Pence to disrupt North Korea's Olympic charm
The father of Otto Warmbier, American put in captivity by Pyongyang, to visit Olympics as vice president's guest
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Marines hold drills before Olympics to prepare for threats of terrorism, war
South Korean forces train to provide security for the Games
S. Korea runs terror drills ahead of Olympics
South Korea's government has reportedly banned 36,000 foreigners from entering the country for the Winter Olympics due to security issues. The Games officially start Feb. 9, just 50 miles from the North Korean border. Ben Tracy reports.
North Korean skaters draw applause from South Korean spectators
Unlike many other North Korean athletes who looked serious and rarely answered reporters' questions, the duo appeared more natural and often smiled when they practiced
Winter games already under attack from hackers
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning about cybercrimes – potentially at the hands of North Korea's vast and very capable hacking operation – that could target athletes and spectators alike at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. CBS News contributor and Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss who hackers have already begun targeting, what types of cyber attacks are occurring, and the possible intentions of the people behind the attacks.
State Dept. grapples with vacancies amid high-profile retirement
Forty-one U.S. ambassador posts are currently vacant as White House withdraws nominee for South Korea post
How might Trump's speech play in North Korea, China?
South Korean analysts say it "was probably the worst message he could deliver to the North without issuing a direct military threat"
Mattis says Korea talks can’t distract from denuclearization
While North and South Korea have agreed to compete alongside each other in the
Deadly fire sweeps through hospital, kills more than 30
Officials say fire started from the first floor and spread through Sejong Hospital; the cause of the fire is under investigation
Hospital fire kills dozens, injures scores
Most died from suffocation, with 3 medical staffers among the dead in building with no sprinklers, officials in South Korean city of Miryang say
North and South Korean hockey players team up for Olympics
The athletes from the rival countries met Thursday to prepare for the upcoming games
N. Koreans go to Olympics
A dozen members of the North Korean women's hockey team have crossed the heavily guarded border with South Korea to begin training with their South Korean teammates ahead of the Winter Olympics.
South Korea ends anonymous cryptocurrency trading
In a slight easing of its stance on bitcoin and its ilk, regulators say all trades must be traceable and monitored
North Korea to have 22 athletes in 5 Olympic sports, IOC says
Both Korean teams will march together in the opening ceremony, the IOC said
Olympic Committee names Russian athletes who can compete under neutral flag
The Russians will officially be known as "Olympic Athletes from Russia," and they will wear gray and red uniforms that don't feature any Russian logos
Katie Couric to co-host Winter Olympics opening ceremony
The TV personality will co-host with Mike Tirico, who is replacing Bob Costas as prime-time host of the games, for the Feb. 9 ceremony
North Korean cheer squad
North Korea's state-sponsored cheering squad includes 230 members who are chosen for their looks and loyalty to the regime. Soon, they will be on the global stage, as they attend the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea. CBS News foreign correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
North Korea's "army of beauties" will cheer on Olympic athletes
North Korea's state-sponsored cheering squad includes 230 people, chosen for their looks and loyalty to the regime
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Winter weather in the South turns deadly; North Korea's "army of beauties" will cheer on Olympic athletes.
Koreas form joint team
After talks between North and South Korea, the two nations have agreed to form their first joint Olympic team -- a unified women's hockey team with players from both countries.
North, South Korea agree on 1st ever joint Olympic team
2 Koreas press ahead with cooperation on Olympics in Pyeongchang, as U.S. warns Americans to be "sober" about possibility of war
China accuses U.S. of "Cold War thinking" with N. Korea summit
Beijing slams meeting hosted by U.S. and Canada for not including "major parties to the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue"
Unified Korean hockey team?
The upcoming Winter Games could make history by featuring North and South Korea's first unified Olympic team. South Korea's team currently includes five players who were born in South Korea but raised in other countries. One of them is 24-year-old Marissa Brandt, who was adopted as an infant by a Minnesota family. Dana Jacobson spoke with Brandt about what a united Korean team could mean. Her 24-year-old sister, Hannah, is playing for the American hockey team. Watch more of the Brandt sisters' story next month during the Olympics.
Bitcoin prices plunge as South Korea says ban still an option
The digital currency tumbled more than 7 percent as South Korea's finance minister said a crackdown is possible
Talk of crypto trading ban slams bitcoin prices
The value of all kinds of digital currencies fell after country's justice minister says trading ban is in the works
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Harris, Trump back on trail after Trump MSG rally overshadowed by offensive remarks
Former President Donald Trump's campaign sought to distance themselves from an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at Madison Square Garden before Trump spoke.
