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The "gaokao," which means "higher test" in Chinese, is like the SAT on steroids. To say it's a big deal -- and dreaded -- is an understatement. The stakes are so high for students that the temptation to cheat is a concern. Seth Doane reports on how authorities are now using drones to check for cheaters.
Wall Street looked ready for more losses on the open, with both Dow and S&P 500 futures down 0.1 percent
To catch students using hidden cameras and microphones on the biggest exam of the year, officials surveiled on the ground and in the sky
Common cheating methods include hiring surrogate test-takers and using wireless equipment to communicate during high-stakes test
Futures augured a tepid start for Wall Street: S&P 500 futures were down 0.1 percent; Dow futures were unchanged
The House Homeland Security Committee Chairman says he believes China is behind the massive cyberattack
Rep. Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, says this week’s massive hack of U.S. government data was tremendously significant and that China is likely responsible.
Only 14 people survived when the Eastern Star capsized on the Yangtze River in China's deadliest boat accident in nearly seven decades
Hackers stole personal information from more than 4 million current and former federal employees
U.S. officials suspect China is behind a hack into government agencies, though China denies the claim. Cyber-security experts believe the data theft had a specific purpose in mind. CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
CBS News has learned the FBI has interviewed up to three potential victims in connection with former House Speaker Dennis Hastert's alleged sexual misconduct. Hastert was allegedly paying large sums of money to cover up prior misconduct during his time as a teacher and wrestling coach in Yorkville, Illinois. Dean Reynolds reports; An office building in Las Cruces, New Mexico, has come up with a way to give people a chance to relax. They've set up a library-style system where people can sign out kittens. Steve Hartman reports.
Shawn Henry, former head of the FBI's cybersecurity branch, says alleged Chinese hack of federal agencies shines light on broader problem
Shawn Henry is the former head of the FBI's cybersecurity branch and is currently the president of CrowdStrike Services, a private internet security firm. Henry joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the major security breach in the government’s computer system.
The FBI is investigating a major security breach in the government's computer system while the Obama administration assesses the impact. Officials say the cyberintrusion is the work of Chinese hackers. The Chinese embassy in Washington says the U.S. is jumping to conclusions. Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" from the White House to discuss the attack.
Cybersleuths think they know who's behind it -- and perhaps even how the info could be used
Official death toll tops 100 as crews drain water from still mostly submerged cruise ship to retrieve victims
Massive vigil marking 26th anniversary of bloody Chinese crack-down on protesters has new meaning for young Hong Kongers
Authorities recover dozens of bodies from river cruise ship, which capsized in a storm Monday with more than 450 people aboard
The Eastern Star was traveling on the Yangtze River from Nanjing to Chongqing when it capsized with more than 450 onboard in a heavy storm
U.S. leaders are still debating how to respond to China as it tries to prove its military and economic strength
Government adds dozens more divers and some heavy equipment to the effort as rescuers contemplate their next move
More than 400 people who were aboard a vessel in the Yangtze River are still unaccounted for, officials say
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss rising tensions over China’s construction of islands in disputed territory.
The search for survivors is underway after a cruise ship carrying more than 450 people capsized in China. It happened along the Yangtze River after the ship ran into severe weather. Five people are dead and 14 others have been saved while more than 430 still missing. Mark Phillips is in London with the latest on the story.
The small cruise ship sank in the Yangtze River, but so far only eight people have been rescued, according to the Chinese state broadcaster
President Biden says he told Israel's leader to make the killing of Hamas' leader "an opportunity" for peace in Gaza.
Judge Tanya Chutkan denied his latest request to delay the release of court records and exhibits in the case until after the election.
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.
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.
Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" technology under investigation by road safety watchdog after reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions.
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.
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down and is being replaced by David Joyner amid struggles with rising costs.
Twelve jurors and four alternates were chosen Monday and Tuesday in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to hear Richard Allen's trial in the 2017 killings of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German.
Derrick Dearman, who admitted to killing five people in 2016, was put to death by lethal injection in Alabama
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down and is being replaced by David Joyner amid struggles with rising costs.
The suspects in Aileen Seiden's murder case — her romantic partners Zach Abell and Christina Aruajo — each claims the other is her killer.
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" technology under investigation by road safety watchdog after reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions.
Twelve jurors and four alternates were chosen Monday and Tuesday in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to hear Richard Allen's trial in the 2017 killings of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German.
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down and is being replaced by David Joyner amid struggles with rising costs.
Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" technology under investigation by road safety watchdog after reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions.
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 touts lowest-priced Thanksgiving meal in five years, besting a similar offer from rival Walmart by about $2.
Certain types of workers find themselves particularly in demand amid robust hiring across the U.S., new analysis finds.
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 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.
Erin Smith's husband, Jeff Smith, died by suicide days after the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Former President Donald Trump and his wife Melania attended the Al Smith dinner, a Catholic charity tradition, while Vice President Kamala Harris sent a video from the campaign trail.
In the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, Democrat Ruben Gallego leads Republican Kari Lake by 9 points.
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.
Recalled product sold nationwide can cause serious, potentially deadly burns in less than a second.
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
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.
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.
President Biden says he told Israel's leader to make the killing of Hamas' leader "an opportunity" for peace in Gaza.
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.
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.
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.
Israel says its war is on Iran-backed terrorists in Gaza and Lebanon, but civilians have burned alive, and children suffered life-changing injuries.
As "Blue Bloods" enters its final stretch of new episodes, the Reagan family continues to capture audiences. Star Tom Selleck and the cast discuss the show's lasting impact and the iconic family dinner scenes that have become a fan favorite.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tributes poured in from the music and entertainment world in reaction to Liam Payne's death at 31.
The singer, dancer and actress wowed audiences in movies, on TV, and in Vegas for nearly eight decades.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time.
AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are on the rise. Here's how to spot them.
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.
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.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
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.
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.
In April 2018, prosecutors say a "throuple" walked into a Florida motel room but only a couple walked out. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant shares how investigators connected back-to-back crime scenes to track down the suspects.
The suspects in Aileen Seiden's murder case — her romantic partners Zach Abell and Christina Aruajo — each claims the other is her killer.
Twelve jurors and four alternates were chosen Monday and Tuesday in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to hear Richard Allen's trial in the 2017 killings of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German.
Ina Kenoyer believed Steven Riley Jr. was about to come into a large inheritance and had planned to break up with her, authorities say.
The announcement comes after police body camera video of Tyron McAlpin's violent arrest became public and sparked outcry.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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?
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.
Since its debut in 2020, "Kindness 101" has captured millions of hearts. Now, with a new curriculum created in partnership with Drake University, Steve Hartman and his kids are visiting classrooms to highlight students who embody kindness and character.
Owen Han, known as the "Sandwich King" on TikTok, has captivated fans with his delicious sandwich creations, racking up hundreds of millions of views. Now, he's sharing his recipes in a new cookbook, "Stacked: The Art of the Perfect Sandwich."
In April 2018, prosecutors say a "throuple" walked into a Florida motel room but only a couple walked out. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant shares how investigators connected back-to-back crime scenes to track down the suspects.
As "Blue Bloods" enters its final stretch of new episodes, the Reagan family continues to capture audiences. Star Tom Selleck and the cast discuss the show's lasting impact and the iconic family dinner scenes that have become a fan favorite.
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who has been a prime target for Israel, was killed in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it "the beginning of the end," but stated that Israel's military mission is not yet complete.