Can Japan score a 2nd Olympic rebirth with the Summer Games?
In 1964, less than two decades after its defeat in WWII, Japan wowed the world by hosting a successful Olympics. Recapturing that Olympic magic hasn't been easy.
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Olympics venues in Tokyo won't allow fans amid COVID emergency
Infections are rising in the Japanese capital, and with vaccination efforts lagging, officials have put Tokyo under its 4th official state of emergency.
Osaka opens up about pulling out of French Open, mental health
"I do hope that people can relate and understand it's O.K. to not be O.K." she wrote.
Jessica Springsteen, rock star's daughter, making Olympics debut
"Been dreaming of this since I can remember!" the 29-year-old Springsteen said.
Sha'Carri Richardson left off of U.S. Olympic relay team
Richardson will completely miss out on the Tokyo Olympics after previously being disqualified from another event following a positive drug test.
Swimming caps designed for natural hair banned from Olympics
The International Swimming Federation said the caps do not follow "the natural form of the head," according to the company.
Gabby Thomas aims to help fix racial disparities — and win Olympic gold
"It's time to make a change and I think everybody's on board," Thomas said.
Star sprinter suspended after positive drug test; Olympics in doubt
Richardson said she used marijuana to help cope with the death of her biological mother and pressure to perform.
Japan says Olympics with no fans still possible as COVID spreads
Vaccination efforts stepped-up as Tokyo, set to host the Olympics in just over 3 weeks, sees 12 straight days of rising week-on-week coronavirus cases.
Kim Kardashian designing Team USA loungewear and undergarments
Kardashian said she used to travel to the Olympic trials with Caitlin Jenner and that this is a "full circle" moment.
Simone Biles secures spot on Tokyo Olympic gymnastics team
The reigning world and Olympic champion secured one of two automatic spots on the team at the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic trials over the weekend, finishing with a score of 118.098.
Most Americans think the Tokyo Olympics should go forward
Three in four think the U.S. should participate in the Tokyo Olympics if they do go on as scheduled.
Serena Williams says she will not compete at Tokyo Olympics
"There's a lot of reasons that I made my Olympic decision," Williams said the day before the start of main-draw action at Wimbledon.
Olympics to kick off in a month, but booze and cheering are out
The delayed Summer Games are set to kick off in one month, but they won't look or sound like any Olympics that have come before.
Track star Allyson Felix qualifies for 5th Olympics, her first as a mom
This Olympics will be the first since Felix survived a life-threatening condition to become a first-time mother.
Weightlifter will be first trans athlete to compete at Olympics
At 43, Laurel Hubbard will also be the oldest lifter at the Games.
Limited number of local fans to be allowed at Tokyo Olympics
But there's a limit of 50% capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Games venues, and even that could be quashed by a COVID surge.
Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon but will play in Tokyo Olympics
"She is taking some personal time with friends and family," her agent said in a statement.
Rafael Nadal drops out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics
"The goal is to prolong my career and continue to do what makes me happy," Nadal said.
Star U.S. runner blames positive steroid test on tainted burrito
Houlihan's announcement arrives days before the start of U.S. Olympic track and field trials.
Cancel the Tokyo Olympics? It's unlikely. Here's why
The coronavirus has already delayed the Summer Games a year, and there's a chorus calling for it to be nixed completely, but there's an awful lot at stake.
Simone Biles readies for her final Olympics
Sharyn Alfonsi speaks with the gold medal-winning gymnast about the year-long delay before her final Olympic Games, USA Gymnastics' response to Larry Nassar and why she thinks the training she went through in previous years wasn't right.
Japan ramps up delayed COVID vaccination drive as Olympics near
With a nervous population just weeks before the opening ceremony, Japan is finally getting its coronavirus inoculation program into gear.
Olympic refugee team of 29 athletes chosen for Tokyo Games
The athletes include Kimia Alizadeh, who was the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal in 2016.
Simone Biles claims record 7th U.S. gymnastics title
She is now tied with Alfred Jochim for the most all-around gymnastics titles won by any American.
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Hurricane Polo grows into Category 5 storm off Mexico
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified off the southwestern Mexican coast on Tuesday, growing into a Category 45 storm .
6-year-old girl sets Rubik's Cube speed record, Chinese state media say
Lian Yunzhi, who practices 2 to 3 hours daily, has become the first female speedcuber to average under 4.5 seconds in competition, according to Chinese state media.
Trump to address U.N. General Assembly as he navigates Iran, Gaza, Ukraine conflicts
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
"Pictures to hurt you": A war photographer's final testament to Vietnam
"I want my pictures to hurt," British war photographer Sir Don McCullin told CBS News ahead of the publication of his final book: "Vietnam."
After 9 women murdered, police link 1 death to possible love triangle
The discovery of the nine bodies has fueled fear and anger, as authorities investigate whether a serial killer or killers were responsible.
Iran's early attacks on Bahrain caught Navy families and sailors by surprise
The scale and duration of Iran's response appeared to take the U.S. goverenment by surprise, three sources who were in Bahrain at the time told CBS News, in part because families hadn't yet been required to evacuate.
Italy's Meloni plans to limit foreign student numbers, ban face coverings in schools
Meloni said the government would bring the proposed legislation to the Council of Ministers, after which it would require parliamentary approval to become law.
Police officer wounded in shooting near synagogue on Yom Kippur
Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted.
