
Japan said to opt to release treated Fukushima water into sea
The decision is highly controversial and staunchly opposed by environmentalists and local fishermen and farmers, among others.
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The decision is highly controversial and staunchly opposed by environmentalists and local fishermen and farmers, among others.
Former chairman and 2 others found not guilty of criminal negligence, as judge rules they couldn't have anticipated 2011 tsunami damage
Beginning of work to extract fuel from 3 Fukushima reactors that melted down is a milestone, but the hardest work is yet to come
Bread loaf-sized bot captures images of harsh impact of meltdown "caused by the melted fuel or its heat".
Bread loaf-sized bot captures images of harsh impact of Fukushima meltdown "caused by the melted fuel or its heat"
Seawater samples indicate radiation from the Fukushima, but at extremely low levels deemed not harmful to humans or the environment
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.
TEPCO Power Co. boss admits his predecessor ordered staff to hide the looming disaster, but was it a crime?
Near-silence about disease highlights fears of thyroid-cancer patients from disaster area about being "nail that sticks out"
Decontamination of Fukushima nuke plant damaged by 2011 earthquake and tsunami may hinge of the success of the wall
2011 disaster killed more than 18,000 people, devastated coastline that has still not been fully rebuild
And company that owns the crippled Fukushima facility says work to staunch the flow will take almost as long again
Man who worked at other plants before helping clean up after 2011 disaster is being compensated for radiation-induced illness
After suffering enormous damage from the 2011 tsunami, Rikuzentakata has devised a plan to make its city stand taller -- literally
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.
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
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
The nation overwhelmingly fears it, and all 48 reactors remain silent after Fukushima disaster, but gov't getting very close to flipping the switch
The cost of cleaning up the mess caused by Japan’s nuclear disaster is adding up
In Futaba, Shuichi Saito has to suit up to protect himself from radiation every time he goes home
All the nation's 48 reactors shut down after still-lingering Fukushima disaster, but 1 plant has cleared tough new safety checks
Risky business as teams rush to build underground "ice wall" around quake and tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant
3 years after nuclear disaster, some former residents aren’t all that eager to take advantage of government’s permission to return
Student recruited five friends to help clean boat that washed ashore last spring, then connected with boat's owner through Facebook
Japan marks the three-year anniversary of deadly earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
Investigations into child welfare payments wrongly labeled thousands of parents as fraudsters.
For years, Moscow and Washington have blamed each other for letting arms control agreements fall by the wayside. There's only one left.
"We never expected to experience so much suffering on this border," said one migrant father.
More than 600 people were injured during the magnitude 6.2 quake, which sent people fleeing their homes in the darkness.
Authorities thought it had made its way all the way from Oregon and considered it a biosecurity risk. But a U.S. bird group said an identifying band on its leg was fake.
After failed diplomacy with Trump, Kim Jong Un flouts new weaponry in huge military parade, but much of it remains unproven, and likely still needs work.
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
According to folklore, if there are fewer than six ravens left to guard the tower, both the kingdom and country will collapse.
The pigeon has been named Joe, after the U.S. president-elect.
A lead investigator says Iran hasn't answered many questions about the shootdown of the civilian jet, but it wasn't the 1st such disaster, and he fears it won't be the last.
The current pontiff is 84 and missing half of a lung, while Pope Emeritus Benedict is 93, so both are at high risk of serious coronavirus complications.
The agency confirmed another advance in the program, complicating the incoming Biden administration's intention to have the U.S. rejoin the 2015 Iran nuclear pact.
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
Investigations into child welfare payments wrongly labeled thousands of parents as fraudsters.
For years, Moscow and Washington have blamed each other for letting arms control agreements fall by the wayside. There's only one left.
"We never expected to experience so much suffering on this border," said one migrant father.
"We're looking at individuals who may have an eye towards repeating that same kind of violence that we saw last week," said FBI Director Chris Wray.
Incoming CDC Dir. Rochelle Walensky and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
FAA Administrator cites recent disturbances on planes, noting "a trend after the breach of the Capitol last week."
