Power company execs cleared of negligence in Fukushima disaster
Former chairman and 2 others found not guilty of criminal negligence, as judge rules they couldn't have anticipated 2011 tsunami damage
Disaster In Japan
Workers start removing fuel from Japan's quake-damaged nuke reactor
Beginning of work to extract fuel from 3 Fukushima reactors that melted down is a milestone, but the hardest work is yet to come
Robot probes nuclear reactor
Bread loaf-sized bot captures images of harsh impact of meltdown "caused by the melted fuel or its heat".
Robot probes crippled nuke reactor for melted fuel
Bread loaf-sized bot captures images of harsh impact of Fukushima meltdown "caused by the melted fuel or its heat"
Radiation from Japan's nuclear disaster detected on Oregon shores
Seawater samples indicate radiation from the Fukushima, but at extremely low levels deemed not harmful to humans or the environment
Radiation reaches U.S.
For the first time, radiation from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan has been found in the United States. CBSN's Cindy Hsu has the story on how researchers detected radiation on the coast of Oregon.
Fukushima meltdown apology: "It was a cover-up"
TEPCO Power Co. boss admits his predecessor ordered staff to hide the looming disaster, but was it a crime?
Japanese woman breaks silence on Fukushima-related cancer
Near-silence about disease highlights fears of thyroid-cancer patients from disaster area about being "nail that sticks out"
Japan switches on ice wall to pen radioactive leaks
Decontamination of Fukushima nuke plant damaged by 2011 earthquake and tsunami may hinge of the success of the wall
Japan marks 5th anniversary of devastating tsunami and earthquake
2011 disaster killed more than 18,000 people, devastated coastline that has still not been fully rebuild
5 years on, Japan nuke plant still leaking radioactive water
And company that owns the crippled Fukushima facility says work to staunch the flow will take almost as long again
Japan confirms Fukushima worker has developed cancer
Man who worked at other plants before helping clean up after 2011 disaster is being compensated for radiation-induced illness
Japanese city shaves mountain to avoid future tsunamis
After suffering enormous damage from the 2011 tsunami, Rikuzentakata has devised a plan to make its city stand taller -- literally
Sister city to the rescue
When the residents of Fort Bragg, Calif., saw their sister city in Japan devastated by the tsunami, they started fundraising. Former Mayor Lindy Peters says 6,000 people raised over $160,000.
200-year-old soy sauce plant's tsunami survival story
Michihiro Kono wouldn't let the natural disaster that swept away so much in Japan destroy his family's business, but he needed a lot of help
Years after disaster, Japan to restart two nuclear reactors
Three and a half years later after an earthquake and tsunami caused nuclear disaster in Japan, inspectors have cleared two reactors to go back online
Japan's cautious creep back toward nuclear power
The nation overwhelmingly fears it, and all 48 reactors remain silent after Fukushima disaster, but gov't getting very close to flipping the switch
Japan struggles in cleanup of Fukushima meltdown
The cost of cleaning up the mess caused by Japan’s nuclear disaster is adding up
Three years later, Fukushima radiation leaves towns eerily empty
In Futaba, Shuichi Saito has to suit up to protect himself from radiation every time he goes home
Japan inches toward restarting a nuclear plant
All the nation's 48 reactors shut down after still-lingering Fukushima disaster, but 1 plant has cleared tough new safety checks
Can Japan stem nuke plant leaks with icy dirt?
Risky business as teams rush to build underground "ice wall" around quake and tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant
Japan allows Fukushima area residents to return home
3 years after nuclear disaster, some former residents aren’t all that eager to take advantage of government’s permission to return
Calif. students reunite tsunami-launched boat with Japanese town
Student recruited five friends to help clean boat that washed ashore last spring, then connected with boat's owner through Facebook
Fukushima remembered, three years later
Japan marks the three-year anniversary of deadly earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
Man learning scuba diving to look for wife lost in Japan tsunami
3 years after tsunami, Yasuo Takamatsu is hoping to find the remains of his wife, whose last message was: "I want to go home"
World
WHO says some countries may have to return to "total lockdown"
Global coronavirus cases have more than doubled in six weeks.
Turkey's president formally reconverts Istanbul's Hagia Sophia into a mosque
A 1934 Cabinet decision had turned the iconic and hugely symbolic site into a museum.
Philippines Congress officially silences nation's biggest broadcaster
President Duterte's office denies any role in depriving ABS-CBN of its broadcast license, but he's threatened the network for years.
Trump appointee cutting 10 visas for international journalists
The number of Voice of America journalists' visas being stalled may grow in the coming months after CBS News first reported last month that possible cuts to J-1 visas were feared under Michael Pack's leadership.
Mystery elephant killer could leave herd "decimated," expert warns
Something has killed more than 350 elephants in the country's Okavango Delta, and officials hope to have some answers in the coming week.
Mayor of South Korean capital found dead after leaving "sorry" note
Body of popular politician Park Won-soon was found on a mountain outside Seoul 2 days after an ex-secretary reportedly alleged sexual misconduct.
