Search continues for 21 missing in Budapest shipwreck
Officials said it could take days to recover the 70-year-old boat, which was built in the former Soviet Union
South Korea
Angry Kim Jong Un executing top diplomats? Maybe, maybe not
South Korean newspaper with spotty history of accuracy on North Korea says Kim has killed envoys out of frustration over collapsed U.S. talks
South Korean film "Parasite" wins Cannes' Palme d'Or
The festival's second place award went to French-Senegalese director Mati Diop's feature-film debut, "Atlantics"
North Korea calls Joe Biden "an imbecile" over Kim criticism
North Korea has often unleashed crude insults against U.S. and South Korean politicians
North Korea launches short-range missiles for 2nd time in 5 days
The U.S. tracked three short-range ballistic missiles
North Korea fires several short-range projectiles
South Korea's military has bolstered its surveillance in case there are additional weapons launches
Kim Jong Un arrives for summit with Putin in Russia
Frustrated over deadlocked talks with Trump administration, Kim is looking to Moscow to help resolve "the situation in the Korean Peninsula"
BTS, the kings of K-Pop
Selling out stadiums across the globe, topping the Billboard charts, and landing on Time magazine's Most Influential People List – it's the South Korean boy band's time
CIA Director Gina Haspel praises Trump's "wisdom" on North Korea
"I am very proud that we've been able to support this administration's effort to engage the North Koreans in a dialogue"
Trump tweets about possible third summit with Kim Jong Un
"I agree with Kim Jong Un of North Korea that our personal relationship remains very good, perhaps the term excellent would be even more accurate," he tweeted
Trump talks Kim Jong Un & Assange arrest
"I believe North Korea has tremendous potential," President Trump said Thursday during a visit by South Korean President Moon Jae-In. He later said he "doesn't know anything about WikiLeaks in light of the arrest of its founder, Julian Assange. Watch his remarks.
South Korean court orders easing of abortion ban
The country is currently one of just five of the world's 36 most-developed nations to impose a ban on nearly all abortions
South Korean president appeals to Trump to revive peace talks
Moon says there is a "widespread understanding" in Seoul that John Bolton played a "very, very negative role" in derailing the last round of talks
K-pop stars arrested in sex video scandal
A K-pop star's alleged procurement of prostitutes for investors has exposed #MeToo wounds at all levels of Korean society. Professor Suk-Young Kim joins CBSN with more insight into the allegations.
North Korea "almost" done rebuilding key rocket test site, South says
Trump admin. has said it doesn't necessarily agree with analysts on implications of activity at site Kim vowed to dismantle, but it has drawn a red line
1,600 hotel guests were secretly filmed and livestreamed
Police said mini spy cameras were set up in TV set-top boxes, hair dryer cradles or electrical outlets in dozens of hotels
Police question 2 South Korean K-pop stars over sex scandals
Scandals highlight dark side of South Korea's booming, ultra-competitive entertainment industry
U.S. and South Korea to halt military exercises
Smaller-scale drills will continue, but major planned war games will no longer go ahead
Trump & Kim Jong Un meet at Vietnam summit
President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have officially kicked off their second summit. The president is expected to push for action on denuclearization while Kim will likely demand a drawdown of U.S. troops and seek relief from sanctions. CBSN contributor and Asia Society senior fellow Isaac Stone Fish and CBS News contributor and North Korea analyst Duyeon Kim join CBSN with a look at the summit's significance.
New info on senior North Korean diplomat hiding out in Italy
A previous defector explains why the Rome office, recently held by acting Ambassador Jo Song Gil, is so important to Kim Jong Un's regime
U.S. envoy on mission to dislodge North Korea nuclear talks
White House special envoy Stephen Biegun says U.S. will "review" tight travel restrictions to help ease flow of humanitarian aid
Troops cross North-South Korea DMZ in peace for 1st time ever
U.S. efforts to denuclearize North Korea are on hold, but diplomacy between the rival neighbors is continuing apace
Koreas gain UN sanctions exemption for joint rail survey
Announcement is significant because it is a project that North Korea wants, and because it represents a small but important concession by the U.S., Pamela Falk reports
Russian opposed by U.S. loses bid to lead Interpol
Moscow claims U.S. led "campaign to discredit" Alexander Prokopchuk, who feared abuses of the Interpol systems to target political opponents of the Kremlin
North Korean schools in Japan build loyalty, even love, abroad
It's no accident that many Koreans living in Japan feel a deep connection to Kim Jong Un's regime
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House set to vote on GOP health care bill without ACA subsidy extension
The House is set to vote on a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. Follow live updates here.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother's arrest
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Witnesses' description of Brown shooter matches person of interest, police say
As the search entered its fifth day, authorities have so far been unable to identify a person of interest in the shooting that killed two students and wounded nine others over the weekend.
Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug
President Trump is expected to sign an order that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
Dan Bongino leaving post as FBI deputy director next month
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will be leaving his role in January, he announced in a social media post on Wednesday.
Jared Isaacman confirmed to be NASA administrator after second nomination
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination in April, before reissuing it again in November.
