U.S. soldier charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Japan
Okinawa's mayor says a U.S. soldier's alleged sexual assault not only "causes great fear to local residents," but "tramples on the dignity of women."
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South Korea says North appears to have test fired a hypersonic missile
North Korea test fired what appeared to be a hypersonic missile, but South Korea says the launch ended in a mid-air explosion.
Video shows suspected Saudi agent before 9/11
Two decades ago, the 9/11 Commission found al Qaeda acted alone in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. However, a newly-released video obtained by "60 Minutes" shows a man suspected to be a Saudi intelligence agent outside the Capitol two years before the attacks. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
North Korea appears to construct walls near DMZ, satellite images reveal
New satellite images show what appear to be new stretches of wall constructed by North Korea near the Demilitarized Zone.
South Korea summons Russia's ambassador over Moscow's new pact with North
South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador to protest Moscow's new defense pact with North Korea as tensions between the Koreas continued to rise.
U.S. prioritizes defense missiles to Ukraine
In the three weeks since President Biden announced a roadmap to end the war in Gaza, Israel has accused the U.S. of withholding weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his war cabinet and the White House canceled a strategic meeting with Israeli officials. Meanwhile, the White House says shipments of air defense missiles intended to go to other U.S. allies will now be redirected to Ukraine. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
Photos show Kim Jong Un and Putin enjoying each other's gifts
North Korea's propaganda machine was in full swing after Kim Jong Un rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin.
Kim's pact with Putin prompts South Korea to consider arming Ukraine
Hours after North Korea and Russia pledged deeper cooperation, Seoul said it was "planning to reconsider" ban on supplying weapons to Ukraine.
Putin, Kim Jong Un sign defense pact
During Russian President Vladimir Putin's carefully choreographed visit to North Korea, Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced Wednesday that they had signed a new agreement that calls for "mutual assistance in the event of aggression" against either of their countries. The move set alarm bells ringing in Washington and beyond. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Breaking down North Korea-Russia partnership
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a state visit to North Korea this week, during which he and Kim Jong Un took significant actions to deepen their countries' partnership. The leaders signed an agreement pledging mutual aid in the event of aggression against either of their countries. CBS News foreign correspondent Imitiaz Tyab explains.
Putin, Kim Jong Un sign partnership agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement vowing to build a strong front against the West and deepening their military ties. Kim also expressed full support for Putin's war in Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Putin and Kim show off "fiery friendship," pledge unity against U.S.
Russia's Vladimir Putin pays a rare visit to North Korea, where he and Kim Jong Un vow to jointly fight "the imperialist hegemonistic policies of the U.S."
Putin gets close to Kim Jong Un
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting North Korea as concerns grow of a stronger alliance with Kim Jong Un that could aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. Vitaly Shevchenko with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Putin in North Korea, meets with Kim Jong Un
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in North Korea meeting with Kim Jong Un amid mounting international concern about the military cooperation between the two countries. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
16 fallen U.S. soldiers from World War II, Korean War accounted for
A number of the soldiers died as prisoners of war. Others were reported missing and their remains deemed unrecoverable until now.
As Putin heads for North Korea, South fires warning shots at North Korean troops
As Russian President Vladimir Putin headed to North Korea for a two-day visit, South Korea's military said soldiers fired warning shots to repel North Korean troops who temporarily crossed the border.
Vladimir Putin to visit Kim Jong Un in North Korea
North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Biden draws links between WWII and Ukraine
President Biden drew parallels between World War II and Russia's war on Ukraine in his address Thursday on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The president said surrendering to bullies is "simply unthinkable." CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan takes a closer look at what Mr. Biden had to say about the war in Ukraine.
U.S. flies B-1B bomber over Korean Peninsula for precision bombing drill
The drill comes as tensions are rising over the North's recent launches of trash-carrying balloons toward South Korea.
Korea tension flares as South set to resume front-line military activity
North Korea's recent launch of trash-carrying balloons drew a vow from South Korea of "unbearable" retaliation.
South Korea fully suspending military pact with North over trash balloons
South Korea says it's fully suspending a 2018 tension-reducing military deal with North Korea in the wake of Pyongyang sending hundreds of trash-filled balloons across the border.
South Korea pledges retaliation against North over trash-filled balloons
South Korea says it'll take strong retaliatory steps against North Korea over its launch of trash-carrying balloons across the border and other provocations.
North Korea sending more garbage balloons over border, South Korea says
The balloon launches are among a recent series of provocations by North Korea.
Ukraine could soon use U.S. weapons in Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has signaled the U.S. may allow Ukraine to strike Russian territory with American-provided weapons, something the U.S. has prohibited up to this point. CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis has more on the significance of such a move.
North Korea flies hundreds of balloons full of trash over South Korea
South's Korea's military said about 260 North Korean balloons were found dropped in various parts of the country and were being recovered by military rapid response and explosive clearance teams.
