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
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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
Ecuador using cardboard boxes to bury dead amid coronavirus
Residents in the coastal city of Guayaquil are facing an overwhelming amount of corpses and shortage of coffins during the pandemic.
Which countries have flattened the curve?
The U.S. has been in social-distancing mode for about three weeks — it also has the most coronavirus cases in the world.
Domestic abuse calls up 25% in U.K. since start of coronavirus lockdown
"We know lockdowns and quarantines are essential to suppressing COVID-19, but they can trap women with abusive partners," U.N. Secretary General says.
Canadians "infuriated" with Trump's ban on mask exports
"We will not hesitate for one second if we had to repeat what we did on 9/11. We would do it again," one Canadian official said.
Japanese leader declares state of emergency as COVID-19 spreads
"We need your cooperation to prevent an explosive surge," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told his nation, as the number of confirmed infections rises sharply.
5 people shot dead for "talking loudly" during virus lockdown
The shootings took place in the Ryazan region during stay-at-home orders aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized due to coronavirus
The 55-year-old had tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, late last month.
What lessons can Italy teach the U.S. about the coronavirus?
Italian doctors who have fought the pandemic talk about the importance of wasting no time in preparing for the effects on hospitals of an overwhelming abundance of COVID-19 patients
Thousands of Americans stranded abroad due to coronavirus
A steady stream of Americans have been brought home, but some 22,000 still remain stranded overseas.
U.N. official warns of "dire" financial crisis due to coronavirus
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said earlier this week that the U.N. is under "increased financial constraints" related to the coronavirus coupled with other shortfalls
Corona beer halts production during coronavirus pandemic
The brewery that produces Corona also announced it is donating 300,000 antibacterial sanitizers made from its beer.
UN chief praises positive response to global ceasefire
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday that over a dozen countries have said they will begin or continue ceasefires.
Coronavirus may lead to increase in domestic violence: WHO
Speaking to reporters Friday about the coronavirus pandemic, the WHO Director General called on countries to include services for addressing domestic violence in their COVID-19 response.
Remains of 90-million-year-old rainforest found near South Pole
The South Pole is a harsh, frozen landscape of ice. But new research suggests it once held a lush temperate rainforest.
The Earth is shaking less under coronavirus lockdowns
During the coronavirus pandemic, people are moving less — and so is the planet.
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Ecuador using cardboard boxes to bury dead amid coronavirus
Residents in the coastal city of Guayaquil are facing an overwhelming amount of corpses and shortage of coffins during the pandemic.
Which countries have flattened the curve?
The U.S. has been in social-distancing mode for about three weeks — it also has the most coronavirus cases in the world.
Domestic abuse calls up 25% in U.K. since start of coronavirus lockdown
"We know lockdowns and quarantines are essential to suppressing COVID-19, but they can trap women with abusive partners," U.N. Secretary General says.
Canadians "infuriated" with Trump's ban on mask exports
"We will not hesitate for one second if we had to repeat what we did on 9/11. We would do it again," one Canadian official said.
Japanese leader declares state of emergency as COVID-19 spreads
"We need your cooperation to prevent an explosive surge," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told his nation, as the number of confirmed infections rises sharply.
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Doctor explains how and when to wear a face mask
Many people appear to be spreading the coronavirus without even knowing they're infected. Can wearing cloth masks in public help?
Coronavirus updates: U.S. death toll surpasses 10,000
COVID-19 has claimed almost 70,000 lives around the world, but even as Americans brace for a "horrific" period, there are reasons for hope.
GM re-opens shuttered Michigan plant to make face masks
Detroit automaker joins major clothing brands in the race to quickly manufacture masks for health care workers.
Acting Navy secretary rips ousted captain of aircraft carrier
Thomas Modly said the captain was either "too naive or too stupid" to lead the ship if he thought an alarming memo he circulated wouldn't become public.
