U.S. gov't worker reports "abnormal" sound, pressure in China
State Department taking report "seriously" after Cuba "health attacks," but says no other cases reported yet in China
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Venezuela expels top U.S. diplomat
Days after the U.S. condemned the Venezuela elections and Vice President Pence called them a "sham," President Nicolas Maduro says he is expelling the top two U.S. embassy officials. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood reports.
Pompeo says U.S. "still working towards" June 12 summit with N.K.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. is still preparing for a summit with North Korea
Thousands attend service for exchange student killed in Texas shooting
Sabika Sheikh was one of the 10 people killed in the shooting Friday morning in Texas
Mike Pompeo and the meaning of "swagger"
One of the things he says most often is that the State Department needs to "get its swagger back." He explained what he means when he says this
N. Korea's threat to cancel U.S. summit
Isaac Stone Fish, CBSN contributor and senior fellow at the Asia Society, joins CBSN with a look at Tuesday's report that North Korea canceled a high-level meeting with South Korea and threatened to scrap a historic summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un over U.S.-South Korean military exercises.
U.S. still planning for N. Korea summit
North Korea canceled a high-level meeting Wednesday with South Korea and also threatened to call off a historic summit planned for next month with President Trump due to ongoing military exercises involving the U.S. and South Korea. But State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert says the U.S. "will continue to plan the meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong Un."
Pompeo lifts hiring freeze at State Department
Pompeo said he would authorize the department to hire to "current funding levels" after his predecessor, Rex Tillerson, froze hiring last year
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Americans freed from North Korea
Three Americans freed from North Korea were greeted by President Trump overnight. But one of the first people to see the men after their release is a State Department official, who says they're now trying to return to normal life. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
State Dept says Giuliani isn't a foreign policy spokesman
"He speaks for himself and not on behalf of the administration on foreign policy," State spokeswoman Heather Nauert said
U.S. freezes funding for Syria's "White Helmets"
The U.S had accounted for about a third of the relief group's overall funding
Secretary of State Pompeo sworn in
Former CIA director Mike Pompeo was sworn in this morning as the 70th U.S. secretary of state. President Donald Trump was present for the ceremony in his first visit to the state department. CBS News state department reporter Kylie Atwood joins CBSN with more on what's expected as Pompeo takes over the role.
Pompeo addresses State Dept.
Mike Pompeo spoke to State Department staffers Tuesday for the first time. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood joins CBSN to discuss what to expect under Pompeo's leadership.
Trump speaks at swearing-in of Mike Pompeo
President Trump participated in the swearing-in of Mike Pompeo as the next secretary of state on Wednesday. Mr. Trump said he has "absolute confidence he'll do an incredible job."
Trump hails Pompeo as "true American patriot" at swearing-in ceremony at State
The ceremonial swearing-in was Trump's first visit to the State Department as president
Pompeo addresses State Department staff
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed State Department staffers as he arrived for his first day on the job. He vowed to help the department get its "swagger back" and said he had a lot to learn from America's diplomatic corps.
Pompeo vows to get "swagger back" at State, says he's ready to learn from U.S. diplomats
The secretary addressed staffers at State as he arrived to the building for his first day on the job
Ronan Farrow on decline of U.S. diplomacy
Journalist Ronan Farrow's new book, "War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence" looks at the longterm decline of the State Department and what he calls the growing militarization of U.S. foreign policy. Farrow spent several years working at State, including in the Office of the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan. Last week, the New Yorker won a Pulitzer Prize for Farrow's coverage of sexual assault claims against Hollywood's Harvey Weinstein. Farrow joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss America's shifting approach to diplomacy.
State Department on Syria
The U.S. State Department says they have proof Syria was behind a deadly chemical attack. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
State Dept. says Syria was behind gas attack
The U.S. State Department said Friday that the U.S. has proof that Syria was behind the alleged chemical weapons attack that left more than 40 civilians dead last week. Spokesperson Heather Nauert said officials are still trying to determine what kind of chemical was used in the attack.
