What keeps the Hong Kong protests going?
“When you lose freedom, you lose everything,” a successful Hong Kong businessman says, explaining why he is part of the pro-democracy street protests. Holly Williams reports
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What keeps the Hong Kong protests going?
"When you lose freedom, you lose everything," a successful Hong Kong businessman says, explaining why he is part of the pro-democracy street protests
Hong Kong protests: Weekend clashes, weekday capitalism
"Has Hong Kong changed? Or did I not understand Hong Kong?" Foreign correspondent Holly Williams discusses a political side of Hong Kong she hadn't seen before
Hong Kong protests: Clashes, conflict, and capitalism
"Has Hong Kong changed? Or did I not understand Hong Kong?" Foreign correspondent Holly Williams discusses a political side of Hong Kong she hadn’t seen before
Denise Ho and the price of protesting
Because of her support for the protests in Hong Kong, pop star and activist Denise Ho says her music is banned in mainland China
Hong Kong protestors break into legislature
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Cruz says it was "really sad to see" NBA bend to pressure from China
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Hunter Biden to step down from Chinese firm, swear off foreign work
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Cruz: Trump should release transcripts of Biden's talks with Ukraine
Senator Ted Cruz joins Margaret Brennan from Hong Kong to discuss China's retaliation against the NBA and the impeachment inquiry into the president.
Breaking down the NBA's China controversy
The opening of the NBA season is just two weeks away. But right now, the focus isn't on the games. Last Friday, Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey posted a now-deleted tweet expressing his support for protesters in Hong Kong. Morey later apologized for the tweet but it set off a firestorm in China and then a counter-reaction here in the U.S.
NBA cancels media events in China
The NBA announced it was canceling all media availability between players and the press, for the remainder of the Brooklyn Nets' and Los Angeles Lakers' stay in China. The decision comes a week after Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey posted a tweet supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Bill Reiter, host of Reiter's Block on CBS Sports HQ, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Who are the Hong Kong protesters?
Protesters in Hong Kong demanding greater freedoms tell "60 Minutes" their values align with the United States. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on CBS
U.S. and China reach preliminary trade deal
Tariff hikes are on hold, but issues of intellectual property and Huawei remain up in the air
Protester: Hong Kong values line up with West
Jimmy Lai tells Holly Williams about the freedoms Hong Kong protesters are demanding from mainland China. "60 Minutes" reports, Sunday
Trump calls NBA coach "little boy" over response to China standoff
"I watch this guy Steve Kerr. And he was like a little boy, he was so scared to be even answering the question," Trump said
Activision Blizzard stock drops as Hong Kong controversy swirls
Players have taken to social media to declare they're deleting their accounts for games like World of Warcraft
Apple pulls Quartz news app from China app store
Apple said the app included content that was illegal in China, although it provided no details, according to Quartz
Trump blasts NBA coaches over China
President Trump blasted two of his frequent critics, NBA coaches Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich, for their responses to the ongoing fallout between the league and China.
NBA clashes with China on Hong Kong protests
The Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers are facing off in China against a backdrop of controversy. Chinese businesses have threatened to cut ties with the league after a Houston Rockets executive tweeted support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from the game in Shanghai.
U.S. and China restart trade talks amid modest hopes
Chinese officials set to meet with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. negotiators in Washington
76ers fan kicked out of game after showing support for Hong Kong
The ejection comes as the NBA deals with the fallout with China over a pro-democracy Hong Kong tweet
NBA-China standoff intensifies over tweet
The fallout between the NBA and China has intensified after Chinese organizers canceled a fan event in Shanghai just one day before an exhibition game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers. The decision to cancel the meet and greet between players and fans came after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver defended a controversial tweet posted by the Houston Rockets' general manager which expressed support for Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters. New York Times NBA Reporter Sopan Deb joined CBSN with the latest.
Transcript: Jake Sullivan and Kurt Campbell on "Intelligence Matters"
This week, on "Intelligence Matters," Morell talks with Campbell, CEO of The Asia Group, and Jake Sullivan, former national security adviser to Joe Biden, about U.S.-China relations and the long-term strategic threat posed by Beijing
NBA works to mend relationship with China
The National Basketball Association is working to mend its relationship with China after the Rockets' general manager posted a tweet supporting the Hong Kong protests. China has since suspended all NBA preseason games from being broadcast in the communist nation. Isaac Stone Fish, a senior fellow at the Asia Society Center on U.S.-China Relations, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss how the NBA is addressing the issue and its greater implications.
NBA commissioner defends free speech as China threatens league
Commissioner Adam Silver backs Houston Rockets general manager's right to free speech, but admits the damage caused by a single tweet about Hong Kong "will take some time to heal"
Trump returns to Butler after assassination attempt
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Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf, path headed toward Florida
Tropical Storm Milton is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane headed toward Florida with possible impacts to the state's western coast.
