Blame game: The world's worst global warming culprits
This interactive graphic shows which nations are responsible for the most greenhouse gas emissions
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U.S. women trying to live up to historic 1999 World Cup win
As Team USA advances through knockout stage, they face China next -- the same team Americans last battled for World Cup glory
World stock markets rise on Greece optimism
Wall Street looked poised for another up day, with the future for the S&P 500 and Dow up 0.2 percent
Dog meat eating festival
Chinese dog meat festival marking summer solstice goes on in face of international criticism
3 key issues at this week's U.S.-China talks
If you want to know where relations between the two nations are headed, here are the discussions that will be critical
China ignores calls to end dog meat festival
Shirking campaign backed by celebs, chefs in rural town plan to cook and serve 10,000 dogs -- many of them stolen pets -- for summer festival
CBS News' Charlie Rose joins CBSN to discuss his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Russia
CBS News' Charlie Rose joins CBSN to discuss his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Russia. The topics included Syria, Iran, China and other subjects.
Global stocks mostly higher despite plunge in China index
U.S. markets seemed ready for more gains: Dow futures were up 0.2 percent, while S&P futures added 0.1 percent
China has grown by 2,000 acres in 18 months
Tension with neighbors and the U.S. mounts as Beijing creates new land in contested waters, and plans to build on it
Bees exposed to common pesticide can't find flowers
A new study finds the pesticide interferes with bees' ability to sniff out nectar and could be behind their widespread demise
Obama admin confident that Chinese government is behind hack
One sign: The lack of personal data for sale on black markets
China "unwilling" to accept Hong Kong's bid for democracy
Lawmakers in semi-autonomous territory vote against Beijing-backed plan that sparked huge protests, but China's not having it
Chinese police kill man wielding cement block
Officials say Muslim Uighur man was attacking travelers at a train station and refused to heed warnings
These are the countries on Donald Trump's naughty list
In a speech kicking off his presidential bid, Trump argued America is getting fleeced by friends and foes alike
Official: OPM has history of security failures
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing Tuesday on the recent data breach at the Office of Personnel Management
Combatting the threat of state-sponsored hacking
A hack that compromised data on 14 million federal workers raises fears about state-sponsored cyberattacks
The "most daunting" threat to America's cyber security comes from sophisticated state-sponsored attacks, says Michael DeCesare, the CEO of network security company ForeScout Technologies
The "most daunting" threat to America's cyber security comes from sophisticated state-sponsored attacks, says Michael DeCesare, the CEO of network security company ForeScout Technologies. He spoke with CBS News about the scope of the problem and what the U.S. can do to stop it.
Beijing is famous for its Forbidden City, infamous for its smog, but perhaps not known at all for pole dancing
Beijing is famous for its Forbidden City, infamous for its smog, but perhaps not known at all for pole dancing. That may change. Seth Doane reports on the dance's growing popularity.
CBS News has learned millions more are at risk of having their personal information compromised than previously thought
The massive federal government data breach could be much worse than first thought, as CBS News has learned millions more are at risk of having their personal information compromised. Law enforcement sources say they suspect Chinese hackers may have stolen the data of up to 14 million people, more than triple what investigators originally thought. Jeff Pegues reports.
Pole dancing craze growing in Chinese capital
Beijing hosting World Pole Dancing Championships a sign of China's warming up to acrobatics typically not thought of as sport
Union: Hackers stole data on every federal worker
The American Federal of Government Employees has suggested that the hack is far worse than the Obama administration has said
China's ex-security chief sentenced to life in prison
Most senior Communist Party official to date falls in corruption purge by new leader, who may have an ulterior motive
How should the U.S. respond to Chinese hacking?
Espionage by a foreign government falls into a different category than attempting to steal trade secrets
4 young Chinese siblings die in apparent suicides
State media says kids aged five to 13, whose parents had abandoned them, died after ingesting liquid pesticide
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the recent OPM hack that experts say originated in China
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the recent OPM hack that experts say originated in China
Judge rules evidence in Trump 2020 election case to be unsealed Friday
Judge Tanya Chutkan denied his latest request to delay the release of court records and exhibits in the case until after the election.
