U.S. envoy to China urges caution in North Korea diplomacy
Ambassador Terry Branstad says Kim Jong Un may be "changing his attitude a little bit"
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Kim Jong Un to meet S. Korean leader in historic summit
Third summit ever between rival nations' leaders has been scheduled ahead of expected Trump-Kim summit later this year
White House optimistic after Kim Jong Un's secret China meeting
There's renewed optimism after North Korea's leader made a visit to Beijing for his for meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Trump: "Good chance" N. Korean leader will do "what is right"
President says he's looking forward to meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un amid nuclear tensions between the two nations
New activity seen at North Korea nuclear site
The north hasn’t conducted tests since November but heightened activity could prove troubling ahead of expected meeting between Kim Jong Un and Trump
Is Kim Jong Un on the brink of a world tour?
After secretive trip to China, Kim eyes other foreign outings. So why the sudden penchant for travel?
Kim Jong Un met with Chinese president in Beijing, state media says
The trip marks the first known time Kim has left North Korea since taking power in 2011
Why would Kim Jong Un catch a mystery train to China?
Clues suggest a high-level North Korean visit -- possibly Kim Jong Un himself -- so why such a secretive visit right now?
Did Kim Jong Un secretly go to China?
A mystery train pulled into Beijing on Monday and immediately the word on the street was that it came from North Korea
U.S.-S. Korea to hold military drills ahead of N. Korea summits
Annual drills infuriate North Korea but will likely be more low-key than past years ahead of highly anticipated talks
No guarantees as groundwork laid for Trump-Kim summit
As U.S., allies discuss path to denuclearization and CIA talks quietly to N. Korea, Kim stays silent on the high-stakes diplomacy
U.S. back-channel with North Korea already established, US officials confirm
The intelligence agency effort to engage the rogue regime bypasses an existing State Department channel
South Korea's top diplomat: Kim Jong Un has "given his word" on denuclearization
Kang Kyung-wha also said the international community was "quite surprised" by Trump's acceptance of an invitation to talks with the North
Poll: Most Americans concerned about Russian interference in midterm elections
New CBS News poll finds six in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of Russia investigation
CBS News poll: Approval of Trump's handling of North Korea increases
New CBS News poll finds that most Americans are still uneasy about a possible conflict with North Korea, but Republicans are feeling less uneasy
Why Trump meeting with Kim Jong Un is "a really big deal"
Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer breaks down the president's willingness to meet with North Korea's leader
U.S. officials say no more conditions imposed on U.S.-North Korea talks
"There are no additional conditions being stipulated," said deputy White House spokesman Raj Shah on Sunday
National security experts on the risks of talks with North Korea
"Because President Trump has already said 'yes' to this meeting, if it happens, this meeting is too big to fail"
CIA chief on North Korea talks: "This administration has its eyes wide open"
"There is no relief in sight until the president gets the objective that he has set forth consistently during his entire time in office," said Pompeo
Why has Trump decided to meet Kim Jong Un?
Tillerson says "fairly dramatic" change in stance from North Korean dictator "came as a little bit of a surprise to us"
Trump agrees to meet with Kim Jong Un
A South Korean official said North Korea's Kim Jong Un is "committed" to denuclearization
"Long ways from negotiations" with North Korea, Tillerson says
"We need to be very clear-eyed and realistic about it," Tillerson says of potential talks with Kim Jong Un regime
S. Korean leader addresses fears over talks with Kim Jong Un
President Moon Jae-in downplays concerns that renewed inter-Korean dialogue could lead to reduced sanctions
Trump "optimistic" North Korea will give up nuclear weapons
"I'd like to be optimistic, but I think maybe this has gone further than anyone has taken it before," the president said Tuesday
Trump on North Korea: "We cannot let that situation fester"
"Possible progress is being made in talks with North Korea," the president tweeted
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Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Russian negotiator at White House
Kirill Dmitriev is the first Russian official to visit the White House since the first Trump administration.
Daughter of convicted French rapist calls for investigation into alleged abuse
Caroline Darian, whose father was sentenced for drugging and raping her mother, has filed a police complaint alleging Dominique Pelicot also abused her.
84-year-old U.K. man dies 5 weeks after attack by banned XL bully dog
A U.K. family says their "dad, grandad and great grandad" succumbed to injuries sustained in an attack by an American XL bully dog about a year after the breed was banned.
German police say online child sex abuse platform busted in huge operation
Police in Europe say "one of the largest pedophile platforms in the world" is now offline after a joint operation dismantled the "KidFlix" network.
23 more women come forward after London PhD student convicted of rapes
London police say convicted serial rapist Zhenhao Zou may have targeted over 50 other women, and almost two dozen have come forward already.
Death, displacement as Israel steps up war to seize "large areas" of Gaza
Israel says its war in Gaza is "expanding to crush and clean the area" of Hamas, but Palestinian civilians are once again being killed and displaced in huge numbers.
Congo commutes death sentences of 3 Americans convicted in failed coup
Malanga's 21-year-old son Marcel was among the Americans convicted for participating in the coup plot that left six dead
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Here's how cuts at NIH could impact cancer patients
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
FAA announces new staffing measures for Reagan National after midair collision
The Federal Aviation Administration also said it is evaluating aircraft arrival rates at Reagan National Airport, whose main runway is the busiest in the U.S.
