U.S. & South Korea conduct live-fire drills
RF-16 jets, attack aircraft, army tanks and helicopters can be seen participating in drills in Pocheon, South Korea
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S. Koreans protest THAAD deployment
The U.S. military moved key parts of THAAD, a controversial missile defense system, into position overnight in South Korea. Police held back protesters lining a roadway as trucks brought it in. The accelerated deployment comes as North Korea released the first pictures of what appear to be Tuesday's massive artillery drills. Adriana Diaz reports.
Protests as U.S. anti-missile system aimed at N. Korea installed
Day after North Korea flaunts military hardware, South touts progress in deployment of controversial THAAD system
South Korea says U.S. missile defense system has been installed
The work to set up the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense system, or THAAD, within this year has angered North Korea, China and Russia
Pressure on North Korea ratcheted up amid nuke test possibility
China sternly warns Pyongyang against marking holiday with test as U.S. nuke-powered sub arrives in South Korea and American aircraft carrier heads for region
North Korea threats
A U.S. aircraft carrier is nearing South Korea amid more threats of nuclear tests out of North Korea. Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Pence in S. Korea
Vice President Mike Pence toured the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea and warned the North Korean regime Monday that the U.S. would increase pressure to end its nuclear program. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe joins "Red & Blue" along with Melanie Zanona of "The Hill"
Pence goes to S. Korea
Vice President Mike Pence cited the recent U.S. attacks in Syria and Afghanistan as he warned North Korea not to test the Trump administration's resolve. Jim Walsh, senior research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Security Studies Program, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Pence in South Korea
On his trip to South Korea, Vice President Mike Pence made an appearance on the border with North Korea. He issued a warning to the North's leadership. The visit comes days after a North Korea military parade and failed missile test. Adriana Diaz has more from Beijing.
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VP Pence visits DMZ, warns N. Korea
Vice President Mike Pence says the U.S. has run out of patience with North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Pence, who arrived in South Korea just hours after the latest North Korean missile test fizzled, visited the heavily-guarded DMZ separating North and South and said "all options are on the table." Chip Reid reports.
Tough talk from Pence on the North Korean border
VP declares "era of strategic patience" over as Trump admin. hopes China will use "extraordinary levers" to bring Kim Jong Un under control
North Korea is "learning curve" for Trump, panel says
David Ignatius, Robin Wright, David Nakamura and Jamelle Bouie sat down with CBS News' "Face the Nation" to discuss the latest political developments in D.C. and across the globe
North Korea's fate uncertain after failed missile test
Ben Tracy, the only broadcast network reporter in North Korea, reports after the country conducted a failed missile test
VP: North Korea "provocation" reminder of risks to military
North Korea conducted a failed missile launch shortly before Pence landed in South Korea for a 10-day trip to Asia
Pence left to fill policy gaps in trip to South Korea, Japan
Vice President Mike Pence must fill in some foreign policy gaps and assure South Korea and Japan that the U.S. will defend them
Angered by U.S. anti-missile system, China takes revenge
Beijing warned South Korea not to allow deployment of U.S. THAAD system, now they're hitting Seoul where it counts; in the wallet
N. Korea's latest missile launch may have been 2nd test of worrying tech
There is debate over whether the missile was a KN-15 or an older SCUD, but in any event, it flew a strange trajectory
N. Korea fires ballistic missile, U.S. and S. Korea say
Missile launches as South Korean, U.S. troops conduct annual military drills that North views as invasion rehearsal
Work starts to salvage ferry that capsized, killing 300 people
South Korean crew begins long-delayed operation to recover Sewol ferry, sinking of which sparked scandal that led to ouster of nation’s president
North Korea missile launch attempt fails, U.S., South Korea say
Earlier this month, North Korea fired four ballistic missiles that flew about 620 miles on average
Foreign policy update
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told reporters in South Korea that the U.S. policy of "strategic patience" against North Korea is over -- and the U.S. is willing to use military force to combat the rogue regime and its nuclear program. This news comes as the U.S. military is forced to deny that they deliberately targeted a mosque in Syria. National security correspondent David Martin has the latest on the Trump administration's foreign policy.
North Korea policy
In South Korea Friday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the U.S will not rule out the use of force to confront a growing nuclear threat from the north. More on this from David Martin at the Pentagon.
Tillerson in Asia
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Asia visiting Japan, South Korea, and China to strengthen foreign relations and discuss the growing threat of North Korea. CBS News' Adriana Diaz joins CBSN with more.
Election 2024 live updates as Trump vs. Harris polls show tie just 5 days out
Former President Donald Trump tried to seize on the "garbage" comments at a truck in Wisconsin while Vice President Harris will have a campaign event with J.Lo in Las Vegas.
