China says more than 10 U.S. balloons have entered airspace over past year
The United States denied that it operates any surveillance balloons over China.
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The United States denied that it operates any surveillance balloons over China.
For the third time in just three days, the United States has shot down a third unidentified object, the latest one over Lake Huron.
The six Chinese entities are said by the U.S. to be linked to Beijing's aerospace programs.
The senator said she believes the flow of precursor chemicals into Mexico is happening with the tacit approval of the Chinese.
One expert says amid "political environments of hostility and mistrust," without clear lines of communication used by both sides, things "could go wrong in a hurry."
Miller argues the Pentagon budget, now at $816 billion, could be slashed by as much as half.
Senators questioned Pentagon officials about why the spy balloon was not shot down over Alaska.
A senior Biden administration official confirmed that the U.S. intelligence community believes the balloon was part of a surveillance program run by the People's Liberation Army.
The Pentagon assesses that the balloon was up to 200 feet tall and generated a sizable debris field after its destruction.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
U.S. military leaders recommended against shooting it down as it crossed over the middle of the country due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
The Federal Aviation Administration paused arrivals to and departures from airports in North and South Carolina.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China.
The United States is tracking what defense officials believe to be a Chinese spy balloon as it passes over the northern U.S. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins John Dickerson with the latest.
Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.
"China is not our adversary," Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, "but we must understand the scale of the challenge and work together to address it."
Experts think the number of COVID deaths will peak in China in the coming days, and despite a travel boom, the worst of the pandemic may finally be over.
It still has 1.41 billion people, more than any other nation, but its population is aging and its birthrate plunging, posing new challenges for its slowing economy.
China says nearly 60,000 people have died of COVID-19 since the country abruptly abandoned its tight "zero-COVID" policy in early December. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss concerns the virus will spread further over the busy Lunar New Year holiday season.
The American plane was forced to "take evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision."
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
The fast-changing rules have fueled excitement and a boom in travel queries in China, but with hospitals overwhelmed, many other nations are imposing new restrictions.
Same sex couples in China are making their love official in the U.S., from the comfort of their homes.
Taiwan says China's military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the self-ruled island.
A popular app for entertainment and news is now banned on government devices in five states.
Minnesota's policy on transgender athletes in high school sports is leaving parents and school boards in limbo.
School districts across Minnesota, from urban to rural communities, are asking taxpayers to approve new funding to shore up support.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
Minnesota is seeing a resurgence in bird flu cases this fall. The virus has infected thousands of turkeys and chickens in eight counties over just the last few weeks.
The top 10 finalists from across the country of the 3M Young Scientists Challenge presented their projects on Monday at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
School districts across Minnesota, from urban to rural communities, are asking taxpayers to approve new funding to shore up support.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
The top 10 finalists from across the country of the 3M Young Scientists Challenge presented their projects on Monday at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
One 93-year-old woman is beloved at her Twin Cities gym for showing up five times a week to work out and make others smile.
What was a free event with lights, stage performances and vendors will remold as part of a "broader, winter-long collaborative campaign," according to the Minneapolis Downtown Council, which manages the festival.
Minnesota's policy on transgender athletes in high school sports is leaving parents and school boards in limbo.
School districts across Minnesota, from urban to rural communities, are asking taxpayers to approve new funding to shore up support.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
Because you can't see it, smell or taste it, carbon monoxide can build up to toxic, and sometimes even deadly levels.
Sioux descendants have filed a lawsuit against the United States for federal recognition of their tribe, and for monetary damages over land that their attorney said was fraudulently dispossessed.
Authorities say neither the driver nor the passenger had been wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the crash.
Nearly a week after a small plane crashed near an airport in McGregor, Minnesota, almost everyone is out of the hospital, and man's best friend is back with his owners.
Working as a starting pitcher in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been one tough job.
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
Wisconsin's Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has decided not to run for governor and will instead seek reelection to a third term.
Village Shores Senior Living Community in Richfield is located just a mile from the church, and did something special to make sure those impacted by this violence feel loved.
When the news broke that Milton's would be closing, many longtime patrons were stunned.
Kelly Kunz began what she calls "Street Justice Ministry" months ago, buying a bus and using it to give essentials to those on the streets.
A 90-year-old former network producer is sharing her life lessons in a book, detailing her upbringing from a farm in Minnesota to Manhattan and back.
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
Eight dozen school districts have questions on local ballots asking for taxpayers to OK new funding. Some need money for building renovations, others to plug budget gaps. Caroline Cummings reports on what you need to know before you vote.