Hundreds of ambassadors, diplomats urge Senate to grill Pompeo
The says American diplomacy has been crippled and calls on Congress to question Pompeo on how he plans to fix it
Tillerson bids State Department farewell
Trump announced the firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson last week in a tweet. Tillerson hasn't mentioned Trump's name publicly since he was fired
Heather Nauert's star on the rise as a voice in U.S. diplomatic corps
Nauert's meteoric rise comes even though just a week ago she seemed not long for the job, then Tillerson lost his
Trump lashes out at FBI, State and Justice Departments for "leaking, lying and corruption"
President Trump, pleased with Attorney General Jeff Sessions' decision to fire Andrew McCabe, unleashed his thoughts on Twitter Saturday
House again rebukes Trump over Iran, while similar effort stalls in Senate
The votes in Congress follow the deaths of several U.S. service members who were killed in Iranian attacks, and as the cost of the war escalates.
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Trump threatens Iran and Houthis amid signs of U.S. military buildup
The U.S. moves more refueling planes to the Mideast and adds medics at a major military hospital as the war with Iran spreads to another key waterway.
GOP's Jack Smith referral fails to show he committed a crime, ex-prosecutors say
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for NYT reporters over Air Force One story
The New York Times moved to block subpoenas issued by the Justice Department for grand jury testimony and phone records from its reporters.
FDA says new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
Member of Vance's Secret Service detail under investigation for leaking
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
FDA panel to consider loosening regulations for some peptides
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
Tropical Storm Bertha moves inland near Texas-Louisiana border
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters over Air Force 1 story
The New York Times moved to block subpoenas issued by the Justice Department for grand jury testimony and phone records from its reporters.
GOP's Jack Smith referral fails to show he committed a crime, ex-prosecutors say
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
Fewer Americans own homes than thought, new Fed search finds
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
Senate fails to advance latest attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
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Fewer Americans own homes than thought, new Fed search finds
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
Google fined $1 billion by EU over its Play app store and search engine
The EU fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the tech giant broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers toward its own services and apps over others'.
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DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters over Air Force 1 story
The New York Times moved to block subpoenas issued by the Justice Department for grand jury testimony and phone records from its reporters.
GOP's Jack Smith referral fails to show he committed a crime, ex-prosecutors say
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
Senate fails to advance latest attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
Member of Vance's Secret Service detail under investigation for leaking
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
House again rebukes Trump over Iran, while similar effort stalls in Senate
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
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FDA says new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
FDA panel to consider loosening regulations for some peptides
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
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Middle East oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
As Iran's attacks keep ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle and oil prices surge, Gulf states are planning to invest billions in pipeline alternatives.
Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
5,700 more deaths than usual recorded in France during heat wave
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
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Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
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OpenAI confirms "unprecedented" incident
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
Pastor sues OpenAI over ChatGPT advice
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
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.
Man sues OpenAI over medical advice
A former pastor is speaking out, claiming ChatGPT's guidance landed him in the hospital. He's now suing OpenAI and its CEO. The company said, in part, "ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care." Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on OpenAI system's unprompted hack
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company without prompting. Connor Leahy, U.S. director for ControlAI, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Search for suspect in Florida dad's murder
A multistate search is underway for a woman wanted in connection to a murder investigation. Police say Isabelle Rose Johnson is suspected of killing a Florida father who was found in a shallow grave last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
NYPD says dozens rescued from human trafficking during World Cup
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Man fatally shot by police in Wisconsin
Protesters gathered after police in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man during an attempted arrest. The man was armed with a knife and injured an officer before he was shot, police said. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Judge sets June trial date for Maduro
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and is scheduled to go on trial in June 2027. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman explains what to expect from Maduro's legal proceedings.
New details on Nolan Wells' cause of death
Independent autopsy results commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found the cause and manner of the 18-year-old's death were undetermined, pending further investigation. Wells died during a July Fourth boating trip with friends.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Doctor on how to lower your lung cancer risk
Dr. Kim Sandler, the director of the Vanderbilt Lung Screening Program, shared three simple things women can do to lower their risk of lung cancer. Sandler joined "Healthful" with Anne Wojcicki, the former CEO of 23andMe, and Shira Kupperman Boehler.
Video shows Bertha's impact on Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana, causing dangerous surf and flooding parts of the coast. Videos captured Bertha's impact in Louisiana and Alabama, and showed how Texas was preparing for the storm.
OpenAI confirms "unprecedented" incident
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
Ukraine hits warehouses of Russian retailer
Since the weekend, Ukraine has struck four warehouses belonging to leading Russian retailer Wildberries, often described as the country's Amazon. Aidan Stretch tells the story from Kyiv.
Leavitt takes questions on U.S.-Saudi deal
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt answered questions from reporters Thursday on a number of topics, including the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal, China's artificial intelligence technology and more. Following the briefing, CBS News' Aaron Navarro shared his takeaways.