Korean relatives cross DMZ, celebrate family reunions
Some loved ones have had no contact since the war divided the North and South more than 60 years ago
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South Korea, a country of about 50 million people, accounted for nearly a million cosmetic procedures
Globally, surgeons performed more than 20 million cosmetic procedures last year. South Korea, a country of about 50 million people, accounted for nearly a million of them. It reportedly has the highest rate of plastic surgery per capita. Seth Doane visited Seoul to look at the country's $5 billion dollar a year industry.
Competitive culture triggers plastic surgery boom in S. Korea
It has the highest rate of plastic surgery per capita, and is even a popular gift for graduating high school students
Koreas agree to hold reunions of families separated by war
In a new deal, members of families torn about by the Korean War in the 1950s will have a chance to see each other again
Koreas to restart talks on reuniting families separated by war
Many applicants are elderly and are eager to see their relatives before they die, but must wait for the process to begin
Suspect in S. Korea attack on U.S. envoy to learn fate
Prosecutors want 15-year prison sentence for anti-U.S. activist accused of slashing Ambassador Mark Lippert repeatedly with a knife
Kim Jong Un sacks top officials after standoff with Seoul eases
Analysts say North Korea officials may have been dismissed because they misjudged South Korea's strong response to mine blasts
North and South Korea reach pact to ease tensions
Both sides wanted a face-saving way to defuse a crisis that had the rivals threatening war
Tense talks between Koreas extend into third day
Negotiations between North and South Korea continue despite warnings of a potential conflict between the two nations
Unusual troop movements from N. Korea reported as talks with South resume
Two rivals continue negotiations meant to pull themselves back from the brink of conflict; progress unclear
Rival Koreas hold high-level talks to defuse war fears
Talks aim to defuse mounting tensions that have pushed countries to brink of possible military confrontation
North Korea threatens war with South after artillery fire
U.S. and South Korea briefly halt annual military exercise amid escalating rhetoric
North Korea declares frontline troops in "quasi-state of war"
Kim Jong Un threatens military action unless Seoul removes border loudspeakers broadcasting anti-Pyongyang messages
Report: North and South Korea exchange fire
"Our military has stepped up monitoring and is closely watching North Korean military movements" South Korean defense ministry says
Man charged in stabbings at Md. church camp
The man accused of fatally stabbing a South Korean missionary and his wife allegedly told investigators he was tired of being treated badly by "all Koreans"
S. Korea arrests man who threatened U.S. envoy
Police say suspect left message on White House website vowing to kill U.S. ambassador
North Korea faces worst drought in 100 years
Precipitation for the month of May has been abnormally low, damaging agriculture
Young N. Korean soldier reportedly flees to South
South Korean officials say defector fled across the world's most militarized border on foot to avoid beatings from superiors
CDC warns U.S. doctors: Be on the lookout for MERS
As outbreak spreads in South Korea, health officials warn it could travel here, too
U.S. doctors on alert after 11th MERS death in South Korea
Two hospitals that treated patients are sealed off
New death from MERS in South Korea increases worry
With six now dead and a total of 87 infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, health officials are heightening measures to contain the virus
South Korea confirms deaths from MERS
The deaths are the first after 24 reported cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
Was Pentagon's shipment of live anthrax "human error"?
The Pentagon has admitted it mistakenly shipped live anthrax across the country and to South Korea
The U.S. military was supposed to send inactive samples of anthrax to nine laboratories in South Korea but mistakenly sent live samples
The U.S. military was supposed to send inactive samples of anthrax to nine laboratories in South Korea but mistakenly sent live samples. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
U.S., 2 Asia allies discuss N. Korean nuclear threat
Envoys from S. Korea, U.S. and Japan meet after recent N. Korea claim that it had tested a new type of missile from a submarine
Harris, Trump campaigns in homestretch as polls show tie just 5 days out
The former president tried to seize on President Biden's "garbage" comment, while Jennifer Lopez appeared at a rally in Las Vegas with the vice president.
Boeing machinists' union leaders back new contract, call for Monday vote
Some 33,000 Boeing machinists have been on strike for weeks. Union leadership said the latest proposal adds a general wage increase of 38% over four years.
Alito denies Cornel West bid for intervention in Pennsylvania ballot access dispute
As the Nov. 5 election draws near, the Supreme Court has been asked to intervene in a growing number of disputes.
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.
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."
Walz's closing campaign message to air on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
Walz recorded the interview with Colbert Thursday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, underscoring the Harris campaign's focus on the battleground state in the 2024 election.
