"Very unique" Russian submarine spotted in the South China Sea
The 243-foot-long vessel is armed with a missile system that has a range of 7,450 miles, according to Russia's state-run TASS news agency.
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Navy submarine designed with women in mind
The USS New Jersey is one of the newest submarines to join the U.S. Naval fleet. It's the first Navy submarine designed with women in mind, and it boasts a crew that includes 40 women sailors. Charlie D'Agata has the story.
New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank, U.S. official says
The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
Coast Guard seizes 1,239 pounds of cocaine from "narco sub"
The U.S. Coast Guard said that it had offloaded more than $54 million worth of cocaine that was intercepted in the Caribbean Sea.
U.S. navigates Middle East tensions
The U.S. has deployed more support to the Middle East to encourage deterrence in the region and back up Israel as tensions rise with Iran and Hezbollah. This comes as Hamas says it will not attend cease-fire talks Thursday in Qatar. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Pentagon on Middle East tensions
Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder briefed reporters at the Pentagon Tuesday and provided more details on U.S. efforts to contain a wider conflict in the Middle East, including the recent deployment of a nuclear-powered submarine. Ryder also provided updates on Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
U.S. deploys submarine to Middle East
In a rare disclosure, the Pentagon announced it sent a nuclear-powered submarine to the Middle East as fears grow of a potential attack on Israel. CBS News homeland security reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Canada to quadruple sub fleet as NATO, Russia and China eye the Arctic
Canada plans to buy 12 new submarines as the U.S. and its allies and adversaries step up operations in the thawing Arctic.
Russian nuclear-powered sub, warships in Cuba
A nuclear-powered Russian submarine and three Russian warships arrived in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday to conduct military exercises. U.S. officials say the move is likely Russian President Vladimir Putin's high-profile response to the Biden administration's support for Ukraine. David Martin has more from Washington.
Photos show Russian submarine, ships arrive in Cuba
Russian sailors were seen standing on a nuclear-powered submarine as it entered Cuban waters with three Russian naval ships.
Legendary U.S. WWII submarine located 3,000 feet underwater
The USS Harder -- which earned the nickname "Hit 'em HARDER" -- was found off the Philippines, sitting upright and "relatively intact."
U.K. confirms "anomaly" during nuclear missile system test launch
Defense chief tells lawmakers the U.K.'s Trident nuclear missiles are "dependable, and formidable" after a reported failed test launch off Florida.
Officers looking for missing fishermen instead find "narco sub" full of cocaine
The Colombian navy released images of the seizure of the sub, as well as video showing officers unloading bundles of the alleged narcotics.
High-tech 3D image and video shows doomed WWII Japanese subs
Nonprofit group Ocean Exploration Trust explored the wreck of Imperial Japanese Navy submarines I-201 and I-401 off the coast of Oahu.
Missing submarine found 83 years after it was torpedoed in WWII battle
The wreckage was found in the spring of 2023, according to a news release, but it wasn't until earlier this week that it could be identified as the HMS Thistle.
Taiwan unveils 1st domestically made submarine amid tension with China
Taiwan touts "self-reliant national defense policy" as it unveils first domestically-made submarine, while China says the island is "over-rating itself."
3 sailors die after 7 are swept off submarine deck in South Africa
The accident happened as a helicopter was attempting a vertical transfer of supplies to the SAS Manthatisi submarine near the town of Kommetjie.
Doubt cast over North Korea's boasts of new "nuclear attack submarine"
One expert says the sub, based on Soviet-era technology, "will have inherent limitations," but still serve a key purpose for the Kim regime.
U.S. ally worries about what Kim Jong Un could get if he helps Russia
A senior South Korean official tells CBS News there's concern the isolated Kim regime could get nuclear submarine or satellite technology for helping Putin.
North Korea launches 2 missiles
North Korea remains silent about the fate of U.S. Army Private Travis King, who crossed into North Korean territory a week ago. Tensions are escalating after North Korea launched twin missiles, after a second U.S. nuclear-powered submarine arrived in South Korea. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
North Korea fires more missiles as tensions rise
North Korea fired two ballistic missiles Monday in apparent protest of a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine arriving off the coast of South Korea. David Martin has the latest on the rising tensions with Pyongyang.
The Titanic sub victims signed waivers. Can their families still sue?
Customers of the exploration company typically waived the right to take action for personal injury or any other loss.
Teen hoped to set Rubik's Cube record on ill-fated Titan sub, mom says
Wife says seeing the Titanic was a lifelong dream for Shahzada Dawood, and their son Suleman had hoped to set a Guinness World Record on the ill-fated sub.
The mysterious noises in the search for the missing sub, explained
Search crews detected underwater noises as they looked for the missing sub. Here's what we now know about the likely source.
