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In one province, the government has systematically removed crosses from churches
China is facing accusations of cracking down on the religious freedom of Christians. In one province, the government has systematically removed crosses from churches. Last month, a protestant pastor was sentenced to 14 years in prison, convicted of financial crimes, but also for illegally gathering people to disturb social order. Seth Doane reports from Beijing.
Chinese government accused of burning crosses in Christian crackdown
Tens of millions of Chinese practice their faith underground in "family churches" to avoid persecution and imprisonment
Boy behind viral hashtag dies after cancer fight
Rhode Island boy's wish sparked hashtag #DStrong that spread across the globe
China's economic slowdown leaves millions of jobs at stake
Communist government is struggling to manage enormous debts, shaky stock markets and growing perception it may not be equal to the task
The Dow dropped 109 points amid concerns that China’s economic slowdown will drag on the rest of the world’s economies
The Dow dropped 109 points amid concerns that China’s economic slowdown will drag on the rest of the world’s economies. Seth Doane is in Beijing, where six million jobs are reported to be in jeopardy over the next three years.
World markets tick lower on Tuesday
Weaker-than-expected Chinese trade figures put a damper on investor enthusiasm in Asia and Europe
U.S. hits Chinese tech outfit with sanctions over Iran
ZTE Corp., a giant telecom equipment maker, was found to be evading U.S. export controls, sparking the drastic action
Can Matt Damon help make China a movie power?
His role in "The Great Wall," a $150M historical epic, could launch a new era for the country's fledgling film industry
China sets a wider budget gap to finance growth
The government deficit will rise to 3 percent from 2.3 percent to keep a prop under the sagging economy
Corpse found in Chinese elevator month after shutdown
Maintenance crew in the Chinese city of Xi'an arrested for improperly cutting off power to elevator without checking if anyone was inside
China says 300,000 punished for corruption
Ruling Communist Party throws out big numbers to prove it's following President Xi's orders to tackle goliath economy's glaring weakness
3 things a President Trump could do to the economy
Immigrant ban, trade sanctions and budget busters prompt belated moves by financial leaders to block businessman's rise
How China is transforming its military
Country is marching toward a top-to-bottom expansion and modernization of its forces -- especially in the air and at sea
China announced the smallest increase in military spending in six years at the annual meeting of China's ceremonial legislature, the National People's Congress
China announced the smallest increase in military spending in six years at the annual meeting of China's ceremonial legislature, the National People's Congress. Almost 3,000 delegates are gathering in Beijing for this annual meeting of China's nominal, rubber-stamp legislature. As Seth Doane reports, it may be a fair-share of pageantry, but it is high profile and carefully choreographed.
Caught on camera: A small toddler falls out of a moving van on a busy highway in China
Caught on camera: A small toddler falls out of a moving van on a busy highway in China. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Julianna Goldman have more.
Knife-wielding man slashes kids at Chinese school
Trend had subsided after rash of such attacks five years ago, blamed largely on underlying societal tensions and mental illness
Mixed finish for U.S. market, but second week of gains
Wall Street mostly erases rise that came with encouraging economic news in U.S. and word that China won't devalue its currency
U.S. tightens screws on North Korea
Draft U.N. resolution will increase pressure on North Korea in response to its latest nuclear test and missile launch, U.S. says
Global shares meander following mixed cues from Wall St.
U.S. shares were set to open higher, with Dow and broader S&P 500 futures up 0.3 percent
NYC loses its "Billionaire Capital of the World" crown
One of the Big Apple's biggest claims to fame is now owned by a city on the other side of the world
Could air pollution be making us fat?
A study looks at whether extreme air pollution in Beijing could have an impact on weight gain
Ailing Yahoo forms committee to review "strategic alternatives"; and Volvo plans cars that open and are started with an app
Ailing Yahoo forms committee to review "strategic alternatives"; and Volvo plans cars that open and are started with an app
Chinese president gives ultimatum to reporters and editors
One political observer says Xi Jinping's rare tour of top state media is meant to show "who's really in charge"
China tightens control over foreign publishers online
The new rules require them to get state approval before publishing anything "of informational or thoughtful nature"
Georgia prosecutor asks appeals court to reinstate 6 charges in Trump case
Lawyers for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said a judge "erred" when he dismissed the charges in March.
Former politician gets at least 28 years for killing Vegas reporter
A judge invoked sentencing enhancements to add eight years to the minimum 20-year sentence that a jury set in August after finding Robert Telles guilty of murder.
Search underway for Navy jet crew after crash near Mount Rainier
A U.S. Navy jet crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington state and a search was underway for the plane's two crew members, the Navy said.
Biden, Clinton and Obama remember Ethel Kennedy at memorial service
President Biden eulogized Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, in Washington. Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton also spoke at the service.
