WHO begins investigation into COVID-19
Delegates from the World Health Organization were released from quarantine in Wuhan, China on Thursday. They are in the central Chinese city to investigate the origin of COVID-19. Ramy Inocencio reports.
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U.S. officials: Chinese collecting our DNA
60 Minutes has learned Chinese company BGI Group, the largest biotech firm in the world, offered to build COVID labs in at least six states, and U.S. intelligence officials issued warnings not to share health data with BGI. See the story, Sunday on CBS.
Doctor: Standardized COVID response would help
The CDC projects that up to 85,000 Americans could die over the next three weeks from COVID-19. Dr. Leo Nissola spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what's driving these numbers up so high, the science behind the World Health Organization's investigation into the origins of the coronavirus, and whether or not you should take over-the-counter pain meds before getting the vaccine.
WHO investigators begin work in Wuhan, China
World Health Organization investigators are out of quarantine and ready to begin work in Wuhan, China, where they are hoping to learn more about the origins of the coronavirus. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the probe.
WHO team finally gets to work in Wuhan tracing COVID's origin
As the team urges patience and an open mind after months of delay by Chinese authorities, one expert says it's still a valuable mission.
Biden administration facing pressure after China's treatment of Uighurs ruled genocide
Newly confirmed Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not hesitate to say that China's treatment of its Uighur and Muslim minority populations is genocide.
11 miners rescued from Chinese gold mine
Eleven workers trapped for two weeks inside a Chinese gold mine were brought safely to the surface on Sunday, a landmark achievement for an industry long-blighted by disasters and high death tolls.
Biden's U.N. nominee vows to curb China's "authoritarian agenda"
If confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Linda Thomas-Greenfield may get a "warm welcome" from her fellow diplomats, but she'll have her work cut out for her.
11 miners rescued from Chinese gold mine
State broadcaster CCTV showed workers being hauled up one-by-one in baskets on Sunday afternoon.
China's "Eye of Heaven" telescope now open
Nestled shining and silent in the forested limestone hills of remote southwest China, the world's biggest single-dish radio telescope is now opening to international scientists. The massive telescope, called "Eye of Heaven," spans the length of more than five football fields. Ramy Inocencio gets a firsthand look.
Several Chinese miners pulled to safety
Eleven workers trapped for two weeks inside a Chinese gold mine were brought safely to the surface on Sunday, a landmark achievement for an industry long-blighted by disasters and high death tolls. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
WorldView: Chinese miners await rescue
Officials say the Chinese workers trapped underground after a gold mine blast January 10 could remain stuck for at least two more weeks. The Vatican convicts its former bank chief. And medics go on a hunger strike in Peru amid rising COVID-19 cases. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with a roundup of global headlines.
One year anniversary of Wuhan lockdown
Saturday marks the one year anniversary of the Wuhan lockdown. For the next 76 days, residents of the Chinese town were forced to stay inside, while little information managed to get out. A new documentary titled "76 Days" is shedding light on those chaotic moments in the first hospitals to battle COVID-19. Brook Silva-Braga has an exclusive look at the film, which contains graphic material that may be hard to watch.
China works to contain new COVID-19 surge
China is battling its worst outbreak of coronavirus infections it has seen in months. This as it marks the one-year anniversary since COVID-19 forced the city of Wuhan into an unprecedented lockdown. Ramy Inocencio reports
China marks one year since Wuhan's COVID-19 lockdown
A year after Wuhan announced the world's first coronavirus lockdown, the city has returned to normalcy.
Chinese miners will be trapped for at least 15 more days, city says
The mine shaft is blocked 1,000 feet below the surface by 70 tons of debris that extends down another 330 feet, the Yantai city government said in a statement on its social media account.
WorldView: Deadly gas explosion in Madrid
A gas explosion killed at least four people in central Madrid. Also, a police chief in the Philippines has been removed following a botched gang rape and murder investigation, and one of 22 trapped miners in China has reportedly died. Meanwhile, the U.K. government said it's going to help Kenya roll out the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with those stories.
Will Biden ease the sky-high tension between the U.S. and China?
The chasm between the two superpowers deepened considerably over the last 4 years, but one veteran Chinese analyst sees clear opportunities "to reengage."
China locks down millions in race to contain a COVID surge
With a major national holiday looming, which typically sees tens of millions travel across the country, authorities are taking drastic measures.
WorldView: Italy's PM stays in power
The Italian prime minister won a crucial vote in the country's Senate to stay in power. Also, tech billionaire Jack Ma made his first appearance since October, and officials are being warned of a looming shortage of oxygen supplies in the Brazilian city of Manaus. Meanwhile, China is rushing to build a massive quarantine camp. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those stories.
Analyzing Biden's global challenges
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Mark Phillips joins CBSN to help unpack the foreign challenges newly inaugurated President Joe Biden will face in the White House.
WorldView: Alexey Navalny update and more
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny told supporters to take to the streets after he was arrested upon his return to Moscow. Also, Italy's prime minister is barely holding onto power, and China and the World Health Organization are coming under fire for not acting quicker to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, some tennis players aren't being allowed to leave quarantine to practice for the Australian Open because passengers on their flights tested positive for the coronavirus. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those stories.
U.S. declares China's treatment of Muslims "genocide"
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the determination just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
Trapped Chinese miners ask for porridge and pickles
The 22 miners stuck 2,000 feet underground have been sent medicine and other basics, and now their requests are getting more specific as the rescue drags on.
WorldView: China gold mine blast & more
We are following the latest efforts to rescue trapped gold miners in China; Uganda's presidential election results; a migrant caravan heading towards the U.S. from Central America; and COVID-19 news out of Brazil. Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with the roundup.
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ICE threatens lawsuits if Democratic states don't hold migrants
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
Cyberattack disrupts systems, causes delays at major European airports
A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic at several major European airports.
Vermont drought is hitting dairy farmers hard as they turn to costly measures
An ongoing drought in Vermont is depleting feed crops, causing problems for dairy farmers who have been pushed to adapt and take costly measures to care for their cattle.
Ukrainian officials say 3 dead, dozens wounded in Russian attack
Russia has launched a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine, killing at least three people and wounding dozens more.
Trump unveils "Gold Card" fast-track visas for $1 million
President Trump's "Gold Card" program will be rolled out in the coming weeks, allowing the world's wealthy to apply for fast-track visas — if they pay $1 million or more.
Trump says U.S. military has struck another alleged drug boat, killing 3
President Trump said Friday the U.S. military has carried out another "lethal kinetic strike" on a boat accused of carrying drugs.
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Who's paying for the White House ballroom and what's in it for them
President Trump has so far raised $200 million for a new White House ballroom from some of the nation's biggest companies.
American WWII bomb found buried in Hong Kong, thousands evacuated
Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes after a 1,000-pound bomb was discovered by construction workers on the west side of Hong Kong island.
Sonny Curtis, who wrote "Mary Tyler Moore Show" theme, dies at 88
Sonny Curtis died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press.