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North Korea's state-sponsored cheering squad includes 230 members who are chosen for their looks and loyalty to the regime. Soon, they will be on the global stage, as they attend the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea. CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
After talks between North and South Korea, the two nations have agreed to form their first joint Olympic team -- a unified women's hockey team with players from both countries.
The upcoming Winter Games could make history by featuring North and South Korea's first unified Olympic team. South Korea's team currently includes five players who were born in South Korea but raised in other countries. One of them is 24-year-old Marissa Brandt, who was adopted as an infant by a Minnesota family. Dana Jacobson spoke with Brandt about what a united Korean team could mean. Her 24-year-old sister, Hannah, is playing for the American hockey team. Watch more of the Brandt sisters' story next month during the Olympics.
North Korea will be sending a delegation to next month's Olympic games in South Korea. Joël Bouzou, president of the group Peace and Sport, joined CBSN with more on the historic decision and how sports can help contribute to peace.
South Korea's president says he's willing to talk to Kim Jong Un about the North's nuclear program. , DJ Peterson, president of Longview Global Advisors, joined CBSN to discuss what this developing relationship between the two Koreas could mean for the United States.
North and South Korea had their first direct talks in two years on Tuesday. Both sides agreed to have the North send athletes to compete at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, but will it lead to talks about Pyongyang's nuclear program too? Matthew Kroenig from the Atlantic Council joins "Red & Blue" to discuss next steps from South Korea, and what the Trump administration might do.
In talks with South Korea on Tuesday, North Korea agreed to send a delegation to the upcoming Winter Olympics. But as CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy reports, this could be a sign of future progress between the two countries.
North Korea and South Korea held their first talks Tuesday since 2015. CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy analyzes the agreements made on both sides.
Retired Adm. Sandy Winnefeld, CBS News military and homeland security analyst and former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the significance of the North and South Korea talks, and why he cautions against "irrational exuberance."
The first direct talks between North and South Korea in more than two years appear to be paying off. Diplomats from both sides announced that North Korea will send athletes to the Winter Olympics in South Korea next month. The military hotline that connects the countries will reopen for normal communications Wednesday. Ben Tracy reports from Seoul.
In the new year, North Korea has agreed to talks with South Korea ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics. CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
North and South Korea's governments will hold talks this week in the Demilitarized Zone. CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy has the latest from Seoul.
Leaders from both countries are set to meet Tuesday. North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un expressed an interest in his country participating in the Winter Olympics being held in South Korea. President Trump took credit for the talks saying his tough rhetoric is the reason behind North Korea's willingness to meet. Matthew Kroenig, senior fellow at The Atlantic Council and Georgetown University professor, joins CBSN with the latest.
President Trump and South Korea's Moon Jae-in agreed to halt the two countries' joint military exercises during the February games.
North and South Korea's communication channel was reported open just a few hours after President Trump lashed out again at North Korea's Kim Jong Un. The president tweeted he has a "bigger and more powerful" nuclear button in response to Kim's recent New Year's speech. Chip Reid reports.
South Korea says it made contact with North Korea overnight on a newly reopened communication channel. The hotline in Korea's demilitarized zone was restored for the first time in nearly two years. Ben Tracy reports on how the move could put the U.S. and South Korea at odds.
President Trump commented on Twitter about South Korea's offer to hold talks with North Korea ahead of next month's Winter Olympics. CBSN political contributor and Guardian political reporter Sabrina Saddiqui joins CBSN with more.
President Trump returned from his Mar-a-Lago resort on Monday, facing more hot rhetoric from North Korea and a burst of anti-government demonstrations in Iran. Meanwhile, South Korea is offering the first high-level talks with North Korea in more than two years. Major Garrett reports.
Philip Bump of The Washington Post and Erin Delmore of Bustle join "Red and Blue" to discuss President Trump's national security plan that was unveiled Monday.
The U.S. and South Korea began one of the largest combined Air Force exercises in history on Monday. The show of force comes a week after North Korea test-fired its most advanced missile yet. National security adviser H.R. McMaster says the potential for war with the North is growing every day. Ben Tracy flew with American crews in Japan.
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reports, citing South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
About 30,000 North Koreans have fled to the South since the fighting ended 64 years ago. No escape was more spectacular than one last week. There's new video of one man's break for freedom. Ben Tracy reports.
Doctors in South Korea say a wounded North Korean soldier whose dramatic defection was caught on video is now conscious. The United Nations released new video from several security cameras that show the daring escape. Ben Tracy reports.
The White House is designating North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism. South Korea welcomed President Trump's new move to pressure North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and said it will contribute to peaceful denuclearization. China said more could be done. Margaret Brennan reports.
South Korea's spy agency says North Korea carry out more ballistic missile tests by the end of the year to boost its ability to threaten the U.S. Democrats in Washington are asking questions about President Trump's authority to launch nuclear weapons. They worry he might do it on a whim. Major Garrett reports.
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.
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
The disclosure requirement would be added to the Form 990, the annual return that nonprofit groups file with the IRS.
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.
The skeletal remains were found on Sunday, two years after similar drought conditions exposed bodies in the lake.
Alisa Goods, 63, disappeared 10 days ago in Las Vegas. Her family has been receiving mysterious messages from her phone.
The Justice Department is scrapping its longtime practice of hiring outside experts to help review competitive grant applications, multiple sources told CBS News.
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.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
The Trump administration pressured attorneys to investigate allegations of antisemitism at elite universities even though there was no factual or legal basis to do so, according to a former DOJ lawyer.
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.
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
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.
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
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.
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
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.
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.
The Trump administration pressured attorneys to investigate allegations of antisemitism at elite universities even though there was no factual or legal basis to do so, according to a former DOJ lawyer.
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.
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
The Justice Department is scrapping its longtime practice of hiring outside experts to help review competitive grant applications, multiple sources told CBS News.
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
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.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
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.
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. 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."
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.
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.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
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.
"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.
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, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
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.
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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.
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.
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.
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 former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, told the courtroom on Tuesday that her former daughter-in-law was "begging for help" during postpartum.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
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.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
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.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.