Disappointed Democrats stick with Biden after rough debate performance
Pennsylvania Rep. Madeleine Dean, a Democrat, said of Biden, "He had a bad debate. There's no two ways about that."
Beryl strengthens into hurricane in the Atlantic as it bears down on Caribbean
A hurricane warning was issued for Barbados, and a hurricane watch was in effect for St. Lucia, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Authorities say teen armed with replica gun fatally shot by police
Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" pointed at the officers. It was determined to be a replica Glock handgun.
Iran's presidential election goes to runoff after low voter turnout
Mahsoud Pakeshkian and Saeed Jalili are headed to a runoff presidential election on Friday to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May.
Major brands scaled back Pride campaigns in 2024. Here's why that matters.
Some of the world's largest companies have toned down their Pride campaigns in the wake of last year's backlash against Target and Bud Light.
At least 9 dead, including an entire family, after landslides slam Nepal
Five members of the same family were killed when their house was swallowed by a landslide while they were asleep, officials said.
Former Northeastern University employee convicted of staging hoax explosion
Jason Duhaime, 46, was convicted on three counts Friday by a federal jury.
North Carolina police charge mother after 8-year-old dies in hot car
The 36-year-old woman is being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail on a $250,000 bond, jail records show.
Orlando Cepeda, Hall of Fame Giants slugger, dies at 86
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
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Authorities say teen armed with replica gun fatally shot by police
Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" pointed at the officers. It was determined to be a replica Glock handgun.
North Carolina police charge mother after 8-year-old dies in hot car
The 36-year-old woman is being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail on a $250,000 bond, jail records show.
Former Northeastern University employee convicted of staging hoax explosion
Jason Duhaime, 46, was convicted on three counts Friday by a federal jury.
In Georgia, a space for country line dancing welcomes all
A group of LGBT dancers and allies come together in Alpharetta, Georgia, to make line dancing something everyone can enjoy, together.
Napa Valley Wine Train uses new technology to revitalize classic ride
The Napa Valley Wine Train is going green to protect the delicate environment it travels through.
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Major brands scaled back Pride campaigns in 2024. Here's why that matters.
Some of the world's largest companies have toned down their Pride campaigns in the wake of last year's backlash against Target and Bud Light.
How ratings for first presidential debate of 2024 compare with past
Last night's presidential debate between Biden and Trump marked a drop in TV viewership from 2020 and 2016.
CDK cyberattack outage could lead to 100,000 fewer cars sold in June, experts say
CDK outage forecast to slow auto sales by 7.2% in June, pushing demand into July.
Diamond Shruumz products recalled after toxin sickens 39 people in 20 states
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
Mass shooting in Arkansas leaves grieving community without its only grocery store
Army of volunteers raced to hand out jugs of milk and bags of groceries to line of cars outside Fordyce High School.
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Disappointed Democrats stick with Biden after rough debate performance
Pennsylvania Rep. Madeleine Dean, a Democrat, said of Biden, "He had a bad debate. There's no two ways about that."
What would happen if Biden stepped aside from 2024 presidential race?
The Biden campaign says President Biden will "absolutely not" step aside.
Trump mocks Biden over debate performance, but says "his age" isn't the problem
Former President Donald Trump addressed a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia, a day after his first 2024 debate with President Biden.
Why the Supreme Court's decision limiting federal agencies is so significant
The Supreme Court overruled a 40-year-old decision that said federal courts should defer to agencies in certain cases. Here's what it means.
5 things to know about CBS News' 2024 Battleground Tracker election poll analysis
The CBS News Battleground Tracker map includes our best estimates and 2024 presidential race ratings in every state for the Biden-Trump rematch.
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After she was given 24 hours to live, a rare transplant saved her life
Less than 100 intestinal transplants were done in 2023. For Danielle Perea, the surgery was her only chance.
New study shows pasteurization process kills bird flu in milk, FDA says
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Diamond Shruumz products recalled after toxin sickens 39 people in 20 states
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
Japanese company now probing 80 deaths possibly linked to supplement
Japan's Kobayashi Pharmaceutical says its looking at possible links between 80 deaths and its benikoji red yeast supplements.
Iowa's Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
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India wins cricket Twenty20 World Cup in exciting final against South Africa
India won its second T20 World Cup but its first world title in 12 years.
At least 9 dead, including an entire family, after landslides slam Nepal
Five members of the same family were killed when their house was swallowed by a landslide while they were asleep, officials said.
Nelly Korda withdraws from London tournament after being bitten by a dog
Korda, who tied an LPGA record earlier this year with five consecutive victories, has missed the cut in three straight tournaments for the first time in her career.
Harmless asteroid to whiz past Earth today. Here's how to spot it
Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
Attacker with crossbow wounds guard outside Israel embassy in Serbia
The attacker, armed with a crossbow, wounded a Serbian police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade.
