Will Xi Jinping attend inauguration?
President-elect Donald Trump and his team are reacting to news of the invitation extended for China's President Xi Jinping to attend the inauguration. CBS News' Libby Cathey has more.
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Trump invites Xi Jinping to inauguration
Sources have confirmed to CBS News that President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in January. The invitation comes despite Trump's repeated plan to impose massive tariffs on goods from China. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has more.
Appeals court upholds law that would ban TikTok in U.S.
A federal appeals court upheld a law that will ban TikTok in the U.S. in the coming months if its Chinese parent company doesn't sell its stake in the app. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Appeals court upholds potential TikTok ban
A federal appeals court upheld a law Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if the app's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, does not sell it. TikTok and ByteDance could still appeal the case to the Supreme Court. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to unpack the challenges of reaching a deal, with the law set to take effect on Jan. 19.
Trump taps former Sen. David Perdue as next ambassador to China
Former Sen. David Perdue pushed President-elect Donald Trump's debunked lies about electoral fraud during his failed bid for Georgia governor in 2022.
China bans export of key minerals to U.S. as trade row deepens
As China responds to the latest U.S. measures by banning the export of several key minerals, one analyst warns of "a trade war that has no winners."
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific apologizes for showing "Family Guy" episode
The episode, from the first season of the American cartoon, shows Peter Griffin, the father character in the show, standing next to the "Tank Man" in a recreation of the infamous photograph.
U.S. slams China for hitting Philippine vessels with water cannons
China put "lives at risk" with the "unlawful use of water cannons" against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, the U.S. ambassador in Manila says.
South Korean leader faces likely impeachment over martial law order
South Korea is reeling over a shock martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose short-lived gamble will have major implications.
Trump's foreign policy, tariffs plan
Tariffs for countries sending goods to the U.S. still appear to be part of President-elect Donald Trump's plans for his second term in the White House. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Feds say man in U.S. sent guns to North Korea
Shenghua Wen, a Chinese national living in California, has been charged by federal law enforcement for allegedly shipping guns and ammunition to North Korea. Prosecutors allege Wen received $2 million from North Korean agents to purchase the equipment, according to a complaint.
China puts ban on some exports to U.S.
China has banned exports to the U.S. of some materials essential to the manufacturing of electronics and some military equipment. It comes in response to Washington's chip sanctions on Beijing. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Jets scrambled as Russia, China warplanes approach South Korea
The Chinese and Russian military aircraft flew "for an extended period without prior notice," South Korea's defense ministry said.
What's behind the U.S.-China prisoner swap
The White House announced a deal with China Wednesday to free Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung, who the U.S. considered wrongfully imprisoned. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more on how the deal came about and what it means for the countries' relationship.
3 detained Americans released by China
The White House announced Wednesday that three American men wrongfully detained for years in China on what the U.S. said were false espionage and drug charges have been released. There was no immediate announcement about what the U.S. gave China in return. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Threats on Trump Cabinet picks: What to know
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's picks were the targets of swatting and bomb threats on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. And after a long delay, Trump's team has signed some, but not all, of the critical transition documents with the Biden administration. CBS News' Nicole Sganga, Weijia Jiang and Taurean Small have the latest.
3 Americans released in China in swap
The White House says three Americans have been released after being detained in China for years. Their release is part of an apparent prisoner swap, CBS News Scott MacFarlane reports.
3 Americans released from detention in China
The White House says three imprisoned Americans, Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung, have been released after years of detention in China. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more on that and the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire.
3 Americans held for years in China released and back in U.S.
Mark Swidan, Kai Li, and John Leung have been released from detention, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.
Why Trump wants tariffs on major importers
President-elect Donald Trump said he will impose widespread tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, three major U.S. importers. Some economists warn the plan will raise prices. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more and CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports on the consumer impact of the possible move.
Mexico floats tariffs in response to Trump
President-elect Donald Trump says he will take executive action on day one to impose major tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. So how will that impact costs for consumers? Mario Parker, Bloomberg News' managing editor of economy and government, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Could Trump's tariffs affect Americans?
Prices could go up for items brought into the U.S. from Mexico, China and Canada if President-elect Donald Trump keeps his promise to impose tariffs on several countries once he takes the White House. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
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Possible impact of Trump's proposed tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump is promising to immediately enact sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China when his new presidency begins. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at what effects those tariffs would have.
Potential impact of Trump's tariff plan
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger speaks with "CBS Mornings" about President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and what they could mean for consumers.
New Year's celebrations kick off as the world welcomes 2025
Auckland, New Zealand was the first major city to welcome 2025, as people around the world get set to mark a new year amid conflict and severe weather.
How to watch New Year's Eve 2025 live from Times Square
Watch the New Year's Eve 2025 ball drop live stream from Times Square in New York City.
FBI says it seized largest cache of homemade explosives in its history
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
How Trump could put allies in key government posts without Senate approval
The Federal Vacancies Reform Act sets the rules for presidents to tap acting officials to fill vacancies throughout the executive branch.
U.S. strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after American warships attacked
The targets struck by U.S. forces had been used to attack American warships and commercial vessels, officials said.
1991 murder victim ID'd as mom who vanished after her child's birthday
A woman has been identified as Judy Rodriguez more than three decades after her body was found covered by a board in New York City.
Most of Puerto Rico hit by New Year's Eve power outage
Virtually all of Puerto Rico woke up on New Year's Eve to find there was no electricity, as a power outage hit the U.S. territory.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Which companies have the most employees on H-1B visas?
Tesla founder Elon Musk is a vocal proponent of H-1B visas, and his company's use of the program jumped sharply this year.