President Trump addressed the Israeli parliament after the hostages were reunited with their families.
The FBI is warning the public about a "phantom hacker" scam that's drained more than $1 billion from seniors retirement accounts, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Among the biggest races on the ballot in November is the mayor's race in St. Paul, and incumbent Melvin Carter is running for a third term.
Esme Murphy looks at St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's chance of winning reelection.
Minnesota is seeing a resurgence in bird flu cases this fall. The virus has infected thousands of turkeys and chickens in eight counties over just the last few weeks.
It can start with a phone call that sounds like a loved one, or maybe it's an email that looks like it's from your bank. Instead, it's artificial intelligence trying to fool you into giving up your money.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return.
Owamni, a decorated Indigenous restaurant that sits along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, is relocating — but it's not going far.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
St. Paul police are investigating after two men were injured in a shooting on the city's east side late Saturday night.
The shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island also left at least 20 injured, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office said.
A treasurer of a nonprofit in Isanti County, Minnesota, is accused of using her position to steal nearly $100,000.
Because you can't see it, smell or taste it, carbon monoxide can build up to toxic, and sometimes even deadly levels.
A couple in west-central Minnesota were airlifted for treatment after an apparent carbon monoxide leak inside their home.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione asked a New York federal judge on Saturday to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty, from a federal indictment brought against him in the December assassination of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive.
Health officials in Minnesota is reporting two new measles cases, bringing the state's total number this year to 20.
A North Dakota judge has upheld the state's ban on gender-affirming care for kids.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
"Purple Rain," the movie that launched Prince into superstardom in 1984, is hitting the stage.
Three Banana Ball games will be held in Minneapolis next year, according to the Minnesota Twins, who say all of the games will feature the Savannah Bananas and the Loco Beach Coconuts.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
One 93-year-old woman is beloved at her Twin Cities gym for showing up five times a week to work out and make others smile.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
Koi Perich returned an interception for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and Minnesota held on to defeat Purdue 27-20.
Kirill Marchenko had his fourth career hat trick and Elvis Merzlikins made 48 saves in his season debut to carry the Columbus Blue Jackets past Minnesota 7-4 to spoil the Wild's home opener on Saturday.
A'ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
Among the biggest races on the ballot in November is the mayor's race in St. Paul, and incumbent Melvin Carter is running for a third term.
Esme Murphy looks at St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's chance of winning reelection.
Rep. Nolan West says day cares aren’t safe enough, and he has firsthand experience.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
Earlier this month, many students went back to school after summer vacation, but in the town of McGregor, Minnesota it's always the first day of school.
In the United States, there are 13 different towns named Long Beach. The one in Minnesota is the smallest, but it's found a colorful way to stand out.
The Aerial Lift Bridge has been granting safe passage for so long that it's become part of the city's skyline. It's evolved over the years, but many of its original parts are still intact.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield finds out if there is "ick" in the licks.
The Twin Cities each have a unique personality, pace, and history. But in the mid-1800s, both were still searching for what to call their communities.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
Rain is expected to move into southern Minnesota early in the afternoon on Tuesday before it moves through the central part of the state, Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says. Parts of central Minnesota will also see scattered showers Tuesday morning.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Rain and cooler temperatures are in store for Tuesday, according to Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds will move in tonight ahead of our next chance of rain.
Temps on Tuesday will take a dip, with some showers expected in the evening.
Rain is expected to move into southern Minnesota early in the afternoon on Tuesday before it moves through the central part of the state, Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says. Parts of central Minnesota will also see scattered showers Tuesday morning.
From eating Lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Scandinavian and Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows why so many Northern Europeans emigrated to Minnesota.
A piece of medical technology is taking flight to help rural Minnesotans with medical emergencies. ECMO machines are used to support patients with severe conditions like respiratory failure, heart failure, lung infections, and trauma. You can find them in big cities, but now the machine can travel quickly to the places it's needed. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Frank Vascellaro explain in a story you'll see only on WCCO.
White Bear Lake schools said 22-year-old Kelvin Luebke used fake documents to enroll as a high school student. He has not been charged in relation to the incident, though his previous conviction for indecent exposure involving a minor has some parents on edge and calling for accountability.
Minnesota's policy on transgender athletes in high school sports is leaving parents and school boards in limbo. The debate over discrimination and Title IX protections played out in Elk River on Monday night. Jason Rantala reports.