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Lake Street Dive performs "Help Is On The Way"
Formed in Boston 20 years ago, Lake Street Dive is best known for their unique blend of jazz, pop, soul, country and folk music. Ahead of a nationwide tour, the band recently released their eighth studio album. Now, from "Good Together," here is Lake Street Dive with "Help Is On The Way."
Lake Street Dive performs "Dance With a Stranger"
Formed in Boston 20 years ago, Lake Street Dive is best known for their unique blend of jazz, pop, soul, country and folk music. Ahead of a nationwide tour, the band recently released their eighth studio album. Now, from "Good Together," here is Lake Street Dive with "Dance With a Stranger."
Lake Street Dive performs "Good Together"
Formed in Boston 20 years ago, Lake Street Dive is best known for their unique blend of jazz, pop, soul, country and folk music. Ahead of a nationwide tour, the band recently released their eighth studio album. Now, here is Lake Street Dive with the title track of their new album, "Good Together."
Martin Mull, comic actor from "Roseanne," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," dies at 80
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
Elvis Presley's blue suede shoes sell at auction
The King of Rock 'n' Roll's blue suede shoes were bought by an American collector during an auction on June 28.
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AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon confirm service outages for customers abroad
Three major mobile carriers say customers abroad can't make phone calls, send messages.
Baseus power banks recalled after dozens of fires, 13 burn injuries
Recall involves about 132,000 units due to lithium-ion batteries that can overheat, with $20,000 in property damage reported.
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.
Voice actors sue AI company, claiming it cloned their voices
Voice actors Paul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage say their voices are their livelihoods and are now being stolen by AI.
Voice actors sue AI startup
Two voice actors say they were hired by the AI company Lovo to provide voice clips for what they were told would be internal research. They claim the company instead cloned their voices, breaching their contracts. The actors are suing Lovo in a proposed federal class action lawsuit.
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Harmless asteroid to whiz past Earth today. Here's how to spot it
Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
Scientists investigate fish deaths in Florida
Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.
Rhino horns injected with radioactive material in bid to curb poaching
South Africa is home to a large majority of the world's rhinos and as such is a hot spot for poaching driven by demand from Asia.
Study: Polar bears threatened by thinning ice
New research paints a worrying picture about the state of polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay. The big furry bears could go extinct in the region as early as the 2030s due to thinning ice, longer ice-free seasons and human activity leading to climate change. Geoffrey York, one of the study's co-authors, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat ailments, study finds
Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
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Authorities say teen armed with replica gun fatally shot by police
Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" pointed at the officers. It was determined to be a replica Glock handgun.
North Carolina police charge mother after 8-year-old dies in hot car
The 36-year-old woman is being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail on a $250,000 bond, jail records show.
Driver charged with DWI in deadly Long Island nail salon crash, police say
Long Island police said Steven Schwally, 64, was drunk and speeding when he crashed an SUV into a nail salon Friday, killing an off-duty NYPD officer and three other people.
Former Uvalde school police chief faces charges
There are new details Friday in the 10-count indictment against former Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo. Janet Shamlian spoke with the family members of two of the students who were killed the Uvalde shooting and has their reaction.
Ex-Uvalde school police chief surrenders
A new indictment accuses former Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo of failing to identify the active shooting and stop it. Arredondo turned himself in Thursday night on 10 felony counts of abandoning or endangering a child in the 2022 school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has the details.
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NASA insists Boeing Starliner crew not "stranded" in space
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
Powerful weather satellite launched for hurricane-hunting duty
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
Chinese probe returns to Earth with first samples from far side of moon
China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.
Starliner trip home from ISS delayed
NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports.
Spacewalk scrubbed; Starliner return delayed
NASA canceled a spacewalk on Monday due to a leaky spacesuit. And Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain at the International Space Station longer than planned after NASA and Boeing delayed the capsule's return to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the issues the astronauts are navigating in space.
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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.
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.
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?
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The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
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"CBS Weekend News" headlines for June 29, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Adriana Diaz.
Eye on America: Jalen Brunson’s NBA success
In New York, we sit down with rising NBA star Jalen Brunson, who credits much of his professional success to his father and assistant coach, Rick Brunson. Then in California, we get an inside look at one of the world's leading sports video game companies. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Pride month inclusivity lesson
In Alpharetta, Georgia, there is a safe space for LGBTQ line dancers. During Pride Month, a small act of inclusivity went a long way for a group of LGBTQ dancers who were embraced by a community of people looking to connect on the dance floor. CBS News spoke to members of the Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern line dancing community to learn how allyship goes the distance.
The Uplift: Pride Month love stories
A couple of Swifties use their love of Taylor Swift to give back. Two WNBA players go from friends to teammates to fiancées. Plus more heartwarming stories.
6/29: Saturday Morning
Joe Biden vows to stay in the race after calls to bow out following debate; Daniel Rose runs two restaurants — one in Paris and one in New York. Here's how he does it