COVID cluster from bus trip is latest evidence of airborne spread
A study from China found that one person on a poorly ventilated bus likely passed the coronavirus to almost 2 dozen others.
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BuzzFeed News on China's internment camps
A BuzzFeed News investigation takes a closer look at facilities in China where members of the country's Muslim minority groups have been detained. BuzzFeed News international correspondent Megha Rajagopalan joins CBSN to talk about what they found.
Chinese government puts restrictions on TikTok sale ordered by Trump
The country has introduced export restrictions on AI technology, including the type used in TikTok's algorithm.
How did COVID show up in the bathroom of a long-vacant apartment?
Chinese researchers say the discovery, and their subsequent flush-and-trace experiment, is evidence the coronavirus can travel through plumbing.
China accuses U.S. of "naked act of provocation," test fires missiles
Beijing says the plane disrupted a military drill and "severely incurred the risk of misjudgement and even of bringing about an unintended air-sea incident."
TikTok sues Trump administration over ban
President Trump gave the popular video-sharing app several weeks to get out of the country.
China OKs "emergency" use to try COVID vaccines on state workers
Little information provided on how many people are getting the trial drugs or which ones they're getting, as China races ahead with 4 potential vaccines.
Minnesota farmers hopeful, though losses continue amid coronavirus
"We're looking at a lot of red ink from now until next summer," hog farmer Mike Patterson said, adding. "We're looking at ... 10 months before you get into the black again."
Giant panda gives birth at National Zoo
Giant panda May-Shong gave birth to a cub at the Smithsonian's National Zoo on Friday. Panda births are rare since giant pandas can only become pregnant one to three days out of the year.
Chinese publisher yanks math textbook with boys' and girls' versions
The company had said the two texts catered to gender differences, with games for boys and "practical scenarios, such as buying vegetables and fruit," for girls.
Papua New Guinea bars Chinese mine workers given trial COVID vaccine
Official says flights cancelled over "lack of information of what these trials are and what possible risks or threat that it might cause our people."
Thousands evacuated as record flooding tests massive Chinese dam
The Yangtze River has been swollen by record rainfall, and the biggest hydroelectric dam on the planet has never faced such a test.
Hong Kong leader admits U.S. sanctions impeding her credit card use
Beijing-approved leader was among top Hong Kong officials hit with sanctions, which she says have "hampered" her own transactions.
Portfolio manager Jim Jubak discusses some of the areas of potential growth in the global markets
With the U.S. markets back to their peaks, where is there room for growth? Portfolio manager Jim Jubak discusses some of the areas of potential growth in the global markets.
Rescuers tied the survivor with a steel wire and used a crane to hoist him out of the cabin
A truck crashed into a viaduct parapet wall in China's Guizhou Province, killing one person and trapping one after a third of the truck's body hung over in the air. Rescuers tied the survivor with a steel wire and used a crane to hoist him out of the cabin.
President Obama warns that the U.S. must step up its spending on infrastructure if it hopes to remain economically competitive
President Obama warns that the U.S. must step up its spending on infrastructure if it hopes to remain economically competitive.
Seth Doane reports on the nation's pollution problems
Beijing is suffering through a week of dangerous air pollution levels. One man is taking the Chinese government to court because of all the smog. Seth Doane reports on the nation's pollution problems.
After a meeting between President Obama and the Dalai Lama, White House spokesman Jay Carney clarifies the administration's stance on Tibet
After a meeting between President Obama and the Dalai Lama, White House spokesman Jay Carney clarifies the administration's stance on Tibet
Firefighters rescued a woman from the bedroom window of her three-story home in China's Anhui Province
Firefighters rescued a woman when she was about to jump down from a window of her three-story home in China's Anhui Province.
U.N. votes not to extend arms embargo against Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo slammed the vote in a statement, calling it "inexcusable."
The Dow suffered a triple-digit loss for the seventh time this year. A weaker-than-expected manufacturing report said growth in orders for machinery and other large factory goods dropped by the most in 33 years
The Dow suffered a triple-digit loss for the seventh time this year. A weaker-than-expected manufacturing report said growth in orders for machinery and other large factory goods dropped by the most in 33 years. Slow growth in developing economies added to investor pessimism. Alexis Christoforous reports.
The lunar New Year is underway around the world with millions of people celebrating
The lunar New Year is underway around the world with millions of people celebrating. Seth Doane reports on how China celebrates the occasion.
The stock market had one of its largest sell-offs in several months after weak economic data from emerging markets, and a slow down in China. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger reports that several factors may bring the market back up this week
The stock market had one of its largest sell-offs in several months after weak economic data from emerging markets, and a slow down in China. However, as CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger reports, several factors may bring the market back up this week.
Attendants aim to give travelers a pleasant spectacle during the Chinese Spring Festival travel rush
Sixty-six Chinese flight attendants perform a synchronized dance in a terminal of the Shanghai Pudong International Airport to give travelers a pleasant spectacle during the Chinese Spring Festival travel rush.
In a landmark move, China destroyed about six tons of ivory, including more than 100 brown tusks and hundreds of small carved statues of Buddhist figures
In a landmark move, China destroyed about six tons of ivory, including more than 100 brown tusks and hundreds of small carved statues of Buddhist figures. John Scanlon, who leads a wildlife trade watchdog that imposed a global ban on ivory trade in 1989, said the gesture was a "powerful" one.
Trump nominates replacement for acting U.S. attorney in office probing Letitia James
President Trump announced that he would nominate senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office.
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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.
Pentagon to impose new limits on media, documents show
The Pentagon's new guidelines were sent to reporters on Friday.
Newsom signs bill barring on-duty federal officers from wearing masks in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom also signed bills enhancing protections for children at schools, hospitals.
One dead, several wounded in shooting at New Hampshire country club; suspect detained
Police said multiple people were shot Saturday at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Armed man arrested outside site of Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona
The man told Secret Service agents he was a member of law enforcement.
Trump administration to add $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
The Trump administration is targeting a visa widely used by tech companies and other employers to hire foreign workers.
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.
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.