N. Korea test fires more missiles, South answers with its own test
Ballistic missile test comes just 2 days after the North said it tested a new long-range missile. This time, South Korea appears to have responded with its own weapons tests.
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K-pop star sentenced to 3 years in prison in prostitution case
Before his fall from grace, Seungri was one of the biggest stars in K-pop because of the success of the boy band Big Bang.
WorldView: 180 dead in India landslides
More than 180 people in India are dead after heavy rains triggered landslides and floods. A man in Hong Kong faces life in prison after being the first person found guilty under the city's new national security law. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" from London to discuss these stories and more international headlines.
WorldView: Building collapses on bus
At least nine people were killed and eight injured when a building collapsed on a bus in South Korea. In India, another building collapsed, killing at least 11 people, including eight children, and a new U.N. report found that around 350,000 people in Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region are on the brink of famine. Also, claims could run into the billions if the Tokyo Olympics are canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM from London with those headlines from around the world.
Biden holds press conference with South Korean President
President Biden said the U.S. and South Korea are making progress in addressing nuclear threats posed by North Korea during a press conference with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join's CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden shifts focus from Middle East to Asia
President Biden shared new details about his phone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he worked on arranging a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Mr. Biden also promised South Korean President Moon Jae-In that the U.S.would provide much-needed vaccines for more than a half million South Korean troops. Debra Alfarone has the details.
Biden meets with South Korea's president
"President Biden met Friday with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, the second in-person meeting with a foreign leader since Mr. Biden took office. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Biden commends Middle East cease-fire
President Joe Biden applauded the cease-fire agreement on Thursday, saying Israel and Palestinians deserve to "enjoy equal measures of freedom. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest from the White House.
WorldView: Situation in Tigray "horrific"
The World Health Organization is speaking out and calling for aid for Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region. Several countries are adding sanctions on Myanmar's military regime. Japan's economy shrunk more than expected. And the wife of a Belgian ambassador is claiming diplomatic immunity after slapping a sales assistant in South Korea. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with headlines from around the world.
Sarah Sanders on North Korea meeting
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said North Korea must follow through on its commitment to denuclearization, although she wouldn't say what steps that involves, ahead of any meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.
How N. Korea could benefit from Trump meeting
South Korea's foreign minister says his country's president, Moon Jae-in, is confident the planned talks between the U.S. and North Korea could lead to the denuclearization of the country. Holly Williams reports from Seoul, South Korea, on the skepticism about the benefits of a meeting.
North Korea announcement
During an announcement at the White House Thursday night, South Korea announced that President Trump will meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un by May. They also announced that Kim Jong Un is open to discussing denuclearization. Isaac Stone Fish, a senior fellow at the Asia Society, and CBS News White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany join CBSN to discuss the announcement.
Trump to meet with Kim Jong Un
In a landmark announcement, South Korea announced President Trump will meet with his North Korean counterpart, Kim Jong Un, by May. Politico reporter Daniel Lippman joins CBSN to discuss what this could mean for relations with Pyongyang.
South Korean reaction to Kim Jong Un meeting
In a major development in the possible denuclearization of North Korea, South Korea's national security adviser announced Thursday that President Trump has agreed to meet Kim Jong Un. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has reaction from Seoul.
Trump agrees to meet Kim Jong Un
In a stunning announcement Thursday, South Korea's national security adviser Chung Eui-yong said President Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He said North Korea is committed to denuclearization. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports from the White House.
Analysis: Trump & Kim Jong Un to meet
President Trump has agreed to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as soon as this May, according to a South Korean official Thursday night. CBS News' White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest developments.
Trump agrees to meet with Kim Jong Un
In a brief statement outside the White House, South Korean National Security Adviser Chung Eui-yong said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is committed to denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and wants to meet President Trump "as soon as possible." Isaac Stone Fish, senior fellow at the Asia Society, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano for reaction.
K-pop in North Korea
K-pop and K-dramas -- South Korean soap operas -- are banned in North Korea. But black market versions are making their way to North Koreans, even offering proof to one defector that the regime was lying to him. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Trump teases announcement on N. Korea
President Trump says South Korea will be making a "major statement" about North Korea at 7 p.m. ET Thursday. Mr. Trump teased the announcement in his first visit to the White House press briefing room. It comes after hours of consultations at the White House between U.S. and South Korean officials over recent inter-Korean talks.
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"
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.
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Trump says no talks with Iran ongoing, and none scheduled
President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.
Florida voters choose in governor, Senate primaries, and more races to watch
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.