After pilot error, F-35 fighter jet flew for 11 minutes on its own before crashing
The F-35 pilot made the wrong decision in ejecting, according to a report released Thursday, considering the F-35 "continued to fly for an extended period after ejection."
Trump sues CBS News; network says suit "completely without merit"
Former President Donald Trump has sued CBS News over a recent 60 Minutes interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The network says it intends to vigorously defend against the lawsuit.
Harris campaign leans into her HBCU roots
Vice President Kamala Harris graduated from Howard University with her bachelor's degree in 1986.
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Shooting in mall in Vancouver, Washington leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded
One person is dead and two others wounded after a shooting in the food court of the Vancouver Mall in Vancouver, Wash. and the suspect is at large, police say.
2 dead, 6 wounded in mass shooting in downtown Orlando
ight people were shot, two fatally in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.
Harris campaign leans into her HBCU roots
Vice President Kamala Harris graduated from Howard University with her bachelor's degree in 1986.
Soldier charged with murder in sergeant's Missouri death
Sgt. Sarah Roque's body was found at Fort Leonard Wood two days after she was reported missing.
Trump sues CBS News; network says suit "completely without merit"
Former President Donald Trump has sued CBS News over a recent 60 Minutes interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The network says it intends to vigorously defend against the lawsuit.
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Boeing machinists' union leaders back new contract, call for Monday vote
Some 33,000 Boeing machinists have been on strike for weeks. Union leadership said the latest proposal adds a general wage increase of 38% over four years.
Ford to pause production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks
Ford is temporarily halting production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck as motorists cool on EVs.
Here's how Starbucks' new CEO plans to overhaul its struggling cafes
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 $1.9 billion amid DJT stock plunge
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.
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Voters in 3 red states cast ballots on paid sick leave
The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska are deciding whether employers must provide it.
Harris campaign leans into her HBCU roots
Vice President Kamala Harris graduated from Howard University with her bachelor's degree in 1986.
Arizona counties invest millions to reassure voters of election security
The ballot boxes in Arizona's Pinal County are equipped with GPS tracking devices, something officials say can assure the public all election equipment is protected.
After pilot error, F-35 fighter jet flew for 11 minutes on its own before crashing
The F-35 pilot made the wrong decision in ejecting, according to a report released Thursday, considering the F-35 "continued to fly for an extended period after ejection."
Do you have to fill out your entire ballot?
Some voters may wish to only vote in some races. Here's what happens if you leave fields blank.
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Voters in 3 red states cast ballots on paid sick leave
The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska are deciding whether employers must provide it.
Family of grandfather who died after eating Quarter Pounders is heartbroken
There has been one death in a severe E. coli outbreak that affected dozens of people. That victim lived in Grand Junction, and his family there says they have not filed a lawsuit against McDonald's or anyone involved.
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.
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Hidden Maya city discovered in Mexico jungle by doctoral student
The ancient Maya city was named "Valeriana" after a nearby freshwater lagoon and built before 150 AD, researchers said.
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.
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Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
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.
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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
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
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Halloween weather breaks records
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
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.
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Shooting in mall in Vancouver, Washington leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded
One person is dead and two others wounded after a shooting in the food court of the Vancouver Mall in Vancouver, Wash. and the suspect is at large, police say.
2 dead, 6 wounded in mass shooting in downtown Orlando
ight people were shot, two fatally in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.
Soldier charged with murder in sergeant's Missouri death
Sgt. Sarah Roque's body was found at Fort Leonard Wood two days after she was reported missing.
Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Suspect faces hate crime, terrorism charges in shooting of Jewish man in West Ridge
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
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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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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.
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.
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?
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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From the archives: House Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses the "Contract with America"
House Speaker Newt Gingrich joined Face the Nation in 1995 to discuss his plans for the "Contract with America," a series of legislative measures meant to shrink the size of the federal government.
Halloween weather breaks records
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
Latino voters on environmental issues
An Environmental Voter Project poll found that climate change is a top issue for young voters in 2024. Voter efforts are focusing on climate change within Latino communities ahead of Election Day. Journalist Kelly McEvers joins CBS News to discuss why Latino communities are particularly affected by the issue.
Analyzing the 2024 gender divide
Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign seized on former President Donald Trump's comments saying he'll protect women whether they "like it or not." Politics reporter at Semafor Shelby Talcott joins CBS News to discuss how the gender gap could impact the presidential election, and how both campaigns are framing the abortion issue.
How TV news can influence voters' perceptions
In an effort to understand the political divide in the U.S., Trump and Harris supporters in New Jersey were invited to watch the other side's favorite cable news channels. Tony Dokoupil reports on how it went.