8.8 earthquake off Russia prompts tsunami warnings for parts of Pacific
A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast after a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
Japan
Fukushima nuclear plant clean up faces new delay in removing melted fuel debris
The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings said it will need 12 to 15 years of preparation – or until 2037 or later – before starting the full-scale removal of melted fuel debris.
Suzuki, Sabathia and Wagner inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Dave Parker, who died a month before he was to be inducted, and Dick Allen got into the Hall posthumously after being voted in by the classics committee.
Trump reveals details about AI Action Plan
President Trump unveiled his Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, saying the goal is to strengthen the U.S.'s technical capabilities and remove guardrails put in place by the Biden administration. CBS News contributor Javier David breaks it down.
Trump touts new trade deals
President Trump touted new trade agreements with Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines amid his looming Aug. 1 global tariff deadline. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest from the White House.
Trump says he's struck a "massive" trade deal with Japan calling for 15% tariffs
That's down from the 25% levies he proposed earlier this month. Japan's prime minister says duties on autos from his nation will be cut to 15% from 25%.
25 nations slam Israel over "inhumane killing of civilians" in Gaza
25 nations condemn Israel over "drip feeding" of aid to Palestinians and say "the war in Gaza must end," just as it looks set to expand.
Bear roaming golf course halts play at tournament again
The bear was spotted near the first tee at the Meiji Yasuda Ladies tournament at Sendai Classic Golf Club in northern Japan.
WWII ship sunk by U.S. found in Pacific, still armed with unused munitions
The Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer Teruzuki was discovered more than 2,600 feet below the ocean's surface near the Solomon Islands.
Markets react to newest tariff threats
The White House sent letters to warn countries about reaching trade deals before President Trump's 90-day tariff pause expires. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest on how markets are reacting to the newest tariff threats.
New twist after dozens of cockfighting participants mysteriously vanish
Interest in the unsolved cases has surged since the televised appearance of a witness who claimed to know where bodies had been submerged in Lake Taal.
Japan hangs "Twitter killer" who murdered, dismembered 9 people
Takahiro Shiraishi was executed for the killings in 2017 of nine victims, most of whom had posted suicidal thoughts on social media.
Bear on runway halts flights at airport: "We're in a stalemate"
Airport staff used a car to chase it away and closed the runway again, with the bear still at large somewhere in the facility.
Carlos Ghosn's great escape
You don't get as far as Carlos Ghosn has come without thinking outside the box, or inside the box for that matter, which is how the former Nissan executive – facing trial in Japan for financial wrongdoing – managed to skip bail and flee the country. He spoke (somewhat evasively) with correspondent Charlie D'Agata about his improbable journey.
Carlos Ghosn says he “fled injustice”
The fugitive former Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn was banned from leaving Lebanon, the country he fled to after a daring escape from Japan. On Wednesday, in his first public appearance since the escape, Ghosn defended himself in a lengthy news conference. He said he was fleeing from a "nightmare." Charlie D'Agata reports from Beirut, near the house where Ghosn is now living.
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn wanted
There's an international manhunt underway this morning for a prominent businessman, after he somehow managed to elude police and escape house arrest in Tokyo. Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn was being held on financial misconduct charges when he fled Japan and ended up in his native Lebanon. Elizabeth Palmer reports from London.
The 2010s: The news from Asia
Barry Petersen looks at the challenges posed this past decade by the strongmen leading China and North Korea, and by a nuclear catastrophe in Japan.
Women sumo wrestlers fighting for visibility
Japan's national sport of sumo conjures up visions of fleshy, loincloth-clad men clashing into one another. But lately a new breed of sumo wrestler is stepping into the ring. Lucy Craft got a first-hand look at them when she attended a tournament in the western Japanese city of Osaka.
North Korea's apparent missile test
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired two short-range missiles toward Japan Thursday. Japan’s prime minister called it a threat to Japan and the international community. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Pope Francis visits Japan
Pope Francis has begun his three-day visit to Japan where he will be taking a stand against nuclear weapons. The pope has plans to stop in both Hiroshima and Nagasaki to pay tribute to the victims killed during the nuclear bombings in 1945. Anna Matranga is in Tokyo with more on his trip.
Japan's new emperor takes the throne
Japan's new emperor officially ascended the throne in an ancient ritual. Emperor Naruhito donned a copper-colored robe, like that worn by his great-great-grandfather. The monarch took part in a 30-minute ceremony and even stepped up a canopied, 21-foot-high throne to give a speech. He received three "banzai" cheers from the audience, wishing him a long reign. Naruhito's father abdicated the throne in May. He is the 126th emperor in the world's oldest hereditary monarchy.
Navy submarine missing for 75 years found
A U.S. Navy submarine missing for 75 years has been found off Okinawa, Japan. The USS Grayback sailed out of Pearl Harbor on January 28, 1944, for its 10th combat patrol. Two months later, it was listed as missing and presumed lost.
Women declare war on high heels in Japan
There is an outcry on social media after a number of Japanese companies reportedly banned female employees from wearing eyeglasses to work. The controversy is similar to another, concerning female footwear in the workplace. Lucy Craft reports.
Face The Nation: David Nakamura, Susan Glasser, Henry Paulson
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the rising tensions of the trade war.
Japan's love of Kit Kat
Kit Kat candy is exceedingly popular in Japan, where the name itself promises good luck. Up to five million Kit Kat bars are sold every day, in dozens more varieties and flavors than just the familiar chocolate bar available in the U.S. Mo Rocca samples some luxury Kit Kats. (Originally broadcast April 9, 2017.)
Live
Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week. Follow live updates here.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Pakistan "will not be the first to resume nuclear tests," official says
President Trump said in an interview with 60 Minutes that "Pakistan's been testing" nuclear weapons.
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
King Charles wants brother Andrew stripped of his final military title
The former Prince Andrew is set to lose his final military title, as King Charles continues shunning his younger brother over historic ties to Jeffrey Epstein.