Nick Reiner appears in court, arraignment set for Jan. 7 in killing of parents
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases Venezuela strikes
The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
CBS News special celebrates Rob Reiner's life and legacy
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
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Meg Ryan honors Rob Reiner and his wife Michele
Meg Ryan starred in Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...," a breakout role that catapulted her career in romantic comedies.
CBS News special celebrates Rob Reiner's life and legacy
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
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Over a dozen Navy SEALs disciplined for racist memes earlier this year
Military investigators found more than a dozen Navy SEALs had been in a group chat containing racist memes targeting a Black SEAL.
Trump installs partisan plaques for past presidents at White House
President Trump added plaques with disparaging comments about Biden and Obama on a "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House.
Witnesses' description of Brown shooter matches person of interest, police say
As the search entered its fifth day, authorities have so far been unable to identify a person of interest in the shooting that killed two students and wounded nine others over the weekend.
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Recalled ice cream sold nationwide could contain "small stones," FDA says
The recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of Aug. 8, 2027.
The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
How will the stock market perform in 2026? Wall Street pros weigh in.
Wall Street analysts expect another strong year in stocks in 2026, propelled by continued AI sector gains and additional Fed interest-rate cuts.
Traveling for the holidays? Beware these common scams, lawmakers warn
Americans lose hundreds of millions of dollars each year in travel-related fraud, according to the Joint Economic Committee. Here's how to avoid getting burned.
Bessent unveils new Trump Accounts website — and a new IRS form
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said Ray Dalio, the founder of the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, will donate to the Trump accounts initiative.
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Dan Bongino leaving post as FBI deputy director next month
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will be leaving his role in January, he announced in a social media post on Wednesday.
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Over a dozen Navy SEALs disciplined for racist memes earlier this year
Military investigators found more than a dozen Navy SEALs had been in a group chat containing racist memes targeting a Black SEAL.
Trump installs partisan plaques for past presidents at White House
President Trump added plaques with disparaging comments about Biden and Obama on a "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House.
Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug
President Trump is expected to sign an order that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
Jared Isaacman confirmed to lead NASA after second nomination
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
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House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases Venezuela strikes
The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
U.K. police tout "more assertive" approach to antisemitism at protests
After Bondi Beach attack, Britain's two biggest police forces indicate they will arrest people who use "phrases causing fear in Jewish communities."
Arctic temperatures rising twice as fast as elsewhere, NOAA report says
Temperatures in the Arctic continue to follow a long-term warming trend, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Funerals begin for Bondi Beach attack victims: "It's our 7th of October"
The suspect in the Bondi Beach terror attack is charged in a hospital after waking from a coma, as Sydney's Jewish community mourns "our 7th of October."
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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Meg Ryan honors Rob Reiner and his wife Michele
Meg Ryan starred in Rob Reiner's "When Harry Met Sally...," a breakout role that catapulted her career in romantic comedies.
CBS News special celebrates Rob Reiner's life and legacy
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother's arrest
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone recalls painful "Rocky" Oscar night
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
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OpenAI, Amazon in talks over $10B investment
OpenAI, the developer for ChatGPT, and Amazon are in talks over a possible $10 billion investment. Mark DeCambre, editor-in-chief for MarketWatch, joins with more.
Local pushback grows against AI data centers
A frenzy of development to support the artificial intelligence boom is prompting pushback from communities who say they don't want data centers in their backyards. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
These are the most popular internet services of 2025, as AI gains traction
Global internet traffic rose 19% this year as people rely more on tech for daily communication and entertainment, a new report finds.
How computers in classrooms impact students
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and director at LME Global, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Digital Delusion," where he examines the impact of increased reliance on computers in classrooms. Horvath also talks about his recent article in The Free Press, a Paramount publication.
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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.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Nick Reiner makes first court appearance
Nick Reiner made his first court appearance on Wednesday since being arrested for the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Police ask public for footage in Brown manhunt
Investigators remain stymied in the hunt for the Brown University gunman. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Officials give update on Brown shooting manhunt
Officials gave an update Wednesday on the investigation into the Brown University shooting. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Anna Schecter have the latest.
Witnesses' description of Brown shooter matches person of interest, police say
As the search entered its fifth day, authorities have so far been unable to identify a person of interest in the shooting that killed two students and wounded nine others over the weekend.
Update in Brown University manhunt
Providence police are now looking for another individual as the manhunt for the shooter who killed two Brown University students stretches into its fifth day. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
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Jared Isaacman confirmed to lead NASA after second nomination
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
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Nick Reiner makes first court appearance
Nick Reiner made his first court appearance on Wednesday since being arrested for the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Johnson: "I have not lost control of the House"
Four House Republicans have defied Speaker Mike Johnson by signing onto a Democratic-led discharge petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
What we know about Trump's address to nation
President Trump is set to address the nation from the White House on Wednesday night. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on what the president is expected to say.
Sources: Dan Bongino poised to exit FBI
President Trump confirmed on Wednesday that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino "wants to go back" to hosting his talk show. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Police ask public for footage in Brown manhunt
Investigators remain stymied in the hunt for the Brown University gunman. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.