs, watchdog finds
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
Grand Canyon flood deaths lead to questions about alert system
Dr. John Giusti and Brent Rosenkranz died in major flash floods in the Grand Canyon. A third man, Timothy Allen Smith, is still missing.
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Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustang vehicles over potential power issue
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
IRS audit revenue plunged following mass layoffs, watchdog finds
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
E&Y to award $100 million in bonuses for workers who show people skills
Management consulting firm EY said it will reward employees who demonstrate human skills, such as business acumen and judgment.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
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Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
IRS audit revenue plunged following mass layoffs, watchdog finds
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Mass. primary features Markey vs. Moulton and more key races
Massachusetts is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with the ballot featuring a Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
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The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
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Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation"
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
U.K. man accused of drugging, abusing wife with other men goes on trial
The case has drawn parallels to that of Gisèle Pelicot, who publicly testified against her ex-husband in a 2024 mass rape trial.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
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Danielle Brooks on "If I Go Will They Miss Me"
Danielle Brooks sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new movie, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," and how being a mother and wife helped her in portraying the role.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The jury heard closing arguments Monday in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins to discuss the case.
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John Ternus is Apple's new CEO
John Ternus is stepping up and into the shoes of former Apple CEO Tim Cook. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports, plus Puck AI correspondent Ian Krietzberg shares his thoughts on the Apple turnover and the Hugging Face AI breach.
MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
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.
Apple's new CEO takes over
John Ternus begins his tenure as Apple's new CEO on Tuesday, marking a historic shift for the company. Jo Ling Kent reports.
St. Louis becomes the latest battleground in fight over data centers
"We have to be very careful about where and how we install these large data centers," said Kasey Fowler-Finn, a biologist at St. Louis University, who is among a group suing to halt a data center development.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge in the case on Tuesday that they're deadlocked. Deliberations have been ongoing for four days. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Rebecca Roiphe have more.
Times Square stabbing victim identified
A Bank of America executive was fatally stabbed during an attack in New York City's Times Square. CBS News' Jared Ocacher reports.
Mullin gives update on New York
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin shared an update on Operation Rotten Apple, a crackdown on criminals in New York. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Victim in Times Square stabbing identified as Bank of America employee
Erin Piacenti was identified as one of the two people stabbed by a woman Monday afternoon in Times Square before police shot and killed the suspect.
Watch: Lindsay Clancy jurors say deadlocked
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial said Tuesday they were deadlocked on their fourth day of deliberations. The judge told them to return to deliberations.
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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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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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U.S. launches new strikes against Iran
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran after tankers in the Strait of Hormuz were hit, CENTCOM said Tuesday afternoon. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Weijia Jiang have more.
Judge to make key decision in Charlie Kirk case
A judge in Utah will decide Tuesday whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge in the case on Tuesday that they're deadlocked. Deliberations have been ongoing for four days. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Rebecca Roiphe have more.
Times Square stabbing victim identified
A Bank of America executive was fatally stabbed during an attack in New York City's Times Square. CBS News' Jared Ocacher reports.
Key Massachusetts primary races
Voters are at the polls Tuesday in Massachusetts to vote in some key primaries ahead of the 2026 midterms. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.