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Irving will be able to rejoin team activities after completing a five-day quarantine.
"We're looking at individuals who may have an eye towards repeating that same kind of violence that we saw last week," said FBI Director Chris Wray.
Incoming CDC Dir. Rochelle Walensky and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
FAA Administrator cites recent disturbances on planes, noting "a trend after the breach of the Capitol last week."
Officials are asking cities around the country to participate by illuminating buildings and ringing church bells during the ceremony.
The president-elect has unveiled his $1.9 trillion coronavirus economic relief package, which includes a drive to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days in office.
Irving will be able to rejoin team activities after completing a five-day quarantine.
Not only are they giving out free shoes, but the limited edition pairs are already sold out online.
Preview: The comedian talks with "Sunday Morning" about life after becoming a social media phenomenon lampooning the president.
Actor Folake Olowofoyeku, who stars as Nigerian nurse Abishola in the popular CBS sitcom "Bob Hearts Abishola," joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about an upcoming dramatic twist in the show. Plus, she discusses her single that dropped this week, which she describes as an ode to melanin.
Actor Rob Gough, who bought the 1952 card, called it the "Mona Lisa of sports cards."
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
Americans are throwing away $40 billion a year unwillingly upgrading items we can't fix, a consumer group claims.
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
Fear not, you can still get your Tagalongs and Thin Mints in a pandemic-safe way this year — through Grubhub.
Social media app cites the president's "attempts to spread misinformation, hate speech and incite violence."
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
Irving will be able to rejoin team activities after completing a five-day quarantine.
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
Vaccine stipends, however, will be relatively small, generally less than $100.
The president-elect has unveiled his $1.9 trillion coronavirus economic relief package, which includes a drive to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days in office.
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and George are struggling, according to CDC data.
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
This is the first of two bills Mr. Biden plans to address COVID-19. His transition team said he would introduce a second "recovery" bill in February.
Americans are throwing away $40 billion a year unwillingly upgrading items we can't fix, a consumer group claims.
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Patrick Warren Sr.'s family was expecting a mental health professional to respond when they called for help.
Texas Ranger James Holland believes a young woman's stalker was a serial killer in the making
She noticed he was bruised and a man with him didn't let him order food. Then she sprang into action. One detective described the abuse the boy had suffered as torture.
Sean Urbanski, 25, apologized to the parents of 23-year-old Richard Collins III for the "horrible pain" he caused them in the 2017 slaying.
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Galaxy ID2299 is losing its ability to form new stars, causing it to die.
The supermassive black hole at the center of one of the universe's brightest objects is 1.6 billion times more massive than the sun.
Eager skywatchers have a chance to glimpse a planetary triangle in the night sky this weekend.
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
How it started and how its going in America's highest office.
Christian Andreacchio's death was declared a suicide by police but his parents disagree - saying it's more than parental intuition that leads them to believe their son was murdered.
Will "The Crown" return in 2021? Will "Survivor"? Here's how COVID-19 is affecting the production and return of your favorite streaming and TV shows.
Protesters backing President Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol in violent clashes with police.
Two days after her own office was ransacked by Trump supporters, the speaker of the House talks to Lesley Stahl about what she experienced that day and more.
Last weekend, President Trump called Georgia's secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, imploring him with veiled threats and lies to change the outcome of the November election. Raffensperger talks to Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes" about why he didn't give in.
Jon Wertheim talks with Maine Senator Angus King, one of two independents in the Senate, about not being hitched to a party in a time of extreme polarization.
Russia has announced it will follow the Trump administration's move to walk away from the Open Skies international arms control treaty. The 1992 agreement has allowed countries to fly unarmed surveillance planes over each other's territory.
CBS News has confirmed President-elect Joe Biden has canceled his plans to ride an Amtrak train to Washington for his inauguration because of security concerns. This comes as the head of the FBI warned the agency is tracking "extensive" chatter online involving potential threats to the inauguration, but despite the security concerns the Biden transition team is focused on its coronavirus agenda with Mr. Biden unveiling a nearly $2 trillion plan to combat the pandemic. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, to discuss.