Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa over COVID vaccine policy
Djokovic had been stuck in an airport due to issues related to his COVID vaccine exemption for the Australian Open.
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Djokovic denied entry to Australia
Top tennis player Novak Djokovic's Australian visa was canceled over a COVID vaccination dispute. "Rules are rules, especially when it comes to our borders," the Australian prime minister said.
Millions ring in the new year around the world
Australia ushered in the New Year with fireworks in its largest city despite fast-rising coronavirus case numbers. Jamie Yuccas takes a look at the celebrations.
Teen charged for allegedly partying at nightclub after positive COVID test
The 19-year-old now faces a maximum penalty of a $20,000 fine or two years in prison.
WorldView: More than 20 feared dead in Japan fire
Twenty-seven people are feared dead in a fire that tore through an office building in Osaka, Japan. Police are investigating the incident as a possible case of arson. Hong Kong voters are preparing to vote for the first time this weekend since election laws were changed. North Korea is commemorating the 10th anniversary of former leader Kim Jong Il's death. And Australians are mourning the five children who were killed in an inflatable bounce house accident. CBS News' Haley Ott joins CBSN AM from London with those stories.
1,500 languages could be lost in the next 100 years, study finds
The study found that around half of the world's 7,000 documented languages are endangered.
Birdsong bumps Abba from top-5 on Australian album chart
An album composed to tweets and chirps from some of Australia's most endangered species has made it into the top 5, beating out some Christmas favorites.
5 children die as gust of wind sweeps away bouncy castle
Five other children were being treated, including four in critical condition, officials said.
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Australian brewery fights climate change
Using algae in the fermentation process, Australian brewer Oscar McMahon hopes his newly discovered brewing process will reduce carbon emissions. Ian Lee reports.
Man escapes huge crocodile's jaws with pocketknife counterattack
The 64-year-old was fishing when the huge croc attacked him, but he fended the animal off with his knife, and "the odds of doing that are about zero."
Police looking for shark attack victim find only goggles
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Tears of joy as little girl rescued 18 days after apparent abduction
Hope was fading after the 4-year-old vanished from her family's tent on a camping trip. When they found her, one senior officer said there wasn't "a dry eye in the house."
4-year-old found alive after 18 days
Police in Australia found 4-year-old Cleo Smith alive weeks after she vanished on a camping trip. A man has been arrested in her abduction.
At least 17 injured in Japan train attack
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Tokyo after a knife attack on a train Sunday evening left at least 17 people injured Sunday evening. Witnesses say the suspect was wearing an apparent Joker costume. Haley Ott reports for CBS AM from London on this and other stories from around the world.
Olympic snowboarder's widow welcomes baby 15 months after his death
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Working to restore Tasmanian Devil population
The Tasmanian Devil has been wiped out on the Australian mainland, and on its namesake island the species has been decimated by a rare cancer. As Chip Reid reports, the organization Aussie Ark is working to restore the Tasmanian Devil population.
Ambassador nominee takes tough line on China
Nicholas Burns, President Biden's nominee for U.S. ambassador to China, called the country the "most dangerous competitor" to the U.S. And India celebrated administering 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses Thursday, even as a recent drop in inoculations worries health care providers. Haley Ott reports from London on these and other stories from around the world.
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: "A Chorus Line in Quarantine"
As Broadway goes dark during the coronavirus pandemic, dancers have not let their passion go without an outlet. In this video conceived by Jeffrey Schecter and edited by Heather Parcells, they and 42 fellow cast members from the 2006 Broadway revival of "A Chorus Line" — each living in lockdown in locales across the U.S. and in Australia and Japan — perform the show’s opening dance in living rooms, backyards, empty streets and parking lots, which are cut together into "one singular sensation," in a performance by turns nostalgic, humorous and unifying.
Study tests turberculosis vaccine against virus
A century-old vaccine used to treat tuberculosis, known as the BCG vaccine, is showing promise in treating coronavirus symptoms. In CBS News' latest installment of "Racing to a Cure," researchers say it might also lessen the severity of coronavirus by boosting the body's ability to fight off the infection before it gets worse. Debora Patta reports.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Franklin Park; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Tariff-fueled price hikes have arrived — and hitting these items first
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.