Investigation into Titan submersible underway
The investigation has begun into the deadly "catastrophic implosion" the Coast Guard says a submersible suffered this week. Five people were aboard the sub exploring the wreck of the Titanic, none survived. Roxana Saberi has more from Boston.
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California fires death toll rises as L.A. area braces for more winds
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people, and the Palisades and Eaton wildfires still burn in Southern California.
Judge clears way for partial release of special counsel's Trump report
A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for the Justice Department to release one of the two volumes that make up special counsel Jack Smith's final report.
As L.A. fires burn, officials fight false rumors and misinformation
FEMA and the Los Angeles Fire Department are ramping up efforts to counter false rumors and misinformation spreading online about the wildfires.
Biden says he is "leaving the next administration with a very strong hand"
When President Biden took office four years ago, he sought to reassure global allies and reestablish foreign treaties from which the Trump administration had withdrawn.
Pete Hegseth's Pentagon future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing
Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.
Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Police found that the man was sending Caitlin Clark messages on X that contained multiple threatening and sexually explicit messages.
What we know about the victims killed in the Los Angeles wildfires
The Los Angeles area is bracing for more wind as families mourn those who died in the wildfires.
Justice Dept releases special counsel's report on Hunter Biden
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss to be special counsel, giving him expanded powers to continue his investigation of Hunter Biden.
Can California use ocean salt water to put out fires?
Salt water from the ocean is an option for fighting L.A.'s fires, but it's more complicated than simply going to the beach to transport water to the hillsides.
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How suburban sprawl and climate change make wildfires more destructive
Neighborhoods tucked into the foothills of Los Angeles are now more vulnerable to fires as rainy seasons become more intense and dry seasons last longer.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
Justice Dept releases special counsel's report on Hunter Biden
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss to be special counsel, giving him expanded powers to continue his investigation of Hunter Biden.
Starbucks reverses open-door policy, requiring purchases to stay
Consumers will have to buy something if they want to hang out at its coffee shops or use its restrooms.
What we know about the victims killed in the Los Angeles wildfires
The Los Angeles area is bracing for more wind as families mourn those who died in the wildfires.
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Starbucks reverses open-door policy, requiring purchases to stay
Consumers will have to buy something if they want to hang out at its coffee shops or use its restrooms.
Does the tech industry really need so many workers on H-1B visas?
Elon Musk claims the U.S. needs a pipeline of foreign employees working on H-1B visas because the country lacks skilled engineers. Here's what the data shows.
Oscar nominations delayed again due to Los Angeles wildfires
The Academy is delaying announcing the nominees for this year's Oscars after it extended the voting period due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
Kohl's is closing 27 stores. Here's which ones are shutting their doors.
Kohl's is closing 27 underperforming stores around the U.S. as ailing big-box retailers continue shrinking their footprint.
Consumers who bought phony N95 masks getting more than $1 million
Thousands of consumers are getting about $150 each after buying face masks falsely advertised as N95 or equivalent.
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Justice Dept releases special counsel's report on Hunter Biden
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss to be special counsel, giving him expanded powers to continue his investigation of Hunter Biden.
Biden called families of 3 Americans held by Taliban to give them update
President Biden spoke by phone Sunday with the families of three Americans held by the Taliban, Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi.
Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration
The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.
Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags to full staff for Trump's inauguration
With his order, the Texas governor bypassed the national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter.
Judge clears way for partial release of special counsel's Trump report
A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for the Justice Department to release one of the two volumes that make up special counsel Jack Smith's final report.
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U.S. egg industry sees record chicken deaths from bird flu outbreak
More than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. died last quarter, federal data shows.
Consumers who bought phony N95 masks getting more than $1 million
Thousands of consumers are getting about $150 each after buying face masks falsely advertised as N95 or equivalent.
Taquitos sold at Aldi stores are recalled due to metal pieces
Nearly 25,000 pounds of taquitos recalled after a consumer found metal pieces, while another reported a dental injury.
Health risks posed by wildfire smoke
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss growing air quality concerns in Southern California as the wildfires continue to burn.
Trump's return puts Medicaid on the chopping block
Republicans in Washington are working on plans to shrink Medicaid, the nearly $900-billion-a-year government health insurance program that covers 1 in 5 Americans.
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Biden called families of 3 Americans held by Taliban to give them update
President Biden spoke by phone Sunday with the families of three Americans held by the Taliban, Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi.
Caroline Darian, daughter of Dominique Pelicot, says he "should die in prison"
"When I look back, I don't really remember the father that I thought he was. I look straight to the criminal, the sexual criminal he is," Caroline Darian says.
"Extremely dangerous" Italian mafia members captured in Spain
The suspects were "one of the heads of a dangerous family clan" of the Neapolitan Camorra, his son, and his son-in-law, police said.
