Chinese court executes man who set his ex-wife on fire
Tang Lu set his ex-wife on fire in September 2020 while she was livestreaming on Douyin, the short video platform.
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Beijing court rules against woman who wanted to freeze her eggs
Teresa Xu, who is unmarried, had wanted to preserve her eggs so she could have an option to bear children at a later date.
U.S. reassessing China's military after Ukraine invasion
The United States failed to accurately predict how the Russian invasion of Ukraine would play out. That has the Pentagon rethinking how it has assessed the strength of another major global player, China. Lara Seligman, a defense reporter for Politico, discusses the situation.
Now is not the time for Pelosi to visit Taiwan, Biden says
The House speaker was initially scheduled to visit in April but had to postpone after testing positive for COVID.
Chinese officials apologize for breaking into homes of people with COVID
Authorities forced their way into 84 apartments to find any "close contacts" of quarantined people who might be hiding inside.
Steve Bannon's criminal trial gets underway
Jury selection began in the criminal trial of Steve Bannon. Bannon, who served as former President Trump's chief strategist, is charged with two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the January 6 committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
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Biden reaffirms U.S. will be "active, engaged partner" in Middle East; NASA releases stunning Webb Telescope images, previewing discoveries to come
Biden reaffirms U.S. will remain engaged in Middle East affairs
President Joe Biden's four-day trip to the Middle East comes to a close Saturday. Biden's main goal during his stay was to reaffirm U.S. engagement in the region. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Biden says U.S. "will not walk away" from Middle East
Biden's remarks, delivered at the Gulf Cooperation Council as he closes out the final leg of a four-day trip, comes as the region braces for a potential confrontation with Iran.
Stocks rally as investors look for "pockets of optimism"
Investors were cheered by new data on strong consumer spending, but worries remain about the impact of high inflation.
U.S. stocks sink as investors worry Fed hikes might derail growth
"Growth fears are hitting the markets harder than inflation concerns," said one analyst.
U.S. Navy destroyer tests waters in South China Sea
A U.S Navy destroyer sailed into the South China Sea Wednesday in a so-called “freedom of navigation” exercise, testing restrictions imposed by China. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
U.S. caused $2T in climate harm to poor nations, study finds
"It's the countries that have emitted the least that are also the ones that tend to be harmed," says co-author.
China fumes U.S. Navy destroyer sails through disputed South China Sea
Beijing says it sent forces to drive away a U.S. warship that violated "China's sovereignty and security" and undermined "peace and stability."
Sri Lankan president flees the country amid economic crisis
Lawmakers agreed to elect a new president next week but struggled Tuesday to decide on the makeup of a new government.
Terminally ill Hong Kong activist jailed over planned Olympics protest
Koo Sze-yiu, 75, has been jailed at least 11 times for speaking out against China's central government. He was diagnosed with terminal rectal cancer in 2020.
Beijing imposes, then backs off COVID vaccine mandate amid fresh outbreaks
Two of China's biggest cities enjoyed only about a month of relief before cases re-emerged, prompting tighter rules on testing and vaccination, but confusion over the latter.
An inside look at China's vast COVID testing system
China's extensive COVID-19 testing system strongly impacts its 1.4 billion people. Here's what a day under the testing system looks like in Beijing.
MoneyWatch: Moscow profits off Russian energy
Despite the U.S. and Western allies placing sanctions on Russian energy imports, Moscow continues to profit off its oil exports. Julien Mathonniere, senior oil markets correspondent for Energy Intelligence, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
U.S. stocks fall as inflation, energy weigh on growth
Market turmoil continues with experts warning that fear of a recession could be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Hong Kong observes 25 years of independence
To help celebrate Hong Kong’s 25-year independence from British rule, Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first trip off the mainland since the start of the pandemic. Elizabeth Palmer reports on the high-profile visit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Hong Kong
Chinese president Xi Jinping is in Hong Kong to mark 25 years since Great Britain returned control of the city to China. He also oversaw the inauguration of the city's new Chief Executive, John Lee. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste spoke with Amy Celico, principal at the Albright Stonebridge Group, about the significance of Xi Jinping's presence in Hong Kong.
Xi visits to affirm China's "comprehensive jurisdiction" over Hong Kong
The Chinese leader marked the 25th anniversary of Britain handing the former colony back to Beijing by stressing that nobody would ever "seize power" over it.
Xi Jingping marks Hong Kong anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Hong Kong celebrating the 25th anniversary of the former British colony returning to Chinese rule. It’s his first trip outside mainland China since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Yasheng Huang, a professor of global economics and management at MIT Sloan School of Management, joins CBS News to discuss the significance of the Chinese leader's visit.
Stocks fall as report reveals pullback in consumer spending
Investors are uneasy as signs point to possible recession caused by Fed interest rates hikes.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, was charged with aggravated murder.
FBI's Patel faces questions on Kirk probe, Epstein files at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he fielded questions over his leadership of the bureau.
Robert Redford, charismatic star and Oscar-winning director, dies at age 89
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Trump unlikely to escape Epstein scandal on historic state visit to U.K.
The ongoing fallout over Epstein is likely to follow Trump on his formal state visit to the U.K., which just lost its ambassador in D.C. to the scandal.
New CDC advisory panel members include more COVID vaccine critics
HHS and CDC announced five new members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices just days ahead of a scheduled meeting that's likely to discuss COVID vaccines and more.
Luigi Mangione's state terrorism charges dismissed, judge rules
Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court where his state terrorism charges were thrown out.
Judge denies Menendez brothers' petition for retrial
The judge claimed that the evidence the Menendez brothers presented was not enough to warrant a new trial.
U.S. lifts travel restrictions on Hungarian citizens
The Biden administration in 2021 imposed restrictions on Hungarian passport holders born outside of Hungary.
OpenAI introduces safety measures for ChatGPT users under 18
The technology company said that users it identifies as under 18 will automatically be directed to an "age-appropriate" version of ChatGPT.