Stocks jump after U.S., China cool trade tensions
The cease-fire boosted financial markets, but analysts question if the countries can broker a stronger pact
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Trump touts trade truce with China
President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping held a working dinner at the G-20 summit in Argentina over the weekend and agreed to at least temporarily halt the escalating trade war. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish, senior fellow for the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations, explains the latest developments.
Trump says China to "reduce and remove" tariffs on U.S.-made cars
President doesn't say in short tweet how much Beijing has agreed to reduce punishing 40% import tariffs, but it's already having an impact
Trump remembers George H.W. Bush
President Trump canceled a press conference at the G-20 after death of former President George H.W. Bush. CBS News White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with the latest.
Trump agrees not to raise tariffs on China after meeting with Xi Jinping
The White House said Xi has agreed to designate fentanyl as a controlled substance
Trump cancels G-20 presser
President Trump postponed his G-20 press conference after the death of President George H.W. Bush, but he plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to talk trade. Julia Manchester, a reporter at The Hill, joined CBSN to discuss trade talks, a possible government shutdown and the rest of the week's news from Washington.
Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid trade war
President Trump is at the G-20 summit in Argentina amid troubled international relationships and legal concerns back home
Trump's meetings at the G-20 summit
President Trump has canceled two planned meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit in Argentina. Mr. Trump is expected to meet with Chinese president Xi Jinping, while he hopes to avoid interaction with Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett explains what's at stake.
Trump facing challenges at G-20 summit
President Trump is traveling to Argentina for the G-20 summit. His trip comes as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia over the Yemen war and Jamal Khashoggi's murder. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with more.
Trump's G-20 tariff talk: Why everyone is listening
With a U.S.-China trade war threatening to intensify, the President will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Trump seeks to alter asylum policy
President Trump is seeking to change the policy for asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Meanwhile, the Group of 20 summit will convene this week, and an associate of Roger Stone's is in plea talks with special counsel Robert Mueller. Susan Page, Washington bureau chief for USA Today, joined CBSN to discuss the week in politics.
World leaders watching U.S. midterm elections
The entire world is keeping a close eye on today's high-stakes midterm elections in the U.S. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, Gabe Lipton, explains some of the foreign policy issues at stake.
China's Xi promises a more open consumer market
Amid a trade war with the U.S., Xi is seeking to defuse complaints that China abuses the global trading system
Hong Kong sees world's longest sea bridge as Chinese propaganda
The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge spans 34 miles and could cut travel time between certain cities from about 3 hours to 30 minutes
Trump, Xi to meet at G-20
Any trade truce still seems far off for the world's two richest countries
U.S. stocks poised to rise, reversing two-day selloff
Investors hope President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping can cool trade tensions at October summit
Wife of ex-Interpol chief held in China says she's "in great danger"
Grace Meng says she received a threat that China was sending people to look for her in France as her husband went missing
Ex-Interpol chief may have vanished in China forever
Questions mount over whether Chinese officials should be tapped to lead international organizations if Bejing can simply make them vanish
Trump loud & clear: "America First"
President Trump doubled down on an "America First" agenda Tuesday at the United Nations, despite being surrounded by an audience of world leaders. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN from the United Nations with a recap of the president's speech to the General Assembly.
China imposes new tariffs, accuses U.S. of "trade bullyism"
"Trade war is now a reality," Fitch chief economist warns as Beijing hikes rates on 5,207 U.S. products in retaliation for Trump's latest tariffs on Chinese imports
U.S., China both announce new tariffs
The trade war between the U.S. and China has escalated with new tariffs imposed by both sides. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZERO Media, Willis Sparks, explains why China isn't backing down.
U.S.-China tensions over trade and Taiwan
We're following the latest developments on trade talks between the U.S. and China. This comes as the U.S. slams China for shoring up Taiwan's allies. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer Willis Sparks has more.
Muslims try to block China mosque demolition in rare public demo
Thousands of minority Hui Chinese gather in pushback against Communist Party's efforts replace religion
China's surveillance targeting minorities
A new investigative report is taking a deep dive into China's massive surveillance program. It exposes some of its key targets at home and overseas, including the Uighur Muslim minority living in China's Xinjiang province. BuzzFeed News reporter Megha Rajagopalan takes us through her investigation and fascinating interviews with exiles being monitored by the Chinese government.
