Biden calls Chinese President Xi Jinping about U.S.-China relationship
The president has been exasperated that lower-level Chinese officials haven't been willing to speak substantively with his administration.
Xi Jinping
China willing to strengthen relations with Taliban
The Chinese government criticized the U.S for its withdrawal from Afghanistan, allowing the Taliban to swiftly gain control of the country. Although some Chinese officials remain concerned about the extremist group's potential influence over the Uighur Muslim population located in the Xinjiang province, the government is willing to strengthen its diplomatic relations with the Taliban. CBS News contributor and founder of Strategy Risks Isaac Stone Fish joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Hong Kong remembers Tiananmen Square Massacre
Hong Kong authorities banned vigils commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre — the official reason, the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, protesters gathered in smaller groups in a show of defiance. Ramy Inocencio reports.
U.S. criticizes China for Uighur crackdown
The U.S. and other countries criticized China during a virtual meeting this week for the country's treatment of its Uighur Muslims. Beijing is accused of carrying out genocide in the Xinjiang region. Ramy Inocencio joins "CBSN AM" with the latest.
Global headlines & hard numbers with Signal
CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZERO Media, Alex Kliment, takes CBSN through today's fascinating hard numbers.
Xi Jinping: China's president for life?
China is moving to allow President Xi Jinping to remain in power indefinitely. The ruling Communist Party announced Sunday that it will work to abolish presidential term limits in China's constitution, which currently restrict presidents to two five-year terms. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZERO Media, Alex Kliment, explains the significance.
Shutdown's global impact
The international community is reacting to the U.S. government shutdown. This comes as President Trump gears up for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Alex Kliment, a CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, takes us through the latest.
Trump's national security speech
President Trump unveiled his national security strategy Monday, and called out Russia and China in the process. Georgetown University professor and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, Matthew Kroenig, joins CBSN for a closer look at the president's speech, and what this means for foreign policy moving forward.
Trump on N. Korea launch
President Trump vowed the U.S. will "handle" the threat after North Korea's latest missile launch. Kim Jong Un's regime called it "the most powerful" intercontinental ballistic missile it has ever tested. Yahoo News chief Washington correspondent Olivier Knox joins CBSN with more on that and other political headlines.
Trump's Asia Trip
President Trump touted his accomplishments from his recent marathon trip to Asia and said China is unified in disarming North Korea. Anthony Ruggiero, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump and China
President Trump turned on the charm in China Thursday with President Xi Jinping. In the past, Mr. Trump has accused the Chinese of unfair trade practices. Thursday was different, as he seeks China's help in reining in North Korea. Margaret Brennan, who is traveling with Mr. Trump, reports.
Trump Asia trip
President Trump will visit five countries on his trip to Asia. Isaac Stone Fish, senior fellow for the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China relations, joined CBSN to discuss what we can expect from the president's nearly two-week long visit.
Xi Jinping's power in China
China's president officially won a new term in office, ending the twice-a-decade Communist Party congress. President Xi Jinping's name and political ideology are now written into the country's constitution. That makes Xi the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. Ben Tracy reports.
Behind the stock market surge
Wall Street hit a new milestone Tuesday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared past 23,000 for the first time. It closed just below that mark, gaining 40 points for the day. Since the start of 2017, the Dow has climbed more than 3,000 points. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" with what's behind the record-setting surge.
8/12: CBS Evening News
One dead in Virginia after white nationalists clash with counter-protesters; Google finds itself in the middle of national debate after firing writer of diversity memo.
North Korea tensions
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, ambassador to the U.N., Nikki Haley, and national security adviser H.R. McMaster met with President Trump on Friday to discuss diplomatic efforts to deescalate tensions with North Korea. President Xi Jinping of China echoed that sentiment in a call with Mr. Trump later Friday. Errol Barnett has more.
North Korea tensions
President Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping about escalating tensions between the U.S. and North Korea over the North's nuclear weapons program. The White House said both men agreed North Korea "must stop its provocative and escalatory behavior." Third Way National Security Vice President Mieke Eoyang joins CBSN to discuss.
Diplomacy with North Korea?
In a Friday night telephone conversation, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping said they are both committed to denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula. With rising tension between North Korea and the U.S. the president is making himself more available to the media. Errol Barnett reports.
4/18: Evening News
China gave Ivanka Trump's business potentially lucrative trademark approvals on the day she and President Trump were having dinner with the Chinese president at the Trump estate in south Florida; After the Civil War, newly freed slaves placed "Information Wanted Ads" in newspapers, looking for lost family members who were sold off or ran away
Ivanka's China deal
China gave Ivanka Trump's business potentially lucrative trademark approvals on the day she and President Trump were having dinner with the Chinese president at the Trump estate in south Florida. The curious timing has ethics experts concerned, reports Jeff Pegues.
Trump-Xi meeting
President Trump ordered the missile strike on Syria shortly before his meeting with China President Xi Jinping. Isaac Stone Fish, a senior fellow with the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations, spoke with CBSN about how the attack impacts their talks, and the message it sends.
Trump-Xi meeting
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago, and the major issues of North Korea and trade are sure to be major topics. Margaret Brennan has more.
Trump hosts Xi Jinping
Graham Webster, senior fellow at the Paul Tsai China Center at Yale University, joins CBSN with more on what to expect from President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Tillerson's agenda in China
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Beijing for his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit comes a day after Tillerson suggested the U.S. could initiate military action against North Korea if the North continues to escalate its nuclear weapons program. Adriana Diaz reports.
Foreign policy in Biden's first 100 days
As President Biden approaches his first 100 days in office this week, Ian Bremmer, the president of the Eurasia Group and GZero Media, joined CBSN to discuss his foreign policy actions so far, and what more needs to be done.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Exclusive
Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas
President Trump called GOP Sen. Tim Scott after the South Carolina Republican publicly urged the president to remove a reposted video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
Exclusive
Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
U.S.
More U.S.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost 1 million structures.
Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Exclusive
Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
Politics
More Politics
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
World
More World
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen wins first gold medal of Milano Cortina Games
The highest-ranked American in the men's downhill was Kyle Negomir, who finished 10th.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Which countries and athletes have the most Olympic medals of all time?
While the U.S. is on top of the overall Olympic medal count, it is not the country that dominates winter sports like the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in Italy.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Where you can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live
Don't miss a moment of the Winter Olympics. Here's how to watch live, for free and stream the action without cable.
Bad Bunny set for historic Super Bowl performance
Coming off a historic Grammy win, Bad Bunny is gearing up to make even more history at this weekend's Super Bowl. The musician is set to be the first Super Bowl headliner to perform completely in Spanish. Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer at Billboard, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
Technology
More Technology
Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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 will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
Science
More Science
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Crime
More Crime
Crime
Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
Space
More Space
Space
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
Woman speaks out after surviving glioblastoma
Becca Valle thought her headaches were migraines. Brain surgery found a deadly form of cancer.
Officials review new message in Guthrie case
Officials said they are "aware of a new message" in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance on Friday. Authorities have not given details on the contents of the message. Former FBI special agent FBI Doug Kouns joins CBS News to discuss.
Man spent decades making model of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost one million structures. Steve Hartman has the story.
Officials shut down man's free bus rides
After a licensed school bus driver finished his route, he decided to help after seeing lots of other children walking to school in the cold. As Tony Dokoupil reports, the offer was short-lived.
Olympics kick off with opening ceremony in Milan
The opening ceremony marked the official start of the 2026 Winter Olympics with celebrations at Milan's San Siro Stadium and at venues in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Seth Doane reports.