How the Supreme Court might act in the 2024 election
The Republican National Committee said it filed 130 lawsuits in 26 states ahead of the November general election.
Ballot boxes set on fire in Oregon, Washington; hundreds of ballots destroyed
Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames.
Biden casts early vote in Delaware with Election Day over a week away
President Biden cast his ballot months after opting to abandon his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
"Progress 2028" may look like Democrats' "Project 2025," but it's not
A conservative nonprofit has launched a campaign to attribute policies to Vice President Kamala Harris through a deceptive website and platform called "Progress 2028."
Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held
The NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held was targeted with an interagency operation, federal prison officials said.
Can Puerto Rico vote in U.S. elections? What to know amid Trump rally backlash
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.
Man pleads guilty to killing, kidnapping Memphis teacher during her jog
Cleotha Abston entered guilty pleas to first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in the abduction and death of Eliza Fletcher.
Rare dime hidden for decades sells for over $500,000
Three sisters from Ohio inherited the dime after the death of their brother, who had kept it in a bank vault for more than 40 years.
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Can Puerto Rico vote in U.S. elections? What to know amid Trump rally backlash
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.
Target offers Thanksgiving fare for 4 for $20
Target is joining the list of discount retailers and grocers hoping to entice shoppers with discounts for the holiday.
Ballot boxes set on fire in Oregon, Washington; hundreds of ballots destroyed
Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames.
Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1
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Hurricane Helene hasn't stopped western North Carolinians from voting early
Hurricane Helene leveled communities in the western part of North Carolina but hasnt deterred residents from early voting. In fact, turnout is shattering records in the battleground state.
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Target offers Thanksgiving fare for 4 for $20
Target is joining the list of discount retailers and grocers hoping to entice shoppers with discounts for the holiday.
Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1
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Automation comes to farming, raising concerns among migrant workers
"We don't want to be replaced by machines," said one advocate for immigrant farmworkers.
TGI Fridays suddenly closes more restaurants. Here is where they are.
The restaurant chain is struggling to win back customers are who are turning toward faster-food options.
Rare dime hidden for decades sells for over $500,000
Three sisters from Ohio inherited the dime after the death of their brother, who had kept it in a bank vault for more than 40 years.
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Can Puerto Rico vote in U.S. elections? What to know amid Trump rally backlash
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.
Ballot boxes set on fire in Oregon, Washington; hundreds of ballots destroyed
Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames.
Hurricane Helene hasn't stopped western North Carolinians from voting early
Hurricane Helene leveled communities in the western part of North Carolina but hasnt deterred residents from early voting. In fact, turnout is shattering records in the battleground state.
"Progress 2028" may look like Democrats' "Project 2025," but it's not
A conservative nonprofit has launched a campaign to attribute policies to Vice President Kamala Harris through a deceptive website and platform called "Progress 2028."
How the Supreme Court might act in the 2024 election
The Republican National Committee said it filed 130 lawsuits in 26 states ahead of the November general election.
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McDonald's to start selling Quarter Pounders again due to E. coli test results
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
McDonald's beef patties test negative for E. coli in Colorado
Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illnesses.
Politics is now more important for daters. A relationship expert shares tips.
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She was in pain for years. A rare condition was to blame.
Jill Becher spent more than three years in agonizing pain. After one surgery failed, a riskier treatment provided relief.
McDonald's E.coli outbreak expands
The deadly E.coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounder hamburgers has infected at least 75 people in 13 states. One person in Colorado has died. The source of the outbreak has not been confirmed.
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Prisoner who lived in U.S. executed in Iran over disputed charges
Jamshid Shamahd was one of several Iranian dissidents abroad in recent years either tricked or kidnapped back to Iran.
More than a third of all trees species at risk of extinction
The International Union for Conservation of Nature found more than one in three tree species worldwide faces extinction.
Woman found alive after surviving snake bite, days in wilderness
A 48-year-old woman has been found alive in the remote alpine wilderness of southeastern Australia, where she went missing earlier this month.
Yomif Kejelcha breaks half-marathon world record by one second
Yomif Kejelcha finished strongly in the Spanish city of Valencia to set a time of 57 minutes, 30 seconds.
NATO: North Korea troops in Russia "a sign of Putin's growing desperation"
"The deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is a threat to both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security," NATO Secretary-General says.
