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South Korea says North appears to have test fired a hypersonic missile
North Korea test fired what appeared to be a hypersonic missile, but South Korea says the launch ended in a mid-air explosion.
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North Korea test fired what appeared to be a hypersonic missile, but South Korea says the launch ended in a mid-air explosion.
New satellite images show what appear to be new stretches of wall constructed by North Korea near the Demilitarized Zone.
South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador to protest Moscow's new defense pact with North Korea as tensions between the Koreas continued to rise.
North Korea's propaganda machine was in full swing after Kim Jong Un rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin.
Hours after North Korea and Russia pledged deeper cooperation, Seoul said it was "planning to reconsider" ban on supplying weapons to Ukraine.
Russia's Vladimir Putin pays a rare visit to North Korea, where he and Kim Jong Un vow to jointly fight "the imperialist hegemonistic policies of the U.S."
As Russian President Vladimir Putin headed to North Korea for a two-day visit, South Korea's military said soldiers fired warning shots to repel North Korean troops who temporarily crossed the border.
North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday.
North Korea's recent launch of trash-carrying balloons drew a vow from South Korea of "unbearable" retaliation.
South Korea says it's fully suspending a 2018 tension-reducing military deal with North Korea in the wake of Pyongyang sending hundreds of trash-filled balloons across the border.
The balloon launches are among a recent series of provocations by North Korea.
South's Korea's military said about 260 North Korean balloons were found dropped in various parts of the country and were being recovered by military rapid response and explosive clearance teams.
North Korea had earlier notified Japan's coast guard about its plans to launch "a satellite rocket."
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill.
North Korea's latest launch to boost Kim Jong Un's image wasn't a missile, but a song and music video all about the "Friendly Father."
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, days after the end of the South Korean-U.S. military drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal.
North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un test drove one of the country's new tanks and urged troops to be ready for war.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un apparently liked Vladimir Putin's limousine so much on a visit to Russia that Putin has given him one.
Pyongyang's latest tests come with tensions on the Korean Peninsula at their highest point in years as Kim Jong Un hastens the North's weapons development — and threats.
North Korea said it tested an underwater nuclear attack drone in response to joint naval exercises by the U.S., Seoul and Tokyo.
Pyongyang says the missile had solid-fuel, an intermediate range and a hypersonic warhead. Analysts say the North is seeking stronger, harder-to-detect weapons to hit remote U.S. targets in the region.
The firing exercises, which are in violation of the fragile 2018 inter-Korean military agreement, are expected to escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Kim Jong Un ordered North Korea's military to "thoroughly annihilate" the U.S. and South Korea if his isolated nation is provoked, state media say.
South Korea and Japan say North Korea has test launched a missile likely among the most powerful, long-range weapons in its arsenal, the Hwasong-18 ICBM.
South Korea says 2 Chinese and 4 Russian warplanes entered its air defense zone for just less than 20 minutes, but "there was no invasion of airspace."
"That's how we get apex predators," one expert at the Long Island Aquarium told CBS News. "The strongest will survive."
A 150 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton found in Wyoming is on display in Denmark – after briefly being lost in transit.
The State Department has urged Americans not to travel to Israel and the West Bank.
Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search.
Workers set to strike at Paris airports that will be the main gateway into France for Olympic athletes and visitors.
The remains of more than 440 people have been unearthed so far in a case that has been dubbed the "Shakahola forest massacre."
The 2024 French election results were no big win for far-right, but the next steps are unclear. Here's what could happen.
Residents fed up with the impact of mass tourism in Barcelona have staged a mass demonstration, harassing visitors in the Spanish city.
The 36-year-old went missing after she went to buy medicine for her sick child, police said, prompting relatives to launch a search.
Cybercriminals are using "smishing" scams to get iPhone users to reveal their Apple IDs, Symantec warns. Here's what to watch out for.
For recent grads, smaller cities can offer better career opportunities and more affordable housing. Here's why this city ranks No. 1.
Three administrators have been "permanently removed from their positions" at Columbia College and "remain on leave" over texts they exchanged during an on-campus event about Jewish life at the school, Columbia University's president announced Monday.
President Biden has been working to address concerns, especially among Democrats in Congress, about his ability to serve another term after his poor debate performance.
Jay Johnston, who also starred in "Bob's Burgers," faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder.
Cybercriminals are using "smishing" scams to get iPhone users to reveal their Apple IDs, Symantec warns. Here's what to watch out for.
For recent grads, smaller cities can offer better career opportunities and more affordable housing. Here's why this city ranks No. 1.
One reason for the record volume might be that flight prices dipped slightly during the holiday weekend.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
Airlines are suspending or canceling flights into Houston as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas.
President Biden has been working to address concerns, especially among Democrats in Congress, about his ability to serve another term after his poor debate performance.
President Biden told donors in a call that he is done talking about the debate.
