Death toll keeps rising in Hong Kong apartment blaze; more arrests made
Hong Kong authorities say almost 130 people have been confirmed dead in the massive fire that charred an apartment complex and took two days to put out.
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Hong Kong authorities say almost 130 people have been confirmed dead in the massive fire that charred an apartment complex and took two days to put out.
The governor of a northern region of Japan says authorities were getting "desperate" due to a lack of manpower amid daily reports of bear attacks.
President Trump told reporters as he flew into Japan that he expects to have a trade agreement with China finalized by the end of his tour of Asia.
Protesters demonstrating against Nepal's ban on many popular social media platforms clashed with police outside the parliament, reportedly leaving at least 17 people dead.
Sen. Roger Wicker, visiting Taiwan, called the island claimed by China a "free country." Beijing condemned the visit itself as a "serious violation" of bilateral pacts.
Remarkable rescue stories from Myanmar's earthquake ruins are keeping hope alive, but aid agencies say time is running out fast, and the need for help is vast.
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive humanitarian crisis.
It sent buildings in many areas toppling to the ground, buckled roads, caused bridges to collapse and burst a dam.
South Korea is reeling over a shock martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose short-lived gamble will have major implications.
Dozens of people on the Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 were also injured and it was forced to divert to Bangkok.
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years hit during morning rush, killing several, injuring hundreds and sparking tsunami warnings as far away as Japan and the Philippines.
All 379 occupants of the Japan Airlines flight got out safely and the pilot of the coast guard plane also escaped, officials said.
Japan's leader says workers are "fighting a battle against time" to rescue people trapped in rubble after a series of powerful earthquakes.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 prompted a tsunami warning on New Year's Day.
A large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside, the Air Force confirmed.
The U.S. service member crossed the border so quickly that South Korean and American soldiers didn't have time to stop him, according to local media.
Janet Yellen, in Beijing to meet Chinese officials and American businesses, stressed the U.S. desire to trade, but not at the expense of security.
Six Raiders are in production. The Air Force plans to build 100 that can deploy either nuclear weapons or conventional bombs, and can be used with or without a human crew.
Biden said the leaders accept a joint responsibility to "prevent competition from becoming anything ever near conflict and to find ways to work together on urgent global issues."
The test of the suspected Hwasong-12 rocket set off warning alarms in northern Japan, and drew a quick military response from the U.S. and South Korea.
Dow hits 2022 low as markets sell off on recession fears as central banks around the world jack up interest rates.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made her controversial visit to Taiwan despite threats from the Chinese government. CBS News' David Begnaud and Debra Alfarone speak with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish on the implications of this closely watched trip.
Manufacturers are again downsizing packaging in an effort to ease the hit from inflation. Are they going too far?
Davis rebounds from a tough night in Oklahoma City as Dallas pulls away in the third quarter.
Details remain limited as investigators work the scene.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Authorities said the victim was found near Macy's and Red Robin and taken to a hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
FIFA made the announcement Saturday, following Friday's draw, which determined the matchups for the group stage.
Davis rebounds from a tough night in Oklahoma City as Dallas pulls away in the third quarter.
Details remain limited as investigators work the scene.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Authorities said the victim was found near Macy's and Red Robin and taken to a hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Republican consultant Vinny Minchillo tells Jack Fink the party wants Jasmine Crockett to run for U.S. Senate to run for the seat because they don't believe "that's going to work in general election." "I think she is too extreme and too far left for even Texas Democrats," said Minchillo. He also discusses the battle between Republican candidates.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses his campaign for a possible historic fourth term. He also tells Jack Fink about his thoughts on casino gambling and emphasizes his property tax plan.
Matt Angle, Director of the Lone Star Project, a Democratic PAC, discusses Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's potential entry into the U.S. Senate race. He tells Jack Fink that Crockett's potential entry is a good and bad thing. "Three of our very best communicators are all in the same race," said Angle.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
FIFA made the announcement Saturday, following Friday's draw, which determined the matchups for the group stage.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
