North Korea calls talks with Pompeo "regrettable" after he said "progress" was made
U.S. Secretary of State did not meet with Kim Jong Un during his two-day visit to North Korea in the wake of the Trump-Kim summit
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Why Mike Pompeo's visit to North Korea "will be a real test"
According to former CIA acting director Michael Morell, the secretary of state's visit will test whether Kim Jong Un is serious about denuclearization
Pompeo in North Korea to "fill in some details" of Trump-Kim deal
U.S. Secretary of State lands in Pyongyang amid reports the country is actually expanding its nuclear program
North Korea reportedly upgrading ballistic missile facility
New satellite imagery shows North Korea expanding and improving a solid-fuel ballistic missile production factory according to researchers. This comes as U.S. intelligence says North Korea is unlikely to willing give up its nuclear weapons. Axios reporter Shannon Vavra joins CBSN with more.
Bolton says U.S. could dismantle North Korean arsenal "within a year"
Bolton said the U.S. has developed a program that would enable a relatively rapid dismantlement of North Korea's arsenal if the Kim regime is cooperative
North Korea may be upgrading nuclear site
Despite North Korea's ongoing discussion of plans to abandon its nuclear weapons program, a new report says satellite images show North Korea is upgrading its only known nuclear research facility. Isaac Stone Fish, CBSN contributor and senior fellow at the Asia Society, joins CBSN to discuss the findings.
Japan suspends missile strike drills after Trump-Kim summit
Started last year as N. Korea test-fired missiles near Japanese islands, drills now on hold as gov't says threat has eased
N. Korean defectors "disappointed" but hopeful after Trump-Kim summit
Activists Park Sang-hak and Lee Ae-ran reflect on pageantry surrounding historic meeting, which barely addressed 1 major issue
Kim Jong Un visits China to plot next steps with Trump
As Trump's trade standoff with China plays out alongside N. Korea dialogue, expert says Xi Jinping playing big role "behind the scenes"
U.S., South Korea nix "war game" in name of "momentum"
Week after Trump surprises everyone announcing halt to joint military exercises, U.S. military and S. Korea follow through
Major military exercises have been suspended on Korean peninsula
The suspension comes after Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. would stop "war games" with South Korea
Trump and Pompeo on same page about N. Korea sanctions?
President and his chief diplomat offer seemingly contradictory messages about when Kim Jong Un could reap financial rewards
China urges U.S. to make a "wise choice" on trade disputes
Secretary Pompeo said of tensions with the Chinese: “We’ve seen power when China and the U.S. work together"
U.S.-North Korea summit: Fallout continues over joint statement
The president declared "there is no longer a nuclear threat from North Korea," but counselor Kellyanne Conway contradicted that message
Decision to halt "war games" with South Korea "very reversible," retired admiral says
After a historic summit, President Trump announced the end of "war games," which caught Seoul and Pentagon officials off-guard
Trump claims N. Korea no longer nuclear threat, tells U.S. to "sleep well"
The president appeared to claim victory upon his arrival back home from meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un
After summit, Kim Jong Un basks in the glory
Priority treatment of "historic" meeting with Trump underscores how much North sees it as a propaganda coup
Singapore Summit: "Kim got the better part of the deal," says East Asia expert
This week on the "Intelligence Matters" podcast with Michael Morell, Paul Heer thinks Kim Jong Un got most of what he wanted out of meeting
How will the U.S. ensure North Korea gives up nuclear weapons?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is now on a mission to make sure North Korea keeps its promise
Trump says he trusts Kim Jong Un after North Korea summit
President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un signed a joint statement that called for better relations, peace on the Korean peninsula and denuclearization
Trump showed Kim movie trailer depicting them as heroes at Singapore summit
"Out of the darkness can come the light. And the light of hope can burn bright," the video's voiceover says
A tale of two Kims
From Kim Kardashian to Kim Jong Un, it's been a crazy two weeks in U.S. politics, but a pair of good ones for President Trump
North Korea summit: What happened and what people are saying
Trump at the close of the summit suggested U.S. will cease "provocative" joint military exercises with South Korea for now
Is China the "big winner" in the historic Trump-Kim Jong Un summit?