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Ford recalls nearly 300,000 F-Series trucks over defective fuel pumps
The truck recall is one of four issued by Ford Motor on the same day for a range of vehicles, including SUVs.
Which companies have the most employees on H-1B visas?
Tesla founder Elon Musk is a vocal proponent of H-1B visas, and his company's use of the program jumped sharply this year.
What to know about the company behind Puerto Rico's massive blackout
Luma, a private company that distributes electricity in Puerto Rico, has blamed previous "financial mismanagement" for problems with the island's grid.
Some Jan. 6 defendants ask courts for permission to attend inauguration
Some of the defendants accused of being part of the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, are now asking courts for permission to return to Washington to attend the inauguration.
Military court rules defense secretary couldn't rescind 9/11 plea deals
A military appeals court ruled Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin could not withdraw plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants.
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Ford recalls nearly 300,000 F-Series trucks over defective fuel pumps
The truck recall is one of four issued by Ford Motor on the same day for a range of vehicles, including SUVs.
Which companies have the most employees on H-1B visas?
Tesla founder Elon Musk is a vocal proponent of H-1B visas, and his company's use of the program jumped sharply this year.
What to know about the company behind Puerto Rico's massive blackout
Luma, a private company that distributes electricity in Puerto Rico, has blamed previous "financial mismanagement" for problems with the island's grid.
What's open on New Year's Eve 2024? Here are stores you can go to today.
Looking to deposit year-end bonus checks or stock up on last-minute party supplies? A rundown of what to expect.
Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
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FBI says it seized largest cache of homemade explosives in its history
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
Some Jan. 6 defendants ask courts for permission to attend inauguration
Some of the defendants accused of being part of the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, are now asking courts for permission to return to Washington to attend the inauguration.
Military court rules defense secretary couldn't rescind 9/11 plea deals
A military appeals court ruled Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin could not withdraw plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants.
U.S. sanctions Russia and Iran over election interference
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Russian and Iranian entities over their attempts to interfere in the 2024 election.
How Trump could put allies in key government posts without Senate approval
The Federal Vacancies Reform Act sets the rules for presidents to tap acting officials to fill vacancies throughout the executive branch.
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New Year's resolutions often fail. Here's expert tips on how to keep them.
New Year's resolutions rarely last. Here's why they fail so often and how to change that, according to an expert.
Cappuccino Meltaway Bars sold nationwide recalled due to tree nuts
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
"We should have learned our lesson from COVID" for bird flu testing, Dr. Leana Wen says
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
Norovirus is surging in parts of the U.S. this winter, CDC data show
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the U.S.
How horses can help mental and physical health
Horse-powered therapy at the Legacy Ranch outside of Chicago has helped people with mental, occupational and physical challenges on their road to recovery. Charlie De Mar reports on how the ranch is literally and physically getting folks back on the horse.
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U.S. strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after American warships attacked
The targets struck by U.S. forces had been used to attack American warships and commercial vessels, officials said.
Flight attendant dies week after smoke forced emergency landing
"We are devastated at our dear colleague's death," Swiss Chief Executive Officer Jens Fehlinger said in a statement.
Rare trove of ancient coins found in Israel: "Hanukkah miracle"
Archaeologists digging in the Jordan Valley recently discovered a collection of ancient coins during this year's Hanukkah holiday.
31 bodies pulled from hidden graves amid cartel turf war
The prosecutor said his officials will continue investigating until they find "each one of the bodies of the people who have been reported missing."
Most of Puerto Rico hit by New Year's Eve power outage
Virtually all of Puerto Rico woke up on New Year's Eve to find there was no electricity, as a power outage hit the U.S. territory.
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Dustin Lynch previews New Year's Eve event
Country star Dustin Lynch will be a New York correspondent for CBS' "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash" for a second time. He spoke with "CBS Mornings Plus" about what to expect, his music and his plans for 2025.
Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt agree on divorce settlement after 8-year battle
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
5 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
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Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
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.
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
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What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
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FBI seizes most homemade explosives in its history
Federal prosecutors say FBI agents recovered a stash of more than 150 homemade explosives at a home in Virginia.
Woman's 1981 murder solved with DNA; suspect killed in shootout
The initial investigation of Debra Lee Miller's murder became mired in allegations of potential police misconduct.
FBI says it seized largest cache of homemade explosives in its history
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
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Woman set on fire on NYC subway identified, police say
The woman who was set on fire on the NYC subway has been identified as Debrina Kawam, of Toms River, New Jersey, police say.
1991 murder victim identified as mom who went missing after child's party
A woman has been identified as Judy Rodriguez more than three decades after her body was found covered by a board in New York City.
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What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
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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 Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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FBI seizes most homemade explosives in its history
Federal prosecutors say FBI agents recovered a stash of more than 150 homemade explosives at a home in Virginia.
U.S. experts join South Korea plane crash probe
Experts from the National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing joined the probe into the South Korea plane crash that killed all but two of the 181 people on board. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
New details released about Jimmy Carter's funeral
Preparations have started for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100. Events are set in Carter's hometown of Plains, Georgia, and in Washington, D.C. Mark Strassman has more.
The decadeslong mission to keep Carter safe
As a former president, Jimmy Carter had Secret Service protection for the rest of his life. Nicole Sganga has the story of the agents who guarded him around the clock for nearly half a century.
NYPD ramps up New Year's Eve security
A million people are expected to pack into Times Square in New York City to ring in the New Year. And while there's no specific, credible threats to the celebration, the New York Police Department and National Guard are prepared. Nikki Battiste reports.