Million-year-old skull could rewrite human evolution timeline
The findings have the potential to resolve the longstanding "Muddle in the Middle" of human evolution, researchers said.
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Details on deal to keep TikTok online in U.S.
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, clearing the way for TikTok to remain operational in the U.S. under a new ownership model. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro dives deeper.
Trump signs executive order on TikTok
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on TikTok Thursday, saying it will allow control of the app and its algorithm to be placed in the hands of American investors.
Trump expected to sign TikTok deal
President Trump on Thursday said he was "very disappointed" with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Russia's war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is expected to sign a deal to put American companies and investors in charge of the app's U.S. operations. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Super Typhoon Ragasa pummels Hong Kong after killing 14 people in Taiwan
Densely populated Hong Kong is being slammed by its most powerful storm in years, with Super Typhoon Ragasa packing hurricane-force winds and a dangerous storm surge.
Typhoon Ragasa rips through China
Super Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in southern China on Wednesday, forcing nearly two million people to relocate. Multiple deaths were reported in Taiwan and the Philippines from the typhoon. CBS News' Anna Coren has more details.
China, Hong Kong ready for super typhoon
Southern China and Hong Kong are bracing for Super Typhoon Ragasa as authorities evacuate hundreds of thousands of people. CBS News' Anna Coren has more details.
TikTok's fate in the U.S. could hinge on who controls its algorithm
TikTok's algorithm is the "secret sauce" behind the app's success, experts say. U.S.-China talks over the app's ownership must resolve who controls the technology.
How China recruits its spies in the U.S.
The largest spy agency in the world is now in China, with the U.S. its second-biggest target. The first? China's own people – including those living abroad in the U.S.
Trump says call with Xi was "very productive"
President Trump said he had a "very productive call" on Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two discussed a potential deal for TikTok and ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has the national security roundup.
Details on Trump-Xi call over TikTok deal
President Trump held a key phone call Friday with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, to discuss a potential TikTok deal, trade issues and more. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what we know about the conversation.
What we know about the Trump-Xi call
President Trump posted about his call with China's Xi Jinping where they discussed several issues. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Kelly O'Grady report.
Trump, Xi Jinping discuss trade, tech
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed agriculture, tech and trade during a call about potential deals on Friday. CBS News' Willie James Inman and Kelly O'Grady report.
Trump on Afghanistan's Bagram base
President Trump says the U.S. wants Afghanistan's Bagram air base back from the Taliban. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more on the potential strategic reasons why.
Why Trump has high hopes for a TikTok deal
President Trump is expected to discuss a potential deal on TikTok with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Ramuy Inocencio reports.
Why Trump is speaking to China's Xi Jinping
President Trump is set to speak with China's Xi Jinping Friday. The call is expected to include a discussion on a potential TikTok deal. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Trump says he wants Afghanistan's Bagram base
President Trump said he is trying to get the Bagram air base in Afghanistan "back" during his press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Jonathan Wachtel, a global affairs analyst and OurCo co-founder, joins CBS News to discuss the announcement's significance.
China accuses Philippines of ship collision near disputed Scarborough shoal
China's coast guard has accused a Philippine ship of deliberately ramming one of its vessels near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
Graham questions Patel on Venezuela and more
At a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina asked FBI Director Kash Patel about the recent U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat from Venezuela, China's role in the fentanyl problem and other topics.
Oracle could play key role in TikTok deal
The technology firm Oracle could be part of a group of companies that help enable TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized with China, sources told CBS News. President Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
U.S. and China have "framework" of TikTok deal as Trump teases agreement
"We have a framework for a TikTok deal," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with Chinese officials in Spain.
Few details on potential TikTok deal
According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the Trump administration and China have a framework for a deal to keep TikTok operational in the U.S. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
U.S., China have framework TikTok deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that the U.S. has reached a framework deal with China for the popular social media app TikTok. President Trump also alluded to a deal on social media. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more details.
Trump teases framework for TikTok deal
President Trump posted on social media about his trade meeting with China, and alluded to a deal that may potentially involve the TikTok app. Mr. Trump said he will chat with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more details.
China accuses Nvidia of violating antimonopoly laws following investigation
Chinese regulators say they would carry out "further investigation" into Nvidia linked to a 2020 acquisition.
Trump orders "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela
President Trump's declaration comes as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Nick Reiner being charged with first-degree murder in parents' deaths
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates
An 11th-hour effort by moderate Republicans to put an extension on the floor for a vote failed Tuesday night.
Brown shooting investigators release new "enhanced" footage of person of interest
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, the person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
Hegseth won't release video of U.S. "double tap" strike that killed 2 survivors
Democrats have called on the Pentagon to release the full video of the "double-tap" U.S. strike that killed two survivors who were alive after an initial strike.
Trump doubles number of countries facing travel bans or restrictions
President Trump on Tuesday more than doubled the list of countries subject to his travel ban or to heavy restrictions, bringing the total number of nations affected to 39.
Judge denies request to temporarily block construction of White House ballroom
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., put limits on what construction crews can do on the project over the next two weeks.
Epstein offered advice to billionaire facing accusation of sexual impropriety
Recently released emails document Jeffrey Epstein's involvement in Leon Black's personal affairs.
Trump says he'll deliver prime-time address to the nation on Wednesday
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m.