Taiwan's leader reelected as voters back tough China stance
Tsai Ing-wen wasted no time in warning communist-ruled China not to try to use threats of force against the self-governed island.
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Actor and model Godfrey Gao dies at 35 after apparent heart attack
The Taiwanese-Canadian who became Louis Vuitton's first male Asian model reportedly collapsed during filming for a Chinese reality show.
Pro-Beijing lawmaker stabbed while campaigning in Hong Kong
Junius Ho has become a target of anger for Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, and tension is high ahead of a looming vote
Hundreds of thousands celebrate Pride parade in Taiwan
Every year, Taipei hosts the largest Pride parade in Asia. This year, it was extra special
Hong Kong police shoot protester as violence escalates
The 18-year-old student remains in critical condition
Bridge collapse in Taiwan sends tanker truck tumbling onto boats
Military helping with search and rescue efforts as at least 11 people feared trapped or missing under rubble of collapsed arch bridge
Hong Kong protests rage on Communist China's 70th birthday
Police had lined up to separate the protesters and counter-protesters, but some minor scuffles ensued. Two pro-Beijing protesters were arrested
Hong Kong leader caves on key demand by protesters, but is it enough?
Beijing-appointed Chief Executive Carrie Lam will withdraw the extradition bill that sparked the anger, but protest leaders say it's too little, too late
Eddie Huang on the myth of the "model minority"
The restaurateur, streetwear designer, TV host, and author of "Fresh Off the Boat" talks about family, Chinese identity, and pork buns
Some 1.7 million take part in 11th week of Hong Kong protests
What started out June 9 as a demand for the government to revoke a hated extradition bill has exploded into calls for greater democratic reform
Hong Kong protests: How did we get here?
CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio explains what brought the pro-democracy protesters onto the streets, and what could come next
Protests shut down Hong Kong airport as China gets more aggressive
Beijing accuses pro-democracy protesters of showing "signs of terrorism" as police use more force in street confrontations
Hong Kong protesters clash with police, others attacked by mob
The use of gangs is a common tactic in mainland China to substitute for the use of police, and latest incident may mark escalation of Hong Kong chaos
U.S. draws China's ire with proposed $2.2B arms sale to Taiwan
Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory, and has been making more overt military threats and trying to isolate the tiny, self-ruled island
Hong Kong protest leaders reject leader's apology for violence
Chief Executive of semi-autonomous Chinese region said sorry, but didn't retract hugely unpopular extradition bill, and protest leaders aren't having it
China warns of "serious harm" as Taiwan confirms U.S. arms request
Taiwan, which China claims as its territory, wants to buy U.S. tanks, air defenses and other weapons - a purchase that would infuriate Beijing
First same-sex couples marry in Taiwan
Last week, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Today, the first official weddings are underway.
Taiwan's government legalize same-sex marriage in 1st for Asia
Legislature's vote allows same-sex couples full legal marriage rights, including in areas such as taxes, insurance and child custody
4 bees were found alive in a woman's eye
A doctor said the situation could have been much worse
Taiwan seeks new warplanes from U.S. as tension with China mounts
U.S. is bound to help Taiwan defend itself, but China's leader warned in January he wouldn't rule out force to stop independence activities
Chinese leader vows to stop "any sort of Taiwan independence"
But Taiwan's president rejects China's insistence on "one country, two systems" unification
Dictionary.com reveals its pick for word of the year
Dictionary.com says its 2018 word of the year isn't just a word, it's a "call to action"
At least 18 killed in Taiwan train derailment
There was no immediate word on the cause of the accident Sunday on a curve along a popular weekend route
3D-gun activist Cody Wilson out of jail
Cody Wilson, the owner of a Texas company that sells plans to make untraceable 3D-printed guns, was freed on bond from a Texas jail Sunday evening after being arrested in Taiwan where, police say, he flew after learning he was being investigated for allegedly having sex with an underage girl.
