What we know about the Hezbollah pagers that exploded in Lebanon
A Taiwanese firm's name appeared on Hezbollah's pagers that blew up in Lebanon, but two other firms have since been linked to the devices.
Taiwan
Rammed and surrounded by Chinese ships at sea
While reporting on the tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, 60 Minutes was on board as a Philippine ship was rammed — then surrounded — by larger Chinese vessels.
Trump and Harris' views on China, according to their records and what they've said
A look at the records and statements of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on China in the final weeks before the 2024 presidential election.
U.S. delivered "wet and moldy body armor" to Taiwan, Pentagon watchdog says
The U.S. sent over 3,000 mildewed body armor plates and 500 wet and moldy tactical vests that took Taiwanese authorities weeks to dry, according to a Pentagon watchdog report.
U.S. and Chinese military commanders hold rare phone call
The head of U.S. IndoPacific Command Admiral spoke on a video call to his Chinese counterpart as part of an effort to increase military-to-military communications.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on microchip production, sales
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is focused on U.S. advanced microchip production — and keeping the chips out of China and Russia.
U.S. open to escorting Philippine ships amid clashes with China
American warships could escort Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea amid increasing confrontations with China, U.S. commander says.
How Harris, Trump view China relations
Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump must navigate tense U.S.-China relations if elected president. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser breaks down each candidate's position on issues related to China.
Pentagon invests in Asian partners as China flexes with Russia
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making his 11th trip to the Indo-Pacific as secretary just days after Chinese and Russian bombers were intercepted for the first time ever off the coast of Alaska.
Taiwan demands release of fishing vessel it says was seized by China
Taiwan dispatched two vessels to rescue the fishing boat, which had six people aboard, but they were blocked by the Chinese coast guard, officials said.
O'Brien: More Marines should be moved to East Asia
Robert O'Brien, who served as national security adviser in the Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation" that while there is already a large contingent of Marines in East Asia, he believes the "fighting force" should be sent while some Marines would still be stationed at bases like Camp Pendleton and Camp Lejeune. The recommendation comes despite former President Donald Trump's public calls for removing the 28,000 Marines from East Asia during his term.
China holds major war games as "powerful punishment" for Taiwan
Taiwan puts forces on alert, accuses China of an "irrational provocation" with its latest war games, and vows not to "shy away" from any threat.
Putin meets Xi as Russia-China ties flourish amid tension with U.S.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.
Blinken meets with Chinese President Jinping
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday in an effort to stabilize relations between the U.S. and China. While speaking in Beijing earlier, Blinken urged China to end its support for Russia's war in Ukraine. CBS News national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
China-U.S. ties "beginning to stabilize," but it won't be an easy road
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."
Is the U.S. in the middle of two Cold Wars?
It's been nearly 35 years since the Cold War ended, but the author of a new book argues not only is the U.S. facing a new Cold War -- it's facing more than one. David Sanger, author of "New Cold Wars," joins CBS News to explain.
Ex-national security adviser on Ukraine aid
When President Biden signed a foreign aid bill Wednesday that includes tens of billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, it was touted as money that would "strengthen our national security and send a message to the world about the power of American leadership." Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser, joins CBS News with analysis.
White House slams GOP for foreign aid delay
President Biden signed a $95 billion foreign aid package Wednesday, hours after it cleared the Senate. The majority is earmarked for the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have the latest.
Biden speaks after signing foreign aid package
President Biden spoke from the White House Wednesday after signing into law a $95 billion foreign aid package that will send money to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The president had been pushing Congress on the legislation for months. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes had analysis of Mr. Biden's remarks following his address.
Blinken arrives in China for talks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China this week for critical talks. The Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Taiwan, human rights issues and TikTok are all expected to be on the agenda. CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish has a look at where the U.S.-China relationship stands right now.