Israel says Yahya Sinwar, top Hamas leader, killed by troops in Gaza
His death "is an important landmark in the decline of the evil rule of Hamas," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Texas Supreme Court orders last-minute stay of Robert Roberson execution
The stay came mere hours before Robert Roberson was poised to become the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction linked to shaken baby syndrome.
Trump attends Al Smith dinner while Harris appears in pre-recorded video
Former President Donald Trump and his wife Melania attended the Al Smith charity dinner, while Vice President Kamala Harris skipped the event to stay on the campaign trail.
Indian government employee charged in foiled murder plot in New York
The Justice Department announced criminal charges against an Indian government employee in connection with a foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Widow of Jan. 6 officer testifies at rioter's sentencing
Erin Smith's husband, Jeff Smith, died by suicide days after the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Charges dropped against Tyron McAlpin following release of arrest video
The announcement comes after police body camera video of Tyron McAlpin's violent arrest became public and sparked outcry.
CBS News Trump-Harris poll finds Trump with slight edge in Arizona
In the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, Democrat Ruben Gallego leads Republican Kari Lake by 9 points.
Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death
Derrick Dearman, who admitted to killing five people in 2016, was put to death by lethal injection in Alabama
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Paul Whelan says years-long Russian imprisonment "did play with my mind"
In his first sit-down interview since his release from Russia, Paul Whelan said being left behind twice in prisoner swaps played with his mind.
Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system faces probe after pedestrian death
Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" technology under investigation by road safety watchdog after reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions.
Judge rules evidence in Trump 2020 election case to be unsealed Friday
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.
Charges dropped against Tyron McAlpin following release of arrest video
The announcement comes after police body camera video of Tyron McAlpin's violent arrest became public and sparked outcry.
Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death
Derrick Dearman, who admitted to killing five people in 2016, was put to death by lethal injection in Alabama
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Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system faces probe after pedestrian death
Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" technology under investigation by road safety watchdog after reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions.
First Japanese "onsen," bath house with many naked customers, opening in U.S.
One of Japan's top luxury hotel firms will open an "onsen" resort in upstate New York. Onsens are bath houses where patrons relax naked together in mineral-rich water of various temperatures.
Aldi offers Thanksgiving meal for 10 people for less than $50
Aldi touts lowest-priced Thanksgiving meal in five years, besting a similar offer from rival Walmart by about $2.
These are the sectors with the most job postings on Indeed
Certain types of workers find themselves particularly in demand amid robust hiring across the U.S., new analysis finds.
Colsen tabletop fire pits recalled after 19 burn injuries
Recalled product sold nationwide can cause serious, potentially deadly burns in less than a second.
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Paul Whelan says years-long Russian imprisonment "did play with my mind"
In his first sit-down interview since his release from Russia, Paul Whelan said being left behind twice in prisoner swaps played with his mind.
Judge rules evidence in Trump 2020 election case to be unsealed Friday
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.
Widow of Jan. 6 officer testifies at rioter's sentencing
Erin Smith's husband, Jeff Smith, died by suicide days after the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Trump attends Al Smith dinner while Harris appears in pre-recorded video
Former President Donald Trump and his wife Melania attended the Al Smith charity dinner, while Vice President Kamala Harris skipped the event to stay on the campaign trail.
CBS News Trump-Harris poll finds Trump with slight edge in Arizona
In the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, Democrat Ruben Gallego leads Republican Kari Lake by 9 points.
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Postpartum mental health care still out of reach for many
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.
Colsen tabletop fire pits recalled after 19 burn injuries
Recalled product sold nationwide can cause serious, potentially deadly burns in less than a second.
Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
Weight loss drugs impact on addiction
A new study shows diabetes drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which people also take to lose weight, may help patients suffering from addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains.
Harris backs slashing medical debt. Trump's "concepts" worry advocates.
Health care experts are calling on lawmakers — and the next occupant of the White House — to help the millions of Americans grappling with medical debt.
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Paul Whelan says years-long Russian imprisonment "did play with my mind"
In his first sit-down interview since his release from Russia, Paul Whelan said being left behind twice in prisoner swaps played with his mind.
North Korea said to be sending thousands of troops to help Russia in Ukraine
South Korea's spy agency says North Korea has dispatched troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine, which could bring a third country into the war and intensify the standoff between North Korea and the West.
