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A South African gold mine that goes two miles beneath the Earth's surface holds far more than just precious metals. Bill Whitaker reports.
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What lies 2 miles below Earth's surface?
A South African gold mine that goes two miles beneath the Earth's surface holds far more than just precious metals.
2010: Anderson Cooper meets the "Sharkman"
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Trump claims genocide in Ramaphosa meeting
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South African woman gets life sentence for selling her 6-year-old daughter
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Trump Oval Office minefield for world leaders
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How Trump misrepresented images to support "White genocide" claim
President Trump has made allegations of persecution of White farmers in South Africa.
Fact-check on Trump's genocide claims
President Trump made several claims on Wednesday that White South African farmers are experiencing genocide. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro breaks down the facts.
White House Trump-South Africa video
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked Thursday about the video President Trump played in his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Details on Trump-South Africa meeting video
During his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, President Trump played a video alleging genocide against White South Africans. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
South Africans react to Trump's claims
President Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on Wednesday. Mr. Trump claimed repeatedly that White South African farmers are experiencing genocide, which Ramaphosa denied. CBS News' Debora Patta joins with more.
Trump, South Africa president clash
President Trump had a tense Oval Office exchange on Wednesday with the president of South Africa, an American ally. Mr. Trump falsely accused South Africa's president of allowing a genocide against White farmers. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
Ramaphosa on Trump meeting
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said that he felt the meeting with President Trump went well despite claims repeated about genocide targeting White South African farmers. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more from the White House.
Some Afrikaners say Trump is being lied to about a "White genocide"
President Trump has singled out White Afrikaner farmers for U.S. refugee status, claiming they're persecuted in South Africa. But most people there say it's simply not true.
Trump, South African president have tense exchange in White House meeting
President Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who pushed back on claims about White genocide in South Africa.
Trump, Ramaphosa clash over genocide claim
Differences between President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa came to a head in a tense exchange in the Oval Office, as Mr. Trump confronted him over whether White genocide is taking place in South Africa. Mr. Trump has singled out White Afrikaner farmers for U.S. refugee status, claiming they're persecuted in South Africa. But many people there say it's simply not true. Weijia Jiang and Debora Patta have more.
Inside Trump's South Africa meeting
President Trump held a tense meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa at the White House Wednesday. Ramaphosa came to Washington hoping for a reset in the relationship with the U.S., but the meeting took a turn when Mr. Trump raised allegations that White farmers in South Africa were facing persecution and potential genocide. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi, BBC News' Pumza Fihlani and New York Times' Lynsey Chutel have the details.
South Africans on Trump-Ramaphosa meeting
President Trump is being accused of ambushing South Africa's president in the Oval Office Wednesday with claims of "White persecution." BBC News senior journalist Pumza Fihlani is in Johannesburg and has reaction.
South African president denies genocide claims
The cordial conversation between President Trump and South Africa's president in the Oval Office on Wednesday quickly turned contentious after Mr. Trump pushed unsubstantiated claims of genocide against White South African farmers. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi digs into the claims.
Takeaways from Trump's South Africa meeting
President Trump held a contentious meeting Wednesday with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Video: Rubio, Jayapal have fiery exchange
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U.S. Olympian responds after Trump calls him "a real loser"
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DOJ asks to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal charges
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Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
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Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
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See the Olympic medal count for the 2026 Winter Games
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Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
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Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
DOJ asks to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal charges
The Justice Department is moving to toss out its case against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, who was jailed for declining to testify before the House Jan. 6 panel.
41 U.S. states are getting warmer, each in its own way, report says
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OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
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OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
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Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
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U.S. Olympian responds after Trump calls him "a real loser"
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DOJ asks to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal charges
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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
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Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
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See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
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White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
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U.S. Olympian responds after Trump calls him "a real loser"
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Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
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Second ransom deadline for Guthrie passes
A second ransom deadline passed Monday for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Nancy Guthrie. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the search and former FBI special agent Jeff Harp joins to discuss the situation.
Search for Nancy Guthrie in Day 9
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Savannah Guthrie: "An hour of desperation"
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Monday, pleading for the public's help in finding her mother, Nancy. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Savannah Guthrie asks for public help for mom
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie posted a new video Monday pleading for the public's help in the search for her missing mother, Nancy. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more.
Cops: 1 in custody after Maryland school shooting
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NASA delays Artemis II launch
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Second ransom deadline for Guthrie passes
A second ransom deadline passed Monday for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Nancy Guthrie. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the search and former FBI special agent Jeff Harp joins to discuss the situation.
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