Philippines leader defends onstage kiss: "We enjoyed it"
Rodrigo Duterte has come under fire for treatment of women, again, for soliciting kiss from Filipina worker at live event
Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine leader draws fire for soliciting on-stage kiss
Women's rights group condemns "disgusting theatrics of a misogynist president" as Rodrigo Duterte draws fire yet again
International Women's Day protests amplify feminism in Asia
From the surging #MeToo movement in South Korea to outrage over a strongman leader's "direct attacks on women"
Philippine president slammed over threat to shoot rebels in the genitals
Human Rights Watch says the remark was the latest in a "series of misogynist, derogatory and demeaning statements" Duterte has made about women
Rappler shut down after reports critical of Philippine leader
Media observers said the move is an act to muzzle the free press
Trump asked Duterte if Philippines has death penalty, ambassador says
Statement comes from Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez who is the Philippines ambassador to the U.S.
Trump heads home touting "tremendously successful" Asia trip
President claims in tweet that U.S. trading partners now know "rules have changed" and U.S. must be "treated fairly and in a reciprocal fashion"
Trump in the Philippines
President Trump opted not to press Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on alleged human rights abuses during his last stop on a multi-nation trip to Asia. President Duterte is accused of ordering extrajudicial killings of drug users and dealers in the country. CBS News chief white house correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss Mr. Trump's meetings in the Philippines.
Trump's Asia trip
President Trump is winding up his trip to Asia. In the Philippines, his last stop before returning home on Tuesday, he appeared to give the country's leader a pass on human rights. Major Garrett, who is traveling with Mr. Trump, reports.
McCain criticizes Trump’s failure to mention human rights to Duterte
President Trump did not raise human rights issues during his joint statement with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Trump on human rights
President Trump's comments in Asia are sparking growing backlash. He boasted about his "great relationship" with Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been accused of human rights violations in his country's brutal drug war. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan talks to CBSN about the latest.
Trump in the Philippines
President Trump dodged reporters' questions with the controversial President Rodrigo Duterte, who is accused of human rights violations during a bloody drug war in his country. Mr. Trump is also being criticized at home for his defense of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Margaret Brennan reports.
Trump touts "great relationship" with Philippines' Duterte
At Asian summit, president meets strongman waging brutal drug war, but neglects to mention extrajudicial killings -- at least in public
Philippine president Duterte kicks off Asian summit, shakes hands with Trump
The cross-body shake briefly baffled Trump, who then laughed as he figured out where to place his arms
Philippine drug war's toll
Father Gilbert Billena leads the congregation at the largest church in the Bagong Silang neighborhood of metro Manila. He describes the community before the war on drugs in the Philippines started, and how he's seen the community change since then. Kylie Atwood reports from inside the neighborhood.
Inside Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs: The human toll
Filipinos recount murders on one street corner after the next, and their descriptions rarely bring tears
Inside Rodrigo Duterte's drug war: The cycle of violence
"We will kill them if they put up a fight. If they don't surrender then we will kill them," Police Superintendent Bobby Glenn Ganipac said of drug users
Trump arrives in Philippines, his last stop on Asia tour
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte greeted Mr. Trump and other leaders one by one as they arrived at a convention center in Manila
Duterte wants Trump to return historic spoils of war
Duterte wants the U.S. to return three historic church bells that were taken during the Philippine-American War
Philippines' war on drugs
A controversial meeting between President Trump and Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte comes as Duterte continues to cultivate a violent image of himself. On Friday, he told an audience he committed murder at age 16. Since taking office last year, Duterte is following through on his campaign promise to purge the Philippines of illegal drug use, a pledge that's come with a price of thousands of lives. Kylie Atwood reports.
ISIS-linked militants "finished" after 5-month fight for city
Philippine officials say battle for Marawi City over after more than 1,100 killed retaking it from Islamic extremists
Fact-checking Trump's claims on corporate tax rates, Asia trip
Trump made the remarks at a Rose Garden press conference with Mitch McConnell on Monday
Trump to meet with Duterte during Asia trip in November
The two leaders are expected to hold bilateral meetings in Manila
Dozens killed after deadliest day of drug violence in Philippines
Human rights groups demand independent investigation into Duterte's possible role in violence
Tillerson sidesteps human rights in meeting with Philippines' Duterte
Secretary of State visits the island nation amid its bloody drug war and conflict with terrorists
"Unknown and unauthorized third party" has gained access to Gaetz depositions
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Prosecutors urge judge to consider postponing Trump's sentencing
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U.S. recognizes Edmundo González as Venezuela's president-elect
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SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
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Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism
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Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
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How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees
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Trump expected to pick Linda McMahon for education secretary, sources say
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
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As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.
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Trump expected to pick Linda McMahon for education secretary, sources say
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Frontier Airlines is adding 16 new routes. Here's where they are.
Frontier is expanding service across 21 airports in the U.S. and Caribbean. Here are the new routes the carrier will service.
As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process
The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.
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Frontier Airlines is adding 16 new routes. Here's where they are.
Frontier is expanding service across 21 airports in the U.S. and Caribbean. Here are the new routes the carrier will service.
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
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H&R Block, Intuit drop on report that Musk's DOGE may develop a tax app
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Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
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Trump will nominate transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
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As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.
Pentagon solves 1 UFO mystery but still probing case of "large orange orb"
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Trump expected to pick Linda McMahon for education secretary, sources say
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As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process
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Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
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As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
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Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
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Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Dozens fall ill with norovirus on month-long cruise
Over 50 passengers and 15 crew members reported being ill with norovirus on a month-long cruise on the Coral Princess.
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Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism
The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.
Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Jennifer Lawrence, Malala Yousafzai team up for new film about Afghan women
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132 hamsters reportedly broke loose on a plane, forcing it out of service
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Moscow says Ukraine fired 6 American ATACMS missiles into Russia
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"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more
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Sarah Gelman on best holiday cookbooks
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Joey McIntyre on new holiday rom-com
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Danny Trejo trades action for archaeology
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Keke Palmer talks lessons from Hollywood
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Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
Google's Chrome browser could be sold
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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How this new car runs without gas or electricity
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"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message
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Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
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Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say
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Long-term effects of Trump plans for oil, gas
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How climate change impacts the economy
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Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
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Court sees texts from Laken Riley's mother
Video of the last moments Laken Riley was seen alive and the final texts between her and her mother were shown in court Tuesday. Jose Ibarra, an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, is on trial for the murder of the 22-year-old nursing student. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
Chicago owed nearly $20 million in police overtime for special events
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Testimony could end soon in Laken Riley trial
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Video shows Las Vegas dad who called 911 killed by police in his home
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
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Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
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Bomb cyclone takes aim at Western U.S.
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Court sees texts from Laken Riley's mother
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Ukraine strikes Russia with U.S.-supplied missiles
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