International Women's Day protests amplify feminism in Asia
From the surging #MeToo movement in South Korea to outrage over a strongman leader's "direct attacks on women"
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Possible North Korea denuclearization talks
South Korea's president said Wednesday it is too early to be optimistic about denuclearization talks with North Korea. President Trump calls the situation with North Korea "tenuous," but he believes Pyongyang is "sincere" in its offer to discuss giving up its nuclear weapons. Holly Williams reports from South Korea.
North Korea weighs denuclearization
South Korea says its neighbors to the North are open to talks with the U.S. on nuclear weapons -- if the right conditions are met. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZERO Media, Alex Kliment, joins CBSN to discuss the possible diplomatic breakthrough.
North Korea halting nuclear tests?
South Korea says North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un agreed to halt nuclear and missile tests if the U.S. holds talks with his regime. The North and South also agreed to hold a summit next month. Ben Tracy reports.
North Korea-U.S. diplomacy
As the 2018 Winter Olympics came to an end, South Korea's government announced that North Korea would be willing to sit down for diplomatic talks with the United States. Matthew Kroenig, a Georgetown professor and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, tells CBSN that the talks would come at a tumultuous time for the U.S. as their top North Korea diplomat just announced his retirement.
Feb. 26 politics update
President Trump met with governors from 38 states Monday. Gun legislation proposals were discussed at length. Meanwhile, the White House is discussing the possibility of diplomatic talks with North Korea, and the Supreme Court declined to hear the Trump administration's appeal of a lower court's ruling that it must continue to accept DACA renewal applications. Jill Colvin, White House reporter for The Associated Press, joins CBSN to discuss the latest in politics.
U.S. Olympian tours South Korea dog meat farm
4 years after rescuing 5 strays during Sochi Games, skier Gus Kenworthy continues advocacy by visiting "one of the saddest places"
S. Korea speedskaters controversy
Thousands of South Koreans are calling for two speedskaters to be expelled from the Olympics after they left their slower teammate behind in one of the most bizarre moments of this year's Winter Games.
Olympics ease tension between North and South Korea
At the Olympics in South Korea, U.S. freeskier Nick Goepper won silver in the ski slopestyle competition. As important as games are to the athletes, they could also help bring peace to the troubled region. Twenty-two athletes from North Korea participated in the games, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un issued a rare invitation to South Korea’s president to visit the North. CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports from Seoul.
Recent headlines on North Korea, Syria
The cost to rebuild Syria has hit $300 billion, and South Korea is paying various expenses of North Koreans attending the Winter Olympics. Alex Kliment, a CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer, takes CBSN through recent global headlines.
Dangerous wind conditions at Winter Olympics
The weather isn't always cooperating at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. A number of events had to be postponed, and some athletes say competing in extremely windy conditions put them at risk. CBS News' Dana Jacobson reports from Pyeongchang.
Backlash amid thaw in Koreas relations
The Winter Olympics are being hailed as the "Peace Games" for warming ties between North and South Korea, but many South Koreans are protesting what they call an "illusion of peace" to appease the North. Holly Williams reports from Seoul.
2/12/18: Red and Blue
Olympic diplomacy; Obamas' portraits unveiled at Smithsonian.
Two sisters, two Olympic hockey teams
For the first time, North and South Korea fielded a joint hockey team for the Winter Olympics. This sharing of the ice isn't limited to nations. Sisters from one American family are both competing, but with an unusual twist. Dana Jacobson reports.
First Olympics medals awarded
The first medals of the winter Olympics were awarded Saturday during the first full day of competition. South Korea won its first gold medal of the games -- taking the men's 1500 metre short track speed skating event. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Seoul.
Kim Jong Un invites Moon Jae-in to Pyongyang
The goodwill of the Olympic Games appears to be thawing relations between North and South Korea. The North's leader, Kim Jong Un, invited South Korea's president to Pyongyang for a summit, in the hopes of easing tensions between the rival nations. The message was delivered by Kim's sister, just hours after the Winter Games opened in South Korea. Ben Tracy reports.
All eyes on North and South Korea at Olympics
The Olympics are underway in South Korea. Athletes from 93 nations paraded into the Olympic stadium for the opening ceremony. There was plenty of pageantry, as well as politics. CBS News' Ben Tracy reports from Pyeongchang.
