China reports 2 new COVID deaths as some restrictions eased
China has reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions following increasingly vocal public frustrations.
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Full interview: Blinken on "Face the Nation"
Watch the full version of an interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that aired on Dec. 4, 2022, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
12/4: Face The Nation: Blinken, Aguilar, Holder
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the race to get as much done before the holidays as possible is on here in the nation's capital. International diplomacy has stepped up on a number of fronts. With continuing protests in Iran, and new challenges when it comes to China, we'll talk to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Macron on China’s aggression toward Taiwan
France is the only European country with a significant presence in the Indo-Pacific region. What does French President Emmanuel Macron think about China's stance toward Taiwan?
Blinken: U.S. "actively engaged" with Russia over prisoner swap
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said U.S. officials continue to engage Russia over the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.
Incoming House Intel chair on Ukraine, China and Trump
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio discusses the potential for bipartisanship over Ukraine policy, the U.S. relationship with China and former President Donald Trump's recent statements.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 4
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the race to get as much done before the holidays as possible is on here in the nation's capital. International diplomacy has stepped up on a number of fronts. With continuing protests in Iran, and new challenges when it comes to China, we'll talk to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
U.S. unveils new nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider
Six Raiders are in production. The Air Force plans to build 100 that can deploy either nuclear weapons or conventional bombs, and can be used with or without a human crew.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," December 4, 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, and more, will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
China fines former NBA star Jeremy Lin over "inappropriate" comments
Lin, born in California to parents from Taiwan, was the first American of Chinese or Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA.
Pentagon warns of China's nuclear expansion
Pentagon officials say China is on track to challenge the U.S. by accelerating its nuclear expansion. Raymond Kuo, a political scientist for the RAND Corporation, joins CBS News to share his insights on the report.
China protests echo scenes from the past
This week's scenes of protest on the streets of Chinese cities, with demonstrators calling for the downfall of the ruling Communist Party, echo the beginnings of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. Holly Williams speaks to a demonstrator who survived Tiananmen Square and asks where the latest protests could end up.
"This is huge": Historic China protests bring back memories of 1989
Historic protests mark the first time since 1989 that China has seen protests explicitly calling for the downfall of China's Communist Party.
China signals possible shift from "zero-COVID" policy after protests
Days after the most significant protests the ruling Communist Party has faced in decades, a senior health official heralded "a new situation," and 2 megacities eased restrictions.
Jiang Zemin: The 60 Minutes Interview
Former President Jiang Zemin, who led China after the bloody 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, has died. He was 96. In 2000, Mike Wallace asked Zemin if he admired the courage of the pro-democracy students at Tiananmen.
Former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin dies at 96
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin has died of leukemia and multiple organ failure, according to state media. He was 96. Anne-Marie Green has more.
South Korea scrambles jets after Chinese, Russian warplanes approach
Beijing and Moscow appeared to have "engaged in a combined air exercise," Seoul's Yonhap news agency reported.
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin dies at 96
Jiang led his country out of isolation after the Tiananmen Square crackdown, backing economic reform that ushered a decade of explosive growth.
China responds to rare protests with a security "crackdown"
The federal agency in charge of China's law enforcement authorities said it was time to crack down on "illegal criminal behavior that has disrupted social order."
China sends astronauts to its space station
China has sent three astronauts to its recently built Tiangong space station, marking a major step for China's independent space program. Plus, NASA is celebrating the successes of its Artemis 1 mission. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood discussed the latest.
China launches new crew to Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou 15 crew will take over from three fellow space station fliers as China establishes a permanent presence in low-Earth orbit.
Biden, Congress face supply chain uncertainty
The White House is looking to Congress for help averting a possible railroad strike, while monitoring growing unrest over COVID lockdowns in China. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins us to discuss the latest.
Wait times for the iPhone 14 Pro stretch past 5 weeks
The delay means that a consumer buying the phone today likely won't get it in time for the holidays.
COVID lockdown protests sweep across China
Widespread protests in China are calling for an end to Xi Jinping's "zero COVID" policy, which has battered China's economy and locked hundreds of millions of people in their homes. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Protests in China threaten U.S. economy
The Biden administration is preparing for economic turmoil as protests over COVID-19 restrictions in China and a possible rail strike threaten supply chains during the holiday season. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
JD Vance hosts "The Charlie Kirk Show" after Kirk's assassination
Vance has described his longtime friendship with Kirk, who was also a key ally in his political rise.
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.
Which form of energy is the cheapest? CBS News asked experts to find out.
CBS News looked at the cost of producing coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar energy to determine which is the cheapest.
Rubio meets Netanyahu in Israel as U.S. ally Qatar gathers Arab neighbors
As Trump urges Israel to be "very careful" after a strike in U.S.-allied Qatar, Netanyahu calls Rubio's visit "a clear message that America stands with Israel."
Immersive newsroom marks CBS News Atlanta launch
CBS News Atlanta makes its debut with immersive technology, a startup-style newsroom and a mission to serve the community from day one.
Trump wants to abolish quarterly earnings reports. Here's why.
President Trump says getting rid of a quarterly reporting requirement for public companies would lower costs and help businesses.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect under special watch as investigators seek motive
The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk is under special watch in a Utah jail, days after he allegedly shot and killed the 31-year-old conservative activist.
Workers fired, placed on leave for Charlie Kirk comments after assassination
A range of companies and other organizations are sanctioning — and sometimes firing — workers over their public comments about Charlie Kirk. They may have little recourse.
Ex-federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues DOJ over her firing
Maurene Comey is suing the Trump administration over her firing in July, saying that her termination was unlawful and unconstitutional.