China-Taiwan tension brings missiles and anxiety to a Japanese paradise
As the U.S. and Japan deepen ties to counter China's threat to Taiwan, residents of a tiny paradise island fear war will shatter their world.
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U.S. and Japan deepen ties to counter China
President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced plans Wednesday for closer military and intelligence cooperation. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.
Biden speaks with China's Xi Jinping
President Biden spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping Tuesday for the first time since their in-person meeting in November and discussed a number of issues. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
White House "outraged" by aid worker deaths
The White House said it's "outraged" by an Israeli airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country's armed forces "unintentionally" struck a convoy from the humanitarian group on Monday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on the Biden administration's response.
Fallout over Trump's "bloodbath" remark
Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for controversial comments he made at a campaign rally over the weekend. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Jake Rosen join with analysis.
China's People's Congress concludes
China just ended the once-a-year meeting of its rubber-stamp parliament, the People's Congress.Thousands of leaders from around the country voted on the government's priorities. But only officials mattered.
China holds National People's Congress in Beijing
Government delegates from across China met in Beijing this weekend for the country's annual meeting of the National People's Congress. Elizabeth Palmer takes a look at what the leaders focused on.
How China plans to fix its economic slowdown
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China's National People's Congress underway
Thousands of delegates from across China are attending the third day of the country's National People's Congress in Beijing. The Congress rubber-stamps decisions already made by top leaders in China, providing a platform to publicize government plans. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
The state of the U.S.-China relationship
America’s relationship with China is the “most important, most competitive and most dangerous” the U.S. has in the world right now, the U.S. ambassador to China says.
Hong Kong crackdown on freedom of speech
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Polls open in Taiwan's presidential election
Polls are now open in Taiwan and millions are expected to vote in the presidential election this weekend. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports. Then, David Sacks, fellow for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins to explain the U.S.' role in the region.
China calls looming Taiwan election a choice between peace and war
Taiwan is set to pick a new president in an election China says will see the democratically governed, U.S.-allied island choose between peace, and "war and decline."
Wars abroad dominate 2023 U.S. foreign policy
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Blinken: U.S.-China a "consequential relationship"
One day after President Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Northern California, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told "CBS News Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell in an interview Wednesday that China represents "one of the most consequential relationships" the U.S. has with any nation. He also addressed President Biden's remarks in which Mr. Biden again referred to Xi as a "dictator."
Senator speaks on Tuberville military holds
After an all-night effort on the Senate floor to break Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on 450 military promotions, Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, a fellow Republican, tells CBS News he's not ready to back the Democrats' rule change.
Israel considers hostage deal with Hamas
Israel may consider a deal for a three-to-five-day cease-fire in the war in Gaza if some of the hostages being held by Hamas are released. CBS News' Doug Williams reports on the negotiations from Israel, and Weijia Jiang, CBS News senior White House correspondent, looks at the White House's take on the negotiations as President Biden navigates a new chapter in U.S.-China relations after his meeting with President Xi Jinping.
Mark Esper on Israel-Hamas war, Xi meeting
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and President Biden's high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Biden says Xi is a dictator after meeting
President Biden announced he and Chinese President Xi Jinping made progress Wednesday on two key objectives -- resuming military-to-military communications and cracking down on the illegal production of fentanyl. But after the meeting, while speaking with reporters, Mr. Biden said he still believes Xi is a dictator. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Biden, Xi agree to resume military talks
President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Wednesday outside San Francisco for the first U.S.-China summit in over a year. Biden and Xi agreed to crack down on illegal fentanyl production and restart military communication amid rising tensions. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Biden speaks after meeting with Xi Jinping
President Biden held a rare solo press conference in California on Wednesday night after a day of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He announced progress on key U.S. objectives with China and answered questions on the Israel-Hamas war. Then Jake Warner, acting director of the East Asia program at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to unpack president's remarks.
Biden says U.S.-China military contacts to resume
President Biden held a press conference in Northern California after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Biden announces progress on counternarcotics, military communication after Xi meeting
President Biden named the resumption of military communications as a top goal for the meeting.
Biden, Xi meeting was months in the making
The economy, fentanyl and China potentially arming Russia in its war with Ukraine are some of the high-stakes topics that President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping could address at their meeting in San Francisco Wednesday. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports on the tense relationship between the U.S. and China as the meeting gets underway.
Biden urges U.S. and China to avoid conflict
President Biden is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in California on Wednesday as tensions grow in multiple regions around the globe. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
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Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
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Cotton pushes bill to help critical infrastructure defend against drone threat
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Millions under wildfire alerts in central U.S., as warmth, winds fuel risks
A combination of heat, dry air and strong winds are fueling "extreme" wildfire risks for millions across the middle of the country.
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JetBlue used customers' data to set ticket prices, lawsuit alleges
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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
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JetBlue used customers' data to set ticket prices, lawsuit alleges
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All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
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New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
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Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
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Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime in killing of journalist
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U.S. forces board Iran-linked vessel amid tit-for-tat ship interdictions
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Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
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Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
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Iran touts video of ship seizures as Trump keeps quiet on his next move
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Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
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Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
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Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
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Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
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Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
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Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
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 track workers' computer use to train AI
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Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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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.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
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Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
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Scammers are using AI to fuel fraud schemes
The Internal Revenue Service is warning about scammers using AI tools to carry out crypto fraud schemes. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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