China blocks talk of John Oliver for taunting leader Xi Jinping
Attempts to discuss "John Oliver" or "Last Week Tonight" on popular Sina Weibo microblog blocked for violating "relevant laws"
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Fetterman texts reveal impatience with constituent duties
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Neighborhood comes together to give young boy a memorable trick-or-treat birthday
When a mother posted a note on Facebook asking if anyone in her neighborhood would allow her son to trick-or-treat at their homes in July for his 11th birthday, more than 100 neighbors said yes.
Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists
The Pentagon accused two of the Stars and Stripes journalists of insubordination after one of them had told "CBS Sunday Morning" in a July interview that she worked for Stars and Stripes, "not for the Pentagon, not for any administration, not for any policymaker."
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
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Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
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Fetterman texts reveal impatience with constituent duties
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks on munitions, sources say
Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe, U.S. officials briefed on the matter told CBS News.
Judge extends block on Postal Service's new Trump-backed mail-in ballot requirements
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists
The Pentagon accused two of the Stars and Stripes journalists of insubordination after one of them had told "CBS Sunday Morning" in a July interview that she worked for Stars and Stripes, "not for the Pentagon, not for any administration, not for any policymaker."
Trump says Lindsay Clancy "did a horrible, horrible thing"
Shortly after the judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy's murder case declared a mistrial, President Trump called it a "terrible situation" and a "horrible tragedy."
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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
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2 more rescued in Nepal 10 days after devastating floods
The rescue brings to a total of three workers saved from a hydropower tunnel where roughly 500 people are believed to be trapped.
Witkoff, Kushner to visit Moscow, Kyiv with proposal to end war in Ukraine
The visit will mark the envoys' first trip to Kyiv since President Trump returned to office with a pledge to end the war in Ukraine.
Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in scandal over undercover report
Two senior aides to Nigel Farage, the firebrand leader of the U.K.'s populist Reform party, have stepped down in the wake of an investigative news report.
Is a far-right party on the precipice of power in a German state?
AfD Saxony-Anhalt is a racist extremist group, according to the German state's intelligence agency. The party may well trounce its rivals in this weekend's state election.
Andrew Tate indicted on trafficking, money laundering charges by Romanian prosecutors
Romanian prosecutors have indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors and money laundering.
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New movies to look out for this fall
The fall movie season is here. Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson joins CBS News to preview some of the films coming out over the next few months.
Beyoncé drops "B-Day" 20th anniversary edition
Beyoncé is celebrating her birthday on Friday by dropping a 20th anniversary edition of her defining album, "B'Day." SiriusXM Radio host Lamar Dawson joins CBS News with a look at Queen Bey's album and other pop culture news.
Wahlberg and Abdul-Mateen talk "By Any Means"
The murders of real civil rights activists in Mississippi inspired "By All Means," a crime thriller which explores the two figures working to build trust and serve justice. Stars Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joined "CBS Mornings" to share their experience with the film.
KIND Snacks founder on his new podcast
"Shark Tank" judge and KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new podcast, "Build or Break," where he sits down with fellow entrepreneurs and industry disruptors.
Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, a feminist icon and a pioneer in the women's liberation movement, has died at 92. CBS News' Jarred Hill looks back at her historic career.
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FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
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.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
Testing London's first self-driving taxis
The first self-driving taxis have launched in London. Uber has 15 vehicles operating in the city with a required supervisor in the car. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry took an autonomous ride with Wayve co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall, whose AI technology is powering the robotaxis in London's iconic Westminster.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
Aggressive passenger duct-taped mid-flight
A man was duct-taped to his first-class seat on an American Airlines flight and later arrested after allegedly exhibiting violent behavior, and forcing the flight to be diverted. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
What Lindsay Clancy mistrial ruling means
The Massachusetts trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mother charged with murdering her three young children, ended in a hung jury on Friday. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi has legal analysis.
How the Lindsay Clancy case got to a mistrial
Was Lindsay Clancy legally responsible for the killing of her three young children? After 41 days, we are no closer to an answer as the judge has ruled a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi break down how the case ended with a hung jury.
Clancy attorney speaks out after mistrial
Lindsay Clancy's criminal defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, held a news conference on Friday after a judge declared a mistrial in the case. Watch his full remarks.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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New movies to look out for this fall
The fall movie season is here. Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson joins CBS News to preview some of the films coming out over the next few months.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
Beyoncé drops "B-Day" 20th anniversary edition
Beyoncé is celebrating her birthday on Friday by dropping a 20th anniversary edition of her defining album, "B'Day." SiriusXM Radio host Lamar Dawson joins CBS News with a look at Queen Bey's album and other pop culture news.
NFL opposes certain prediction market bets
The NFL is demanding that prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket stop offering risky bets that can be easily influenced by one person. Mark Strassman has the story.