After U.S. lifts terror designation, Cuba starts freeing prisoners
The Cuban foreign ministry said it would gradually release 553 convicts.
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Ex-U.S. ambassador arrested, accused of serving as agent of Cuba
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
Barbara Walters dead at 93
Trailblazing broadcaster Barbara Walters has died at 93. Walters is being remembered for transforming the world of broadcast news in a barrier-breaking career spanning half a century. Adriana Diaz has more on her illustrious career.
Sanders: "The truth is, nothing I am saying is radical"
Bernie Sanders was also pressed about his comments on "60 Minutes" about Fidel Castro, saying "Cuba is a dictatorship. I've said that 8 million times."
Sanders defends Castro praise before debate
Before Tuesday night's debate, candidates are sharply criticizing Bernie Sanders for his comments about Cuba on "60 Minutes." The Independent senator is not backing down after praising some of the programs carried out by Cuba's longtime dictator Fidel Castro. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Sanders faces backlash over Castro comments
With the South Carolina primaries just days away, Democratic candidates are making their final pitch to voters there. Democratic strategist Robby Mook and Republican strategist Terry Sullivan join CBSN to break down the response to Senator Sanders' comments about Fidel Castro, and discuss the upcoming showdown in South Carolina.
WorldView: India protests and more
Protests continue across India over a proposed citizenship law that critics say discriminates against Muslims. A new report highlights sexual misconduct by U.N. peacekeeping troops in Haiti, who fathered hundreds of children they mostly abandoned. And Cuba reinstates the office of prime minister. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner rounds up the headlines from London.
U.S. bans flights to all Cuban cities except Havana
The Trump administration banned commercial flights in response to Cuba's support of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. allowing lawsuits over properties seized by Castro's Cuba
The major policy has angered European and other allies
Cubs swears in new president
CBSN spoke with American University professor William Leogrande about Cuba's new president, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez. Canel was handpicked by Raul Castro and vowed to continue the communist revolution started by his brother, Fidel Castro.
Cuba officially being led by non-Castro for first time since 1959
Cuba President Raul Castro lays out clear vision for nation's power structure as Miguel Diaz-Canel takes power
Raul Castro replaced as president of Cuba
For the first time in more than 40 years, a Castro is not the president of Cuba. A new and younger face, Miguel Diaz-Canel, is now at the top of the Communist nation's government. He is promising reform, but it's not yet clear if much will change. Mola Lenghi reports from the White House.
Sole candidate named to succeed Castro as Cuban leader
With Raul Castro stepping down as Cuba's president, 57-year-old Miguel Diaz-Canel is poised to replace him
Raul Castro stepping down as Cuban leader
Cuba's recently elected National Assembly has started the process of selecting a new president. It's expected to mark the first time in decades that a Castro will not hold that title. It was widely presumed that First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel will be the choice. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Havana.
Fidel Castro's son dead in appparent suicide
He killed himself Thursday after months of treatment for depression, according to Cuban state-run media
Rumors swirl about Raul Castro as Cuba extends term
The transition will bring in the first Cuban government not headed by a member of the Castro family in more than five decades
Cuba documentary
A new documentary gives us a rare look at Cuban leader Fidel Castro and life in Cuba under his communist regime. The Netflix film "Cuba and the Cameraman" was filmed over the course of 45 years. Writer and director Jon Aplert joins CBSN to talk about his film.
New Cuba regulations
The White House announced new rules that will restrict Americans' travel to Cuba and business with the island nation. CBS News Radio executive editor and correspondent Steve Dorsey joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
JFK files analysis
More than 2,800 government files connected to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy have been made public. Presidential historian Doug Wead joins CBSN to explain the newest revelations.
Cuba’s economy shrinks, even as U.S. trade builds
The island’s GDP fell nearly 1 percent, the first drop since 1993, when the Soviet Union collapsed and pulled its support
Castro laid to rest
Former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro was laid to rest Sunday on the ninth and final day of mourning in the country. His ashes were buried in a small, private ceremony at the Santa Ifigenia cemetery, the resting place of many revolutionary fighters. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Castro on 60 Minutes in 1985
As Fidel Castro is laid to rest, 60 Minutes looks back at a revealing interview and a personal tour of Havana with the Cuban leader
Fidel Castro’s ashes interred in private ceremony
Cuban officials made a last-minute cancellation of plans to broadcast the events live on national and international television
Castro spins Cuba's economy
Castro: We are the most independent country of the world, because we do not depend on the United States.
Castro's Havana
60 Minutes walked with Fidel Castro around Havana, a city that's little changed in the last 31 years.
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Watch Live: RFK Jr. confirmation hearing for Health Secretary in Senate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces the Senate Finance Committee today in the first of two confirmation hearings.