Accused of sex with girl in Texas, 3D-gun advocate arrested in Taiwan
Owner of company that sells blueprints to make untraceable 3D-printed guns accused of having sex with an underage girl and paying her $500 afterward
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Brown and MIT manhunt live updates as sources say shootings may be linked
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a person of interest in the deadly shooting at Brown University.
"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.
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.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Authorities searching for car they believe Brown shooting suspect rented, sources say
Nuno Loureiro, who taught plasma physics at MIT, was shot to death at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts, two days after the shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and wife, kids among 7 killed in plane crash, officials say
Seven passengers aboard a business jet that crashed Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina have died, the State Highway Patrol said.
Half of $18B paid out by Medicaid in MN may be fraudulent, official says
About half or more of the roughly $18 billion in claims paid out by Medicaid to Minnesota-run programs may have been fraudulent, and at least 14 programs were likely exploited, a federal prosecutor said Thursday.
Florida man who killed 2 in home invasion is state's 19th execution this year
A man convicted of killing a couple during a home‑invasion robbery, and later confessing to three additional murders, was the 19th person executed in Florida this year.
Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
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Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
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Brown and MIT manhunt live updates as sources say shootings may be linked
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a person of interest in the deadly shooting at Brown University.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 21)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Tren de Aragua leader known as "The Unspeakable" charged in U.S. federal court
Federal prosecutors allege Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, 42, grew Tren de Aragua from a prison gang to a global crime syndicate.
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TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
Trump announces "warrior dividend" for military. Here's what to know.
The president announced the one-time payments during his White House address on Wednesday. Here's what to know about timing, taxes and more.
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.
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TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Who is Erica Knight, the FBI's so-called "Kash Whisperer?"
An FBI media adviser has emerged as one of Kash Patel's fiercest public defenders and promoters of the bureau under his leadership.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Kennedy Center Board votes for new name to be Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change its name.
Democrats push for last-minute vote on expiring health care subsidies
House Democrats called for GOP leaders to hold a last-minute vote on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits Thursday.
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Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
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.
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TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
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.
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Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Gloria Gaynor on how "I Will Survive" empowered her through a dark time
Gloria Gaynor told "CBS Mornings" her hit 1978 song gave her hope during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
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.
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Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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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New Hampshire search connected to Brown shooting
Police are searching an area in Salem, New Hampshire, in connection with the Brown University mass shooting and the killing of the MIT professor, sources told CBS News Boston. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports and Jeff Harp, retired FBI assistant special agent in charge, joins with analysis.
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Brown and MIT manhunt live updates as sources say shootings may be linked
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a person of interest in the deadly shooting at Brown University.
Arrest warrant for Brown shooting suspect
An arrest warrant has been issued in the Brown University shooting, sources say. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Tren de Aragua leader known as "The Unspeakable" charged in U.S. federal court
Federal prosecutors allege Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, 42, grew Tren de Aragua from a prison gang to a global crime syndicate.
Cops probing connection between Brown, MIT shootings
Law enforcement is investigating possible connections between the mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday afternoon and the targeted killing of an MIT professor two days later, sources tell CBS News. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports and former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison joins with analysis.
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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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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
Funeral held for youngest Bondi Beach victim
Australian law enforcement officials announced Thursday they detained several men near Sydney after responding to information that "a violent act was possibly being planned." Amy Mitchell, senior fellow at George Mason University's National Security Institute, joins CBS News to discuss.
Details on plane crash that killed Greg Biffle
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, Cristina, and their children were among the seven people killed Thursday in a North Carolina plane crash. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.
Instacart to pay $60 million in refunds
Instacart has agreed to refund $60 million to customers to settle allegations that the grocery shopping service engaged in deceptive marketing and billing practices, the Federal Trade Commission said Thursday. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.
Dickerson and DuBois sign off "CBS Evening News"
"CBS Evening News" anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois give their farewell thoughts after anchoring their last broadcast.