Israel launches new strikes in Beirut despite U.S. warning
The Biden administration said it opposed Israel's recent tactics against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, but the airstrikes keep coming.
Jimmy Carter votes in Georgia, fulfilling wish to cast ballot for Harris
Former President Jimmy Carter, the first president in U.S. history to reach the age of 100, cast an early vote in Georgia.
Notebook of alleged Georgia school shooter revealed in court hearing
The case against the alleged Apalachee High School shooter's father can proceed, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Shrinkflation hits 1 in 3 grocery items, including these common products
"Shrinkflation" — when companies charge the same for smaller sizes — is a sneaky way to raise prices. Read on to see what kind of products have shrunk the most.
Texas board denies clemency in shaken baby syndrome case
Roberson is scheduled to receive a lethal injection Thursday evening for the 2002 killing of his 2-year-old daughter.
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Big Lots to close another 56 locations in 27 states. Here's where.
Big Lots plans to shutter more stores as part of the Columbus, Ohio-based discount retailer's Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
Georgia prosecutor asks appeals court to reinstate 6 charges in Trump case
Lawyers for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said a judge "erred" when he dismissed the charges in March.
Gender wage gap widens for the first time in 20 years
Pay gap between men and women working full-time widened in 2023 for first time in 20 years, USCB data shows.
Supreme Court allows limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired plants for now
The Supreme Court rejected requests for emergency relief from more than two dozen states and the energy industry.
Judge mostly denies Trump's demand for more evidence in 2020 election case
Former President Donald Trump sought to force prosecutors to search nine government entities for 14 categories of information in the 2020 election case.
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Big Lots to close another 56 locations in 27 states. Here's where.
Big Lots plans to shutter more stores as part of the Columbus, Ohio-based discount retailer's Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
Gender wage gap widens for the first time in 20 years
Pay gap between men and women working full-time widened in 2023 for first time in 20 years, USCB data shows.
What to know about the new FTC "click to cancel" rule
Retailers, gyms and other businesses are now required to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions as to sign up.
Shrinkflation hits 1 in 3 grocery items, including these common products
"Shrinkflation" — when companies charge the same for smaller sizes — is a sneaky way to raise prices. Read on to see what kind of products have shrunk the most.
Amazon and Google's plans for fueling data centers: Nuclear power
Amazon on Wednesday said it's investing in small nuclear reactors, two days after Google announced its own nuclear plans.
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Georgia prosecutor asks appeals court to reinstate 6 charges in Trump case
Lawyers for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said a judge "erred" when he dismissed the charges in March.
Supreme Court allows limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired plants for now
The Supreme Court rejected requests for emergency relief from more than two dozen states and the energy industry.
Judge mostly denies Trump's demand for more evidence in 2020 election case
Former President Donald Trump sought to force prosecutors to search nine government entities for 14 categories of information in the 2020 election case.
Biden, Clinton and Obama remember Ethel Kennedy at memorial service
President Biden eulogized Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, in Washington. Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton also spoke at the service.
Jimmy Carter votes in Georgia, fulfilling wish to cast ballot for Harris
Former President Jimmy Carter, the first president in U.S. history to reach the age of 100, cast an early vote in Georgia.
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Serena Williams had benign cyst size of "small grapefruit" removed from neck
Retired tennis legend Serena Williams posted to social media that "all is OK" after having the grapefruit-sized cyst surgically removed from her neck.
As IV shortage continues, U.S. invokes wartime power to speed recovery
Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.
Whooping cough and walking pneumonia are on the rise. Here's what to know.
Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the infections on the rise this season, including whooping cough and walking pneumonia.
Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
Kroger, Trader Joe's foods are part of BrucePac meat recall for listeria
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
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Lions kill zookeeper as she went to clean cages, officials say
The employee died after she "went to clean a cage with three lions, without shutting the bolt of a door between two rooms of the enclosure," investigators said.
Saudi cartoonist jailed for 23 years for insulting leaders, group says
A Saudi court has sentenced a cartoonist to more than two decades in prison for insulting the kingdom's rulers, his family and a rights group say.
Israel launches new strikes in Beirut despite U.S. warning
The Biden administration said it opposed Israel's recent tactics against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, but the airstrikes keep coming.
Search ends for remains of soldier abducted and killed in 1977
Robert Nairac was killed and secretly buried almost 50 years ago. The location of his remains has been a mystery ever since.
"Mysterious black balls" close 2 popular beaches in Australia
A local mayor says the balls littering two beaches in the Sydney area could be "tar balls," which form when spilled oil clumps together with debris in the water.
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"Smile 2" actors on continuing movie's eerie legacy
Following the success of its predecessor, "Smile 2" returns with a chilling story of a deadly curse as pop star Skye Riley, played by Naomi Scott, faces the horrors of fame and an inescapable curse.