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IRS proposal would force nonprofits to disclose leaders' terrorism convictions
The disclosure requirement would be added to the Form 990, the annual return that nonprofit groups file with the IRS.
Human remains found in Lake Mead as water levels reach record low
The skeletal remains were found on Sunday, two years after similar drought conditions exposed bodies in the lake.
Missing woman's family receives texts asking for money, bitcoin
Alisa Goods, 63, disappeared 10 days ago in Las Vegas. Her family has been receiving mysterious messages from her phone.
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DOJ to stop using outside experts to help vet competitive grant applicants
The Justice Department is scrapping its longtime practice of hiring outside experts to help review competitive grant applications, multiple sources told CBS News.
Activists who posed as Minnesota voters during primary could be in legal trouble
An undercover video could land a handful of activists in legal trouble. They pretended to be Minnesota voters during the primary.
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé in "profound shock" after her death
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
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Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Appeals court upholds block on immigration arrests at certain houses of worship
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
Justice Department to send a record 1,000 monitors to midterm polling places
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Human remains found in Lake Mead as water levels reach record low
The skeletal remains were found on Sunday, two years after similar drought conditions exposed bodies in the lake.
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
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Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Outshine Fruit Bars recalled over possible glass, parent Dreyer's says
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
Disney and ABC sue FCC over early license review, alleging retaliation
The lawsuit comes after the FCC ordered ABC to seek renewals between two and five years before its TV stations' licenses were set to expire.
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
U.S., Canada in last-minute talks to head off steep new U.S. tariffs
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
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Appeals court upholds block on immigration arrests at certain houses of worship
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
Justice Department to send a record 1,000 monitors to midterm polling places
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
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DOJ to stop using outside experts to help vet competitive grant applicants
The Justice Department is scrapping its longtime practice of hiring outside experts to help review competitive grant applications, multiple sources told CBS News.
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
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IRS proposal would force nonprofits to disclose leaders' terrorism convictions
The disclosure requirement would be added to the Form 990, the annual return that nonprofit groups file with the IRS.
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School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
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Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Russia threatens U.K. over support
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
American man flies to West Bank to save home from Israeli settlers
Palestinian-American Loui Ridi says he flew from Ohio to a village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to stop settlers from seizing his home.
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Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Nominees revealed for some VMA categories
"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.
Top upcoming book to movie adaptations
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé in "profound shock" after her death
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hollywood grieves Hayden Panettiere
With no signs of foul play or trauma, authorities said the investigation into actor Hayden Panettiere's death is just beginning. The former child star was on "Guiding Light" and also had breakout roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville." She died at 36 years old. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Data centers, AI become midterm flashpoint
Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.
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.
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
How this school uses AI instead of teachers
Alpha School is a private school that teaches students subjects like math and reading with artificial intelligence apps. Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, joins CBS News to discuss.
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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.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Forensic fans obsess over Lindsay Clancy case
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is generating endless discussion among true crime aficionados online, sparking theories and misinformation over the case. Kathryn Coduto, an assistant professor of media sciences at Boston University, explains why the case has taken social media by storm.
Suge Knight could appear at Tupac trial
More witnesses will testify at the trial against the man accused of calling the shots in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has the latest details.
Lindsay Clancy's mother-in-law takes stand
Lindsay Clancy's former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, told the courtroom on Tuesday that her former daughter-in-law was "begging for help" during postpartum.
Woman goes missing, family gets bitcoin texts
A family is desperately searching for a New York woman after she went missing while visiting a friend in Las Vegas. Her daughters say they are now receiving texts from her phone demanding bitcoin. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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Trump makes Strait of Hormuz claims
President Trump said on social media Tuesday that no talks or conversations are underway with Iran and that the Strait of Hormuz is "open and operating." However, shipping data says otherwise. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Forensic fans obsess over Lindsay Clancy case
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is generating endless discussion among true crime aficionados online, sparking theories and misinformation over the case. Kathryn Coduto, an assistant professor of media sciences at Boston University, explains why the case has taken social media by storm.
Why four states are suing Meta
Opening arguments begin Tuesday in a landmark trial where four states are suing Meta for alleged mental health harm and addictive design. CBS News contributor Rebecca Roiphe has the latest.
Judge blocks plan to move FBI headquarters
A judge blocked a Trump administration plan to move the FBI headquarters to Washington, D.C.
What's happening on the USS Abraham Lincoln?
President Trump is pushing back against reports of dismal conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea longer than usual for a military vessel. Military Times Pentagon correspondent Natalie Oliverio spoke with the families of soldiers aboard.