Global outrage after researcher claims first gene-edited babies
He Jiankui claims he altered their DNA in a lab using a technique called CRISPR
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Trump says he expects to raise tariffs on China
President Trump says in a Wall Street Journal interview that it is "highly unlikely" he'll comply with China's request not to raise tariffs in January
Uighur woman details horrific abuse in China internment camp
"I thought that I would rather die than go through this torture and begged them to kill me," Mihrigul Tursun, 29, told reporters in Washington
Dictionary.com reveals its pick for word of the year
Dictionary.com says its 2018 word of the year isn't just a word, it's a "call to action"
Car plows into kids outside Chinese school, killing 5
Unclear if crash was deliberate, but it comes in the wake of a series of vehicle attacks and attacks on schools
Former top DOD official Michael Vickers says U.S., China battling to control "industries of the future"
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, Vickers talked with host Michael Morell about the threats posed by China and Russia to the U.S.
Hotel chains apologize after hidden video of cleaning practices in China
Major-name properties are among those caught wiping sinks, cups and toilets with the same dirty towels
Report warns U.S. lost its military edge
A new report by a bipartisan commission selected by Congress says the U.S. has lost its military edge and could lose a war against China or Russia. CBS News national security contributor Michael Morell, former deputy CIA director, joins "CBS Evening News" to explain.
U.S. military might "struggle to win, or perhaps lose" war with China or Russia, report says
"America's ability to defend its allies, its partners and its own vital interests is increasingly in doubt," report's authors write. On the "Intelligence Matters" podcast this week, National Defense Strategy Commission co-chair talks with Michael Morell
More than 100 animals trapped in "whale jail" off Russia's coast
Russian prosecutors are investigating whether the beluga and orca whales are being held, and possibly sold, illegally
As U.S. allies and rivals react, how might midterm results impact them?
Democrats' winning House majority could bring new scrutiny of Trump's foreign policy and business ties, but many abroad predict little change in tack
China unveils stealth combat drone under development
Beijing has won drone deals in the Mideast and elsewhere with lower prices and fewer conditions than U.S. attaches to sales of military hardware
World leaders watching U.S. midterm elections
The entire world is keeping a close eye on today's high-stakes midterm elections in the U.S. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, Gabe Lipton, explains some of the foreign policy issues at stake.
Bill Gates brings poop to the podium to tout new toilet tech
Philanthropist kicks off "Reinvented Toilet" Expo in China with a warning that feces-borne pathogens still kill some 500,000 kids every year
Ivanka Trump's brands win 16 Chinese trademarks despite being shut down
Beijing also granted 2 more marks to other Trump family companies, raising concerns about conflicts of interest
China's Xi promises a more open consumer market
Amid a trade war with the U.S., Xi is seeking to defuse complaints that China abuses the global trading system
At least 14 killed, dozens more injured in vehicle pile-up
A heavy truck lost control and crashed into a line of vehicles waiting at a toll station, authorities said
China tariffs causing U.S. price hikes
Rising costs for materials and supply-chain upheavals have companies expecting a rocky road ahead.
U.S. stocks fall despite blowout jobs numbers
Best wage growth for American workers in a decade can't overcome Apple's huge drag on U.S. stock prices
Bus plunges into river in China
Chinese authorities released video showing a bus driving off a bridge in China after a brawl between its driver and a passenger.
Trump's tariffs have U.S. companies cutting their forecasts
As tariffs ordered up by the White House raise costs for businesses, inflation worries are rising
Video shows bus plunging off bridge into river after passenger, driver fight
All 15 people on board presumed dead after 48-year-old female passenger and driver argue over missed stop, police say
Dramatic video shows bus plunge off bridge
Fight between passenger and driver leads to deadly accident in China.
Documentary explores WWII "comfort women"
The Japanese army forced roughly 200,000 young women and girls into prostitution during World War II. The award-winning documentary "The Apology" explores the personal journeys of three former "comfort women" as they struggle to come to terms with the past. Director Tiffany Hsiung joins CBSN to discuss the true stories behind her film.
Midsize companies plan to raise prices, citing U.S. tariffs
Executives with middle-market businesses say the president's protectionist trade policies are hurting their profits
Trump criticizes European allies in U.N. speech: "Your countries are going to hell"
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
Jimmy Kimmel delivers first monologue since show was taken off the air
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Zelenskyy says he's surprised after Trump argues Ukraine can regain all its land
President Trump said Ukraine is "in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form" — a shift that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said took him by surprise.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's "bigoted" claims about sharia law
President Trump suggested Tuesday that London officials want to "go to sharia law," a comment London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office called "bigoted" and "appalling."
Ryan Routh guilty in Trump assassination attempt, tries to stab himself after verdict
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. gathering
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Americans detained by immigration agents speak out about treatment by agents
Several U.S. citizens have filed legal claims against the government, alleging they were wrongfully detained and racially profiled — some said they were beaten by federal officers.
Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer after flood that killed 27
Camp Mystic has announced that it plans to reopen one of its Texas sites, where 27 girls and counselors died in a July flood.
World experts reject Trump's claims about Tylenol, autism link
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.