Russians push rail trolley across border to leave North Korea
North Korea shares a border with Russia in the far eastern part of the isolated rogue nation, but there are no trains running between the countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Court awards $2.3 billion to U.S. spy ship crew held hostage in 1968
The court said many of the 83-strong crew were mentally and physically abused during their captivity.
Worldview: Free speech protests in Spain; Facebook retaliates against Australia
Dozens of protesters across Spain were arrested Wednesday as clashes with police turned violent amid a reckoning over the future of free speech in the country. Meanwhile, Facebook is blocking news content for users in Australia as the country tries to get the tech giant to pay publishers. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with the latest.
3 North Korean hackers charged
The Justice Department has charged three North Korean hackers over a wide-ranging scheme that included the attempted theft of more than $1.3 billion from banks around the world — and cyberattacks targeting the entertainment industry. Isaac Stone Fish, a CBSN contributor and Strategy Risks founder, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments.
U.S. charges North Korean hackers in $1.3 billion theft scheme
The indictment expands on the earlier case related to the 2014 hack of Sony Pictures.
North Korea apparently tried to hack Pfizer for COVID vaccine info
A South Korean lawmaker told reporters about a briefing by his nation's spy agency.
North Korea continuing to develop nuclear program, U.N. report warns
The summary said North Korea "produced fissile material, maintained nuclear facilities and upgraded its ballistic missile infrastructure" in the last year.
Margaret Brennan & Ben Tracy on "The Takeout"
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan and CBS News Asia correspondent Ben Tracy discuss President Trump's second summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un on this week's edition of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
6/12/18: Red and Blue
Next steps for Trump and Kim; Mitch McConnell's GOP milestone
Search for survivors after Indonesia quake
Dozens were killed and hundreds injured after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Indonesia, toppling buildings and triggering landslides. Also, North Korea displayed new missiles during a military parade, and Argentina has legalized elective abortions. Meanwhile, the U.N. Human Rights Council is holding a secret ballot to pick their president after some countries blocked a candidate from Fiji. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined "CBSN AM" with those headlines from around the world.
With new sub-launched missiles, North Korea aims to pressure Biden
After failed diplomacy with Trump, Kim Jong Un flouts new weaponry in huge military parade, but much of it remains unproven, and likely still needs work.
WorldView: Kim Jong Un admits policy failures
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un admitted during a rare meeting of his ruling party that his economic plan failed. Also, Japan declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby areas after days of record new coronavirus infections and a rising death toll, and Zimbabwe is in a new monthlong lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM from London with those stories.
North Korea's Kim sends rare New Year's cards to his people
The last time the leader of North Korea sent such a letter to ordinary citizens was on Jan. 1, 1995, according to Seoul's Unification Ministry.
Watchdog warns about Iran, North Korea nuclear programs
The incoming Biden administration will need to make Iran a priority, said Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency. He sat down with CBS News' Pamela Falk to discuss Iran's nuclear program, how the agency is monitoring nuclear activity in North Korea and how nuclear scientists can help prevent the next global virus outbreak.
Global nuclear agency chief says risks increased under Trump
Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency voices hope that President-elect Joe Biden will re-engage with friends and foes to lower the risk of nuclear conflict.
South Korean lawmaker says Kim Jong Un ordered new executions
South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered at least two people executed, a lawmaker said.
Sue Mi Terry discusses North Korea's nuclear advancements
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Sue Mi Terry about possible provocation from the North.
New aspect of U.S. missile defense system passes "critical" test
U.S. says destroyer fired missile that hit and destroyed mock ICBM over waters off Hawaii, as U.S. tries to add sea-launched intercepts to land-based ones.
What U.S. allies and adversaries in Asia make of Biden and Harris
There's no doubt that President-elect Biden will usher a change in U.S. foreign policy, and that won't necessarily be good news for all leaders across the vast region.
Allies see Biden re-engaging on crises from COVID to nuke standoffs
After the Trump administration putting "American first," often at the expense of global partnerships, one analyst says Biden is expected to "engage, engage, engage."
H.R. McMaster weighs in on North Korea, Russia
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with former national security adviser H.R. McMaster about how the next president should handle North Korea and Russia.
North Korea prepares largest military parade in country's history
At least 32,000 North Korean soldiers have been training for months for the communist party's 75th anniversary. The parade is expected to be the country's largest ever and will likely feature new weapons. CBSN contributor and senior fellow at the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations Isaac Stone Fish joins CBSN with more.
Documentary claims to show North Korea trying to dodge sanctions
Sweden and Denmark said they would alert the U.N. and are "deeply concerned" about the revelations the film.
South Korea says Kim apologized for official's "unfortunate" killing
The North Korean dictator has purportedly told South Korea he's "very sorry" about the incident at sea. It would be an unprecedented apology.
North Korea accused of shooting, burning man found adrift in sea
Officials in South Korea say the man, a government official who disappeared off a patrol boat, may have been trying to defect.
Trump's attacks on Comey could undermine case, legal experts say
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two criminal counts. Comey has said he is innocent.
Sinclair, Nexstar bringing back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on their stations
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Bondi vows to send Justice Department agents to guard ICE facilities
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
Judge who reviewed Comey indictment confused by prosecutor's handling of case
A magistrate judge expressed confusion and surprise at some points during a Thursday night court session when a federal grand jury returned James Comey's indictment.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold more than $4 billion in foreign aid funding through a maneuver known as a "pocket rescission."
NYC mass shooting gunman had CTE, medical examiner finds
The gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, Shane Tamura, wrote about the brain disease CTE in a note obtained by investigators.
Humberto grows to major hurricane in the Atlantic. Maps show its forecast path.
Humberto rapidly strengthened into a major hurricane as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Assata Shakur dies in Cuba after decades on the run
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
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Democrats press for info on border czar Tom Homan, federal contracts
Senate Democrats are escalating their demands for information about White House border czar Tom Homan and any involvement he has had in federal contracts.