American reportedly kidnapped in Philippines and shot in leg as he resisted
Police in the Philippines say they've launched a search after gunmen reportedly abducted an American national who was shot in the leg as he tried to resist.
CBS News meets kids in Gaza and Lebanon scarred for life by Israeli bombs
Israel says its war is on Iran-backed terrorists in Gaza and Lebanon, but civilians have burned alive, and children suffered life-changing injuries.
Indian government employee charged in foiled murder plot in New York
The Justice Department announced criminal charges against an Indian government employee in connection with a foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
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Former One Direction bandmates say they are "devastated" by Liam Payne's death
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Liam Payne's family releases statement in wake of his death in Argentina
Tributes poured in from the music and entertainment world in reaction to Liam Payne's death at 31.
"South Pacific" star Mitzi Gaynor dead at 93
The singer, dancer and actress wowed audiences in movies, on TV, and in Vegas for nearly eight decades.
From the archives: Entertainer Mitzi Gaynor
Singer, dancer and actress Mitzi Gaynor, who wowed audiences in movies, on TV, and in Vegas, died Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 93. In this Oct. 6, 2019 "Sunday Morning" interview, Gaynor talked with Mo Rocca about landing the starring role in the film version of "South Pacific"; being wooed by Howard Hughes (and how she washed that man right out of her hair); and sharing the "Ed Sullivan Show" stage with The Beatles.
"Mornings Memory": Noah Kahan's "Stick Season"
Two years ago, CBS News introduced us to rising star Noah Kahan and his hit song "Stick Season." Today, the song has gone from 60 million Spotify streams to over 1.2 billion, making it a massive success.
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Social media's impact in the 2024 election
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals more than 20% of voters frequently use social platforms to stay informed.
Changes for iPad minis and Amazon Kindles
Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS News to discuss the devices.
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.
2 Sudanese brothers charged with running cyberattack-for-hire gang
Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time.
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.
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Helene, Milton losses expected to surpass "truly historic" $50 billion each
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
Supreme Court allows EPA emission limits
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Mysterious white blobs washing up on Canadian beaches stump experts
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
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.
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North Dakota woman gets 25 years for fatally poisoning boyfriend
Ina Kenoyer believed Steven Riley Jr. was about to come into a large inheritance and had planned to break up with her, authorities say.
Charges dropped against Tyron McAlpin following release of arrest video
The announcement comes after police body camera video of Tyron McAlpin's violent arrest became public and sparked outcry.
Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death
Derrick Dearman, who admitted to killing five people in 2016, was put to death by lethal injection in Alabama
Judge temporarily halts Robert Roberson's execution
A Texas judge Thursday temporarily halted the execution of a man who was convicted of murder in the death of his 2-year-old daughter. Robert Roberson would have been the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to "shaken baby syndrome."
Widow of Jan. 6 officer testifies at rioter's sentencing
Erin Smith's husband, Jeff Smith, died by suicide days after the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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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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Paul Whelan says he has a form of PTSD
Paul Whelan, in his first sit-down interview since being freed in a historic prisoner swap with Russia, tells "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that spending nearly six years being wrongfully detained played with his mind and he's now living with a form of PTSD.
Syracuse data shows high lead levels in water
Citizens, local and national groups warned that Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over lead in its drinking water. The city's data showed that 27 of about 100 homes exceeded the "federal action level" for lead contamination. Valerie Baron, senior attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council, discusses the group's demands to address the issue.
What Sinwar's death means for the war in Gaza
Yahya Sinwar, the wanted leader of the militant group Hamas, was killed by Israeli troops in Gaza, Israel said Thursday. He is one of five top Hamas leaders who have been assassinated since the Oct. 7 attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war. Margaret Brennan examines what Sinwar's death could mean for the war going forward.
Inside Lebanon's only burn unit
Israel's multi-front conflict against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon has a significant civilian toll. A CBS News foreign correspondent reports on Lebanon's only burn unit. Warning: some of the images are disturbing.
LA Archdiocese to settle sexual abuse cases
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $800 million to settle decades-old claims of sexual abuse. The settlement covers more than 1,300 victims of abuse involving some 300 priests. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.