"Watermelon snow" in Italian Alps may be climate change red flag
The bizarre pink snow can accelerate snow melt in the fragile mountain region.
Retailers nix coconut milk from suppliers using monkey labor
Animal activist group PETA says undercover investigation found chained macaque monkeys forced into manual labor.
Border apprehensions rose in June, despite expulsions policy
Border officials have carried out more than 70,000 expulsions of migrants under an emergency coronavirus order.
Expert sees "new level of repression" in Russian journalist's arrest
Many see detention of former defense reporter Ivan Safronov as the latest example of the Putin regime's efforts to silence independent journalists.
COVID-weary Japanese turn to cars for shelter from deadly flooding
Japan is accustomed to earthquakes and flooding, but this time disaster has struck amid a health crisis, turning a trusted system on its head.
Melania Trump sculpture in Slovenia set on fire on July 4
As the U.S. celebrated its Independence Day and President Trump vowed to punish those who destroy U.S. monuments, a life-sized sculpture of first lady Melania Trump was burned near her hometown in Slovenia.
Trump hosts Mexican president for first visit at White House
The two leaders are recognizing the USMCA, which took effect July 1.
New rule would deny asylum to migrants on public health grounds
The U.S. has already been expelling most border-crossers, including unaccompanied children, under a separate CDC order.
World Health Organization chief says virus outbreak is "accelerating"
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said "we have clearly not reached the peak of the pandemic."
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WHO says some countries may have to return to "total lockdown"
Global coronavirus cases have more than doubled in six weeks.
Turkey's president formally reconverts Istanbul's Hagia Sophia into a mosque
A 1934 Cabinet decision had turned the iconic and hugely symbolic site into a museum.
Philippines Congress officially silences nation's biggest broadcaster
President Duterte's office denies any role in depriving ABS-CBN of its broadcast license, but he's threatened the network for years.
Trump appointee cutting 10 visas for international journalists
The number of Voice of America journalists' visas being stalled may grow in the coming months after CBS News first reported last month that possible cuts to J-1 visas were feared under Michael Pack's leadership.
Mystery elephant killer could leave herd "decimated," expert warns
Something has killed more than 350 elephants in the country's Okavango Delta, and officials hope to have some answers in the coming week.
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Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks
"The worst is yet to come," Governor Greg Abbott warned.
Inmates are 5 times more likely to get virus than others, study says
"Prisoners have a right to adequate protection of their health while incarcerated," said the lead author of the study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Atlanta mayor orders city to return to Phase 1
"Georgia reopened in a reckless manner and the people of our city and state are suffering the consequences," Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who tested positive, said Friday.
Execution blocked after victims' family raises virus concerns
Daniel Lewis Lee, a former white supremacist who robbed and murdered a family of three, including their 8-year-old daughter, was scheduled to be executed on Monday.
Man saves cop from burning vehicle despite his history with police
"It's amazing when there's true love in people and they can get you out of something like that — no matter who you are or where you come from," Jay Hanley said.
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Trump commutes Roger Stone's sentence
The GOP political operative was supposed to report to prison next week to serve a 40-month sentence.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump campaign insists weather caused rally to be postponed
It was unclear what the attendance would be at the rally, given concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.
Goya Foods CEO "not apologizing" for praising Trump
Family company's top exec, Robert Unanue, calls an anti-Trump Goya boycott an attempt at "suppression of speech."
Universal basic income cause gets $3 million boost from Jack Dorsey
The Twitter co-founder's donation will help fund a group of guaranteed income pilot programs in a dozen U.S. cities.
What Americans could learn from Donald Trump's financial records
Real estate holdings, business relationships, spending habits, even romantic entanglements can be deduced from tax and bank records.
Entertainment
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NHL, players agree to resume season on August 1
Coronavirus cases in the U.S. have pushed the league into Canada for the summer and fall.
Authorities continue search for Naya Rivera
Authorities are still searching Lake Piru for the remains of actress Naya Rivera, who is presumed to have drowned in the lake. The former "Glee" star was last seen on Wednesday. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Valentina Sampaio is Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's first trans model
"What unites us as humans is that we all share the common desire to be accepted and loved for who we are," Sampaio said.
Book excerpt: "Rebel Chef" by Dominique Crenn
The first woman in America to earn three Michelin stars writes about how her ambition butted up against a restaurant culture that was traditionally a man's domain
Nick Cordero's baby kissed video of him on phone
"And Elvis saw it and smiled – and I'm not even kidding – leans into the phone to give his dad a kiss," Amanda Kloots said.
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Equipment makers hinder repairs of ventilators, critics say
Nearly half of hospital biomedical techs denied access to service information including manuals to fix ventilators.
Walmart reportedly launching subscription service
The $98 membership comes with same-day grocery delivery and early deals access, according to a report.