Ukraine investigates video of possible POW executions by Russian troops
Ukraine's government says a video circulated on social media appears to show 6 soldiers detained by Russian forces, who "subsequently shot them dead."
Venezuelan migrants could lose Temporary Protected Status sooner
The Trump administration is reversing the Biden administration's decision to extend the Temporary Protected Status program for Venezuelans in the U.S.
DOJ seeks to dismiss classified documents case against Trump's co-defendants
Walt Nauta, an aide to President Trump, and Carlos de Oliveira, former property manager at Mar-a-Lago, were charged alongside the president in 2023. They all pleaded not guilty.
Is the idea of the U.S. winning a tech war with China pure "madness"?
Trump calls tariffs America's "big power over China," but analysts say Beijing may be better prepared than ever to engage in a trade war with the U.S.
Egg prices are likely to shoot up even more in 2025. Here's why.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
Attempted murder suspect escapes through jail's ventilation system
An inmate escaped custody over the weekend in North Carolina, apparently fleeing a county jail through the building's ventilation system, authorities said.
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.
14 religious sect members convicted over diabetic girl's death
Elizabeth Rose Struhs, 8, died at her family's home after six days without her prescribed insulin shots for type-1 diabetes.
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Venezuelan migrants could lose Temporary Protected Status sooner
The Trump administration is reversing the Biden administration's decision to extend the Temporary Protected Status program for Venezuelans in the U.S.
As Trump seeks to reshape the federal workforce, unions blast Schedule F
Trump executive order that reclassifies career civil servants risks politicizing thousands of government jobs, critics say.
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.
Remains of U.S. soldier who vanished during WWII are identified
U.S. Army Pfc. Robert L. Bryant, 23, went missing after encountering a four-man patrol in Italy.
DOJ seeks to dismiss classified documents case against Trump's former co-defendants
Walt Nauta, an aide to President Trump, and Carlos de Oliveira, former property manager at Mar-a-Lago, were charged alongside the president in 2023. They all pleaded not guilty.
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As Trump seeks to reshape the federal workforce, unions blast Schedule F
Trump executive order that reclassifies career civil servants risks politicizing thousands of government jobs, critics say.
Is the idea of the U.S. winning a tech war with China pure "madness"?
Trump calls tariffs America's "big power over China," but analysts say Beijing may be better prepared than ever to engage in a trade war with the U.S.
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.
Egg prices are likely to shoot up even more in 2025. Here's why.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
Trump administration offering "deferred resignation" to all federal workers
The White House expects up to 10% of federal employees to quit in a program meant to end work-from-home practices, senior administration officials said.
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Venezuelan migrants could lose Temporary Protected Status sooner
The Trump administration is reversing the Biden administration's decision to extend the Temporary Protected Status program for Venezuelans in the U.S.
Is the idea of the U.S. winning a tech war with China pure "madness"?
Trump calls tariffs America's "big power over China," but analysts say Beijing may be better prepared than ever to engage in a trade war with the U.S.
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.
DOJ seeks to dismiss classified documents case against Trump's former co-defendants
Walt Nauta, an aide to President Trump, and Carlos de Oliveira, former property manager at Mar-a-Lago, were charged alongside the president in 2023. They all pleaded not guilty.
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Watch Live: RFK Jr. confirmation hearing for Health Secretary underway in Senate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces the Senate Finance Committee today in the first of two confirmation hearings.
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Egg prices are likely to shoot up even more in 2025. Here's why.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
Questions linger about RFK Jr. and a measles outbreak half a world away
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his actions "harmful."
Can you stop hiccups? A Wisconsin doctor may have found the cure.
They happen to the best of us, and there's no controlling them. Hiccups are a part of life, but is there an actual cure for them?
White House blames "outage" for locking Medicaid out of funding site
The online system for federal health funding warned of delays due to executive orders after the Trump administration announced a freeze.
Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a "predator" in letter to senators
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin urged senators to reject his nomination as health and human services secretary.
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Is the idea of the U.S. winning a tech war with China pure "madness"?
Trump calls tariffs America's "big power over China," but analysts say Beijing may be better prepared than ever to engage in a trade war with the U.S.
Remains of U.S. soldier who vanished during WWII are identified
U.S. Army Pfc. Robert L. Bryant, 23, went missing after encountering a four-man patrol in Italy.
YouTube star arrested after lion cub causes wedding chaos
Pakistani YouTube star Rajab Butt has avoided jail after promising a judge to upload animal rights videos for a year.
Dozens killed in stampede at massive Kumbh Mela Hindu festival in India
A senior police officer said at least 30 people died as a crowd panicked at the Hindu Kumbh Mela mega-festival in the northern city of Prayagraj.
14 religious sect members convicted over diabetic girl's death
Elizabeth Rose Struhs, 8, died at her family's home after six days without her prescribed insulin shots for type-1 diabetes.
