North Korea says it practiced for a "scorched earth" nuclear strike
North Korea's disclosure of detailed war plans is seen an escalation of its protest against ongoing South Korea-U.S. military exercises
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South Korea conducts first civil defense drills in 6 years
"How many people are aware of what to do in the event of a North Korean missile attack, earthquake or fire?" asked one South Korean paper in an editorial.
Watch Oppenheimer discuss use of the atomic bomb in 1965 interview
Manhattan Project mastermind J. Robert Oppenheimer, often credited as the father of the atomic bomb, spoke with CBS News in 1965.
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Sullivan: U.S. willing to talk to North Korea on nukes
President Biden's national security adviser said the U.S. is willing to negotiate "without preconditions" after North Korea launched another intercontinental ballistic missile.
Where is Russia's mutinous Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin now?
The rebellion leader's whereabouts have been unclear since his brief uprising, but pro-Kremlin media are showing photos purportedly from his raided mansion.
Ukraine and Russia carry out strikes
Russian missiles hit downtown Lviv early Thursday in what Ukrainian officials called the biggest attack to date on civilian areas in the major western city. Ukraine, meanwhile, carried out a strike in Russian-held territory, as both sides accused each other of plotting to sabotage the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Belarus claims to receive Russian nukes
Ukraine is continuing its counteroffensive against Russia with officials saying the fighting is extremely fierce. Meanwhile, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claimed Wednesday his country has started taking delivery of tactical nuclear weapons from Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports on the counteroffensive, and Samuel Charap, senior political scientist at the Rand Corporation, joins CBS News to discuss Lukashenko's claims.
Putin says Russia could seize more of Ukraine despite weapons shortage
Russia's president made a rare admission of flaws in his war effort but suggested he could order his troops to try to claim even more territory.
Belarus leader boasts "powerful" Russian nukes already in his country
Putin's ally in Belarus says nuclear weapons "three times more powerful" than those used on Japan are now deployed in his country.
Putin puts a date on his plan to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russia said in the spring that it would place "tactical nuclear weapons" in Belarus, just north of Ukraine. Now Putin has said when they'll arrive.
Pakistan court orders ex-PM Imran Khan's release on bail for 2 weeks
Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan is free for now thanks to Pakistan's courts, but the government has vowed to lock him up again as soon as it can.
Top Pakistan court orders ex-PM Imran Khan's release after deadly riots
Imran Khan is a national sports hero-turned political opposition powerhouse. Here's what you need to know about the political turmoil gripping Pakistan.
Zelenskyy sees "opportunity" as China offers to mediate in Ukraine war
Ukraine's leader said he had a "mostly reasonable" conversation with Xi Jinping, and they have an equal interest in "the sovereignty of nations and territorial integrity."
How the Iran-Saudi diplomatic breakthrough could impact the Mideast
Could a China-brokered deal ease the decades-old rivalry between the Sunni and Shiite Muslim powers that's fueled tension, even wars, across the Middle East?
Russia says Putin has paid another visit to occupied ground in Ukraine
As the Kremlin released video purportedly showing the Russian leader in Kherson, the U.S. and other G7 nations condemned his recent "irresponsible nuclear rhetoric."
What to know as tension between the U.S. and China mounts over Taiwan
The U.S. is bound by law to help Taiwan defend itself from aggression, and analysts believe Beijing may be preparing for aggression.
Ukraine leader warns if Putin can claim a win, he will "push, push, push"
Even as tanks arrived from Europe, Zelenskyy said if Russia is permitted to "smell that we are weak," he could be asked to make a compromise with global implications.
Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, bringing them closer to Europe. The U.S. Department of Defense said that there were no indications that Russia was preparing to use nuclear weapons. NATO called the rhetoric dangerous and irresponsible. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Russia to deploy "tactical nuclear weapons" in Belarus, Putin says
NATO calls Putin's move "dangerous and irresponsible," but the alliance and the White House say there's no indication the Russian leader is about to actually use a nuke.
North Korea claims sea drone capable of unleashing "radioactive tsunami"
Military analysts are dubious of the latest wild claims from Kim Jong Un's regime, which is furious over the latest U.S.-South Korean joint military exercises.
China's leader brings Putin support, but no public promise of weapons
Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow was a big boost for Putin as he faces an arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, but what he probably really wants are rockets and ammunition.
N. Korea test fires cruise missiles amid U.S.-South Korea war games
Kim Jong Un's regime calls the major U.S.-South Korean exercise "frantic war preparation," and is likely to respond with more provocative tests.
Iran to allow more inspections at nuclear sites, U.N. says
The International Atomic Energy Agency also said that Iran had agreed to restore surveillance cameras at those nuclear facilities as well.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
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Trump and Iran issue fresh warnings as standoff continues
As Trump warns Iran to "get smart soon" and make a deal to end the war, an Iranian lawmaker vows Tehran will "never relinquish its control over the Strait of Hormuz."
DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, shares new photos
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts, including attempting to assassinate the president. The other two charges involved the use and transport of firearms.
Listen Live: Supreme Court weighs deportation protections for Syrians, Haitians
The Supreme Court is weighing the Trump administration's attempt to rescind Temporary Protected Status for 6,000 Syrian and 350,000 Haitian immigrants.
