Is North Korea quietly grappling with a COVID resurgence?
A Seoul-based news outlet says residents of the North Korea capital have been ordered to stay at home due to an outbreak of "respiratory illness."
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Biden meeting with Japanese PM
President Biden is meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday. It's the first meeting between the two leaders since Japan announced its biggest military buildup since World War II. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the high-stakes meeting.
H.R. McMaster on U.S.-South Korea defense
The U.S. says it is planning to expand areas of defense cooperation with South Korea. But senior administration officials are making it clear that the U.S. is not considering joint nuclear exercises with the Seoul. CBS News foreign policy and national security contributor H.R. McMaster joined us to discuss.
Look ahead to 2023: Warning signs in Asia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un upped the ante this past year, as missile tests indicate he's expanding his already fearsome military machine. And while tensions between China and the United States have dialed down, surging Chinese military pressure on Taiwan continues to concern America's allies in the region. Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Seoul: North Korea fires 3 missiles just days after flying drones into South
North Korea has test-fired more than 70 ballistic and cruise missiles this year.
North Korean drones enter South Korean airspace
South Korean officials said five North Korean drones crossed the border into the country's airspace on Monday. The military responded by firing warning shots and launching fighter jets and attack helicopters to shoot down the drones.
South Korea scrambles jets, fires warning shots after North flies drones
Tensions at the border were sky-high -- literally. Seoul said it was the first time in five years that drones from the North violated its airspace.
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles days after U.S.-South Korea drills
The U.S. flew nuclear-capable bombers and advanced stealth jets near the Korean Peninsula during the drills.
China sees COVID surge after restrictions end
China is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases after ending its "zero-COVID" policy. Meanwhile, Japan is increasing its defense spending in an effort to boost its counteroffensive capabilities, and North Korea is threatening a military response. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
U.S. flies bombers, stealth jets as show of force against North Korea
The deployment of B-52 bombers and F-22 stealth fighter jets for joint drills with South Korea was part of an agreement to protect it with all available means.
North Korea claims significant progress toward developing spy satellite
Pyongyang says preparations should be wrapped up by April. Western experts note that April 15 is an important holiday in the North.
North Korea test fires 2 ballistic missiles, Seoul says
In recent months, North Korea has test-fired dozens of ballistic missiles, including the launch of an ICBM designed to carry multiple warheads.
Japan to double defense spending, gain missiles amid regional threats
U.S. officials were quick to praise the massive adjustment to post-WWII Japan's pacifist policy as marking "a new era in the defense of democracy."
Jin, of K-Pop supergroup BTS, enlists for mandatory military service
Members of "The Army," as BTS fans are somewhat ironically known, replied with tears to a photo of Jin with his new haircut, bidding farewell to his bandmates.
Kim Jong Un's daughter appears again, heating up succession debate
She's only about 10, but her new, bold photos are deepening the debate over whether she's being primed as a successor.
Sen. Risch on war in Ukraine, global security
Speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Russian calls for a "short truce." Idaho Senator James Risch also spoke at the conference, and he joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to talk about the war in Ukraine, NATO's response, and the latest threats from North Korea.
U.S. condemns North Korea missile launch
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic that, Japanese officials said, had enough range to reach the mainland United States. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on the Biden administration's response to Pyongyang's latest missile tests and details on White House's decision to give Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman immunity in a lawsuit over the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
North Korea tests missile with range to hit anywhere in U.S., Japan says
At the APEC summit in Bangkok, Vice President Harris strongly condemned the test, calling it a "brazen violation of multiple U.N. Security resolutions."
Christmas parade killer gets life term
The man who killed six people and injured many others when he drove through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of release. North Korea launched another ballistic missile toward its eastern waters Thursday. And a sign of the holiday season: The White House Christmas tree has been cut down, at a Pennsylvania farm.
North Korea launches another ballistic missile, Seoul says
The launch comes after President Biden's summit with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts in which they condemned North Korea's recent missile tests.
Worldwide threats hearing held
House lawmakers heard testimony on the ever-changing terror threat the U.S. faces at home and abroad. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice Reporter Nicole Sganga breaks down the key takeaways from Tuesday's hearing.
U.S., Japan, South Korea vow unified response to North Korea threat
President Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea are vowing a unified and coordinated response to North Korea's threatening nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Remains of U.S. soldier killed in Korean War identified 72 years later
Tommie T. Hanks, 27, was reported missing in action in 1950.
Iran claims it has developed a hypersonic missile
A commander said the new missile would "be able to breach all the systems of anti-missile defense," declaring it "a great generational leap in the field of missiles."
North Korea fires another missile, continuing recent barrage of tests
One of the dozens of missiles fired by Kim Jong Un's isolated regime last week was a half-century old Soviet model, but not necessarily because he's running low.
Deadly shooting at Dallas ICE facility investigated by FBI as targeted attack
Two people were killed and one person is in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
Trump crackdown highlights judge vacancy crisis pushing D.C. courts to brink
The D.C. courts have for years been hampered by judicial vacancies that have led to a backlog of cases and slowed the administration of justice.
Russia rejects Trump's criticism over Ukraine war and its economy
Kremlin spokesman shoots back at Trump's suggestion that Russia is "a paper tiger," declaring: "There are no paper bears. And Russia is a real bear."
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.
Ex-stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs accuses mogul of sexual abuse, violence
A former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who testified against the disgraced music mogul in his criminal trial, has filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual abuse and violence.
Millions could soon see food stamp cuts as grocery costs are on the rise
The Republicans' "big, beautiful" spending and tax law will result in cuts to food stamp benefits for many Americans, experts say.
N.C. legislature passes "Iryna's Law" after Ukraine refugee killed
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has said he supports some pretrial reforms following the fatal attack on 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska.
U.S. comic Tim Dillon says jokes got him fired from Saudi comedy festival
American stand-up comedian Tim Dillon says he's been dropped from the Riyadh Comedy Festival bill after jokes about the country's alleged use of forced labor.
Mexican national dies in ICE custody after arrest in San Bernardino County
The 39-year-old man was scheduled for surgery on an abscess when he died, ICE officials said.