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.
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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.
White House hosts virtual climate summit
The White House is marking Earth Day by hosting dozens of world leaders in a virtual climate summit. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins "CBSN AM" with what we're watching and what it can mean for the future of climate change.
Asia's coal usage challenges climate efforts
The White House is hosting a summit this week with global leaders to address carbon emission reduction. Foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports for CBSN on the key role of coal-dependent countries such as China and Japan in the climate change fight.
Luisa Kroll, Forbes' assistant managing editor of wealth, joins "CBS This Morning" to reveal the annual list
Forbes magazine looked at many factors including money and influence. Luisa Kroll, Forbes' assistant managing editor of wealth, joins "CBS This Morning" to reveal the annual list.
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke to a meeting of technology leaders in Seattle, Washington
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke to a meeting of technology leaders in Seattle, Wash. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports on the meeting.
President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a press conference Wednesday in which Xi ignored a question from the New York Times for several minutes
President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a press conference Wednesday in which Xi ignored a question from the New York Times for several minutes.
The U.S. and China vowed to curb greenhouse gas pollution over the coming years as part of a major climate deal
The U.S. and China vowed to curb greenhouse gas pollution over the coming years as part of a major climate deal between the two countries, but the leaders weren't able to find common ground on political reform in Hong Kong or human rights. Major Garrett reports from Beijing.
China's President Xi Jinping is taking dramatic steps to consolidate power by cracking down on corruption
China's President Xi Jinping is taking dramatic steps to consolidate power by cracking down on corruption. And, as Seth Doane reports, no one appears safe from Xi's purge.
In Beijing President Obama met face-to-face with two rivals: China's President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin
In Beijing President Obama met face-to-face with two rivals: China's President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Major Garrett reports on what the leaders discussed.
Diplomats spar during U.S.-China meeting
Diplomats from the U.S. and China shared sharp criticism for each other's policies during a meeting in Alaska. Author Gordon Chang joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the diplomats' undiplomatic language.
Worldview: U.S. election reactions, Uganda arrest
Leaders around the world are reacting to the still-undecided U.S. presidential election, security forces arrested a Ugandan opposition candidate, and the U.S. is completing its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accords. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta rounds up the international stories from Johannesburg for CBSN AM.
U.S.-China relations remain strained
Lawmakers in China are meeting over the next week for their annual Two Sessions parliamentary conference. The current tense state of U.S.-China relations will have a looming presence at the week-long meeting. Isaac Stone Fish, CBSN contributor and CEO and founder of Strategy Risks, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest between the two countries.
U.S. could have enough vaccine for 300 million by end of July
President Biden on Thursday announced the steps his administration is taking to secure additional doses of the coronavirus vaccine. The president said the United States will have enough vaccine doses for 300 million people by the end of July. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Biden speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Mr. Biden told CBS News last week he has spent more time with Xi than "any other world leader has."
Documentary reveals "China's Covid Secrets"
A new PBS Frontline documentary, "China's Covid Secrets," examines 54 days from the first symptomatic coronavirus case reported in Wuhan, China to the city's first lockdown, and the extraordinary measures government officials took to keep the rest of the world in the dark. Documentary filmmaker Jane McMullen joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the experience of gathering interviews and facts for the film despite the country's tight control on information.
WHO investigators search for COVID-19 clues in Wuhan
World Health Organization investigators are continuing to survey crucial sites in Wuhan, China for clues into the origin of COVID-19. The investigation comes amid lingering skepticism over China's transparency regarding COVID-19. Ramy Inocencio has more.
Questions about plans for Tokyo Olympics
The International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government are denying that the already postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be permanently canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Still, a vast majority of the Japanese public wants the games to be either postponed again or simply called off. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
Expert on U.S.-China relations under Biden
The Biden administration has inherited a complicated and, at times, tense relationship with China. In recent years, the two world powers have clashed over a range of issues from trade to the origins of the coronavirus. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio spoke with Victor Gao, the head of a Beijing-based think tank, about the future of U.S.-China relations.
Will Biden ease the sky-high tension between the U.S. and China?
The chasm between the two superpowers deepened considerably over the last 4 years, but one veteran Chinese analyst sees clear opportunities "to reengage."
What is Biden's China strategy?
President-elect Joe Biden is entering office at a time when relations between China and the U.S. are strained. The Wall Street Journal's China bureau chief, Jonathan Cheng, joined CBSN AM to talk about how Mr. Biden is expected to address that relationship.