10 lions found dead in suspected poisoning at wildlife reserve
An investigation is underway to establish the definitive cause of the deaths inside the area where wildlife including lions, elephants and black rhinos live.
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Fishing boat reels in large U.S. military drone off Florida coast
A photo posted on the Hot Spots Charters Facebook page shows the large gray drone next to a table of fish.
Trump to address U.N. General Assembly as he navigates Iran, Gaza, Ukraine conflicts
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
What is an "AI swarm," and why it giving tech experts nightmares?
AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us.
Grand jury declines to indict anyone in death of Nolan Wells
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead after going missing following an outing with friends on Mississippi's Horn Island on the Fourth of July.
Fat Bear Week is here: Meet Backpack, Bucky and other chunky contenders
Sixteen bears are facing off in Fat Bear Week 2026, the highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
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What is an "AI swarm," and why it giving tech experts nightmares?
AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us.
Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
Paramount Skydance reaches antitrust deal with states over Warner Bros. Discovery purchase
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
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Trump to address U.N. General Assembly as he navigates Iran, Gaza, Ukraine conflicts
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
Mamdani, Trump agree to continue discussion on making NYC more affordable
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump held a high-profile meeting in New York City on Monday. It marked the third time they have met, but the first at Gracie Mansion.
Man shot by ICE being detained with bullet still in his back, lawyer says
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
Selling early access to Trump Truth Social posts is illegal, ex-prosecutors say
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Hurricane Polo grows into Category 5 storm off Mexico
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified off the southwestern Mexican coast on Tuesday, growing into a Category 45 storm .
6-year-old girl sets Rubik's Cube speed record, Chinese state media say
Lian Yunzhi, who practices 2 to 3 hours daily, has become the first female speedcuber to average under 4.5 seconds in competition, according to Chinese state media.
Trump to address U.N. General Assembly as he navigates Iran, Gaza, Ukraine conflicts
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
"Pictures to hurt you": A war photographer's final testament to Vietnam
"I want my pictures to hurt," British war photographer Sir Don McCullin told CBS News ahead of the publication of his final book: "Vietnam."
After 9 women murdered, police link 1 death to possible love triangle
The discovery of the nine bodies has fueled fear and anger, as authorities investigate whether a serial killer or killers were responsible.
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Fat Bear Week is here: Meet Backpack, Bucky and other chunky contenders
Sixteen bears are facing off in Fat Bear Week 2026, the highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst on 51st season
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's upcoming 51st season, which features some new twists and turns.
Ed Sheeran does first concert since backlash
Ed Sheeran performed alone at his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from the tour for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage, resulting in Sheeran's other openers leaving as well. Sheeran told fans he "never wanted to be an activist musician" amid the controversy. Vlad Duthiers has the latest.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
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What is an "AI swarm," and why it giving tech experts nightmares?
AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us.
Bill Gates compares AI to an alien invasion
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is in New York City this week for the UN General Assembly, hoping to prepare world leaders for the huge potential and huge threats AI poses. He spoke with Tony Dokoupil about his concerns.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Jim VandeHei on Trump press ban, AI and more
Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei found a silver lining in the ongoing AI doom-and-gloom and co-wrote a modern survival guide called "Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less." Vandehei joins "The Takeout" to discuss the book, artificial intelligence and the Trump administration.
Tech companies sued over alleged AI slowdown
A new lawsuit alleges that several leading artificial intelligence companies violated antitrust laws by agreeing to a coordinated slowdown. Renée DiResta, associate research professor at Georgetown University's Massive Data Institute, joins with analysis.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Grand jury declines to indict anyone in death of Nolan Wells
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead after going missing following an outing with friends on Mississippi's Horn Island on the Fourth of July.
Man shot by ICE in Austin speaks out
In Austin, Texas, an ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man who, according to his lawyer, is now in federal custody with a bullet lodged in his spine. Jason Allen has video from the scene and more details.
"American Idol" contestant on trial for wife's death
A former "American Idol" contestant broke down in court on Monday as images and information about his ex-wife's execution-style killing were laid out in court. Tom Hanson has more details on the murder trial.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer seeks juror probe
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney is now asking the judge at her murder trial to question the holdout juror and review his phone records. Shanelle Kaul has more on that and an unseen part of the 60 Minutes Patrick Clancy interview.
Police officer shot outside Ontario synagogue
The holiest day of the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, got off to a violent start just after sundown on Sunday night in Canada, when a gunman opened fire on a police officer outside a synagogue in Ontario. It's the latest in a string of synagogue attacks there this year. Ian Lee reports.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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What to expect from Trump's U.N. speech
President Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday morning and meet with world leaders as the war in Iran drags on and amid heightened tensions with allies. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Latest on the Austin ICE shooting
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan man who was shot by ICE on Sunday while making a DoorDash delivery, is back in the hospital after he was quickly transferred to a detention facility following the shooting. Jason Allen reports.
Northeast flight schedules return to normal
Flight schedules in the Northeast are returning to normal after computer outages caused massive delays on Monday. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Key facts on Paramount Skydance settlement
Paramount Skydance reached a settlement with 12 states regarding antitrust concerns, clearing the way for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Eye Opener: Major Northeast flight delays
Thousands of flights were delayed Monday in the Northeast after a tech system failure impacted multiple airports. Meanwhile, President Trump is set to speak at the U.N. General Assembly. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.