22-year-old slugger breaks Japanese home run record
Munetaka Murakami had gone 13 games without a home run before hitting the one that put him in the record books.
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North Korea fires missile over Japan
North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile over Japan. Residents in northeast Japan were told to go to shelters. A Russian court will hear an appeal on Oct. 25 from WNBA star Brittney Griner of her conviction on drug charges. And actor Will Smith will finally see his next big movie released – “Emancipation” -- after it was held in limbo following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.
Crew flies to Florida ahead of launch to International Space Station
The Crew 5 flight to the ISS features the first Russian to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Japan accuses Russia of blindfolding diplomat over spying allegations
Russia claimed the diplomat was "detained red-handed while receiving, in exchange for financial reward, restricted information."
Shinzo Abe's state funeral held amid protests
Leaders from around the world have arrived in Tokyo for the controversial state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The event is estimated to have cost $12 million. Several thousand protesters have gathered in Tokyo to protest the state funeral. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Why the funeral for Japan's Shinzo Abe brought nationwide protests
As Kamala Harris joined other dignitaries to mourn the former leader, outside, a lot of attention was being paid to a global church and its role in politics.
Vice President Kamala Harris travels to Asia
Vice President Kamala Harris travels to Japan to meet with the nation's prime minister and attend former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's funeral. Tensions are high in the region, though, as North Korea launches a missile ahead of the trip. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Harris in Japan for slain former PM's funeral, talks with key allies
The vice president is leading the U.S. delegation at the memorial for Abe, the former Japanese leader who was fatally shot in July.
Man sets himself on fire in apparent protest of Shinzo Abe funeral
Tokyo police refused to comment, including on a report that a police officer was caught in the fire.
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Harris targets Biden for busing position. California senator says former Vice President's comments on segregationist senators "hurtful." Campaign continues after first debates. 2020 democratic candidates scheduled to take stage again later this summer.
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Americans evacuated from cruise ship in Japan; Violent teen takedown in North Carolina
Japan is struggling to quit floppy disks and fax machines
The nation, home to some of the world's biggest technology firms, has a somewhat counterintuitive addiction to the technology of yesteryear.
Bars without booze gain popularity in Japan
Non-alcoholic bars are gaining popularity in Japan among young people. The national government, which relies on alcohol tax revenue, have launched campaigns to encourage the public to drink more. Lucy Craft has more.
Why Japan is urging the public to drink more alcohol
The National Tax Agency in Japan has launched a new contest to increase alcohol demand in the country.
Space mission shows Earth's water may be from asteroids, study says
The Ryugu samples could give clues to the mystery of how oceans appeared on Earth billions of years ago, scientists said.
Star jockey dies after falling from his horse during a race
Yanagida, who was nicknamed "Tiger" in the racing industry, reportedly rode 162 winners in New Zealand
Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
Miyake built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands, becoming well known for its trademark origami-like pleats, and Steve Jobs' ubiquitous black turtlenecks.
China halts military, climate talks with U.S. after Pelosi's Taiwan visit
China is livid that the U.S. House speaker stopped on the island nation China claims as its own. It also conducted more military drills and sanctioned her.
Grandmother meets granddaughter for first time
Eliane moved to Japan at six months pregnant, then the pandemic hit. She was separated from her mom, Solange, for two years, but they finally reunited. Plus, Solange got to meet her Alani for the first time.
Stocks fall as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan
Financial markets wobble amid investor concerns that the House speaker's visit could heighten U.S.-China tensions.
Two dead, five wounded in L.A. park shooting
A shooting in a Los Angeles left two people dead and at least five others wounded. Police say the gunfire started after a dispute at a baseball game. The search was on for suspects. In Japan, a volcanic eruption lit up the night sky. Local residents were told to evacuate due to threats from lava flows and falling debris. And at the weekend box office, Jordan Peele's new sci-fi horror film “Nope” opened at Number One.
World leaders react to Shinzo Abe's assassination
World leaders are offering their condolences after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot during a speech Friday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Hideki Matsuyama reflects after Masters win
Hideki Matsuyama became the first male Japanese golfer to win the Masters on Sunday. He answered questions, via a translator, on topics including his inspiration for children in Japan and the upcoming Olympic games. Read more here.
Pearl Harbor plane
One of the few surviving planes of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is now on display, 75 years after the surprise military strike. The plane's stunning history and the actions of its crew are finally in the spotlight. Craig Boswell has the story from the Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia.
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as Category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday in Jamaica as a fearsome Category 5 storm. Forecasters said it could be the island's "storm of the century."
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Senate fails to advance GOP bill to end shutdown for 13th time
The Senate failed for a 13th time on advancing a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here.
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to carry out "powerful strikes" in Gaza
The order from Netanyahu follows heightened tensions after Hamas returned a set of remains that Israel said belonged to a hostage recovered earlier in the war.
U.S. strikes 4 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 14
The U.S. on Monday struck four more vessels that the Pentagon says were trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.
Trump appeals criminal conviction in "hush money" case
President Trump's lawyers filed their long-promised appeal of the Manhattan "hush money" criminal case that led to his felony conviction.
Senate Democrats to force vote aimed at blocking Trump's tariffs on Brazil
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a measure that would block President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, as Democrats seek support from a handful of Republicans.
25 states sue Trump administration over food stamp freeze during shutdown
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
Airlines feeding air traffic controllers as they miss first paychecks
Airlines are donating meals to unpaid federal aviation workers during the government shutdown as air traffic controllers missed their first paychecks.
Why the "no hire, no fire" job market may no longer be a thing
Amazon and UPS on Tuesday announced tens of thousands of job cuts, the latest signal that the U.S. labor market is downshifting.