Mission launched to sample radioactive debris from Fukushima reactor
Japanese officials launch a complex mission to retrieve a sample of melted fuel debris from a damaged reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant.
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Girl, 10, becomes youngest person certified to prepare poisonous fish
Fifth grader Karin Tabira passed a test that means she is now certified to slice and gut the poisonous fish for consumption.
As solo dining reservations rise, restaurants are catering to parties of one
A growing number of restaurant customers are choosing to eat alone.
U.S. Steel shares drop amid merger questions
U.S. Steel shares plunged after the Washington Post reported that President Biden is ready to block the proposed merger with Japan's Nippon Steel. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Storm Shanshan moves across Japan, officials warn of torrential rains
The storm, packing winds of up to 40 miles per hour, crawled past the southwestern island of Shikoku and traveled over the southern part of the main Honshu island
How Typhoon Shanshan flooded Japan
Typhoon Shanshan weakened into a tropical storm after flooding Japan and triggering landslides. Multiple deaths have been reported. Hiroshi Sukagawa, a reporter with TBS-TV, has more.
Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan, at least 4 dead
The typhoon that blasted southern Japan Thursday is now dumping massive amounts of rain on Tokyo. The storm is blamed for at least four deaths with two other people missing and dozens more hurt. TBS TV reporter Hiroshi Sukagawa joined CBS News with a report.
Japan tosses plan to woo women with cash
A widely ridiculed Japanese government idea to woo Tokyo women into marrying men in rural areas by offering cash payouts and train tickets to matchmaking events has been scrapped, officials say.
Massive storm Shanshan blamed for 3 deaths as it drenches Japan
It's no longer a typhoon, but tropical storm Shanshan is still hitting Japan with torrential rain and high winds, and it's going to take its time.
18 beachgoers in Japan bitten by "usually calm" dolphins this year
One expert says a rash of dolphin bites could be down to one animal "seeking to interact with humans the way it does with fellow dolphins."
Japan scrambles fighter jets after China spy plane violates airspace
The incursion into Japanese airspace by the Y-9 surveillance aircraft was the first by a Chinese military plane, local media reported.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida won't seek another term
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a surprise move, announced he won't run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, paving the way for Japan to have a new prime minister.
Spain wins gold in men's soccer final
The men's Olympic soccer final came to an exciting close in Paris on Friday, with Spain taking down France 5-3 to claim the gold. It's the first time in 32 years a European team won the gold medal in men's soccer at the Summer Olympics. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell joins with a recap from Paris.
Remains of Mississippi airman identified 81 years after he died as POW
Alvin R. Scarborough, 22, was one of the troops subjected to a 65-mile Bataan death march in the Philippines during World War II.
Scientists urge preparations for possible "megaquake" in Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency's first "megaquake advisory" sparked public unease and prompted local authorities to begin introducing precautionary measures.
Strong earthquake off southern Japan sparks new concern over major quakes
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday.
7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Japan
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory. So far, there have been no immediate reports of significant damage or deaths.
U.S. women's soccer team narrowly beat Japan in Olympics quarterfinals
The U.S. went into their first knockout march undefeated and outscoring opponents 9-2 at the Paris Games.
U.S., Japan to announce upgrade in military cooperation
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to announce the enhancement of U.S. Forces Japan into a three-star command that will help the U.S. more closely work alongside Japanese forces.
Mysterious skulls and skeletons possibly linked to war crimes
Unit 731 injected prisoners of war with diseases and performed unnecessary amputations and organ removals, according to historians and former unit members.
Japan's gymnastics captain out of Olympics for drinking, smoking
Gymnast Shoko Miyata, 19, left Japan's training camp in Monaco after an investigation found she allegedly violated the Japan Gymnastics Association's rules on drinking alcohol and smoking.
Super spicy chips land 14 Japanese high school students in hospital
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
Swimmer rescued by tanker 36 hours after she was swept out to sea
A cargo ship crew spotted a Chinese woman who had drifted 50 miles from the Japanese beach where she went for a swim.
U.S. envoy expresses regret over alleged sex assaults by military personnel
The issue came to light late last month, triggering an uproar over reports that two American service members had been charged with sexual assaults months earlier.
Japanese company now probing 80 deaths possibly linked to supplement
Japan's Kobayashi Pharmaceutical says its looking at possible links between 80 deaths and its benikoji red yeast supplements.
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; sources say gunman at large
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 wounded in shooting at Colorado high school, suspect also hurt
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office say the shooting suspect is a student.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
New details emerge about turbulence that injured 18 on Delta flight
Passengers endured 2.5 minutes of turbulence that caught the pilots by surprise even though they had already altered their route to avoid the storms, the NTSB said.