Relative of Jack the Ripper victim demands new inquest
The true identity of Jack the Ripper, whose grisly murders terrorized east London in 1888, has been a mystery ever since.
Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami alerts
A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.
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Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump's inauguration
The country music star is set to perform "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office.
Graham Norton on the art of storytelling
Talk show host and bestselling author Graham Norton joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his fifth novel, "Frankie," which follows the extraordinary life of an 84-year-old Irish woman. Norton also shares the inspiration behind the book and his approach to storytelling.
Ms. Rachel on becoming toddler sensation
Rachel Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new books "100 First Words," "My First Coloring Book," and "Potty Time with Bean." Known for her educational YouTube videos, Ms. Rachel has become a beloved figure for toddlers, with billions of views and a reputation as "Taylor Swift for toddlers."
Extended interview: Brooke Shields
The model, actress, activist and entrepreneur Brooke Shields talks with correspondent Faith Salie about turning 60; taking risks; confidence and the psychology of fame; and creating opportunities for herself. She also discusses her fourth book, "Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old," and confronting the expectations that others have for women who are older.
Brooke Shields on aging: "I'm at the beginning of a new, really exciting stage"
Now nearly 60, the model and actress was recently elected president of Actors' Equity, and launched Commence, her beauty brand for women over 40. She's also written her fourth book, "Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old,"
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Does the tech industry really need so many workers on H-1B visas?
Elon Musk claims the U.S. needs a pipeline of foreign employees working on H-1B visas because the country lacks skilled engineers. Here's what the data shows.
Biden administration proposes new restrictions on AI chip exports
The proposal is raising concerns with the chip industry, with artificial intelligence leader Nvidia calling it "misguided."
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.
Hyundai unveils electric SUV amid uncertainty
It's an uncertain time in the electric vehicle market, but Hyundai Motors is preparing to release a highly anticipated new electric SUV. The company's global CEO opened up about the new vehicle and what 2025 might mean for the EV market.
Blue Origin to launch New Glenn rocket
Space company Blue Orbit will be launching its New Glenn rocket on Sunday after more than 10 years of development. CBS News space consultant William Harwood has more.
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When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
Winds could keep fueling Los Angeles fires
Deadly wildfires in Southern California remain mostly uncontained as of Friday evening. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office says at least 10 people have died. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more from Santa Monica on new fears that strong winds will persist.
Jimmy Carter's fight against climate change
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to man-made issues impacting the environment. Gus Speth, a member and chair of the Council on Environmental Quality during Carter's presidency, joins "The Daily Report."
What is Biden's legacy on climate change?
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of President-elect Donald Trump's to-do list. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schecter joins "America Decides" to look at the outgoing president's record on the issue.
Biden offers aid to California to fight fires
Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday afternoon to help California boost the ranks of those battling the blazes. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more from Malibu.
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Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Police found that the man was sending Caitlin Clark messages on X that contained multiple threatening and sexually explicit messages.
"Extremely dangerous" Italian mafia members captured in Spain
The suspects were "one of the heads of a dangerous family clan" of the Neapolitan Camorra, his son, and his son-in-law, police said.
Relative of Jack the Ripper victim demands new inquest
The true identity of Jack the Ripper, whose grisly murders terrorized east London in 1888, has been a mystery ever since.
Mexico offers up to $1,300 to get guns off the street
The plan, called "Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace," will offer cash to those who anonymously leave weapons at designated drop-off locations.
Suspect in ex-lawmaker's assassination says he acted out of "gratitude"
Lim Kimya was gunned down by a motorcyclist as he arrived in Bangkok by bus from Cambodia with his French wife.
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Blue Origin postpones first launch of its massive new rocket
Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket due to technical trouble. The Jeff Bezos-founded company didn't set a new launch date.
Blue Origin preps New Glenn rocket for high-stakes test flight
Blue Origin expects the New Glenn to provide a viable alternative to SpaceX's market-dominating Falcon family of rockets.
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.
NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.
Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Jan. 13, 2025
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Close call between jets over Phoenix airport
Two passenger jets, a Delta flight and a United flight, had a close call over the weekend over Phoenix while they were preparing to land. Kris Van Cleave has the details.
How suburban sprawl, climate change fuel wildfires
The wildfires in the Los Angeles area are the latest in a string of deadly and destructive blazes happening where humans have overstepped into nature. Tom Hanson explores how this spread, combined with increased risk from climate change, contributes to the fires.
Hunter Biden special counsel report released
The Justice Department on Monday released special counsel David Weiss' final report on his investigation into Hunter Biden. CBS News reporter Rob Legare has the latest.
IDF reports soldiers killed in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces says five soldiers were killed in combat in Gaza as more details emerge about a potential ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.