China says it's open to talks as Trump pauses tariffs on other nations
As Trump leaves China alone in facing high U.S. tariffs, Beijing says "the door to talks is open," but dialogue must come with "mutual respect."
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China vows to fight Trump's tariff trade war "to the end"
As President Trump threatens China with even more tariffs, Beijing says it will never bow to "unilateral bullying," and "will fight to the end."
Can Trump's trade war with China correct years of imbalance?
As Trump's tariffs push Chinese businesses to seek new markets, one expert says the trade war is likely to get worse before it gets better.
China launches large-scale war games all around Taiwan
China's launches drills around Taiwan to "severely punish" the island's pro-independence leader, as the U.S. boosts its war footing in Japan to deter Chinese "aggression."
U.S. mulls expanding military ties with Japan despite Trump's criticism
President Trump has complained the U.S.-Japan defense partnership is one-sided, but with China throwing its weight around, Tokyo is hoping for even more support.
Is Trump's abrupt turn on Ukraine giving Taiwan the jitters?
The U.S. is Taiwan's ace in the hole as it faces China's threats, so does Trump's fickle foreign policy fuel concern, or does Taipei have "a better hand"?
Chinese delegates avoid questions as they gather amid Trump's trade war
China's assembled delegates don't care to discuss President Trump's escalating trade war, but the underlying message from Beijing is one of confidence.
Taiwan condemns China for holding "live-fire exercises" off its coast
Taiwan says China violated norms and caused a "high degree of danger" by announcing "live-fire exercises without prior warning" just off its coast.
Australia says China's "live fire" drill warning diverted flights midair
Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.
Tension soars as Chinese copter comes within 10 feet of Philippine plane
A Philippine plane warned a Chinese military helicopter over the South China Sea that it was "flying too close," as tension between the U.S. ally and Beijing soars.
China says tweak to official U.S. fact sheet on Taiwan risks peace
China says the Trump administration has "gravely backpedaled" the U.S. position on Taiwan by removing a short clause in an online fact sheet.
China fumes at U.S. as Panama pulls out of key agreement with Beijing
Panama's decision to leave a key investment deal with China has drawn accusations from Beijing of "pressure and coercion" by the Trump administration.
Is the idea of the U.S. winning a tech war with China pure "madness"?
Trump calls tariffs America's "big power over China," but analysts say Beijing may be better prepared than ever to engage in a trade war with the U.S.
"TikTok refugees" are flocking to RedNote. Could it face the same fate?
With the U.S. ban on TikTok looming, many Americans are opting for another Chinese app known as RedNote. It could be short-lived.
China continuing nuclear buildup, strengthening ties to Russia, Pentagon says
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration next month, according to multiple sources.
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific apologizes for showing "Family Guy" episode
The episode, from the first season of the American cartoon, shows Peter Griffin, the father character in the show, standing next to the "Tank Man" in a recreation of the infamous photograph.
U.S. slams China for hitting Philippine vessels with water cannons
China put "lives at risk" with the "unlawful use of water cannons" against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, the U.S. ambassador in Manila says.
Jets scrambled as Russia, China warplanes approach South Korea
The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.
Chinese trans woman awarded thousands over forced electroshock therapy
Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.
Kids, adults injured as car hits crowd outside China elementary school
Chinese authorities haven't said how many children and adults were injured in the latest incident at a school, nor if it was an accident, or the latest in a series of attacks targeting kids.
Biden and Xi to meet in Peru this weekend
Senior administration officials expect it will be the last in-person meeting between the two leaders of Biden's presidency.
What could Trump's return, and his tariffs, actually mean for China?
Could the tariffs Trump's threatened to slap on Chinese imports backfire and help Beijing? Some experts say they will.
Driver rams crowd, killing dozens in Chinese city hosting army air show
Police say 35 people were killed in Zhuhai, China, when a driver rammed his car into a crowded sports center a day before the city hosts a military air show.
China building prototype nuclear reactor for new aircraft carrier, AP says
"Operating a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is an exclusive club, one that China looks set to join," says a researcher behind the analysis of satellite images and government documents.
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U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to resign her post early
Bridget Brink's resignation comes at a pivotal moment for U.S.-Ukraine relations.
How Trump's trade war with China could impact U.S. film industry
Escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China could affect Hollywood, with the average U.S. film making about 10% of its gross from the China market.
Video appears to show Russian troops execute 4 Ukrainian POWs, AP finds
Two videos, two different stories about Russia's war in Ukraine. In one, four Ukrainian POWs appear to live. In the other, they're seen being executed.
Prada to buy Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
Prada Group said Thursday it has agreed to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion.
Greenpeace U.K. boss arrested over protest at U.S. Embassy in London
The head of Greenpeace U.K. was arrested after dumping red dye into a pond outside the U.S. Embassy in London to protest U.S. weapons sales to Israel, the group said.
Drug lord convicted in killing of U.S. agent released from prison
Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo is listed on the DEA website as a fugitive for "kidnapping and murder of a federal agent."
Family seeks answers after Maryland tourist found dead on Bahamas beach
Dinari McAlmont was staying with family at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas at the time of his death.
Cannes Film Festival unveils full list of 2025 competition titles
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
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Trump admin. invalidates Social Security numbers of thousands of immigrants
The move by the Social Security Administration essentially cancels an immigrant's Social Security number and classifies them as dead.
Autistic Idaho teen allegedly wielding knife shot 9 times by police
Officers say Victor Perez, a mentally and physically disabled autistic teen, wielded a knife when they encountered him in his front yard.
