Duterte aims derogatory tirade at "maniac" Kim Jong Un
Notoriously profane Philippine president warns N. Korean leader "playing with dangerous toys" could bring nuclear winter
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Video shows rampaging gunman in casino attack
The gunman is seen firing his rifle in the air, setting fires and shooting at security forces in a stairwell
Philippine leader slams Chelsea Clinton over rape criticism
Duterte asked Clinton if she also criticized her father for his affair in the White House
Philippine troops try to retake city stormed by ISIS allies
Tanks roll into Marawi 2 days after army raid backfired, terrorists beheaded police chief, seized Catholics and torched buildings
Trump praised Rodrigo Duterte for "unbelievable job on the drug problem" in Philippines
The transcript of the president's March phone call with the Philippine president was published on Tuesday
Leader takes action after Muslim militants lay siege to city
Rodrigo Duterte declares south Philippines under martial rule for 60 days
Trump has track record of embracing strongmen around the world
The president invited the authoritarian president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, to the White House - what other strongmen has he praised?
Duterte may be too "tied up" to accept Trump's invite
Controversial President Rodrigo Duterte has been a vulgar, outspoken critic of U.S. over pressure on human rights
McCain, Graham caution Trump on meeting Kim Jong Un
The Republican senators also expressed concern about Trump's invitation to Filipino leader
Trump invites Philippines president to White House
Duterte has been criticized for his brutal anti-drug crackdown, which has left thousands dead
"Tip of a bloody iceberg": Ex-cop links Philippine leader to killings
Retired police officer testifies that Rodrigo Duterte and his men were linked to nearly 200 killings carried out when Duterte was mayor
Ex-cop: I killed "my own brothers" for Duterte's death squad
Last year, retired officer denied extrajudicial killings for now-Philippine president, but now says his conscious got better of him
Russia pushing long-time U.S. ally to switch military ties
On visit to show off Russian ships, naval commander tells Filipinos the choice between Moscow and Washington is theirs to make
Duterte claims he has thrown someone out of a helicopter
“I’ll throw you at a low altitude, not that high" the bombastic president warns potential typhoon aid stealers
James Taylor cancels Manila concert over drug war
James Taylor has canceled his February concert in Manila
Philippines' Duterte after aid dispute: "Bye-bye America"
President Rodrigo Duterte also told the BBC that he had personally shot and killed three people while being the mayor of Davao
Philippines ties highlight Trump's global conflicts
Trump's Philippine business partner was named as a special envoy to the U.S.
Quiz: Who said it in 2016?
These quotes are doozies! Can you match the phrase to the major public figure who said it in 2016?
Duterte's call with Trump
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte describes his phone call with President-elect Donald Trump.
U.S. may lose launch pad for military patrols aimed at China
Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte continues moves to "avoid any provocative actions" that could irk Beijing
Philippines leader: Trump praised my drug crackdown
Donald Trump seems to give endorsement to bloody drug war being waged by President Rodrigo Duterte
Bombastic Philippine president finally meets his idol
The bombastic Duterte slams America for "hypocrisy" in front of the Russian leader, and also woos China in another U.S. rejection
Philippine leader hopeful of "new world order" under Russia, China
President Rodrigo Duterte continues realignment away from West, suggesting he'll quit world criminal court and U.N.
Philippine mayor, on president's drug list, killed in jail cell
Rolando Espinosa Sr. and another inmate were killed in a purported gun battle with police, the second killing in a week of a politician linked to illegal drugs
The Philippines' deadly drug war
President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs has led to thousands of deaths
"Unknown and unauthorized third party" has gained access to Gaetz depositions
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022.
Prosecutors urge judge to consider postponing Trump's sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey should continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
U.S. recognizes Edmundo González as Venezuela's president-elect
The Biden administration had previously said Edmundo González had earned the most votes in the disputed election, but had fallen short of acknowledging him as president-elect.
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
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.
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.
How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees
The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.
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2 killed in Ohio home explosion, cause under investigation
Several residents said the explosion in Bethel, Ohio, shook their homes and caused minor damage.
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"
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
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.
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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
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
H&R Block, Intuit drop on report that Musk's DOGE may develop a tax app
H&R Block, Intuit stock dropped amid a report that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may develop a tax filing app.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Trump will nominate transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
Trump has picked Howard Lutnick, a crypto enthusiast and the head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, to be 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"
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
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.
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
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
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
Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai join Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani to reveal the struggles of women living under Taliban rule in the documentary, "Bread & Roses."
132 hamsters reportedly broke loose on a plane, forcing it out of service
Portugal's TAP airlines reportedly had to take a plane out of service for days to scour the aircraft for hamsters that got out of their cages.
Moscow says Ukraine fired 6 American ATACMS missiles into Russia
Russia's defense ministry says Ukraine launched its first attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles days after Biden gave Kyiv permission to fire the weapons deeper into Russia.
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"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more
Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director Ridley Scott.
Sarah Gelman on best holiday cookbooks
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares her top cookbook recommendations to help you create festive and comforting meals this holiday season.
Joey McIntyre on new holiday rom-com
New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre steps into Christmas as the star of "Jingle Bell Love," a holiday rom-com premiering on Roku.
Danny Trejo trades action for archaeology
In his new series "Mysteries Unearthed," Danny Trejo explores some of the world's most fascinating historical finds with experts and historians.
Keke Palmer talks lessons from Hollywood
Keke Palmer joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new memoir "Master of Me" which explores her journey in entertainment and the secrets to shaping her own narrative.
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SpaceX successfully tests Starship
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship rocket from Texas for its sixth test flight Tuesday with its CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump looking on. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on the launch.
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.
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.
Google's Chrome browser could be sold
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
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Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Long-term effects of Trump plans for oil, gas
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
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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
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Testimony could end soon in Laken Riley trial
Witness testimony could come to an end as soon as Tuesday in the murder trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. CBS News producer Jared Eggleston has more on the case.
Video shows Las Vegas dad who called 911 killed by police in his home
The family of Brandon Durham is pushing for answers after he was shot by a police officer after calling for help.
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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
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
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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.
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.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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.
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UN says gangs looted aid trucks in Gaza
United Nations agencies confirm gangs violently looted dozens of aid trucks in Gaza. And speaking from Beirut Tuesday, where meetings were taking place regarding a possible cease-fire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein called the talks "constructive." CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
U.S. military suicide rate rises
The rate of active-duty U.S. service members who committed suicide has risen over the last two years, according to numbers from the Pentagon. Josh McCain, CEO of Big Sky Bravery, a non-profit focused on supporting active-duty Special Operations forces, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the alarming numbers and what can be done to help.
SpaceX successfully tests Starship
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship rocket from Texas for its sixth test flight Tuesday with its CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump looking on. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on the launch.
Trump's plans for freedom of the press, media
President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News Digital on Monday that it is "vital to have a free and fair open media or press" but if he's not "treated fairly, however, that will end." NPR reporter David Folkenflik has more.
Experts testify in Laken Riley's murder case
Forensic investigators and authorities who responded to Laken Riley's murder took the stand Tuesday in Georgia. detailing what led to their conclusion that Jose Ibarra was allegedly responsible. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.