Potential TikTok ban heads to Biden
President Biden is set to sign a long-awaited foreign aid package that received final congressional approval Tuesday. Included with it is a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok if the app's China-based parent company doesn't divest. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane is covering it all from Capitol Hill.
Schumer and McConnell push for foreign aid
Congress is advancing a $95 billion foreign aid package that would provide support to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. Senate leaders of both parties encouraged their colleagues on Tuesday to move quickly and get the measure passed. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Senate poised to pass foreign aid package
Senators are preparing to give final approval to $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill. Then, political strategists Ashley Etienne and Maura Gillespie join with analysis.
Sen. Murphy on foreign aid, border deal, more
After months of delays, a $95 billion foreign aid package is heading toward a vote in the Senate. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Senate set to vote on foreign aid
The Senate is debating whether to pass a set of bills that would release additional funds for U.S. allies Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following from Capitol Hill.
Satellite images show devastation in North Carolina as deaths mount
Satellite images taken after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina show washed-out streets and buildings, downed trees, and more.
U.S. warships and aircraft strike over a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen
The U.S. military on Friday struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen a week after the Pentagon blamed the Houthis for an unsuccessful "complex attack" near U.S. Navy ships.
Intel bulletin warns of domestic extremists with "election-related grievances"
Political candidates, elected officials and election workers are some of the potential targets, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI warned.
How Secret Service will secure Trump's return Saturday to Butler, Pennsylvania
Trump is returning Saturday to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally at the site of the first assassination attempt against him.
Helene relief efforts led to about 30 mid-air close calls over North Carolina
The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Stellantis files lawsuit against UAW over threats to strike
Stellantis has filed a lawsuit against the United Auto Workers union in a continued battle over their 2023 bargain agreement and the UAW's threat to strike.
Social Security will set its 2025 COLA in days. Here's what to know.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.
Lewandowski accuser says his lawyers tried to buy her silence
The ex-wife of a wealthy GOP donor reported Lewandowski to the police for allegedly assaulting and stalking her at a Las Vegas charity event.
Some apple cider could make you sick. Here's what to know.
Apple cider is a seasonal treat, but there are health risks when it comes to drinking unpasteurized products. Here's what to know.
U.S.
More U.S.
Judge denies request from student punished over hair to return to school
A federal judge denied a request by a Black student in Texas for a court order his lawyers say would have allowed him to return to his high school without fear of having his previous punishment over his hairstyle resume.
Helene relief efforts led to about 30 mid-air close calls over North Carolina
The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Yellow jackets swarm North Carolina, prompting Benadryl, EpiPen requests
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects.
Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
JPMorgan Chase denies Trump's claim that CEO Jamie Dimon endorsed him
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
JPMorgan Chase denies Trump's claim that CEO Jamie Dimon endorsed him
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon "has not endorsed a candidate," bank says, refuting former president's claim on social media.
Most people hit by Hurricane Helene do not have flood insurance
Outside of Florida, roughly 99% of homeowners that sustained flooding are not covered, Insurance Information Institute estimates.
Social Security will set 2025 COLA within days. Here's what to know.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.
Trump Media & Technology chief operating officer resigns
Trump Media exec's exit comes as Truth Social's parent company is ordered to hand over nearly 800,000 shares to an investor.
Politics
More Politics
VP debate highlights from the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown
CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
CBS News VP debate poll shows voter reactions to Vance-Walz showdown
CBS News poll finds Walz and Vance improved their standing in what debate watchers said was a positive debate.
Watch JD Vance's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said Americans "need a new direction" as he closed out the only VP debate before the November election.
Watch Tim Walz's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris' coalition of supporters, praising her for bringing "joy" to politics.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
Yellow jackets swarm North Carolina, prompting Benadryl, EpiPen requests
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects.
Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
New CDC website shows if COVID or flu is on the rise in 2024
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
Majority of kids worry about school. Psychiatrist shares tips to ease anxiety.
A majority of kids have school-related worries and there are ways to help ease their stress. A psychiatrist shares tips.
