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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan; Actor Kevin Costner endorses Rep. Liz Cheney
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House Speaker Pelosi makes trip to Taiwan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made her controversial visit to Taiwan despite threats from the Chinese government. CBS News' David Begnaud and Debra Alfarone speak with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish on the implications of this closely watched trip.
Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid high-pressure standoff with China
Pelosi said her visit was meant to honor "America's unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant Democracy."
Stocks fall as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan
Financial markets wobble amid investor concerns that the House speaker's visit could heighten U.S.-China tensions.
China warns U.S. if Pelosi visits Taiwan
Nancy Pelosi is expected to make a controversial stop in Taiwan as part of her Asia tour, long rumored but never officially declared as part of her itinerary. As the White House seeks to de-escalate tensions, China warns the U.S. will pay the price for challenging its sovereignty over the island. Nancy Cordes reports.
All eyes on Taiwan as Pelosi's Asia trip continues amid China's warnings
The U.S. House speaker is expected to visit the island China claims as its own. But Beijing has been adamant in warning that she shouldn't.
China warns against Pelosi trip to Taiwan
New tensions are rising between the U.S. and China over whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could add a stop in Taiwan during her trip to Asia. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports from Taiwan, then Robert Ross, a non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the consequences of a potential visit.
Pelosi's expected Taiwan visit draws outrage from China
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan is sparking outrage from China, which called it major provocation. Pelosi would be the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the island in 25 years. Adam Yamaguchi has the latest from Taiwan.
Biden's COVID rebound; Pelosi heads to Asia
President Biden remains in isolation two days after testing positive for COVID-19 again in what doctors are calling a rebound case. This comes as questions arise over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible plans to stop in Taiwan during her trip to Asia. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
As Pelosi starts Asia tour, China warns of military action if she visits Taiwan
The House speaker hasn't said whether she will, but a government spokesman said China's military would "never sit idly by" if she does.
Pelosi confirms trip to Asia, but makes no mention of Taiwan
Pelosi would be the highest-ranking elected American official to visit Taiwan since then-Speaker Newt Gingrich in 1997.
Nancy Pelosi to potentially visit Taiwan
Chinese officials have threatened military action if U.S. house speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan during a congressional trip to Asia. China claims the self-ruling island of Taiwan is a part of its territory. Christina Ruffini has more.
Pelosi's possible Taiwan trip draws criticism
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised Congress for passing the Chips Act, which heads to President Biden's desk for his signature. This comes as contention builds over Pelosi's potential trip to Taiwan, something Chinese officials have warned would be met with force. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion breaks down the latest on the House speaker's trip.
Pres. Biden speaks with Pres. Xi
President Biden held a critical call with Chinese President Xi Jinping as tensions over Taiwan reach a boiling point. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discusses the reasons for their call and the pushback against U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's travel plans.
Pelosi's potential Taiwan visit ups tensions
President Biden and China's leader Xi Jinping will hold a call Thursday, as Taiwan and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's potential trip there is raising tensions. The Pentagon says it plans to ramp up U.S. military presence near Asia if she decides to go. Amy Celico, who co-leads the China team for business strategy firm Albright Stonebridge Group, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Pentagon planning for possible Pelosi trip to Taiwan: AP
The House speaker hasn't said whether she's going but her destination would be a region of ever-increasing U.S.-China tensions. China is firmly opposed to any trip.
White House preps for key economic numbers
The White House is trying to play down the chance of a recession, as economic reports are set to be released soon. Meanwhile, Rep. Nancy Pelosi is looking to be the first speaker of the House to visit Taiwan since 1997, but President Biden has cautioned against the trip. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down what's on the economic agenda and the pushback on Pelosi's trip.
Now is not the time for Pelosi to visit Taiwan, Biden says
The House speaker was initially scheduled to visit in April but had to postpone after testing positive for COVID.
House passes first bills to restore abortion rights post-Roe v. Wade
The House voted to restore abortion access nationwide after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month.
Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor at U.S. Capitol
Williams, a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer and the last living medal of honor recipient from World War II, died Wednesday at 98 years old.
Nancy Pelosi receives Communion in Vatican amid abortion debate
Pope Francis, who was in attendance at the mass, met with Pelosi and gave her a blessing.
Senate OK’s, sends gun control bill to House
The Senate has passed a gun control bill, 65 to 33. Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will vote on it Friday - then send it to President Biden's desk. It’s been one year since the Surfside, Fla. building collapse. And a judge has given final approval to a settlement topping $1 billion for victims. And the Supreme Court will release more decisions in the morning. One could involve the fate of Roe v. Wade.
Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, charged with DUI over California crash
Paul Pelosi's Porsche collided with a Jeep in Napa County.
Biden speaks on inflation and economy
President Biden spoke Thursday with The Associated Press about inflation and the state of the U.S. economy, and held a meeting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on economic issues. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red and Blue" to discuss this and more.
Gun control bills clear hurdle in House
Several pieces of gun control legislation made it out of committee in the House, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she expects them to come up for a full vote next week. CBS News Political Correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns looks at what the next steps are.
179 killed and 2 survivors after passenger crashes in South Korean airport
The Jeju Air plane burst into flames after veering off a runway and slamming into a wall at an airport in the South Korean city of Muan.
A look ahead: Trump's agenda vs. Congress
Donald Trump is getting ready to battle Congress as he returns to the White House. But Washington has a way of pushing back against presidents. New York Times reporter Carl Hulse discusses the prospects of "governing by crisis."
Azerbaijan's leader says Russia unintentionally shot down plane
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also accused Russia of trying to "hush up" the issue for several days.
At least 2 dead as Texas, Mississippi hit by multiple tornadoes, severe storms
A powerful storm front spawned multiple tornadoes in the Greater Houston metro area Saturday afternoon, officials said.
Elon Musk backs Germany's far-right party ahead of upcoming elections
Germany is to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party governing coalition collapsed last month.
2 Oregon men in died from exposure after going to search for Sasquatch
Two men from Portland died in a forest in Washington state after going missing on a hunt for Sasquatch around Christmas.
Norovirus is surging in parts of the U.S. this winter, CDC data show
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the U.S.
Gaza babies struggle as temperatures drop and war continues around them
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by nearly 15 months of war are huddled in tents along the rainy, windswept coast as winter arrives.
How a Texas mom became a witness in her own death investigation
Prosecutors believed Maria Muñoz's death was suspicious, but they weren't sure if she had died by suicide, from an accidental overdose or if she had been murdered.
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2 Oregon men in died from exposure after going to search for Sasquatch
Two men from Portland died in a forest in Washington state after going missing on a hunt for Sasquatch around Christmas.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 29, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, the annual correspondents' roundtable and Dr. Leana Wen join Major Garrett.
Norovirus is surging in parts of the U.S. this winter, CDC data show
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the U.S.
Book excerpt: "I Heard Her Call My Name: A Memoir of Transition" by Lucy Sante
A brave and timely memoir that describes Lucy Sante's life and the struggle to be true to herself, and her decision - at age 66 - to announce that she was transgender.
Faith Salie on the real meaning of resolutions
It's New Year's, a time for us to consider what resolutions mean to us. "Sunday Morning" correspondent Faith Salie talks about how to stay present in our lives as time marches on.
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Book excerpt: "The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World" by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
The journalist-editor explains how special economic zones, tax havens, and free ports are carving up the planet for the highest bidders – and leaving millions of people worse off.
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of U.S. stores open
Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year.
Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking "extraordinary measures" or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling by mid-January.
Here's what the H-1B visa debate with Musk and Ramaswamy is about
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are calling for the U.S. to admit more foreign tech workers. Not all Republicans agree with them.
Homelessness jumped to a new record this year as housing costs soared
Federal officials say homelessness rose 18% in 2024, driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 29, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, the annual correspondents' roundtable and Dr. Leana Wen join Major Garrett.
Transcript: Aditya Bhave on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 29. 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Aditya Bhave, senior economist at Bank of America, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 29, 2024.
Transcript: Dr. Leana Wen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 29. 2024
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Dr. Leana Wen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Dec. 29, 2024.
Elon Musk backs Germany's far-right party ahead of upcoming elections
Germany is to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party governing coalition collapsed last month.
A look ahead: Trump's agenda vs. Congress
Donald Trump is getting ready to battle Congress as he returns to the White House. But Washington has a way of pushing back against presidents. New York Times reporter Carl Hulse discusses the prospects of "governing by crisis."
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How horses can help mental and physical health
Horse-powered therapy at the Legacy Ranch outside of Chicago has helped people with mental, occupational and physical challenges on their road to recovery. Charlie De Mar reports on how the ranch is literally and physically getting folks back on the horse.
FDA wants new testing to detect asbestos in products with talc
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
Is multitasking a myth? Here's what research shows.