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Timothée Chalamet surprises crowd at NYC look-alike contest
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
A visit with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
A visit with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during more than half a century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game – and for the city of his birth. He talks with "60 Minutes" correspondent Jon Wertheim about his love for baseball, and how it has manifested in his adjacent careers as actor, commercial pitchman, and TV talk show guest.
Stevie Nicks on "The Lighthouse," her rallying cry for women's rights
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Stevie Nicks on speaking out
Stevie Nicks became a superstar as lead singer and songwriter for the '70s band Fleetwood Mac, and a platinum-selling solo artist. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about composing her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something" following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. She also discusses the loss of her bandmate Christine McVie in 2022, and how she continues to pay tribute to her.
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Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1
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Apple Intelligence rollout begins
Your iPhone could become a whole lot smarter Monday with the launch of Apple Intelligence, introducing a slew of AI features on eligible devices. CNET editor-at-large Bridget Carey joined CBS News to discuss the new features.
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 to know about Apple's AI features
Apple is gradually rolling out its new AI features it announced over the summer, including for email, Siri and an image tool. However, users will need an iPhone 15 pro or above to access the features. The company has struggled recently with iPhone sales and it's hoping the new tools entice customers to trade up.
Consumer watchdog cautions companies against snooping on workers
Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson shares cosmic journey
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the cosmos in his new book, "Merlin's Tour of the Universe," where he answers readers' questions on galaxies, black holes and more. He joins "CBS Mornings" to share more his cosmic journey.
World "miles short' of emissions goals to curb climate change, U.N. says
Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2023, the U.N. warned, with countries falling "miles short" of what is needed to curb devastating global warming.
Why U.S. is seeing record-high October temps
In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking a closer look at these records and how climate change is heating up trick or treating.
How climate voters could impact 2024 election
Environmental activists are working in battleground states to energize climate-focused voters ahead of Election Day. CBS News senior coordinating producer of climate Tracy Wholf has more.
Stark U.N. emissions report on climate change
A new report from the United Nations says the world is way off target when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding the worst threats of climate change. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more.
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Ballot boxes set on fire in Oregon, Washington; hundreds of ballots destroyed
Authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, said they've opened investigations after two ballot boxes went up in flames.
Man pleads guilty to killing, kidnapping Memphis teacher during her jog
Cleotha Abston entered guilty pleas to first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in the abduction and death of Eliza Fletcher.
Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held
The NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held was targeted with an interagency operation, federal prison officials said.
Axe missing after camper's brutal murder as killer remains at large
Dustin Kjersem was initially reported to have been killed by a bear — but officials soon discovered he was actually the victim of a brutal homicide.
Gérard Depardieu skipping sex assaults hearing, lawyer says
Actor Gérard Depardieu, who is facing trial for the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021, won't appear before a criminal court in Paris on Monday due to health reasons, his lawyer said.
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SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
SpaceX Dragon Capsule splashes down
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Space station crew gets medical evaluation after record 235-day mission
The Crew Dragon splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico a month later than planned, setting a SpaceX endurance record in the process.
4 large asteroids, including 1 the size of a skyscraper, speed past Earth
Four huge asteroids — and a fifth that's much smaller — are passing Earth on Thursday in their closest approaches to the planet ever recorded.
Four space station crew members head for Friday return to Earth
Spending a month longer than planned aboard the ISS, three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are finally headed home.
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China's efforts to hack 2024 candidates
Federal officials say China-backed cybercriminals may be behind efforts to hack phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance. The hackers may have also targeted Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. CBS News' Nicole Sgana reports.
Puerto Ricans react to rally comments
Rep. Nydia Velazquez, a Democrat from New York, and other politicians called out comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's comments at former President Donald Trump's rally in New York City.
Concerns over North Koreans in Russia
More evidence of North Korean troops traveling to Russia to aid in the war against Ukraine is raising concerns over the growing alliance between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Harris to Michigan, Trump to Georgia
Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to the offensive and racist comments that comedian Tony Hinchcliffe delivered during former President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden. This comes as Harris heads to Michigan and Trump goes to Georgia for some last-minute campaign stops. CBS News' Jared Eggleston and Aaron Navarro have more.
Plans to challenge 2024 election results
A New York Times investigation reportedly found Republicans in four battleground states that may be positioned to challenge and overturn unfavorable election outcomes. Jim Rutenberg, a writer at large for The Times, joins CBS News with more on his reporting.