Ahead of a potentially pivotal week on Capitol Hill, the Biden-Harris campaign is stepping up its contacts with lawmakers amid growing calls for the president to step down from the Democratic ticket.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
Hungary assumed the largely ceremonial role of the six-month rotating presidency of the EU on Monday, July 1.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
From heart disease monitoring to post-surgery recovery, here's why some doctors are recommending the use of smart wearables like the Apple watch.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
An anti-sunscreen movement is heating up online this summer, spreading misinformation that could lead to potentially dangerous behavior. Dermatologists are taking to social media to stop the misinformation.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
"That's how we get apex predators," one expert at the Long Island Aquarium told CBS News. "The strongest will survive."
A 150 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton found in Wyoming is on display in Denmark – after briefly being lost in transit.
The State Department has urged Americans not to travel to Israel and the West Bank.
Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search.
Workers set to strike at Paris airports that will be the main gateway into France for Olympic athletes and visitors.
Paramount Global, the owner of CBS News, has made a multibillion-dollar deal to merge with the film production company Skydance Media. To make that possible, Skydance is buying another company, National Amusements, controlled by Shari Redstone, which owns the largest share of Paramount Global.
Actor and filmmaker Rashida Jones, best known for her roles in the popular TV shows "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation," talks about her new project "Sunny" and taking on a different genre in the mystery thriller.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
Correspondent Nancy Giles visits art exhibitions, in Washington, D.C., and New York City, that explore the possibilities of a future as distilled through the pain and promise of the African diaspora.
In the 25 years since his debut on Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, the animated character who lives in a pineapple under the sea, has also appeared in video games, three feature films, and even a Broadway musical. For the voice actors behind SpongeBob and other denizens of Bikini Bottom, the show – a gentle, silly reminder about the value of optimism and friendship – also reminds us of the kid inside us all. Lee Cowan reports.
Cybercriminals are using "smishing" scams to get iPhone users to reveal their Apple IDs, Symantec warns. Here's what to watch out for.
ElevenLabs uses AI to capture the voices of deceased performers such as Judy Garland and James Dean.
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.
Last year, Americans downloaded dating apps more than 36 million times, which is down 16% from 2020. Dating coach Damona Hoffman says an increasing number of her clients are feeling what she calls "dating app burnout," which is stress and fatigue caused by endless swiping.
More than half of U.S. car dealerships are still struggling with a cyberattack that crippled a key software system, hampering their ability to sell cars. J.D. Power estimates the attack may have caused June retail sales to drop more than 5% compared to last year.
Recent studies show that kids are increasingly becoming concerned about the effects of climate change. Elizabeth Bagley, the managing director at Project Drawdown, joins CBS News with tips on how to talk to children about the future of the planet.
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
A global shift in the way the world produces energy has started. According to the International Energy Agency, the world will spend twice as much on clean energy in 2024, including solar, wind and nuclear, as it will on fossil fuels. John Dickerson explains.
The U.S. Army is searching for ways to keep soldiers cool as they face dangerously high temperatures in the field. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter caught up with the solutions being tested.
The United States is now the world's leading exporter of liquified natural gas, or LNG, after the country tripled its output in the past six years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Some environmentalists say this is defeating the Biden administration's goals of weaning us off fossil fuels to avert climate change-driven catastrophe in the future.
Jay Johnston, who also starred in "Bob's Burgers," faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder.
Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search.
The remains of more than 440 people have been unearthed so far in a case that has been dubbed the "Shakahola forest massacre."
Daniel Paduchowski called Flagstaff police, saying his wife never returned after leaving to go for a run and a swim, authorities said
Two young girls brutally killed on California's Torrey Pines State Beach six years apart. Thirty years later, DNA on one of the victims leads to two suspects — one of them worked for police.
Four volunteer crew members emerged Saturday from NASA's first simulated Mars environment, where they'd spent more than a year.
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station as NASA awaits more technical results before the capsule returns to Earth. CBS News space Analyst Bill Harwood reports.
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire called on residents to shelter in place as Tropical Storm Beryl causes flooding and power outages. Whitmire said about two million people are without power in the region, including 700,000 in Houston.
Beryl made landfall just south of Houston, Texas, as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening into a tropical storm Monday. CBS News Dallas chief meteorologist Scott Padgett breaks down the forecast for North Texas and CBS News San Francisco meteorologist Zoe Mintz has more on what's ahead for Beryl. Also, CBS news' Omar Villafranca and Janet Shamlian report from Galveston and Sugar Land, cities battered by the storm.
President Biden addresses concerns over campaign after debate performance; Boeing accepts plea deal stemming from 737 Max crashes
Baby sand tiger sharks fight to the death before they're even born. Here's what to know about intrauterine cannibalism.
With more Israelis calling for a cease-fire deal in the war against Hamas in Gaza, CBS News traveled with the IDF into Rafah, where Israel recently carried out a widely criticized ground offensive. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.