Trump said he's halting the "war games" with South Korea and says he wants to bring U.S. soldiers in the region back home "at some point"
Here is the agreement Trump and Kim signed
At the close of their historic summit, the two leaders signed what Trump called a "comprehensive" agreement to commit to denuclearization
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Kim Jong Un vows "toughest" anti-U.S. policy before Trump takes office
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the "toughest" anti-U.S. policy, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president.
Azerbaijan's president says Russia unintentionally shot down plane
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also accused Russia of trying to "hush up" the issue for several days.
Passenger jet crash-landed at South Korean airport, at least 179 killed
The Jeju Air plane burst into flames after veering off a runway and slamming into a wall at an airport in the South Korean city of Muan.
Giant waves kill at least 1 in Ecuador, close ports in Peru
Peru closed 91 of its 121 ports until Jan. 1, authorities said.
Israel's Netanyahu to undergo prostate removal surgery, his office says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection from a benign prostate enlargement and will undergo surgery.
Israel detains director of northern Gaza's hospitals during a raid
Israel's military called the hospital director a suspected Hamas operative while providing no evidence.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for "tragic incident" involving plane crash
The Kremlin said air defense systems were firing near Grozny on Wednesday due to a Ukrainian drone strike, but stopped short of saying one of these hit the plane.
What caused the Azerbaijan Airlines crash? Here's what we know so far.
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia all opened investigations into the cause of the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243.
Marc Fogel designated as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned in Russia, has been designated as "wrongfully detained," according to the U.S. Department of State.
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Top news headlines of 2024, month-by-month
From Boeing's turbulence and a catastrophic hurricane, to Donald Trump's election victory, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at key events of a year that was monumental.
Good news you may have missed in 2024
You may recall a lot of bad news this past year – but it was also a year of GOOD news, and not all of it made headlines. David Pogue reports on some of 2024's best underreported stories.
How a Texas mom became a witness in her own death investigation
Prosecutors believed Maria Muñoz's death was suspicious, but they weren't sure if she had died by suicide, from an accidental overdose or if she had been murdered.
Texas jeweler killed in targeted hit involving son, daughter-in-law
Nick Shaughnessy and two hit men were sentenced to 35 years, Jackie Edison served 120 days for their roles in the murder of affluent jeweler Ted Shaughnessy, and the attempted murder of his wife Corey.
At least 2 dead as Texas, Mississippi hit by multiple tornadoes, severe storms
A powerful storm front spawned multiple tornadoes in the Greater Houston metro area Saturday afternoon, officials said.
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Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open
Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by mid-January.
Here's what the H-1B visa debate with Musk and Ramaswamy is about
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are calling for the U.S. to admit more foreign tech workers. Not all Republicans agree with them.
Homelessness jumped to a new record this year as housing costs soared
Federal officials say homelessness rose 18% in 2024, driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing.
FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
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Transcript: Philanthropist and author David Rubenstein on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 29, 2024
The following is the full transcript of an interview with David Rubenstein, philanthropist and author, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 29, 2024.
Capitol Hill lawmakers experiencing surge of swatting calls, bomb threats
In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.
Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by mid-January.
Trump opposes TikTok ban, asks Supreme Court for time to resolve via negotiations
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 10 in TikTok's challenge of a law that could lead to a ban of the widely popular platform.
Marc Fogel designated as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned in Russia, has been designated as "wrongfully detained," according to the U.S. Department of State.
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How horses can help mental and physical health
Horse-powered therapy at the Legacy Ranch outside of Chicago has helped people with mental, occupational and physical challenges on their road to recovery. Charlie De Mar reports on how the ranch is literally and physically getting folks back on the horse.
FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
Is multitasking a myth? Here's what research shows.
Busy lives have many of us juggling multiple tasks at once, but is that really multitasking? Here's what expert Linda Stone has learned about the myth of multitasking.
