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Trump prioritizes economic ties to Saudis
President Trump is declaring his support for Saudi Arabia despite evidence from his own intelligence community that Saudi leaders authorized the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Weijia Jiang reports.
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Trump defends U.S.-Saudi Arabia relationship
President Trump says he's "standing by" Saudi Arabia, despite assessments from the intelligence community who say the country's crown prince played a role in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Louis Nelson, Politico breaking news reporter, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Trump defends strong ties to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. sanctioned 17 Saudi officials linked to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but President Trump said he will not scrap an arms deal with the Saudis or punish Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump comments on Saudi crown prince
President Trump said Tuesday he's unsure whether the Saudi crown prince was involved in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, despite intelligence indicating otherwise. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss Mr. Trump's comments after a U.S. official told CBS News this weekend the CIA believes Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing himself.
Lawmakers denounce Trump's backing of Saudis, despite Khashoggi killing
Republicans and Democrats condemned Trump's decision to stand by Saudi Arabia, despite CIA's assessment of the Saudi journalist's murder
Trump says U.S. will stand by Saudis, despite CIA's conclusion about Khashoggi killing
Trump says it "could very well be that the Crown Prince had knowledge of this tragic event – maybe he did and maybe he didn’t!"
Trump sticks with Saudi Arabia
President Trump issued a statement standing by the U.S. alliance with Saudi Arabia despite the CIA's assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with more.
Pompeo defends alliance with Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended President Trump's decision to continue the strong U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia amid reports that the CIA has assessed that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Watch Pomepo's remarks.
Saudi activists beaten, tortured in detention, Amnesty International says
Saudi Arabia has detained at least 10 women and seven men on vague national security allegations related to their human rights work
Time "running out" for war-torn Yemen as Saudis delay peace proposal
Diplomat on U.N. Security Council says "Saudi Arabia is actively lobbying against" a British draft resolution to halt the bloodshed and get food in
Will Trump accept CIA's finding on Khashoggi?
The CIA has concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last month. But President Trump seems to be sticking with his Saudi ally. Mustafa Akyol, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, joins CBSN with more on the fallout.
Saudi royals wait for Trump's next move after journalist's murder
With CIA appearing likely to tell Trump the Saudi Crown Prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi's assassination, the men who really know could soon be executed
Trump says he won't interfere with Whitaker
President Trump is showing new impatience with the Russia investigation and reluctance to accept evidence that Saudi Arabia's crown prince ordered the murder of a Washington Post journalist. Major Garrett reports.
CIA: Saudi prince ordered Khashoggi killing
CBS News can confirm that the CIA has intelligence that substantiates an assessment Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for strong action against the Saudi leadership. Holly Williams reports from Riyadh.
Trump weighs next steps with Saudi Arabia
A U.S. official tells CBS News the CIA believes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. William Inboden, executive director at Clements Center for National Security, joins CBSN to discuss the latest about the Trump administration's reaction.
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Khashoggi, a prominent critic of the crown prince, was killed after he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2
Trump talks to CIA and State leaders about Jamal Khashoggi's killing
He called CIA Director Gina Haspel and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from Air Force One as he flew to California, Sarah Sanders said
Turks reject any U.S. "legal favor" to ease pressure on Saudis over Khashoggi
If the Trump administration had hoped to take some pressure off its close ally the Saudi Crown Prince, Turkey isn't playing ball
U.S. hits 17 Saudis with sanctions
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against 17 Saudis in response to the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Saudi Arabia's top prosecutor is recommending the death penalty for five suspects charged with ordering and carrying out the killing. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
U.S. announces sanctions against 17 Saudis over Khashoggi's death
"These individuals who targeted and brutally killed a journalist who resided and worked in the United States must face consequences for their actions"
Saudi prosecutor seeks death for 5 over Khashoggi killing
The ultra-conservative kingdom's own investigation has concluded that an ex-intel chief ordered the killing, not the powerful crown prince
Death penalty sought in Khashoggi murder
Saudi Arabia's top prosecutor announced new charges in last month's killing of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi. He wants five of the suspects to face the death penalty for the killing and dismembering of the journalist who was a critic of the Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler. Holly Williams reports from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Canadian intelligence has heard Khashoggi tapes, PM says
Justin Trudeau is first Western leader to acknowledge his country has received recordings of the killing of the Saudi journalist
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Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office
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Father of Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
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Lindsay Clancy jury hears from first responders from day 3 kids died
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4 major Latino organizations joining forces to mobilize voters for midterms
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Stolen Civil War-era cannonballs found in suitcase at Alabama airport
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American Airlines makes its flight refund policy more restrictive
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Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
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CONCACAF rejects Infantino's World Cup investment plan after UEFA's boycott threat
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American Airlines makes its flight refund policy more restrictive
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Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
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Mortgage rates hit highest level in a year amid inflation fears
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Poll analysis on cost of living and whether political parties have answers
Big majorities of Americans have said their incomes are not keeping up with inflation, and feel the president isn't focused enough on the issue.
Saudi, Israeli leaders try to shape Trump's decisions on Iran conflict
As conflict potentially expands in the region, Trump met with the Saudi defense minister and with Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister counseled Trump on three options for the war.
Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
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4 major Latino organizations joining forces to mobilize voters for midterms
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Afghan woman to fight U.S. efforts to deport her over "alien terrorist" claim
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Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
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Acting CDC director on Fauci's testimony
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Fauci invokes the Fifth over 100 times
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CONCACAF rejects Infantino's World Cup investment plan after UEFA's boycott threat
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Spain deploys military to Morocco border after migrant crossings, 9 deaths
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Saudi, Israeli leaders try to shape Trump's decisions on Iran conflict
As conflict potentially expands in the region, Trump met with the Saudi defense minister and with Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister counseled Trump on three options for the war.
European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors
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U.K. village plans independence vote in protest over migrant housing plans
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From the archives: Spider-Man creator Stan Lee
The creator of such superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four, Stan Lee (1922-2018) was a comic book genius whose characters made him a superhero himself to legions of fans. In this report that originally aired Jan. 17, 2016, Lee talked with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan about his marvelous life story that, fittingly, was published in comic-book form.
Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
Lawsuit alleges that a drive storing $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
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BTS skipping the next Grammy Awards
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Actor Jared Leto facing allegations
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Altman expresses support for AI slowdown
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OpenAI CEO meets with key Trump advisers
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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OpenAI interested in AI wearables
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How plants feel
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Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
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SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
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How AI data centers impact the environment
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Police kill suspect in deadly kidnapping
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Hair sample found at Nancy Guthrie's home inconclusive as search hits 6-month mark
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First responders testify in Lindsay Clancy trial
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Peptide vendor sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison: "An incredible trail of harm"
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Details on Colin Gray sentence
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SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
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