Israel airstrikes rock Lebanon as escalation against Hezbollah continues
Israel has sharply expanded its strikes on Lebanon in recent weeks after nearly a year of exchanging fire with the Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Satellite images show devastation in North Carolina as deaths mount
Satellite images taken after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina show washed-out streets and buildings, downed trees and more.
How Secret Service will secure Trump's return to Butler, Pennsylvania
Trump is returning Saturday to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally at the site of the first assassination attempt against him.
Twins who died with mother are youngest-known Hurricane Helene victims
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Barbie announces first "Diwali doll" ahead of festival of lights
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Frontier flight catches fire while landing at Las Vegas airport
Flames and smoke appeared on Frontier Flight 1326 as the plane touched down at the Las Vegas airport.
Keanu Reeves spins out in racing debut at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Keanu Reeves finished 25th in the Toyota GR Cup at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Frontier flight catches fire while landing at Las Vegas airport
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$100 million in transportation funds released for North Carolina after Helene
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf, path headed toward Florida
Tropical Storm Milton is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane headed toward Florida with possible impacts to the state's western coast.
Barbie announces first "Diwali doll" ahead of festival of lights
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Keanu Reeves spins out in racing debut at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
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JPMorgan Chase denies Trump's claim that CEO Jamie Dimon endorsed him
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Most people hit by Hurricane Helene do not have flood insurance
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Social Security will set 2025 COLA within days. Here's what to know.
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Trump Media & Technology chief operating officer resigns
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VP debate highlights from the Walz-Vance 2024 showdown
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown
CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
CBS News VP debate poll shows voter reactions to Vance-Walz showdown
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Watch JD Vance's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance said Americans "need a new direction" as he closed out the only VP debate before the November election.
Watch Tim Walz's closing statement from the 2024 VP debate
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Yellow jackets swarm North Carolina, prompting Benadryl, EpiPen requests
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Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
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New CDC website shows if COVID or flu is on the rise in 2024
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
Majority of kids worry about school. Psychiatrist shares tips to ease anxiety.
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Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in a drive to slow outbreaks
Congolese authorities have started mpox vaccinations, nearly two months after the disease outbreak was declared a global emergency.
Israel airstrikes rock Lebanon as escalation against Hezbollah continues
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Floods, landslides struck Bosnia as residents slept; at least 16 dead
The severe rainstorm that hit Bosnia overnight Friday killed at least 16 and caused water to surge into homes as residents slept.
French judge in mass rape case to allow public to see video evidence
A French judge in the trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman decided to allow the public to see some video recordings of the alleged rapes.
U.S. warships and aircraft strike over a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen
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Keanu Reeves spins out in racing debut at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Documentary explores the life of "Superman" icon Christopher Reeve
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In 1978, Christopher Reeve made the world believe in superheroes with his portrayal of Superman in the eponymous film. The star died in 2004, nearly a decade after suffering a tragic accident that re-shaped his life and his family's. Now, the documentary "Super/Man" shows us just how heroic Reeve was in real life. Michelle Miller has more. "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" will be in theaters on Friday, October 11.
"Game of Thrones" prop auction to be held
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Jane Fonda campaigns for local politicians
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Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Verizon customers report widespread outages
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Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
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How climate change threatens plants, animals
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Former New York Gov. David Paterson, stepson attacked in NYC
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were victims of a "gang assault" in New York City on Friday night, authorities said.
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French judge in mass rape case to allow public to see video evidence
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Intel bulletin warns of domestic extremists with "election-related grievances"
Political candidates, elected officials and election workers are some of the potential targets, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI warned.
Tyre Nichols trial mixed verdict
Three officers charged in connection to the beating death of Tyre Nichols received mixed verdicts Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee. CBS News' Elise Preston breaks down the trial's results.
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New Vulcan rocket takes off on second test flight
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Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
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SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
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Heightened security at Trump Butler rally
Former President Donald Trump will rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday after an assassination attempt unfolded at his July 2024 rally there. Enhanced security measures were put in place, like trailers blocking the line of sight from the shed Thomas Crooks fired from. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News Pittsburgh reporter Jennifer Borrasso have the latest.
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Marcus King performs "Mess My Life Up Again"
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Marcus King performs "Save Me"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Marcus King started playing guitar at eight. As a teen, he formed his own band and started performing. Now, he's releasing his third critically acclaimed solo album. The personal project focuses on mental health and was produced by the legendary Rick Rubin. From "Mood Swings," here is Marcus King with "Save Me."
Marcus King performs "Hero"
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Marcus King started playing guitar at eight. As a teen, he formed his own band and started performing. Now, he's releasing his third critically acclaimed solo album. The personal project focuses on mental health and was produced by the legendary Rick Rubin. From "Mood Swings," here is Marcus King with "Hero."