Facebook civil rights audit: "Serious setbacks" hurt progress
The audit recommends a "civil rights infrastructure" for the social media giant, but its suggestions aren't binding.
U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
Uber acquires food delivery app Postmates
With Postmates buyout, Uber becomes the nation's No. 2 food delivery service, while DoorDash remains the leader.
Science
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Mystery elephant killer could leave herd "decimated," expert warns
Something has killed more than 350 elephants in the country's Okavango Delta, and officials hope to have some answers in the coming week.
"Watermelon snow" in Italian Alps may be climate change red flag
The bizarre pink snow can accelerate snow melt in the fragile mountain region.
Most expensive medical procedures in the U.S., ranked
These pricey surgeries are the most expensive in the country.
California condors spotted in Sequoia after nearly 50 years
The giant birds were known to nest inside massive sequoia trees before their near-extinction in the 1980s.
Is the coronavirus airborne? Scientists say it's "a real risk"
The World Health Organization has said the coronavirus is only confirmed to be airborne during certain medical procedures, but many experts disagree.
Health
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Texas gov. warns of potential lockdown if Texans don't wear masks
"The worst is yet to come," Governor Greg Abbott warned.
Inmates are 5 times more likely to get virus than others, study says
"Prisoners have a right to adequate protection of their health while incarcerated," said the lead author of the study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
California to release another 8,000 inmates to slow virus
As of Friday, 2,315 inmates have been sickened by the virus, and 31 have died, according to state officials.
Woman gets dishwashing job to see husband at care center
"There's a comfort that comes from me being with him, from me holding his hand," Mary Daniel said.
WHO says some countries may have to return to "total lockdown"
Global coronavirus cases have more than doubled in six weeks.
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Goya Foods CEO "not apologizing" for praising Trump
Family company's top exec, Robert Unanue, calls an anti-Trump Goya boycott an attempt at "suppression of speech."
Universal basic income cause gets $3 million boost from Jack Dorsey
The Twitter co-founder's donation will help fund a group of guaranteed income pilot programs in a dozen U.S. cities.
What Americans could learn from Donald Trump's financial records
Real estate holdings, business relationships, spending habits, even romantic entanglements can be deduced from tax and bank records.
COVID-19 surge: Next bailout could cost $1.5 trillion, Moody's says
The price tag jumped from an earlier estimate of $1 trillion due to the hit to states that are struggling with a surge.
After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4 billion in virus aid
The Catholic Church used an unprecedented exemption to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed aid.
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Execution blocked after victims' family raises virus concerns
Daniel Lewis Lee, a former white supremacist who robbed and murdered a family of three, including their 8-year-old daughter, was scheduled to be executed on Monday.
Michael Cohen back in custody after refusing terms of home confinement
Cohen had been furloughed in May over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic within the federal prison system.
5 arrested in death of rapper Pop Smoke in Los Angeles
Pop Smoke, whose real name is Bashar Jackson, was killed in February.
Teen recounts seeing dad shot, surviving 30 hours lost in the woods
Jack Gershman bolted into the forest when his dad was shot for reasons that remain a mystery. Then he got lost, and his phone died.
Notorious kidnapper ran gold mine and Christmas tree farm from prison
A "48 Hours" investigation shows how Frederick Woods lived behind bars – he married three times and bought a pricey mansion with an ocean view
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NASA, Boeing work to resume Starliner flights
Some 80 recommendations are being implemented to prevent a repeat of problems marring the previous Starliner test flight.
Rocket Lab declares Electron launch failure
The innovative Electron rocket suffered a malfunction while its second stage was firing.
How to watch Fourth of July weekend's "buck moon" lunar eclipse
In lieu of fireworks, skywatchers can look up to see multiple celestial events this weekend.
Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
Mars rover launch delayed to July 30
NASA remains confident the $2.4 billion rover will be on its way before the planetary launch window closes around August 15.
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
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Most expensive medical procedures in the U.S., ranked
These pricey surgeries are the most expensive in the country.
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Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump calls 99% of COVID-19 cases "harmless"
President Trump declared "99%" of COVID-19 cases to be "totally harmless" during Fourth of July remarks over the weekend, prompting backlash from mayors of both political parties. The president's FDA commissioner struggled to provide a factual basis for the president's claim. Paula Reid reports.
Mass protests after Atlanta cop fatally shoots black man
Atlanta's mayor issued an executive order requiring offices to de-escalate situations following the protests sparked by the death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by police during an arrest. The Brooks family continues to grieve and demand justice. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump wanted huge military response to protest
President Trump initially wanted to deploy 10,000 troops to Washington D.C., following last week's protests over the death of George Floyd. High-ranking members of Mr. Trump's Cabinet managed to dissuade him of the idea. Ben Tracy reports.
Coronavirus cases continue to rise
There's a notable rise in new coronavirus cases in several states, particularly in populous states like California, Texas and Florida. More than 2 million Americans have been infected thus far and the national death toll is now at 115,000. Janet Shamlian reports.