"Gulf of America" in business' name preceded political storm
The name wasn't meant to be a political statement, but a symbol of the local community's connection to the environment.
Impending release of MLK Jr. assassination files opposed by King family
DNI Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday that the assassination files of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy would be released in "the next few days."
Supreme Court rules U.S. must facilitate return of man mistakenly deported
A federal immigration official acknowledged last week that the removal of a Maryland man to El Salvador was an "administrative error."
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Trump tariffs raise costs, business risks for NYC garment companies
"A Veronica Beard jacket was $800. Now it's going to be $1,000," one New York City fabric importer said.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought stocks hit hard during market meltdown
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought some high profile stocks last week as President Trump's tariffs caused traders to bail out.
Sony wins distribution rights to "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!"
A Los Angeles court ruled that Sony may take over distribution of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" which it produces, from CBS.
Why did Trump pause the tariffs? Look to the bond market.
President Trump had brushed off the stock market's plunge, but turmoil in the bond market got his administration's attention.
USPS looks to raise price of "forever" stamp to 78 cents
The Postal Service contends, as it did last year before a similar increase, that the price hike is needed to achieve financial stability.
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Senate confirms Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine as Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman
The Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff almost two months after President Trump abruptly fired his predecessor.
Trump admin. invalidates Social Security numbers of thousands of immigrants
The move by the Social Security Administration essentially cancels an immigrant's Social Security number and classifies them as dead.
"Gulf of America" in business' name preceded political storm
The name wasn't meant to be a political statement, but a symbol of the local community's connection to the environment.
Impending release of MLK Jr. assassination files opposed by King family
DNI Tulsi Gabbard said Thursday that the assassination files of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy would be released in "the next few days."
Supreme Court rules U.S. must facilitate return of man mistakenly deported
A federal immigration official acknowledged last week that the removal of a Maryland man to El Salvador was an "administrative error."
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CDC's cruise ship inspectors laid off amid bad year for outbreaks
The steep cuts to the cruise ship inspection team baffled officials in the program, which is not paid for by taxpayer dollars.
When should you get the measles vaccine? Here's what to know.
Amid rising measles cases, doctors and health officials are urging anyone who hasn't received the MMR vaccine to get vaccinated.
Extra measles vaccine shot recommended for some domestic travelers
The CDC is now backing an additional measles vaccine shot for some travelers within the United States in response to record outbreaks.
Diabetes in pregnancy linked to higher rates of ADHD, autism in kids, study says
Researchers found the risk is heightened by both gestational diabetes, which can develop during pregnancy, and pre-existing Type 2 diabetes.
CDC faces backlash for cutting sickle cell, adult disability programs
Nearly half of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities was laid off.
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"Freddy Kruegers" and "Peaky Blinders": The mafias terrorizing Ecuador
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U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to resign her post early
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How Trump's trade war with China could impact U.S. film industry
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Video appears to show Russian troops execute 4 Ukrainian POWs, AP finds
Two videos, two different stories about Russia's war in Ukraine. In one, four Ukrainian POWs appear to live. In the other, they're seen being executed.
Prada to buy Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
Prada Group said Thursday it has agreed to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion.
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Sony wins distribution rights to "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!"
A Los Angeles court ruled that Sony may take over distribution of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" which it produces, from CBS.
Yvonne Strahovski teases what's next in final season of "The Handmaid's Tale"
Yvonne Strahovski, who plays Serena Joy Waterford, says the final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" delivers the long-awaited rebellion.
Yvonne Strahovski on "The Handmaid's Tale"
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Meghann Fahy on new movie, "Drop"
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Tariff impact on U.S, movies in China
President Trump's trade war with China could have an impact on Hollywood. China has demanded censorship on American movies before, but now there are reports of a potential ban. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
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Apple airlifts iPhones out of India to avoid Trump tariffs, report says
Apple's move to avoid China tariffs had been in the works for months, according to report citing Indian government officials.
Meta whistleblower: Facebook worked with Chinese government to censor posts
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
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 AI is trained not to spread abuse
New documents obtained by Business Insider show how companies are testing artificial intelligence models to prevent the spread of extreme information about abusive topics. Effie Webb, a tech news fellow at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
Here's how much an iPhone could cost with Trump's tariffs on China
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a new analysis shows.
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Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
Dire wolf pups born 12,500 years after extinction, company says
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
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Oklahoma woman stole $1.5 million in romance scams, officials say
One victim sold her house to send $600,000, according to an affidavit, while another sent $40,000 in gift cards.
"Freddy Kruegers" and "Peaky Blinders": The mafias terrorizing Ecuador
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DOJ wants to reverse these charges
The Department of Justice wants to reverse its course after announcing charges against alleged MS-13 gang leader Henrry Villatoro Santo. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Police shoot autistic teen holding knife
A viral video shows the moments when police shot an autistic teen in Pocatello, Idaho, who was wielding a knife. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
Kansas murder victim identified after more than 50 years
The remains were identified as belonging to a young Kansas man who was last seen six months before his body was found.
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NASA nominee testifies on plans for moon mission, Mars
Jared Isaacman, President Trump's nominee to lead NASA, tells lawmakers the space agency can return astronauts to the moon while pursuing flights to Mars.
Tom Hanks, Megan Rapinoe and others wish Gayle King luck before space flight
With just days before her journey to space on a women-led Blue Origin flight, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff from celebrities, astronauts and friends.
Former Navy SEAL makes first space trip
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Stars cheer Gayle King's journey to space
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.
Revisit the 2024 total solar eclipse with photos and videos
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
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