7/2/2023: The State of the Navy; "Only in America"
U.S. Navy responds to China’s naval buildup. Then, Rocco Commisso: The 60 Minutes Interview.
U.S. Navy responds to China’s naval buildup. Then, Rocco Commisso: The 60 Minutes Interview.
The Chinese balloon that flew over the U.S. earlier this year did not collect any information before it was downed off the coast of South Carolina, the Pentagon said Thursday.
The giant spy balloon, taller than the Statue of Liberty, was shot down in U.S. airspace in early February. Three other objects were shot down in the ensuing days.
Margaret Brennan reflects on her recent trip to China with Secretary of State Blinken and the U.S.’s relationship with China.
Temperatures in the capital are expected to drop on Monday before rising again later next week.
President Biden said Thursday that his comment referring to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a dictator will have "no real consequence." China disagrees, condemning Mr. Biden's remarks and calling them "utterly absurd." CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
Former Trump administration National Security Adviser John Bolton has called on his former boss to withdraw from the 2024 race over his handling of classified documents. Bolton joins "America Decides" to discuss U.S.-China relations, Donald Trump's indictment and the GOP presidential field.
A day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and made "progress" to ease tensions, President Biden called China's leader a "dictator," sparking a swift rebuke from the Chinese foreign ministry. Ed O'Keefe reports from Washington D.C.
Michael McMahon, 55, faces up to 20 years in prison.
President Biden referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a dictator at a fundraising event in California on Tuesday. Biden said Xi had been caught off guard in February when a Chinese balloon, which Washington says was used for spying, flew over the United States before being shot down by American military jets. "That's what's a great embarrassment for dictators, when they didn't know what happened," Mr. Biden said. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
On the heels of a landmark Beijing visit by America's top diplomat to ease tension, China fumes over Biden's "ridiculous and irresponsible" campaign remark.
Mr. Biden, addressing the Chinese surveillance balloon which was shot down by the U.S. military in February off the coast of South Carolina, implied that Xi was caught off guard by the incident.
Chinese officials are calling a recent diplomatic trip by Secretary of State Antony Blinken "a new beginning" for the two countries' strained relationship. Blinken's meeting with President Xi Jinping Monday ended with the pair agreeing to work toward "stabilizing" ties. Arne Westad, professor of history and global affairs at Yale University, joins CBS News to examine the future of U.S.-China relations.
The following is a transcript of an interview between "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
During Secretary of State Antony Blinken's historic trip to China, he sat down with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan. Watch the full interview.
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan sat down with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on his high-stakes visit to China. He expressed hope that his visit might kick-start a reset in the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Europe, meeting with his British and Ukrainian counterparts in London, following his two-day visit to China where he met President Xi Jinping and other officials. Before wrapping up his trip to Beijing, Blinken spoke with chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
Blinken meets with Pres. Xi during Beijing trip; How RNC pledge will affect 2024 GOP primary
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high stakes trip to Beijing. The U.S.' top diplomat says that both sides agreed to "stabilize ties." CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports.
President Biden is traveling to California on Monday where he'll speak about his administration's climate policies and participate in campaign fundraisers. He's doing so as his secretary of state finishes a high-stakes meeting with China's President Xi Jinping. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday in Beijing. Both sides claim to have made progress on some specific issues, but Blinken says there is still significant work to be done. Michael Swaine, a senior research fellow and expert in China and East Asia security studies for the Quincy Institute, joined CBS News to talk about the meeting.
The visit was an attempt to repair the deteriorating relationship between the two countries, which Blinken called "one of the most consequential in the world."
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing Monday in hopes of easing tensions between the two nations. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan interviewed Blinken after the meeting and has more from Beijing.
Once a star investigative reporter on China's state TV, Wang Zhi'an now operates as a one-man band from his home in Tokyo. Here's why he left, and why he keeps going.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with reporters following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as he wrapped up a two-day, high-stakes visit to Beijing. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed during a massive airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon on Friday.
Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Vice President Kamala Harris said she intends to keep President Biden's asylum crackdown in place.
In most states, those who wish to vote have more than one option that makes it easier and more convenient to register or update their registration than in past years.
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.
In most states, those who wish to vote have more than one option that makes it easier and more convenient to register or update their registration than in past years.
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.
Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
In most states, those who wish to vote have more than one option that makes it easier and more convenient to register or update their registration than in past years.
This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.
Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Flooding caused by rainfall has killed at least 32 people in Nepal's capital of Kathmandu. Another 12 are missing, police said Saturday.
A search was underway for the suspects, national police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said in a statement regarding the two mass shootings in South Africa.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed during a massive airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon on Friday.
Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
The festival, which runs through Oct. 14, features new films starring Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
Richard Powers has been writing for decades, after a career as a computer programmer. In 2019, his nature-inspired book "The Overstory" took home a Pulitzer Prize. His newest book, "Playground," also focuses on the natural world, this time paying homage to our oceans, celebrating their beauty and raising concern for the future. Jeff Glor has more.
Author V.E. Schwab has written nearly two dozen books since making her debut in 2011. Her novels feature modern characters and twisty plots, and are helping redefine the fantasy genre. Dana Jacobson has more.
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.
A simple cocktail recipe, from the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Barefoot Contessa at Home."
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.
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.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.
President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
A search was underway for the suspects, national police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said in a statement regarding the two mass shootings in South Africa.
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday, a day after a federal indictment outlined alleged crimes Adams carried out involving a foreign government. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court.
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Richard Powers has been writing for decades, after a career as a computer programmer. In 2019, his nature-inspired book "The Overstory" took home a Pulitzer Prize. His newest book, "Playground," also focuses on the natural world, this time paying homage to our oceans, celebrating their beauty and raising concern for the future. Jeff Glor has more.
Author V.E. Schwab has written nearly two dozen books since making her debut in 2011. Her novels feature modern characters and twisty plots, and are helping redefine the fantasy genre. Dana Jacobson has more.
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, Courtney Cason shows us items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates has gained worldwide acclaim for his cultural commentary on race, class and division. His latest release, "The Message" revisits those themes while taking readers on a global journey he's been waiting his whole life to make. Michelle Miller reports.