Busy lives have many of us juggling multiple tasks at once, but is that really multitasking? Here's what expert Linda Stone has learned about the myth of multitasking.
Why some children are turning to GLP-1 drugs
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
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Brazil police probe deadly, arsenic-laced Christmas cake that killed 3
The woman who baked the cake, along with a 10-year-old child who also ate the cake, remain in the hospital and are receiving treatment for poisoning.
Gaza babies struggle as temperatures drop and war continues around them
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by nearly 15 months of war are huddled in tents along the rainy, windswept coast as winter arrives.
Elon Musk backs Germany's far-right party ahead of upcoming elections
Germany is to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party governing coalition collapsed last month.
A look ahead: Seismic changes brought to the Middle East
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, and its attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, have humiliated the anti-Israel government in Iran, while the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the return of Trump are stirring uncertainty in the region.
15 bodies found in Mexican region plagued by drug cartel violence
Mexico's cartel-related violence is concentrated in or along drug trafficking routes, borders and ports of entry.
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The Book Report: Ron Charles on the best books of 2024
The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for some of "the best of the best" fiction and non-fiction of the year.
The Book Report: Ron Charles on the best books of 2024
The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for some of "the best of the best" fiction and non-fiction of the year.
Top movies of 2024
"Sunday Morning" checks out the top-grossing films of the past year.
Nikki Glaser takes on the Golden Globes
The comedian, who will host the Golden Globes on January 5, says she thrives on anxiety.
Nikki Glaser takes on the Golden Globes
On January 5, Nikki Glaser will host the Golden Globes on CBS – her biggest audience to date. Correspondent Luke Burbank follows the comedian, who says she thrives on anxiety, as she prepares for the big night with her writing team. The Golden Globes gig caps a year that saw the release of Glaser's acclaimed comedy special, "Someday You'll Die," and her fierce roasting of Tom Brady.
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Trump seeks pause of possible TikTok ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
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.
AI features dominating tech heading into 2025
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Researchers develop robot to help people walk
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
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California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Orca who carried her dead calf for 17 days has a new baby
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
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15 bodies found in Mexican region plagued by drug cartel violence
Mexico's cartel-related violence is concentrated in or along drug trafficking routes, borders and ports of entry.
How a Texas mom became a witness in her own death investigation
Prosecutors believed Maria Muñoz's death was suspicious, but they weren't sure if she had died by suicide, from an accidental overdose or if she had been murdered.
Texas jeweler killed in targeted hit involving son, daughter-in-law
Nick Shaughnessy and two hit men were sentenced to 35 years, Jackie Edison served 120 days for their roles in the murder of affluent jeweler Ted Shaughnessy, and the attempted murder of his wife Corey.
Missing Tennessee girl left in the woods by a man she met online, sheriff says
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said the two had met on a gaming platform.
Man indicted in NYC subway burned woman case
A man accused of setting a woman on fire in a New York City subway train has now been indicted on state murder charges. CBS News New York reporter Hannah Kliger has more.
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NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
These space missions will take off in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA delayes return date for astronauts
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
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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 Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Face the Nation: Wen, Bhave, Rubenstein
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on... the bird flu and the economy.
Wen: "We should have learned our lesson from COVID" in dealing with bird flu testing
Dr. Leana Wen, the former Baltimore health commissioner, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," that amid the concerns over the bird flu, the Biden administration should be making rapid tests available and ask the FDA to authorize the already-existing H5N1 vaccine. "I feel like we should have learned our lesson from COVID that just because we aren't testing, it doesn't mean that the virus isn't there," she said.
Rubenstein on how 2024 compares to past unsettled times
David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of the Carlyle Group and author of "The Highest Calling" about the highs and lows of some of America's most consequential presidents, joins "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss the role of the American president with President Biden set to leave office and President-elect Donald Trump set to take the White House again.
2024 Correspondents' panel
CBS News correspondents Jan Crawford, Scott MacFarlane, Robert Costa, Caitlin Huey-Burns and Ed O'Keefe join Major Garrett to discuss the biggest stories of the year as well as their predictions for 2025.
Bank of America senior economist says economy has "solid momentum"
Bank of America senior economist Aditya Bhave tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the "economy has really solid momentum" going into 2025. Although with President-elect Donald Trump set to take office, Bhave says that "from a market perspective, I think the two biggest issues will actually be fiscal policy and trade policy, and there's a lot of uncertainty around those … just as there is around immigration policy."