Emotional reunions for North and South Korean families split by war
It has been three years since the last reunion of divided families took place, and time is running out for many elderly Koreans
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Families separated in Korean War reunited
Families from South and North Korea separated during the Korean War had emotional, temporary reunions Monday, nearly 68 years after they were torn apart.
Families reunited for first time since Korean War
The reunion came after dozens of elderly South Koreans crossed the border into North Korea to meet with their relatives
BMW recall: South Korea bans vehicles because of fire risk
The ban will impact about 20,000 luxury vehicles that may be at higher risk for catching fire while on the road
South Korean leader to meet Kim Jong Un on his turf
But North and South Korean envoys give different accounts of how far along planning for the landmark summit actually is
North Korea handed over war remains with just 1 dog tag
But U.S. official says "no reason to doubt" 55 boxes of bones handed over in repatriation ceremony today are Korean War dead
Hot weather boosts dog meat consumption in N. Korea
Many North Koreans believe spicy dog meat soup can keep them going through the vicious heat
N. Korea returns Korean War soldiers' remains
North Korea returned the possible remains of 55 U.S. soldiers killed during the Korean War. A military transport plane carrying the remains landed Friday at Osan Air Base in South Korea. David Martin reports.
North Korea hands over remains of Korean War soldiers to U.S.
"Now, we will prepare to honor our fallen before they continue on their journey home," U.S. Forces Korea commander Gen. Vincent K. Brooks says
American remains to be returned
More than 5,000 American service men went missing in action during the Korean war. North Korea says it will turn over the remains on Friday of some those troops to the United States. Admiral James Winnefeld joined CBSN to discuss.
Deaths confirmed, many still missing after massive dam failure
Exact number of victims remains unclear, but deluge from dam break in Laos has inundated at least 7 villages
Hyundai union warns Trump tariffs could cost 20,000 U.S. jobs
The union is warning Trump's proposed auto tariffs could hurt sales and jeopardize jobs at an Alabama plant
Thousands of women demonstrate for greater penalties for "spy cam porn"
"Let's fight until the last seed of illicit filming dies!" one protester shouted into the microphone while another shaved off her hair
North Korea calls talks with Pompeo "regrettable" after he said "progress" was made
U.S. Secretary of State did not meet with Kim Jong Un during his two-day visit to North Korea in the wake of the Trump-Kim summit
Trump auto tariffs get pushback from Korea to Kansas
Carmakers, suppliers, governments, unions and associations warn Commerce Dept. of major job losses and economic pain
World Cup: South Korea defeats Germany 2-0
The defending World Cup champions are not even making it to the knockout stage of the World Cup. Germany looked weak and ineffective Wednesday against South Korea. In other matches, Sweden beat Mexico 3-0 and Brazil -- which is looking particularly strong this tournament -- beat Serbia 2-0. BBC News sports correspondent Olly Foster joins CBSN with a recap.
Trump blasts Heidi Heitkamp at N.D. rally
President Trump, in a rally in North Dakota, said Justice Anthony Kennedy's decision to retire means the Senate needs more Republicans come November. He blasted Sen. Heitkamp, claiming she would likely vote against a Supreme Court nominee.
U.S. moves wooden coffins to inter-Korean border to prepare return of remains
North Korea agreed to send home U.S. war remains during the June 12 summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Trump
Detroit rises in J.D. Power's new quality survey
America's big brands take four of the top 10 spots and improve faster than average, but Korean names lead them all
North Korean defector on Singapore summit
Lee Ae-ran, founder of the Center for Liberty and Unification and Neungra Bapsang in South Korea, fled North Korea in 1997 with her 4-month-old son. She shares her reactions to President Trump's summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un last week.
U.S., South Korea nix "war game" in name of "momentum"
Week after Trump surprises everyone announcing halt to joint military exercises, U.S. military and S. Korea follow through
World Cup: Scores and recaps from Sunday's matches
World Cup action continues Monday with Sweden, Belgium and England among those in action
Trump grumbles that deal with North Korea isn't getting enough praise
President Trump has treated the summit as a triumphal success, but even some in his own party aren't so sure
How much money saved by ending Korean "war games"?
During the U.S.-North Korea summit, President Trump referred to joint military exercises in South Korea as "war games"
Winnefeld on historic North Korea summit
CBS News military and homeland security analyst Sandy Winnefeld, a retired Navy admiral and former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Tuesday's historic summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He says he's "cautiously optimistic" and weighs in on the halt of joint military exercises with South Korea. He also says it would be "wise" to keep U.S. military presence on the Korean Peninsula.
"Fraud tourists" went to Minnesota to make money off state programs, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors announced new indictments Thursday in the widening Minnesota fraud scandal, this time involving two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to the state.
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House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Plane crashes while landing at North Carolina airport, deaths reported
A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in Statesville, North Carolina, authorities say.
Brown University shooter manhunt hampered by lack of video, source says
Police have requested that those who live near Brown University share any videos or photos that the suspect may have appeared on.
Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison for "barbaric" murder of wife
Brian Walshe was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Ana Walshe after her sister gave a victim impact statement in court.