Abortion in Oklahoma can resume, despite governor's ban
A federal judge blocked Oklahoma's ban, allowing abortion to continue in the state
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Acting Navy secretary rips ousted captain of aircraft carrier
Thomas Modly said the captain was either "too naive or too stupid" to lead the ship if he thought an alarming memo he circulated wouldn't become public.
Abortion in Oklahoma can resume, despite governor's ban
A federal judge blocked Oklahoma's ban, allowing abortion to continue in the state
"Bad recession" ahead, warns JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon
Head of the nation's largest bank says financial system stress resembles 2008 crash.
Some abortion services in Ohio will be halted, judges rule
Ohio was the first state to suspend abortion services in what state officials said was an effort to conserve medical resources during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Wisconsin governor suspends in-person voting for primary
Tony Evers moved to delay the primary until June 9 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Queen Elizabeth gives rare public address on coronavirus
Queen Elizabeth gave a rare public address on Sunday as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic. The queen's speech urged unity and gratitude in these trying times. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Some ... of many: Remembering victims of coronavirus
They are our friends and neighbors, people of renown or just regular people. "Sunday Morning" takes a moment to remember just a few of the victims of the coronavirus pandemic.
Some ... of many: Those we've lost to coronavirus
They are our friends, our neighbors; people of renown, and just regular people. "Sunday Morning" takes a moment to remember just a few of the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Little Fires Everywhere" writer Celeste Ng
For her second mega-bestselling novel, "Little Fires Everywhere" (now a Hulu miniseries), author Celeste Ng was inspired by the Cleveland, Ohio suburb where she grew up as the daughter of Hong Kong immigrants. In February she returned to Shaker Heights with correspondent Martha Teichner, to talk about her childhood in a progressive and diverse community, her stories of class and racial divides, and how she dealt with internet trolls.
"Little Fires Everywhere" author Celeste Ng
The bestselling writer talks about her childhood in a progressive and diverse Cleveland suburb, which helped inspire her stories of class and racial divides, and about being targeted by racist online trolls
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With more working from home, our Internet undergoes a stress test
There has been a dramatic rise (as much as 50%) in online traffic on residential networks that weren't built for data-heavy two-way video conference calls
Google data tracks coronavirus lockdown movement
The internet giant's Community Mobility Reports show how social distancing has affected travel to places like supermarkets and parks.
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints.
Zoom CEO responds after calls hacked with slurs and porn
The popular app said its number of users has ballooned to hundreds of millions with people isolated at home under coronavirus precautions.
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Nature up close: Springtime in Yellowstone
It's the season for babies to put in an appearance, so "Sunday Morning" contributing videographer Judy Lehmberg offers us a little cuteness
Tiger tests positive for COVID-19 at New York City zoo, officials say
The Bronx Zoo says Nadia, her sister Azul, two Amur tigers and three African lions had developed a dry cough. They are all expected to recover.
Remains of 90-million-year-old rainforest found near South Pole
The South Pole is a harsh, frozen landscape of ice. But new research suggests it once held a lush temperate rainforest.
The Earth is shaking less under coronavirus lockdowns
During the coronavirus pandemic, people are moving less — and so is the planet.
"Above normal" Atlantic hurricane season on tap, researchers say
At least eight of the 16 named tropical storms that are forecast will reach hurricane status with winds greater than 74 mph, according to Colorado State University.
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Doctor explains how and when to wear a face mask
Many people appear to be spreading the coronavirus without even knowing they're infected. Can wearing cloth masks in public help?
Ecuador using cardboard boxes to bury dead amid coronavirus
Residents in the coastal city of Guayaquil are facing an overwhelming amount of corpses and shortage of coffins during the pandemic.
Coronavirus updates: U.S. death toll surpasses 10,000
COVID-19 has claimed almost 70,000 lives around the world, but even as Americans brace for a "horrific" period, there are reasons for hope.
Abortion in Oklahoma can resume, despite governor's ban
A federal judge blocked Oklahoma's ban, allowing abortion to continue in the state
Which countries have flattened the curve?