Samantha Bee debuts new show on menopause
Comedian Samantha Bee joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about starring in "How to Survive Menopause," a one-woman show inspired by her own experience, which she describes as a "volcanic disruption" in her life. The show debuts off-Broadway this week and will be turned into an Audible podcast next spring.
Karyn Tomlinson on using local ingredients
Chef Karyn Tomlinson, owner of "Myriel" in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is being recognized for her minimalist approach and use of local ingredients. Her restaurant, which opened in 2021, has gained a reputation for making "grandma chic" cool.
NASA engineer surprised with a proposal
Dr. Moogega Cooper, a NASA engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, thought she was simply watching the launch of the Europa Clipper mission she worked on. But her boyfriend, Alex Shekarchian, had a different plan—surprising her with a proposal during the event. The join "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the big proposal.
Serena Williams had benign cyst size of "small grapefruit" removed from neck
Retired tennis legend Serena Williams posted to social media that "all is OK" after having the grapefruit-sized cyst surgically removed from her neck.
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The swift rise of AI celebrity endorsements
AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are on the rise. Here's how to spot them.
The rise of AI celebrity endorsements
AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are spreading quickly. Learn how to spot the fakes and avoid being misled.
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.
Details of iconic shipwreck revealed in never-before-seen footage
"Endurance" features thousands of 3D scans shot by a 4K camera deployed to a depth of nearly 10,000 feet.
How to spot fake hurricane images
A wave of images generated by artificial intelligence confused and misled many social media users after real hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the southern U.S. CBS News Confirmed producer Alex Clark explains how viewers can tell the fake images from the real ones.
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Study finds Americans will move due to extreme weather
As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. Alexander de Sherbinin joins CBS News to discuss the research and which parts of the U.S. will likely be most affected.
Protecting whales from ship strikes
Endangered whale species (like blue whales, humpbacks, and fin whales) face a major threat on the high seas: cruise and container ships that have difficulty avoiding collisions with whales. Correspondent David Pogue talks with a marine ecologist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, whose fleet of autonomous vehicles helps track whales in shipping lanes; and finds out how container ships may be able to reduce striking whales.
Book excerpt: "Nexus" by Yuval Noah Harari
The author of the bestseller "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" returns with an examination of the power of intelligence to shape and control civilizations throughout history, and how artificial intelligence may change society, economics and politics.
How wildlife reacts to changing climate
The 2024 World Wildlife Fund report found that animal populations are declining due to human-caused climate change and the global loss of nature. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and environmental reporter Marina Jurica reports on which species are most at risk and what can be done to reverse the trend.
What are the northern lights?
Many Americans were able to spot the northern lights Thursday and may have another chance to do so Friday as the aurora borealis remains visible. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down the phenomenon and also looks at the latest U.S. forecast.
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Notebook of alleged Georgia school shooter revealed in court hearing
The case against the alleged Apalachee High School shooter's father can proceed, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Georgia prosecutor asks appeals court to reinstate 6 charges in Trump case
Lawyers for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said a judge "erred" when he dismissed the charges in March.
Menendez brothers' new evidence quest
Erik and Lyle Menendez are asking the courts to consider new evidence of abuse that may sway a new conclusion in the case against them for their parents' death. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the legal moves.
Menendez brothers want case reviewed
Erik and Lyle Menendez are calling for a review of new potential evidence in their case after serving nearly 35 years for the fatal shooting of their parents. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Baby identified 3 decades after her body was found on highway
An infant who became known as "Mary Josephine" after her mysterious death in 1993 has been identified using forensic tests.
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NASA's hopes for Europa Clipper mission
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA launches Europa Clipper
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
SpaceX launching probe toward Jupiter
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launches, recovers powerful rocket
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
NASA launches probe to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
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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 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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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What to know about Trump's IVF comments
Former President Donald Trump called himself the "father of IVF" as both campaigns vie for support from voters on reproductive rights. Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in on Trump's comments. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more on Trump's statements about in vitro fertilization.
Israel says Hamas steals Gaza aid
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Dannon, is pushing back on allegations that Israel is not allowing sufficient aid to enter Gaza. Dannon said Hamas is stealing much of what enters the enclave after news emerged of a U.S. letter to Israeli officials warning that more aid is needed. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Latest news on Georgia voting after judge weighs in on new rule
Early voting is underway in Georgia. This comes as a state judge determines that a new voting rule cannot be applied after being passed by the State Election Board. The judge also referenced the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack in his decision. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
White House on letter to Israel
The White House says letters like the one sent by the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to Israeli officials about Gaza aid have resulted in cooperation in the past. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes asked press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about the stern U.S. reminder to its ally in the Middle East and its implications.
Menendez brothers' new evidence quest
Erik and Lyle Menendez are asking the courts to consider new evidence of abuse that may sway a new conclusion in the case against them for their parents' death. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the legal moves.