Why some children are turning to GLP-1 drugs
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
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Kim Jong Un vows "toughest" anti-U.S. policy before Trump takes office
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the "toughest" anti-U.S. policy, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president.
Azerbaijan's president says Russia unintentionally shot down plane
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also accused Russia of trying to "hush up" the issue for several days.
Passenger jet crash-landed at South Korean airport, at least 179 killed
The Jeju Air plane burst into flames after veering off a runway and slamming into a wall at an airport in the South Korean city of Muan.
Giant waves kill at least 1 in Ecuador, close ports in Peru
Peru closed 91 of its 121 ports until Jan. 1, authorities said.
Israel's Netanyahu to undergo prostate removal surgery, his office says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection from a benign prostate enlargement and will undergo surgery.
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Top music of 2024
"Sunday Morning" checks out Spotify's top streaming hits of the past year.
Good news you may have missed in 2024
You may remember 2024 as a year of bad news – and you'd be right! But it was also a year of GOOD news, and not all of it made headlines. Correspondent David Pogue reports on some of the year's best underreported stories, from the eradication of murder hornets in the U.S., to how artificial intelligence is rewriting the study of proteins to help conquer diseases.
"Romeo and Juliet" actress Olivia Hussey dies at 73
Actress Olivia Hussey, who shot to fame for her portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's controversial 1968 rendition of "Romeo and Juliet," has died at the age of 73.
"Shred Sisters" author talks new novel
From the March sisters in "Little Women" to Cinderella and her wicked stepsisters, the relationship between female siblings is a favorite in works of fiction. One of the latest novels to enter that realm is Betsy Lerner's "Shred Sisters," a book that takes the reader on an emotional journey with three siblings. Lerner sat down with Dana Jacobson to talk about writing the novel, and how her earlier non-fiction writing informed the story.
Olivia Hussey, star of 1968 "Romeo and Juliet," dies at 73
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
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Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
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.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Researchers develop robot to help people walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
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California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days has a new baby
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
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How a Texas mom became a witness in her own death investigation
Prosecutors believed Maria Muñoz's death was suspicious, but they weren't sure if she had died by suicide, from an accidental overdose or if she had been murdered.
Texas jeweler killed in targeted hit involving son, daughter-in-law
Nick Shaughnessy and two hit men were sentenced to 35 years, Jackie Edison served 120 days for their roles in the murder of affluent jeweler Ted Shaughnessy, and the attempted murder of his wife Corey.
Missing Tennessee girl left in the woods by a man she met online, sheriff says
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said the two had met on a gaming platform.
Man indicted in NYC subway burned woman case
A man accused of setting a woman on fire in a New York City subway train has now been indicted on state murder charges. CBS News New York reporter Hannah Kliger has more.
Activists on woman burned alive in NYC
Medical examiners are using DNA evidence in hopes of identifying the woman who was burned alive on a New York City subway. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more. Plus, more details on allegations against music mogul Jay-Z.
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NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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How Japanese mochi brings communities in America together
Mochi, a doughy cake made from steamed sweet rice, is more than just a nostalgic taste of Japan; the very act of making mochi – a "mochitsuki" – takes on special significance on New Year's Day. Correspondent Conor Knighton reports.
Top music of 2024
"Sunday Morning" checks out Spotify's top streaming hits of the past year.
Top news headlines of 2024, month-by-month
From Boeing's turbulence and a catastrophic hurricane, to Trump's election victory, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at key events of a year that was monumental.
Good news you may have missed in 2024
You may remember 2024 as a year of bad news – and you'd be right! But it was also a year of GOOD news, and not all of it made headlines. Correspondent David Pogue reports on some of the year's best underreported stories, from the eradication of murder hornets in the U.S., to how artificial intelligence is rewriting the study of proteins to help conquer diseases.
The Journals of Maria Muñoz
A young wife and mother dies unexpectedly with a strange mix of drugs in her system. Investigators turn to her journals for answers. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.