The U.S. has been in social-distancing mode for about three weeks — it also has the most coronavirus cases in the world.
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GM re-opens shuttered Michigan plant to make face masks
Detroit automaker joins major clothing brands in the race to quickly manufacture masks for health care workers.
"Bad recession" ahead, warns JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon
Head of the nation's largest bank says financial system stress resembles 2008 crash.
Ford converts auto plant into ventilator factory
The company has promised to deliver 50,000 ventilators by July 4, which may be too late for some cities.
USPS employees are demanding hazard pay
A petition says postal employees carry "blood, sweat, and tears" every day at the expense of their health and time with families.
Corona beer halts production during coronavirus pandemic
The brewery that produces Corona also announced it is donating 300,000 antibacterial sanitizers made from its beer.
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Child abuse fears rise as families isolate during pandemic
One Texas children's hospital is raising alarm bells after two children died of suspected abuse on the same day.
5 people shot dead for "talking loudly" during virus lockdown
The shootings took place in the Ryazan region during stay-at-home orders aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Wealthy Florida couple give different accounts of violent confrontation
Police respond to a call from a man claiming an intruder brutally attacked him and his wife, but everything changes after the wife tells her side of the story.
Did a New York wedding lead to an attempted murder in Florida?
A wealthy couple argue when a daughter's sumptuous wedding goes over budget. Their long-running feud ends in a stabbing.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
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NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.
NASA offers online fun amid coronavirus
NASA is offering some help to families who are quarantined during the coronavirus. The space agency's website has dozens of tutorials to fascinate any math, science and space lovers.
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
U.S. Space Force launches billion-dollar military comms satellite
The flight was the first national security space launch under authority of the newly established U.S. Space Force — and completed during a deadly pandemic.
Astronaut who spent 665 days in space has advice on isolation
By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving lives," retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson said.
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Photos from the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic
After World War I, something much more deadly arrived on America's shores: the H1N1 influenza virus, known as the Spanish flu.
Evidence photos: Reuschel attempted murder case
Mike Reuschel told police he and his wife Sue had been stabbed by an intruder, but she later told police her husband was the real assailant.
Coronavirus: Deserted places in America, Italy, China and more
From hallowed U.S. colleges to Parisian museums to Italian landmarks, the coronavirus is clearing out the world's most beloved public spaces.
Deadliest infectious diseases in the world, ranked
It's not yet clear how the new coronavirus outbreak will stack up against the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
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Shows and movies you'll want to stream soon.
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Sole survivor of Chino Hills massacre describes what happened
Doug and Peggy Ryen, their daughter, Jessica, and neighbor Christopher Hughes were brutally murdered inside the Ryen family’s home on June 4, 1983. Josh Ryen was the only survivor. A year-and-a-half later, the 10-year-old answered D.A. Dennis Kottemeier’s questions about that horrific night – with his grandmother by his side.
Matthew McConaughey hosts virtual bingo
Matthew McConaughey and his family couldn't leave their home during quarantine to visit a local senior living facility, but they did the next best thing – they hosted a virtual bingo game for the residents there. "As Matthew would say, let's turn this red light into a green light," the Texas senior living facility said.
Cuomo: Social distancing must continue
There is a "real danger" in getting overconfident and rolling back stay-at-home orders too soon, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Monday. "We're not going to make that mistake." He urged people not to get lax about social distancing and raised fines on those who violate state orders. Watch his remarks.
What the Tax Day extension means for you
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the IRS and Treasury Department extended the tax filing and payment deadline from April 15 to July 15. Tax attorney Sahang-Hee Hahn joins CBSN to discuss the implications of the delay and how it could also impact the anticipated stimulus check.
Cuomo: N.Y. may be approaching apex
At his daily briefing Monday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the number of new cases of coronavirus in the state has leveled off the last two days, but remains at a crisis level for the health care system. Watch his remarks.