Winter Olympics mascots
The may look cute and cuddly, but these 2018 Winter Olympics mascots are found throughout Korean folklore and legend. The white tiger is thought to be a sacred guardian while the Asiatic black bear represents strength.
CBS Sports' Winter Olympic preview
The 2018 Winter Olympics are underway and the 242 athletes of Team USA are looking to pick up lots of hardware. CBS Sports' Bill Reiter joins CBSN with a look at some of the U.S. athletes worth watching.
WorldView: Pakistan troops killed in ambushes
Pakistan military officials said gunmen killed at least three soldiers in two separate attacks overnight. Also, the Indian Medical Association is calling for a nationwide lockdown in India to curb the spread of COVID-19, and South Korea's president hopes to jumpstart diplomacy with North Korea. Meanwhile, dozens of Palestinians have reportedly been injured in clashes with Israeli police in Jerusalem. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more on those international headlines.
Pence at Olympics Opening Ceremony
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife attend the Opening Ceremony for the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Unified Korea marches in opening ceremony
Athletes from around the world are marching into Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium with their nations' flags Friday. Also, in a historic moment, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shook hands with the president of South Korea. Ben Tracy reports.
North Korea's show of force
Former commander of South Korea's special forces says Kim Jong Un's posturing is actually a sign of weakness
Olympic diplomacy?
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO and Greece Nicholas Burns joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what North and South Korea have to gain by their recent show of "sports diplomacy" ahead of the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.
Korean peninsula tensions
Seoul, South Korea, hosted the Summer Olympics in 1988. Although tensions between North and South Korea seem to be thawing now, it was much different then. Here's CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen's report from January 1988.
Video taken by ICE agent shows new angle of fatal shooting in Minneapolis
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Trump meets with oil executives to push for investment in Venezuela
President Trump met with major oil industry executives Friday afternoon as he pushes U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela.
How courts grant qualified immunity to police accused of off-duty misconduct
When officers commit misconduct during off-duty jobs, some judges are granting them immunity historically reserved for on-duty incidents.
Trump says Venezuela stole American oil. Here's what really happened.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
Veteran Danish diplomat slams Trump's Greenland bid as U.S. imperialism
Veteran diplomat tells CBS News Denmark "ready to cooperate" on Greenland, and he expects U.S. to abandon "anachronistic approach of colonialism" post-Trump.
Iran leader vows regime will "not back down" after night of huge protests
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei strikes a defiant tone against the U.S. after a night of massive anti-government protests.
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U.S. sends delegation to Venezuela as Trump meets with oil executives
President Trump met with oil industry executives at the White House as a U.S. delegation visited Venezuela.
2 people shot by Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, officials said.
Minnesota woman killed in shark attack in U.S. Virgin Islands
The woman was identified as 56-year-old Arlene Lillis of Minnesota.
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Rare Superman comic sells at auction for record $15 million
The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938, and introduced the world to Superman.
Looking for a job? Here are the best U.S. cities to find openings.
Midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Columbia, South Carolina, offer some of the best employment prospects, analysis finds.
Trump posted some U.S. jobs data the before its official release
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
Veteran Danish diplomat slams Trump's Greenland bid as U.S. imperialism
Veteran diplomat tells CBS News Denmark "ready to cooperate" on Greenland, and he expects U.S. to abandon "anachronistic approach of colonialism" post-Trump.
Video taken by ICE agent shows new angle of fatal shooting in Minneapolis
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
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Looking for a job? Here are the best U.S. cities to find openings.
Midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Columbia, South Carolina, offer some of the best employment prospects, analysis finds.
Trump posted some U.S. jobs data the before its official release
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
U.K. could ban X if platform can't "get a grip" on AI sexualized images
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
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DOJ creates task force to challenge state AI regulations
A new group within the Justice Department will target state artificial intelligence laws that it says hinder innovation, according to a memo.
Colombian president says Venezuela "will implode" if U.S. runs country for years
President Gustavo Petro responded to President Trump's comment that he expected U.S. oversight of Venezuela to last "much longer" than a year.
Trump posted some U.S. jobs data the before its official release
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
Veteran Danish diplomat slams Trump's Greenland bid as U.S. imperialism
Veteran diplomat tells CBS News Denmark "ready to cooperate" on Greenland, and he expects U.S. to abandon "anachronistic approach of colonialism" post-Trump.
