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"
South Korea
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.
Kim Jong Un sends sister to Olympics
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, will be part of the country's official delegation to the Winter Olympics in South Korea. Here's what that means for the isolated nation.
U.S.-North Korea meeting?
Vice President Mike Pence says he is not ruling out a possible meeting with North Korea while in Pyeongchang, South Korea, for this month's Olympic Games. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood has more.
Tillerson on North Korea
When asked if the Trump administration would be open to diplomatic talks with North Korea during the Winter Olympic games in South Korea, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said, "We'll see what happens."
S. Korea runs terror drills ahead of Olympics
South Korea's government has reportedly banned 36,000 foreigners from entering the country for the Winter Olympics due to security issues. The Games officially start Feb. 9, just 50 miles from the North Korean border. Ben Tracy reports.
Winter games already under attack from hackers
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning about cybercrimes – potentially at the hands of North Korea's vast and very capable hacking operation – that could target athletes and spectators alike at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss who hackers have already begun targeting, what types of cyber attacks are occurring, and the possible intentions of the people behind the attacks.
N. Koreans go to Olympics
A dozen members of the North Korean women's hockey team have crossed the heavily guarded border with South Korea to begin training with their South Korean teammates ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Live
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.
First on CBS
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.
Exclusive
U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
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.
First on CBS
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.
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.
U.S.
More U.S.
Exclusive
U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
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.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
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.
Politics
More Politics
Exclusive
U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
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.
First on CBS
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.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
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.
World
More World
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.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
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.
Technology
More Technology
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.
Science
More Science
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.
Crime
More Crime
Crime
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but her defense is trying to prove in court that she suffered from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
NAACP counsel on Nolan Wells' death
The body of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was found days after he went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip. NAACP general counsel Kristen Clarke explains why the civil rights organization is joining the Wells family in searching for answers.
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.
Space
More Space
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.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but her defense is trying to prove in court that she suffered from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
What to expect from Tuesday's primaries
Alaska, Wyoming and Florida are holding primaries Tuesday with Florida voters facing ballot choices for governor and both chambers of Congress. CBS News Anthony Salvanto and Nikole Killion have more.
NAACP counsel on Nolan Wells' death
The body of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was found days after he went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip. NAACP general counsel Kristen Clarke explains why the civil rights organization is joining the Wells family in searching for answers.
Activists posing as Minnesota voters
Members of the Florida-based conservative activist group Citizen Justice League were seen in an undercover video, posing in what they called Muslim costumes and pretending to be Minnesota voters looking for vouchers. The stunt could land them in serious legal trouble. CBS News' Esme Murphy reports.
Klarna posts shocking revenue jump
"Buy now, pay later" company Klarna posted a shocking 27% revenue jump between April and June 2026. Stacy Cowley, a business reporter for The New York Times, breaks it down.