Chinese spy balloon carried equipment to collect intelligence, U.S. says
The balloon had equipment that was "clearly for intelligence surveillance," according to a statement by a senior State Department official.
The balloon had equipment that was "clearly for intelligence surveillance," according to a statement by a senior State Department official.
A senior Biden administration official confirmed that the U.S. intelligence community believes the balloon was part of a surveillance program run by the People's Liberation Army.
The Pentagon assesses that the balloon was up to 200 feet tall and generated a sizable debris field after its destruction.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China.
The CIA chief said that U.S. intelligence shows that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not serious about peace talks.
U.S. military leaders recommended against shooting it down as it crossed over the middle of the country due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
A butcher died while trying to slaughter a pig in Hong Kong on Friday, the city's police said.
It still has 1.41 billion people, more than any other nation, but its population is aging and its birthrate plunging, posing new challenges for its slowing economy.
Here are some areas of potential agreement in the 118th Congress, despite the deep partisan division.
The car hurtled haphazardly around the lobby as bewildered spectators asked each other what was going on.
In the years before Covid, China was the world's most important source of international travelers. Its 155 million tourists spent more than a quarter of a trillion dollars beyond its borders in 2019.
The American plane was forced to "take evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision."
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
Despite official promises of a vaccine surge and calls for most of those infected to just ride it out, sudden policy changes have left many people nervous.
U.S. officials are concerned the Chinese government could force TikTok to share the vast amount of data it collects on its millions of users.
The announcement appeared to be in response to widespread protests in recent weeks, including some of the boldest demonstrations China has seen in decades.
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.
Lin, born in California to parents from Taiwan, was the first American of Chinese or Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA.
Historic protests mark the first time since 1989 that China has seen protests explicitly calling for the downfall of China's Communist Party.
Days after the most significant protests the ruling Communist Party has faced in decades, a senior health official heralded "a new situation," and 2 megacities eased restrictions.
Jiang led his country out of isolation after the Tiananmen Square crackdown, backing economic reform that ushered a decade of explosive growth.
"A milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth's eight billionth inhabitant" says U.N. chief.
The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."
The 418-foot U.S. patrol boat observed as the ships broke formation and dispersed.
Five people were arrested, including three juveniles, after an alleged organized retail theft incident last week.
Dozens of people have been displaced after a fire tore through an apartment complex in a Sonoma County city early Saturday afternoon.
Sacramento police said a driver struck and injured two people at a bus stop Saturday morning.
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.
The Oakland Fire Department Chief on Saturday said the fire in the Oakland Hills was 50% contained.
Several major construction projects in Sacramento are expected to significantly impact traffic this weekend as crews work quickly before the weather changes.
Health officials say several skunks have tested positive for rabies after a Sacramento Zoo visitor was bitten by one this week.
The FBI is seeking information that could lead to an arrest in a deadly shooting in Stockton that happened on July 5.
Five people were arrested, including three juveniles, after an alleged organized retail theft incident last week.
Dozens of people have been displaced after a fire tore through an apartment complex in a Sonoma County city early Saturday afternoon.
Sacramento County tests its emergency alert system each year to ensure people can be instantly notified about threats in their community.
Sacramento is seeing a 30% increase in homicides this year. City leaders took the first steps in passing controversial new gun laws to help prevent violence.
The only museum in Sacramento showcasing African American history is in jeopardy of closing after losing critical grant funding.
Drivers in Sacramento are dealing with the first full day of a major freeway closure Saturday with the weekend shutdown of the connector between northbound Highway 99 and westbound Highway 50.
Hundreds of people are in Sacramento this weekend to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty.
The last day to register by mail to vote in California for the 2024 election is fast approaching. Here's what to know.
An inmate who escaped from a Northern California jail last month was located and arrested at his home on Thursday, deputies say.
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.
Tens of thousands of PG&E customers are in the dark as critical fire danger weather moves into Northern and Central California.
Millions of people across California will participate in the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17, a day dedicated to practicing earthquake safety.
San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall will be activated and make his NFL debut against Kansas City 50 days after he was shot in the chest.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
While Brock Purdy's initial success as "Mr. Irrelevant" came more from his quick release getting the ball to the San Francisco 49ers' deep stable of explosive playmakers, this season has found the quarterback throwing deep more often.
The Dodgers are just one win from earning a World Series berth after yet another dominant performance in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, a lopsided 7-2 victory over the New York Mets
In west Roseville, a 10-field soccer complex is under construction and now has a name: the Placer Valley Soccer Complex.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
The last day to register by mail to vote in California for the 2024 election is fast approaching. Here's what to know.
Californians already pay the highest price for gasoline in the country, and some analysts estimate proposed changes to the state's low carbon fuel standard could increase prices at the pump by as much as 65 cents a gallon.
Judge Tanya Chutkan denied Donald Trump's latest request to delay the release of court records and exhibits in his 2020 election interference case until after the election.
With just days to go until election day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump took unlikely roads to hopefully sway undecided voters.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Recalled product sold nationwide can cause serious, potentially deadly burns in less than a second.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
A new UC Davis clinic is offering hope to those who are struggling with depression.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
Fentanyl took her life. Frustrated with the legislature, Matt Capelouto took matters into his own hands and attempted to get Alexandra's Law on the ballot so that the public could vote on it themselves.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
A Rocklin man lost his wife this year. When he found himself locked out of their email account, he decided to call Kurtis.
There are many money-saving deals out there for senior citizens these days that you may not know about.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
Booster seats and car seats are the law for children under eight years old, but a new study reveals many kids aren't being kept in them.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
El Dorado and Placer County communities continue to recover two years after the Mosquito Fire burned more than 76,000 acres.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this weekend.
The country music festival comes just the weekend after the massive Aftershock Festival.
Here are the top plays from week 9 of high school football.
Colfax defeats Wheatland 40-13.
Cordova defeats Grant 20-19.