Trump reveals these 2 new tariffs on "Liberation Day," April 2
On April 2, President Trump unveiled a universal import duty of 10% on all products, as well as reciprocal tariffs on imports from 60 nations.
Poll: Most Americans say flying is safe, particularly those who do it often
A majority of Americans rate the overall safety record of commercial airline travel positively, CBS News polling finds.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
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Trump reveals these 2 new tariffs on "Liberation Day," April 2
On April 2, President Trump unveiled a universal import duty of 10% on all products, as well as reciprocal tariffs on imports from 60 nations.
Nintendo Switch 2 and new "Mario Kart World" game to be released in June
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
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Trump announces 10% baseline tariffs, with more for "worst offenders"
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
Trump considering announcing "External Revenue Service," sources say
President Trump has previously described the "External Revenue Service" as an arm of government "to collect tariffs, duties, and all revenue that come from foreign sources."
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Trump reveals these 2 new tariffs on "Liberation Day," April 2
On April 2, President Trump unveiled a universal import duty of 10% on all products, as well as reciprocal tariffs on imports from 60 nations.
Poll: Most Americans say flying is safe, particularly those who do it often
A majority of Americans rate the overall safety record of commercial airline travel positively, CBS News polling finds.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
Senate Republicans unveil budget resolution key to unlocking Trump agenda
Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution as the GOP seeks to move forward with the budget plan that will enable them to implement President Trump's agenda later this week.
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Here's how cuts at NIH could impact cancer patients
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Tony's Chocolonely recalls chocolate bars after reports of stones
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
Why experts say you should travel with a carbon monoxide detector
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
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Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Russian negotiator at White House
Kirill Dmitriev is the first Russian official to visit the White House since the first Trump administration.
Daughter of convicted French rapist calls for investigation into alleged abuse
Caroline Darian, whose father was sentenced for drugging and raping her mother, has filed a police complaint alleging Dominique Pelicot also abused her.
84-year-old U.K. man dies 5 weeks after attack by banned XL bully dog
A U.K. family says their "dad, grandad and great grandad" succumbed to injuries sustained in an attack by an American XL bully dog about a year after the breed was banned.
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Nintendo Switch 2 and new "Mario Kart World" game to be released in June
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
From the archives: Val Kilmer as Mark Twain
Actor Val Kilmer, best known for "Top Gun," "The Doors," and his starring role as Batman, died on April 1, 2025, at age 65. In this Sept. 22, 2013 "Sunday Morning" story, correspondent Bill Geist sat down with Kilmer, then playing Mark Twain in his one-man stage show, "Citizen Twain," to discuss the legacy of the legendary humorist whom Vilmer called "the first great stand-up comedian."
Paddy Considine on "MobLand"
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Max Thieriot on season 3 of "Fire Country"
Max Thieriot plays Bode Donovan, a former inmate navigating a new life as a firefighter in season 3 of the CBS drama, "Fire Country." He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the inspiration behind the role and the real-life program that shaped the story.
Actor Val Kilmer dies at 65
Hollywood icon Val Kilmer died Tuesday of pneumonia at 65 years old. The actor was known for his roles in movies like "Top Gun," "Batman Forever" and "The Doors." CBS News' Vlad Duthiers looks back on his life and legacy.
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Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
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.
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
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Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
Adams reacts to judge dismissing case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams touted a judge's decision to dismiss his federal corruption case with prejudice. Adams faced several counts of bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
German police say online child sex abuse platform busted in huge operation
Police in Europe say "one of the largest pedophile platforms in the world" is now offline after a joint operation dismantled the "KidFlix" network.
23 more women come forward after London PhD student convicted of rapes
London police say convicted serial rapist Zhenhao Zou may have targeted over 50 other women, and almost two dozen have come forward already.
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"City-killer" asteroid has slim chance of striking moon, experts say
The 2024 YR4 asteroid has a near-zero chance of striking Earth, but a slim chance of hitting the moon, new research says.
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope releases its first images
The first images captured by NASA's SPHEREx space telescope showed tens of thousands of stars and galaxies.
Wilmore, Williams on space stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
Williams and Wilmore reflect on space odyssey
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Key takeaways from Trump tariff announcement
President Trump announced a 10% tariff Wednesday on all countries and additional reciprocal tariffs on the "worst offenders." CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Kelly O'Grady, Jo Ling Kent and Margaret Brennan break down the unveiling and its likely impact.
Trump announces 10% tariff on all countries
President Trump on Wednesday announced a baseline tariff of 10% on all countries, with additional reciprocal tariffs for some. Maurice DuBois anchored CBS News' special report.
Wife describes husband's mistaken deportation
The Trump administration has admitted that it deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia by mistake to El Salvador. Garcia's wife spoke with CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the ordeal.
World prepares for "Liberation Day" tariffs
President Trump is expected to announce new, major tariffs Wednesday afternoon in what he's calling "Liberation Day," despite warnings from economists about increased prices. CBS News reports on what we know so far about the tariffs and the reaction from around the globe.
From the archives: Val Kilmer as Mark Twain
Actor Val Kilmer, best known for "Top Gun," "The Doors," and his starring role as Batman, died on April 1, 2025, at age 65. In this Sept. 22, 2013 "Sunday Morning" story, correspondent Bill Geist sat down with Kilmer, then playing Mark Twain in his one-man stage show, "Citizen Twain," to discuss the legacy of the legendary humorist whom Vilmer called "the first great stand-up comedian."