Man trying to pick pine nuts trapped aloft in hydrogen balloon for 2 days
The man and a partner were collecting pine nuts in a forest park. The other person jumped to the ground.
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This week on "Face the Nation," it's Super Bowl Sunday — we'll look at the efforts to keep it from becoming super spreader Sunday. Plus, we'll have more of CBS News' exclusive interview with President Biden.
China enforces new round of COVID lockdowns
Coronavirus outbreaks in areas of China are causing officials to enact more lockdowns. The country has been aiming for a "zero-COVID" policy since the pandemic began. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft has more.
India and China first to authorize inhaled COVID vaccines
Regulators in China cleared an aerosol version of an existing shot to use as a booster, while India is forging ahead with a nasal spray for the unvaccinated.
U.S. says Russia reliant on North Korean weapons to keep up Ukraine war
The two isolated nations have grown closer, and the U.S. says Russia is buying rockets from Pyongyang amid sanctions-driven "severe supply shortages in Ukraine."
Death toll tops 45 after powerful earthquake jolts southwest China
The region is often rattled by temblors, but this one struck with many residents confined to their homes amid another COVID lockdown.
China accuses U.S. of cyberattacks on military research university
"The United States should immediately stop using its advantages to steal secrets," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday.
U.N. accuses China of abuses against Uyghurs
A report from the United Nations accuses China of "serious human rights violations" against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities. For years, millions of people from these groups have been placed in detention camps and faced other abuses. Marti Flacks, the director of human rights at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News' Ben Tracy to discuss.
U.N. says China's Uyghur detentions may be "crimes against humanity"
The long-delayed report echoes many previous claims of abuse, but Beijing immediately denounced it as a fabrication cooked up by Western nations.
Russia & China to hold joint military drills
Russia and China are holding a joint military exercise this week. More than 50,000 troops will be mobilized in Russia's far east and the Sea of Japan. David Ochmanek, senior researcher for the RAND Corporation, joins CBS News' David Begnaud to discuss the message being sent by these drills.
Police rescue 150 cats headed for dinner tables in China
The animals were found in a "shocking" state, crammed into rusty cages along with "live sparrows used as bait."
China puts millions back under COVID lockdown amid fresh outbreaks
The measures affect about 3 million people in the city of Dalian, along with an undisclosed number in in Hebei province several hours from capital Beijing.
Record-breaking drought in China
A large part of China has been enduring a record-breaking heat wave over the past two months in addition to record-low rainfall. The lack of water could worsen economic growth in the country, where nearly 20% of electricity comes from hydropower. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Senator is latest lawmaker to visit Taiwan
Tensions are escalating in the Indo-Pacific region as more U.S. lawmakers travel to Taiwan. Senator Marsha Blackburn is the third U.S. lawmaker to travel to the island since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit earlier this month. Cristina Antelo, a political strategist and CEO of Ferox Strategies, joined CBS News to discuss the strategy behind the growing number of trips to Taiwan.
Chinese province plans to ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars
The idea is to curb climate-changing carbon emissions. Cities there would develop "zero-emissions zones" where fossil fuel-powered vehicles would be prohibited.
Robotaxis popping up in China
Tech giant Baidu is rolling out robotaxis in China. The company is currently testing its self-driving taxis in 10 cities across the nation.
Petraeus on lessons learned in Afghanistan
In a recent op-ed, retired general and former CIA director David Petraeus criticizes the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the way the situation was handled over the past 20 years. Petraeus, who commanded U.S. troops in Afghanistan, spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the lessons learned a year after the U.S. withdrawal.
Taking a ride in one of China's fast-growing fleet of robotaxis
Tech giant Baidu has human-monitored self-driving test cars rolling around in 10 cities, and it just got clearance to use some without any human oversight.
U.S. announces trade talks with Taiwan and China immediately shows its wrath
Beijing warned Washington not to encourage Taiwan to try to make its de facto independence from China permanent, a step Beijing says would lead to war.
China hit with deadly floods and crippling drought all at once
As flash floods leave more than 30 people dead or missing in Qinghai province, heat and drought force car plants to close in Shanghai.
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China's leader to visit Saudi Arabia
Chinese officials announced additional military drills around Taiwan as the island's president met with members of another U.S. congressional delegation. And Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to make a visit to Saudi Arabia this week. Politico 's D.C.-based China correspondent Phelim Kine joined CBS News' Vlad Duthiers and Anne Marie Green to discuss.
Oil prices fall as China cuts interest rates
CBS News' Tanya Rivero sits down with Axios business reporter Hope King to discuss what's driving the U.S. stock market and what China is doing to stave off an economic downturn.
China announces new military drills as U.S. delegation visits Taiwan
China has announced more military drills around Taiwan as the island's president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation.
U.S. stocks up as investors focus on economy ahead of retail data
Walmart and Home Depot kick off a host of retail earnings reports on Tuesday, followed by Lowe's and Target.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect appeared to confess to killing on Discord, company says
"It was me," a Discord account belonging to accused shooter Tyler Robinson appeared to state, according to a company spokesperson.
Israel's military says Gaza City ground offensive is underway
Israel's military says troops have "begun pushing into the heart of Gaza City," renewing its call for thousands of war-weary civilians to evacuate.
Trump sues New York Times for $15 billion for alleged "defamation and libel"
President Trump is suing The New York Times for $15 billion for what he says is a years-long pattern of defamation and libel by the paper against him.
Appeals court says Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor, rejecting Trump's bid to fire her
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit declined to grant the Trump administration emergency relief and clear the way for Mr. Trump to remove Cook from her position.
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Oracle could play key role in TikTok deal between Trump administration and China, sources say
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
Trump announces second U.S. strike against alleged Venezuela drug boat
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. military has carried out a second strike on alleged Venezuelan "narcoterrorists."
Patel says he doesn't regret his post about Kirk case that turned out to be wrong
Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino are challenging the FBI's fierce allegiance to message control.
Smoke-dried remains found in Asia may be world's oldest mummies
Some ancient societies in Asia appear to have smoke-dried their dead, effectively mummifying them thousands of years earlier than their Egyptian counterparts, new research has found.
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.