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Tennessee teacher honored with 2025 Music Educator Award
Adrian Maclin, a music teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, is the winner of the 2025 Music Educator Award, which is presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum.
Laverne Cox on "Clean Slate"
Trailblazing actress Laverne Cox fulfills a major career milestone as the creator and executive producer of her new series, "Clean Slate." The show, the final project from late producer Norman Lear, stars Cox as Desiree, a New York art gallerist who returns to her Alabama hometown after 20 years to reveal to her estranged father that his son is now a proud transgender woman.
Grammy nominee Teddy Swims on love, growth and embracing change
Nominated for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, Teddy Swims told "CBS Mornings" that his new album, "I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)," marks a new chapter for the singer.
Roxanne Shanté on making Grammys history
Hip-hop trailblazer Roxanne Shanté will make history this week when she becomes the first solo female rapper to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Grammys. "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King met Shanté in her hometown of Queens, New York, where it all started.
Teddy Swims on Grammy nomination, new album
Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims reacts to his Grammy nomination for best new artist, chats about his new album "I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part II)" and explains what it's like hearing his hit song "Lose Control" in the wild in an interview with "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King for the show's "Road to the Grammys" series.
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U.S. and China escalate economic tensions
Tensions rise as Chinese startup DeepSeek announces a breakthrough in AI technology, while President Trump considers new tariffs on Chinese imports. Anna Coren reports from Hong Kong.
U.S. military prohibited from using DeepSeek
U.S. Military service members have been warned not to use the Chinese artificial intelligence program DeepSeek over its potential security risks and ethical concerns. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has the details.
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.
What DeepSeek means for U.S. AI ambitions
The artificial intelligence arms race has a new competitor out of China. A new AI app made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek appears to be better and significantly cheaper than its American counterparts. Christine Mui, tech reporter for Politico, joins "America Decides" to unpack why the app rollout has created a frenzy in the U.S.
DeepSeek raises national security concerns, U.S. officials say
Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.
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Elusive, palm-sized shrew caught on camera for the first time
To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.
World's biggest iceberg could collide with Antarctic penguin island
The biggest iceberg on Earth is heading toward a remote island, creating a potential threat to penguins and seals inhabiting the area.
66-million-year-old vomit found by amateur fossil hunter
A paleontologist hailed the discovery as "truly an unusual find," adding it helped explain the relationships in the prehistoric food chain.
Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
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14 religious sect members convicted over diabetic girl's death
Elizabeth Rose Struhs, 8, died at her family's home after six days without her prescribed insulin shots for type-1 diabetes.
Attempted murder suspect escapes through jail's ventilation system
An inmate escaped custody over the weekend in North Carolina, apparently fleeing a county jail through the building's ventilation system, authorities said.
Customs worker exposed by daughter's social media admits taking bribes
Omar Ambuila's daughter posted photos of herself carrying designer handbags, taking luxury vacations to Paris and driving a $330,000 Lamborghini.
One of FBI's 10 most wanted nabbed during traffic stop in Florida
Donald Eugene Fields II was indicted in St. Louis for allegedly attempting to recruit and exploit a minor for commercial sex acts.
New lead emerges in cold case mass murder mystery
The cold case known as the "Crazy Killers of Brabant" revolves around decades-old supermarket robberies that killed 28 people in Belgium.
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Trump asks SpaceX to "go get" Starliner astronauts
Posts by President Trump and Elon Musk roiled the space community, raising the prospect of an earlier-than-planned return for the Starliner crew.
SpaceX launches 21 new Starlink satellites
SpaceX has successfully launched its newest round of Starlink satellites into Earth's lower orbit from a Falcon 9 rocket. Twenty-one total satellites were onboard, and 13 of them have direct-to-cellphone capabilities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
How to see a planetary parade this weekend
Four planets will be in the parade in January, while seven will align in February. Here's how to see the events.
Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
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RFK Jr. on chronic disease research
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about National Institutes of Health research and innovation and expressed her concern on chronic disease emphasis, not infectious disease. RFK Jr. also mentioned his belief in stem cell research.
Sanders finds common ground with RFK Jr.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) found some common ground on issues that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may be dealing with if he is confirmed as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Sanders also blasted RFK Jr. over his changing position on vaccines.
Warren pushes RFK Jr. on conflicts of interest
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wednesday about potential conflicts of interest he could come into if confirmed as HHS secretary and asked him to make commitments not to accept money from medical-related lawsuits while secretary. See their full exchange.
RFK Jr. asked about Medicaid, Medicare views
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was asked by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) about Medicare and Medicaid during Kennedy's Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday. See their full exchange.
RFK Jr. pushed to explain abortion position
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-New Hampshire) brought up Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s past comments on abortion during his Senate confirmation hearing to be President Trump's secretary of Health and Human Services. See their exchange.