China congratulates Biden on winning election
China has officially congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on winning the 2020 election. The acknowledgment comes as CBS News projects Mr. Biden will win Arizona and election officials contradict President Trump's claims of voter fraud. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest.
How Biden will affect U.S.-China relations
China congratulated Joe Biden for winning the 2020 election on Friday, seemingly signaling an acceptance of the results. But tensions between the two countries continue to rise. Ramy Inocencio has more.
World leaders prepare for Biden presidency
With a few notable exceptions among America's adversaries, world leaders have congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on his victory over President Trump. The president-elect has pledged to completely reverse course on a couple of important international issues, including the Iran nuclear deal and the Paris climate accord. Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, joins CBSN to talk about what the post-Trump global stage could look like.
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Witkoff, Kushner set to head to Pakistan today for Iran talks
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to head to Islamabad Saturday for Iran peace talks, although it is unclear if direct talks with Iran will take place.
Roommate faces murder charges in deaths of 2 doctoral students
A 26-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, according to authorities.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before a explosion left it in flames.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
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White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover
President Trump is open to some type of federal action, several sources told CBS News, and he has said publicly he'd "do it to save the jobs."
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's "TrumpRx" website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
Roommate faces murder charges in deaths of 2 doctoral students
A 26-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, according to authorities.
How a 9-year-old girl found a confidence-changing role model in a Denver soccer star
"I didn't want to be known as the girl with one arm that plays soccer," Denver Summit FC player Carson Pickett told CBS News. "I just wanted to be known for the girl that plays soccer."
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
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White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover
President Trump is open to some type of federal action, several sources told CBS News, and he has said publicly he'd "do it to save the jobs."
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Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
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U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover
President Trump is open to some type of federal action, several sources told CBS News, and he has said publicly he'd "do it to save the jobs."
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A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
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Armed groups in Mali attack capital in possible coordinated effort, army says
Mali has been plagued by insurgencies fought by affiliates of al Qaeda and the Islamic State group.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
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The Milk Carton Kids perform "A Friend Like You"
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."
The Milk Carton Kids perform "I'll Go Home From Here"
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."
From 2013: Kacey Musgraves on her debut album
In this April 7, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, rising country star Kacey Mugraves - who sings of more adult themes than conservative country radio is used to - talked to Anthony Mason about her acclaimed debut studio album, "Same Trailer Different Park"; her songwriting influences; and the family that inspired her.
Extended interview: Don Cheadle
Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle has appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows. But it had been a quarter-century since he appeared on stage in the Off-Broadway hit "Topdog/Underdog," until he made his Broadway debut this spring in a revival of "Proof." In this web exclusive, he talks with Tracy Smith about the lessons of his parents; catching the "theater bug" as a child; the "hamster wheel" of an actor's career; and his emotional investment in works like "Hotel Rwanda."
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
The ChatGPT account of the shooter, who killed eight people in a small British Columbia community, had been banned about eight months prior to the massacre.
Why phone-free parties are gaining popularity
Some young people are opting to go phone-free to live in the moment. USA Today youth mental health reporter Rachel Hale went to an underground, phone-free party in New York City and wrote about her experience. She tells "The Daily Report" about it.
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.
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
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Mom charged after son injures Vietnam vet
A California teen on an electric motorcycle critically injured a pedestrian, and now the boy's mother could now face years in prison. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.
DOJ permits death by firing squad
Death by firing squad is now reinstated in U.S. federal cases, according to a new policy announced on Friday by the Trump administration.
Polymarket on soldier arrest: "The system works"
A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested Thursday for allegedly using confidential government information to make more than $400,000 off the arrest of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Polymarket. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details. Then, Dennis Kelleher, CEO of financial regulation nonprofit Better Markets, joins with analysis.
Missing Florida student found dead, arrest made
One of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students was found dead, and a roommate was taken into custody, police said on Friday.
Louisiana mall shooting, Jazz Fest plot
One person died, and five others were injured after a shooting at a Louisiana mall, officials said. This comes as more details emerge about an apparent mass shooting plot at New Orleans' Jazz Fest. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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The Milk Carton Kids perform "A Friend Like You"
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."
The Milk Carton Kids perform "I'll Go Home From Here"
Grammy-nominated folk duo The Milk Carton Kids are out with their 7th studio album, "Lost Cause Lover Fool." Here they are performing "A Friend Like You."