MIT professor remembered as brilliant scientist amid search for his killer
The still-unsolved shooting death of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro this week has sent shockwaves through the campus.
Pope Leo taps Bishop Ronald Hicks to succeed Cardinal Dolan
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
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.
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"Fraud tourists" went to Minnesota to make money off state programs, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors announced new indictments Thursday in the widening Minnesota fraud scandal, this time involving two Philadelphia-based men accused of traveling to the state.
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Plane crashes while landing at North Carolina airport, deaths reported
A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in Statesville, North Carolina, authorities say.
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House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
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Small businesses face affordability crunch as tariff and other costs rise
Some small business owners say they're struggling to stay afloat because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs.
CPI report shows the inflation rate rose at a 2.7% pace in November
Economists had expected CPI to rise at an annual rate of 3% last month.
Trump Media to merge with fusion energy company TAE in $6 billion deal
President Trump's media company is joining forces with a company working to commercialize fusion energy.
Recalled salad dressings could contain "foreign objects," FDA warns
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.
Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back
Negative views of the nation's economy persist as 2025 draws to a close.
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Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
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N.C. Republicans redrew a GOP district. A Democrat is looking to take advantage.
North Carolina was among the GOP-led states this year that redrew congressional lines mid-decade in an attempt to benefit Republicans.
D.C.'s homeless hide in plain sight, growing sicker and costing taxpayers more
The White House says encampment sweeps have enhanced the capital, but city leaders estimate nearly 700 homeless people roam by day and bed down outdoors by night.
U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific, killing 4, Pentagon says
The U.S. military says it has conducted 26 strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific or Caribbean since early September, killing at least 99 people.
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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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Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Texas rabbi shot trying to help faces long recovery after Australia attack
As the youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim is mourned, a Texas couple tell CBS News about their "quick thinking" son's bid to intervene, and his road to recovery.
Teen inmate captured weeks after escaping prison with bedsheets
The inmate and another detainee fled an overcrowded jail after sawing through their cell bars with blades that investigators suspect were delivered by drone.
China fumes as White House announces record $10B in arms sales to Taiwan
The Trump administration's announcement of plan to sell Taiwan a record $10 billion worth of weapons draws an angry response from China.
Philippine hotel says Bondi Beach suspects spent every night in their room
The father and son suspects in the Bondi Beach terror attack spent most of November in a hotel in the Philippines, but the reason for their visit remains unclear.
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Neil Patrick Harris talks new game show
Neil Patrick Harris says he's always loved game shows. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about how his passion started during his childhood and what it's like now hosting his own game show, "What's in the Box."
How Gloria Gaynor became the queen of disco
Gloria Gaynor's 1978 hit "I Will Survive" has been a motivational anthem for decades. The "Queen of Disco," a 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about how the iconic song changed her outlook on life.
What the Oscars' move to YouTube means for TV
Starting in 2029, the Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube, representing a new era for the awards show, which has seen a steep decline in viewership in recent years. Kelly O'Grady has more.
Medical examiner releases causes of death for Rob and Michele Reiner
Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner died of "multiple sharp force injuries," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.
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.
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Helping teens develop healthy phone habits
Helping teens develop healthy habits around social media use and screen time is important when they first receive a smartphone. Pediatric psychologist Ann-Louise Lockhart, an Instagram brand spokesperson and author of the new book "Love the Teen You Have," joins "CBS Mornings" to share some advice and tools, such as Instagram Teen Accounts, that parents can use to help their teens. For more information on Instagram Teen Accounts, visit familycenter.meta.com. (Sponsored by Instagram)
How artificial intelligence grew in 2025
In 2025, the integration of artificial intelligence into the U.S. economy and people's everyday lives grew to historic levels. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent joins to recap how the transformative technology expanded over the past year, and what we can expect in 2026.
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.
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.
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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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Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison
Brian Walshe, the Massachusetts man convicted of killing his wife on New Year's Day in 2023, has been sentenced to life in prison. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
More photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Democrats released 60 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate a day before the deadline for case files to be released. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Heated hearings on evidence in Mangione case
Luigi Mangione is expected back in court for more hearings on evidence that may be presented in his murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
MIT professor remembered as brilliant scientist amid search for his killer
The still-unsolved shooting death of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro this week has sent shockwaves through the campus.
Parents of American shot in Australia react
The parents of Leibel Lazaroff, the American who was shot during the Bondi Beach massacre, are speaking out as their son fights to recover in Australia. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
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Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator 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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Trump pushes back on affordability complaints
President Trump laid out what he claims are the reasons that America's economy is thriving in an address to the nation on Wednesday. This comes as Americans remain concerned about high prices. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Health insurance tax credits could soon end
Republicans and Democrats in Congress haven't found a way to mitigate the impact of expiring tax credits implemented by the Affordable Care Act. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Brian Walshe sentenced to life in prison
Brian Walshe, the Massachusetts man convicted of killing his wife on New Year's Day in 2023, has been sentenced to life in prison. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Small plane crashes in North Carolina
A business jet has crashed while landing at an airport in Statesville, North Carolina, authorities say. CBS News affiliate WBTV has the latest confirmed information.