CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana, Cuba, on Thursday for a rare meeting with senior Cuban officials, an agency official told CBS News, using the visit to deliver a message that the U.S. was prepared to expand economic and security engagement with Cuba if Havana “makes fundamental changes.” The meeting came as Cuba is …
Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested that the U.S. and China must reject the notion that a rising power is destined to fight an established one. But China sees Taiwan as part of its destiny and is willing to take it over by force if necessary. This is why Taipei is preparing for a possible attack. …
Russia launched two straight days of intense attacks in Ukraine. Thursday’s assault on Kyiv involved a heavy barrage of missiles and drones that killed and wounded several people, according to Ukrainian officials. Aidan Stretch reports.
Investigation launched into swastika flag raised on NYU campus during graduation week – CBS News Watch CBS News The New York City Police Department is investigating after a swastika flag was raised over a New York University building during graduation week. CBS News’ Jared Ochacher has more.
The U.S. is preparing to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of an exile group’s planes, sources tell CBS News. The news comes as CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials in Havana.
Ten passengers survived a plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean this week, thanks to the actions of its pilot. That pilot and one of his passengers spoke with Cristian Benavides.
Americans increasingly relying on food pantries as prices outpace wages – CBS News Watch CBS News Families are flooding back to food pantries across the country as prices are rising faster than paychecks for the first time in three years. Jason Allen reports.
In Taiwan, Tony Dokoupil spoke with people on the streets who spoke against China’s government and communism, not against the people.
The Centers for Disease Control says 41 people are being monitored for hantavirus in the U.S. Eighteen passengers from the cruise ship are being monitored in Nebraska and Georgia, and seven who had returned home before the outbreak were identified. About 16 people may have been exposed on flights to one symptomatic passenger. Lana Zak …
How teenagers, McDonalds and a cellphone added up to a life-changing moment – CBS News Watch CBS News Three South Florida teenagers helped a 65-year-old having a heart attack. Matt Gutman has the story.