Dalai Lama apologizes for asking boy to suck his tongue
Video of the public encounter shows Tibet's 87-year-old spiritual leader planting a kiss on a boy's lips as he leans in to pay respects, drawing outrage online.
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Dalai Lama on Beijing's crack down on Hong Kong
Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, was forced into exile in 1959 after an uprising in his country was crushed by Chinese forces. Now, as Beijing clamps down on Hong Kong's freedom and massive protests, he says, he's wary. Ramy Inocencio reports.
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Tibet's exiled Buddhist spiritual leader knows a thing or two about forced isolation, and he shares some wisdom with CBS News ahead of his 85th birthday.
Dalai Lama talks pandemic, protests and Trump
The Dalai Lama, the world's most important Buddhist leader, is approaching his 85th birthday. After more than 60 years of spiritual guidance, he talks with Ramy Inocencio about his life during the pandemic, the protests and the idea of meeting President Trump.
The Dalai Lama says female successor should be attractive
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But a spokesperson says the Tibetan spiritual leader is feeling better
Dalai Lama expresses hope for Trump-Putin relationship
The Dalai Lama had said in Mongolia in November that he had “no worries” about Trump’s election as U.S. president
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China warns public after Lady Gaga meets Dalai Lama
The Chinese government said the Dalai Lama's motives are nefarious
Obama meets quietly with Dalai Lama
This will be the fourth official meeting between the two at the White House
Dalai Lama cancels October U.S. appearances for medical rest
The 80-year-old Tibetan Buddhist leader's condition is not clear, but doctors at Mayo Clinic told him to slow down
Dalai Lama at Mayo Clinic for evaluation
The 80-year-old Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader has made regular visits to the Mayo Clinic in past years
Dalai Lama turns 80
The longest living Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader, celebrates his 80th birthday
The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists is hosting a summit on global compassion in Southern California, but remains humble about his own birthday
The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists is hosting a summit on global compassion in Southern California, but remains humble about his own birthday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans chats with the 14th Dalai Lama about getting old.
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Dalai Lama celebrates 80th birthday with California summit
Hundreds expected to attend his talks on compassion, youth leadership, climate change
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Wisconsin Supreme Court race won by Democrat-backed Susan Crawford
The closely-watched race was the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history.
Trump to announce new tariffs today amid fears of higher prices
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Republicans win 2 Florida special elections for House seats
Republican Randy Fine won the House seat formerly held by Mike Waltz, while Republican Jimmy Patronis won the house seat vacated by Matt Gaetz.
23 more women come forward after London PHD student convicted of rapes
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Death, displacement as Israel steps up war to seize "large areas" of Gaza
Israel says its war in Gaza is "expanding to crush and clean the area" of Hamas, but Palestinian civilians are once again being killed and displaced in huge numbers.
Tesla decelerates as its vehicle shipments slid 13% in first quarter
Tesla is seeing softer demand for its electric vehicles amid protests over Elon Musk's government role at DOGE.
Judge orders legal aid restored for unaccompanied migrant children, for now
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to migrant kids in the U.S. without a parent or guardian.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams corruption case dismissed with prejudice, judge rules
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
241 passengers, crew sickened with norovirus on luxury cruise ship
U.S. health officials said 224 passengers and 17 crew on board the Cunard cruise ship Queen Mary 2 caught norovirus during a voyage that's still ongoing.
Tesla decelerates as its vehicle shipments slid 13% in first quarter
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"JFK" director: Reinvestigate assassination at "scene of the crime"
Oliver Stone's "JFK" was nominated for eight Oscars and grossed more than $200 million but was also dogged by questions about its historical accuracy.
Trump to announce new tariffs amid fears of higher prices
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
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Tesla decelerates as its vehicle shipments slid 13% in first quarter
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Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
What are reciprocal tariffs, and why does Trump want to impose them?
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McMorrow announces bid for U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Peters
State Senator Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak declares candidacy for 2026 U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
"JFK" director: Reinvestigate assassination at "scene of the crime"
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Trump to announce new tariffs amid fears of higher prices
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FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
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FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
Why experts say you should travel with a carbon monoxide detector
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RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records transparency teams
It is unclear what will happen to hundreds of pending requests for public information as the health agencies slash staff.
HHS sued by 23 states, D.C. over $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
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23 more women come forward after London PHD student convicted of rapes
London police say convicted serial rapist Zhenhao Zou may have targeted over 50 other women, and almost two dozen have come forward already.
Death, displacement as Israel steps up war to seize "large areas" of Gaza
Israel says its war in Gaza is "expanding to crush and clean the area" of Hamas, but Palestinian civilians are once again being killed and displaced in huge numbers.
Congo commutes death sentences of 3 Americans convicted in failed coup
Malanga's 21-year-old son Marcel was among the Americans convicted for participating in the coup plot that left six dead
Can Trump's trade war with China correct years of imbalance?
As Trump's tariffs push Chinese businesses to seek new markets, one expert says the trade war is likely to get worse before it gets better.
3-year-old discovers 3,800-year-old treasure on family outing in Israel
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Actor Val Kilmer dies at 65
Hollywood icon Val Kilmer died Tuesday of pneumonia at 65 years old. The actor was known for his roles in movies like "Top Gun," "Batman Forever" and "The Doors." CBS News' Vlad Duthiers looks back on his life and legacy.
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Kim Delaney, "NYPD Blue" actress, will not face charges after arrest, DA says
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Actor Román Zaragoza spoke to "CBS Mornings" about hope for his character's struggling love life in the CBS comedy, "Ghosts."
Magician David Kwong on April Fools' Day tips
Magician and puzzle master David Kwong joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his new children's book, "How to Fool Your Parents," which teaches over two dozen magic tricks, just in time for April Fools' Day.
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Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
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SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
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Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
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Millions of bees have died this year: "Worst bee loss in recorded history"
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23 more women come forward after London PHD student convicted of rapes
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DOJ seeks death penalty in Mangione case
Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice will seek the death penalty in the case against Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
DOJ to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione, AG Bondi says
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NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
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Protesters criticize health agency cuts
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Wife of man mistakenly deported speaks out
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