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CBS News chief White House correspondent Chip Reid asked Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko Monday if nuclear plants in the U.S. could withstand earthquakes of the same magnitude that recently hit Japan. Jaczko and Dan Poneman, a deputy secretary of energy, took questions at the White House daily press briefing with Jay Carney.
Harry Smith reports from the ground in Minamisanriku, Japan, which was one of the hardest hit towns by the 9.0 magnitude earthquake.
CBS News Washington bureau chief Christopher Isham spoke Monday with Sharon Squassoni, a nuclear expert and fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, on how serious the threat of a nuclear meltdown is in Japan and if the disaster at Chernobyl could be repeated.
CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy reports from Natori City, Japan - which was once home to about 74,000 people - mostly farmers. Now, it's deserted. Most evacuated to shelters or with family. Some are missing, some dead, and some are still there.
Erica Hill talks to Francis Markus of the International Federation of the Red Cross about the scope of the disaster in Japan, how the aid group is coping and what their priorities are.
CBS News business and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis talks to Erica Hill about how make sure you're donating to reputable charities and not falling prey to scammers.
Erica Hill interviews Cham Dallas, professor at the University of Georgia and nuclear energy expert about the safety of nuclear power and its future in the U.S.
Michael Kloran, an American teacher living in Japan, spoke with Chris Wragge and Erica Hill on how the Japanese media and government are disseminating information about possible radiation exposure to the public.
Erica Hill and Chris Wragge spoke with Aaron Lace, a survivor of the earthquake in Japan, who shared his experience escaping from a theater as its roof collapsed.
Erica Hill talks to seismologist James Gaherty about how prepared the U.S. is for a massive quake.
Dr. Jennifer Ashton spoke with Chris Wragge on the task of administering care to the earthquake victims. (03/14/11)
Erica Hill and Chris Wragge compare the dramatically different satellite images of Japan from before and after the tsunami.
John Blackstone examines the safety concerns surrounding the U.S. nuclear power plants located along fault lines.
CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker tours the heavily-damaged coastal city of Sendai and talks to some of the shell-shocked residents.
Erica Hill talks to Philadelphia native and Sendai resident Gregory Lekich about the conditions in the city of Sendai, whose outlying areas were devastated by the effects of the tsunami.
Search and rescue teams are converging on Northeast Japan in an attempt to save any survivors. (03/14/11)
Erica Hill takes a look at the numbers to offer some perspective on the images of destruction from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Dr. Jennifer Ashton spoke on who is most at risk of radiation exposure in Japan. (03/14/11)
Celia Hatton reports from Fukushima on the growing nuclear threat as the second explosion in three days sent radioactive smoke plumes into the sky.
Professor Cham Dallas of the University of Georgia, an expert on nuclear energy, walked Chris Wragge through what exactly went wrong with the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power station in Japan which experienced a partial meltdown.
Seismologist James Gaherty spoke with Lauren Wanko on the basics of how an earthquake occurs and the chances of something to the magnitude of Japan's earthquake happening in the U.S.
Structural engineer Bill Faschan spoke with Lauren Wanko on how Japan's strict building codes potentially saved thousands of lives from a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami.
Russ Mitchell has a first look at tonight's episode of the CBS Evening News previewing the latest developments in Japan's earthquake casualties and Libya leader Mummar al-Qaddafi's forces holding strong.
Russ Mitchell updates the latest information coming from Japan reporting the magnitude of the initial earthquake has been increased to 9.0, the death toll is up to 1400 casualties with fears the number could exceed 10,000.
Emergency services in Andalucia, the province where the accident happened, said at least 25 people were seriously injured.
The killings occurred a day after gang member inmates took 46 people hostage in three prisons across the country, officials said.
President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency as nearly 4,000 firefighters battled flames fueled by gusting winds and hot weather.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026.
"This tragedy painfully demonstrates how serious the current avalanche situation is," one official said.
The predator bit the boy, believed to be about 13 years old, during the late afternoon off Shark Beach, police said.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey join Margaret Brennan.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
As the president prepares to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he's made no secret of his goal for lower interest rates — but there are a few political roadblocks in the way.
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey join Margaret Brennan.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Emergency services in Andalucia, the province where the accident happened, said at least 25 people were seriously injured.
The killings occurred a day after gang member inmates took 46 people hostage in three prisons across the country, officials said.
President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency as nearly 4,000 firefighters battled flames fueled by gusting winds and hot weather.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026.
As a young boy, Judd Apatow says he wanted to grow up to be like the director of such classics as "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." Now Apatow has co-directed a two-part HBO Max documentary about his idol: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"
As a young boy, Judd Apatow says he wanted to grow up to be like Mel Brooks, the filmmaker of such comedy classics as "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." Now Apatow has co-directed a two-part HBO Max documentary about his idol, "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" Apatow talks with Tracy Smith about the World War II veteran who broke comedy taboos by lampooning Nazis and racists, and about Brooks' long friendship with another comic legend, Carl Reiner.
The Swedish actor has been in 150 films and TV shows, from "Breaking the Waves" and "Mamma Mia!" to "Andor." He talks about his Golden Globe-winning performance in "Sentimental Value," playing a filmmaker-father trying to reconcile with his actress-daughters.
In this web exclusive, Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård discusses his Golden Globe-winning performance in the film "Sentimental Value," in which he plays a director trying to reconnect with his daughter, an actress, by writing a role for her to play. He also talks about the effect of his 2022 stroke, which occurred during production of "Andor" and the "Dune" films, and how he feels he has changed as an actor after more than 150 film and TV credits.
Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård has been in 150 films and TV shows, from "Breaking the Waves" and "Good Will Hunting," to "Mamma Mia!" and the "Star Wars" series "Andor." He just won a Golden Globe Award for his performance in "Sentimental Value," playing a filmmaker-father trying to reconcile with his estranged actress-daughters. Skarsgård talks with Seth Doane about why he's never bored making films; being a father of eight; and working with the effects of a 2022 stroke.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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.
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
The killings occurred a day after gang member inmates took 46 people hostage in three prisons across the country, officials said.
Hani Duglof and his brother Mohamad Duklef left Libya more than a decade ago, unable to find relief for a rare condition that threatens to leave their skin torn and blistered at even the slightest provocation.
Bruno Rocuba claims a freak accident while handling his gun caused the death of his wife, Melissa Rocuba. He was not arrested or charged with any crime. Years later, investigators uncover disturbing new evidence that challenges what really happened that night in their Pennsylvania bedroom.
Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.
This past July, police in California raided the home of Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang over allegations of possible child abuse. The couple's 21 children, mostly surrogate-born, were taken into state custody as an investigation began. In the months since their arrest and release, the couple has had at least five more surrogate-born babies. The couple is now fighting for custody of all of their children and is suing some of their surrogates in the process. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon rocket is expected to roll out to the launch pad on Saturday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
After decades of careful land management, bison are returning in small pockets across their historic North American range. Marissa Perlman reports.
Las Vegas' Golden Gate Hotel Casino has removed all of its live dealers, making every table game electronic. That move comes as data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority shows the city hosted roughly 7% fewer visitors in 2025 compared to 2024. Andres Gutierrez reports.
A high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming train in Spain on Sunday. At least 21 people are dead and more than 100 others are injured, some of them seriously.
A winter blast brought more snow and frigid temperatures to the Midwest and East Coast this weekend. Shanelle Kaul reports on the conditions and Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast.
A new CBS News poll shows only 41% of Americans approve of the job President Trump is doing, but there are wide partisan divides on his handling of specific issues like immigration. Willie James Inman has more.