Video taken by ICE agent shows new angle of fatal shooting in Minneapolis
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
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Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Book excerpt: "Enough" by Dr. Ania Jastreboff and Oprah Winfrey
The media superstar, who has struggled with weight for much of her life, and a Yale School of Medicine doctor team up for a book that examines the biology of obesity, offering a new way forward.
RFK Jr. says it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
Concerns with drinking water on some airlines
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of airplane drinking water stored in onboard tanks, not bottled products. Of the 10 major airlines, Delta scored best, while JetBlue and American were the bottom two carriers.
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Colombian president says Venezuela "will implode" if U.S. runs country for years
President Gustavo Petro responded to President Trump's comment that he expected U.S. oversight of Venezuela to last "much longer" than a year.
Minnesota woman killed in shark attack in U.S. Virgin Islands
The woman was identified as 56-year-old Arlene Lillis of Minnesota.
U.K. could ban X if platform can't "get a grip" on AI sexualized images
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Co-owner of Swiss ski resort bar hit by deadly fire held in custody
The co-owner of the fire-gutted Swiss ski resort bar where 40 mostly teenage New Year revelers were killed in a fire has been held in custody.
Man arrested under 1889 dueling law after deadly street fight
The faceoff took place on a street in the capital after the suspect "and the dead man agreed to fight each other," police said.
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Rare Superman comic sells at auction for record $15 million
The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938, and introduced the world to Superman.
Meet the team behind "The Traitors"
The drama and deceit of the Emmy-winning reality show "The Traitors" returns in season four with a star-studded cast. Anthony Mason got a behind-the-scenes look at the show with host Alan Cumming.
Holly Hunter on "Star Trek" series
Academy Award winner Holly Hunter is starring in the new Paramount+ original series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" as the Star Trek franchise marks its 60th anniversary. She talks with CBS Mornings about the series and being part of the Star Trek legacy.
Nick Reiner's attorney withdraws, insists client is "not guilty of murder"
Alan Jackson, who famously won an acquittal in the murder trial of Karen Read and represented disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, did not explain his decision to withdraw.
Brigitte Bardot's funeral draws hundreds to pay respects in Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen.
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Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
U.K. could ban X if platform can't "get a grip" on AI sexualized images
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
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.
Privacy impact of Gmail tools driven by AI
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Gmail adds AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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.
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Mangione's lawyers request charge dismissals
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson more than a year ago, was back in a New York courtroom on Friday. Mangione's lawyers asked a federal judge to drop two of his four federal charges. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
New video of Renee Good shooting
Vice President JD Vance posted a video on X that appears to show Renee Good's last words to immigration agents before an ICE officer shot and killed her in Minneapolis, Minnesota. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Vance calls Renee Good a "deranged leftist"
Vice President JD Vance addressed journalists at the White House press briefing on Thursday and commented on the deadly shooting involving an ICE officer in Minneapolis. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more on Vance's comments.
Minneapolis mayor on Renee Good comments
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey held a press conference on Friday and called for transparency from federal agencies that have taken over the investigation into the Renee Good shooting. Frey also slammed comments from Trump administration officials about the incident. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Man arrested under 1889 dueling law after deadly street fight
The faceoff took place on a street in the capital after the suspect "and the dead man agreed to fight each other," police said.
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NASA cutting ISS mission short
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
ISS crew returning early due to medical issue
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA will bring space station crew home early after medical issue
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
NASA postpones spacewalk for medical concerns
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NASA considers bringing space crew home due to medical issue
NASA said the unidentified astronaut is "stable," but the agency is considering all options, including a possible early return to Earth for Crew 11
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Key takeaways from mixed December jobs report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December, which is lower than analysts had expected. However, the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.4%. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Oil companies seek security in Venezuela
President Trump hosted Big Oil executives at the White House on Friday to discuss their potential involvement in his plan to rebuild and control Venezuela's infrastructure. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the details.
How latest Iran protests compare to past ones
Iranian officials have cut off internet and phone service in the country in an attempt to curb protests, which escalated overnight. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins with analysis.
Video shows new angle of fatal ICE shooting
A new cell phone video has surfaced in the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE officer Jonathan Ross. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi reports from Minneapolis. Then, Minnesota-based attorney and legal analyst Joe Tamburino joins to discuss the federal takeover of the investigation.
New angle of Minneapolis ICE shooting
Warning: video might be disturbing. New video shared by Vice President JD Vance reveals a new angle of the shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by an ICE officer on Wednesday. A source says the new video comes from the ICE agent who fired the fatal shots. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.