Blanche denies that Trump directed Comey prosecution: "Of course not"
A grand jury on Tuesday issued the indictment against Comey, alleging that an Instagram post that said "86 47" in seashells was a threat to assassinate Mr. Trump.
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How a company likened to a sex cult is lobbying Trump for pardons
OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
King Charles toasts U.S.-U.K. alliance in state dinner, after rare address to Congress
King Charles attended a state dinner at the White House, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S.
London mayor laments "shocking antisemitic attacks" as 2 hurt in stabbing
London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.
College students' killings latest case to rely on ChatGPT as evidence
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
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TSA PreCheck offers discount to younger travelers. Here's what to know.
TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.
Bondi to testify in House panel's Epstein probe as Democrats threaten contempt
The deposition was announced moments after Democrats said they filed a civil contempt resolution against Bondi.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, shares new photos
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts, including attempting to assassinate the president. The other two charges involved the use and transport of firearms.
Senate Banking Committee advances Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
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TSA PreCheck offers discount to younger travelers. Here's what to know.
TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.
Senate Banking Committee advances Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
Man takes sister's exhumed body to bank in bid to get to her money
An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says.
Feds have rejected 15% of businesses' tariff refund claims
But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly, an expert says.
FCC orders Disney to file for early license renewal after Kimmel clash
The regulatory agency issued the order after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump urged ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
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Florida House advances congressional map to give GOP up to 4 more seats
The new map, propsed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, will now go to the Florida Senate, where it is expected to be approved.
Bondi to testify in House panel's Epstein probe as Democrats threaten contempt
The deposition was announced moments after Democrats said they filed a civil contempt resolution against Bondi.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
DOJ seeks pretrial detention of shooting suspect Cole Allen, shares new photos
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts, including attempting to assassinate the president. The other two charges involved the use and transport of firearms.
Senate Banking Committee advances Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
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Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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U.S. captures alleged drug kingpin with $10 million bounty on his head
Eugenio Molina-Lopez is accused of heading up a gang that allegedly trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.
U.S. envoy in Ukraine to step down, but officials say no dispute with Trump
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is stepping down, but officials deny reports that it follows disagreements with President Trump
Police declare terrorist incident after 2 Jewish men stabbed in London
London's mayor says police will increase patrols after an "appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners," amid a "series of shocking antisemitic attacks" in the city.
Tourist dies after being bitten at snake-charming show in Egypt
A snake, reported to be a cobra, crawled into the victim's pants and bit him as he watched a show, police said.
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Trump and Iran issue fresh warnings as standoff continues
As Trump warns Iran to "get smart soon" and make a deal to end the war, an Iranian lawmaker vows Tehran will "never relinquish its control over the Strait of Hormuz."
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Reshaping the conversation about aging
Constance Zimmer, who co-hosts the podcast "Talk 50 to Me," talks about reframing the conversation among women about aging. The podcast features interviews with women in their 50s, talking about the realities of midlife.
FCC orders review of ABC broadcast licenses
The FCC has ordered an early review of the broadcast licenses for eight local stations owned by ABC. The move comes after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Ed O'Keefe reports.
FCC reviewing ABC licenses amid Kimmel feud
The Federal Communications Commission says it wants the Walt Disney Company to file for early license renewal for its television stations. The announcement comes one day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins with analysis.
FCC reviewing Disney licenses over DEI practices
One day after President Trump called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC said it will begin reviewing eight broadcasting licenses owned or managed by Disney due to the company's diversity policies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Justin Hartley gives "Tracker" preview
"Tracker" star Justin Hartley reveals how he feels about the upcoming finale of the third season of the show. He also discusses his wife making appearances in the series and the best advice he's received in the industry.
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Legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday in a trial against fellow billionaire Sam Altman that could change the future of AI. Musk accused the OpenAI co-founder of lying and stealing, adding that he has "extreme concerns" about AI and who controls it.
College students' killings latest case to rely on ChatGPT as evidence
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
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.
Elon Musk testifies in OpenAI trial
Opening statements began on Tuesday in Tesla CEO Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman. Maxwell Zeff, senior writer at Wired, joins with more.
Jury selection begins in Musk-Altman legal battle
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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2 stabbed in London Jewish neighborhood
A man is in custody after two people were stabbed at a Jewish neighborhood of North London, according to British authorities. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Secret Service protocols at D.C. dinner
Robert McDonald, a retired supervisory agent at the U.S. Secret Service, joins CBS News with his take on the security protocols during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
James Comey reacts to second indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a second Justice Department indictment. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
U.S. captures alleged drug kingpin with $10 million bounty on his head
Eugenio Molina-Lopez is accused of heading up a gang that allegedly trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.
College students' killings latest case to rely on ChatGPT as evidence
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Supreme Court strikes down new Louisiana map
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, which created two majority-Black districts. The 6-3 vote is a major win for Republicans. Major Garrett anchors this CBS News Special Report.
2 stabbed in London Jewish neighborhood
A man is in custody after two people were stabbed at a Jewish neighborhood of North London, according to British authorities. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
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A powerful tornado tore through parts of North Texas. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
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Republican and Democratic candidates in the California gubernatorial race took part in a debate hosted by CBS. Fin Gómez reports.