Some apple cider could make you sick. Here's what to know.
Apple cider is a seasonal treat, but there are health risks when it comes to drinking unpasteurized products. Here's what to know.
World
More World
French judge in mass rape case to allow public to see video evidence
A French judge in the trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman decided to allow the public to see some video recordings of the alleged rapes.
U.S. warships and aircraft strike over a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen
The U.S. military on Friday struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen a week after the Pentagon blamed the Houthis for an unsuccessful "complex attack" near U.S. Navy ships.
"Golden owl" treasure hunt launched decades ago has finally ended
A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end.
Child dies from rabies after bat found in room, officials say
"The parents looked, didn't see any signs of a bite or scratches or saliva, and didn't seek getting a rabies vaccine," a health official said.
Russian "spy whale" cause of death revealed by police
The tame beluga had been nicknamed "Hvaldimir," combining the Norwegian word for whale - hval - and the first name of Russia's president.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
"Golden owl" treasure hunt launched decades ago has finally ended
A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end.
Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit
A hair and makeup artist claims that country music star Garth Brooks raped her five years ago in a Los Angeles hotel. Brooks denies the claims and says he went to court to stop the woman from filing the lawsuit.
Bruce Springsteen endorses Harris, condemns Trump
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
TV and film reboots are thriving—here's why
From "Frasier" to blockbuster films, reboots are everywhere this fall. Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu breaks down the nostalgia-driven trend and why eight of the 10 highest-grossing films of all time are either reboots or sequels.
Books that celebrate hispanic heritage
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to highlight books that delve into Hispanic culture and offer powerful storytelling.
Technology
More Technology
Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
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.
Sony PlayStation Network outage throws gamers into hourslong disarray
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
Verizon customers report widespread outages
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
Science
More Science
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Crime
More Crime
French judge in mass rape case to allow public to see video evidence
A French judge in the trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman decided to allow the public to see some video recordings of the alleged rapes.
Intel bulletin warns of domestic extremists with "election-related grievances"
Political candidates, elected officials and election workers are some of the potential targets, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI warned.
Tyre Nichols trial mixed verdict
Three officers charged in connection to the beating death of Tyre Nichols received mixed verdicts Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee. CBS News' Elise Preston breaks down the trial's results.
Boy, 10, charged after driving stolen car near crowded Minneapolis playground
Minneapolis police arrested a 10-year-old boy for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle near a school playground last month — and it's not the boy's first brush with the law, police said.
Menendez brothers murder case under review
Erik and Lyle Menendez have each served 34 years in their life sentence after being convicted of the 1989 murder of their parents. Now, the Los Angeles district attorney is reviewing the murder case amid new evidence.
Space
More Space
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
New Vulcan rocket takes off on second test flight
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
Helene flooding victims, flood insurance
FEMA says only 4% of U.S. homeowners have flood insurance and many of those affected by Helene flooding are just discovering they don't have coverage for their homes. USA Today money reporter Bailey Schulz joins CBS News with more.
Tyre Nichols trial mixed verdict
Three officers charged in connection to the beating death of Tyre Nichols received mixed verdicts Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee. CBS News' Elise Preston breaks down the trial's results.
Obama on Harris trail, Musk with Trump
Former President Barack Obama will spend October campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris as entrepreneur Elon Musk joins former President Donald Trump in his campaign. NOTUS political reporter Evan McMorris-Santoro and Axios national politics reporter Sophia Cai join CBS News with more.
Biden's first White House briefing
President Biden appeared at a White House press briefing for the first time since taking office. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was there as Mr. Biden took questions about the port strikes, September's jobs report, the possibility of former President Donald Trump denying the 2024 election results and Israel's growing conflict in the Middle East.
Jobs report blows away expectations
The September jobs report blew away expectations from economists after a slowdown in hiring in earlier data prompted the Federal Reserve's rate cut. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger looks at the data.