Death toll from historic flooding in Spain soars to at least 158
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
Passenger attacked while sleeping on flight: "His face was bruised and bloody"
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
Trump says "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them"
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
North Korea launches new ICBM designed to reach U.S.
North Korea launched a new, perhaps more agile ICBM in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland, days ahead of the U.S. election.
The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
Former CIA officer found not guilty in assault case
A Virginia jury has acquitted the man at the center of a case that helped trigger major changes inside the Central Intelligence Agency for its handling of sexual assault allegations.
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How Starbucks' new CEO plans to renovate its aging brand
Starbucks to bring back ceramic mugs and messages written in Sharpie pens to revive a coffeehouse vibe at its nearly 40,000 stores.
Former CIA officer found not guilty in assault case
A Virginia jury has acquitted the man at the center of a case that helped trigger major changes inside the Central Intelligence Agency for its handling of sexual assault allegations.
Trump's wealth slumps by as much as $2.4 billion amid DJT stock plunge
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.
Passenger attacked while sleeping on flight: "His face was bruised and bloody"
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
How "Here" brought Tom Hanks and Robin Wright together again
Nearly 30 years after Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite in "Here," a film that follows a couple's journey through love and loss in one room across decades.
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How Starbucks' new CEO plans to renovate its aging brand
Starbucks to bring back ceramic mugs and messages written in Sharpie pens to revive a coffeehouse vibe at its nearly 40,000 stores.
FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers
The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.
Trump's wealth slumps by as much as $2.4 billion amid DJT stock plunge
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.
A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
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Trump's wealth slumps by as much as $2.4 billion amid DJT stock plunge
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.
"Win With Black Women" founder on group's role in historic election
Jotaka Eaddy founded"Win With Black Women," a virtual network that started meeting by Zoom every Sunday during the pandemic to support and advance the policy agenda of Black women.
Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Elon Musk doesn't show at Philadelphia court hearing over $1M voter lottery
Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.
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Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
Dentists are pulling treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.
4+ hours of screen time linked to more anxiety, depression in teens, data shows
Teens getting more hours of daily screen time are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new data. But technology isn't always all bad, an expert explains.
"Oprah Daily" tackles women's mental health
Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzmán join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pressures women face managing life's demands.
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Ancient town, tombs full of weapons found hidden in Arabian oasis
The remains of the town, dubbed al-Natah, reveal how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said.
Rockets from Lebanon kill 7 in Israel, Israeli strike kills 5 in Syria
Israel's wars with Iran's allies in Lebanon and Gaza grind on as top U.S. envoys visit the region to push for cease-fires.
Death toll from historic flooding in Spain soars to at least 158
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
2 journalists killed in separate attacks in Mexico within hours
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
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Charli XCX to host "Saturday Night Live" for the first time
Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.
Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger over "defamatory falsehoods"
The lawsuit claims popular content creator Milagro Gramz caused Megan Thee Stallion emotional distress by cyberstalking and questioning if the Grammy winner was actually shot.
JB Smoove on hosting new game show
Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, is bringing his humor to "Buy It Now," a Prime Video game show where entrepreneurs have 90 seconds to pitch products to a live audience and celebrity panel. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk more about it.
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright return with "Here"
Reuniting with "Forrest Gump" director Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in "Here," a multigenerational story set in a single living room across decades. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the film.
Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger
Megan Thee Stallion is suing blogger Milagro Gramz, claiming the blogger is purposely spreading false information on behalf of Tory Lanez, who was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. The lawsuit accuses the blogger of intentionally causing emotional distress by cyberstalking, promoting and sharing deep fake pornography of Megan Thee Stallion and questioning if she was actually shot. Gramz's reps have not commented to CBS News on the lawsuit yet.
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Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
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.
Alleged China interference efforts: New details
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1
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New research on climate and extreme weather
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
The Climate Election: Disaster recovery
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
The Climate Election: Mining, explained
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to commandeer mining operations. These claims are false — but extreme weather does have a significant impact on U.S. mines, particularly coal mines. Here's what to know.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
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Passenger attacked while sleeping on flight: "His face was bruised and bloody"
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
U.S. sanctions members of cartel linked to killings of Americans
The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.
Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
2 journalists killed in separate attacks in Mexico within hours
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
Phoenix man says hot asphalt during arrest caused third-degree burns
Michael Kenyon spent more than one month in the hospital after the incident recovering from his burns, his attorney said.
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"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
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.
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Election Truth I Sunday on 60 Minutes
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North Korean test missile news
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