Japan's new emperor takes the throne

Japan's new emperor officially ascended the throne in an ancient ritual. Emperor Naruhito donned a copper-colored robe, like that worn by his great-great-grandfather. The monarch took part in a 30-minute ceremony and even stepped up a canopied, 21-foot-high throne to give a speech. He received three "banzai" cheers from the audience, wishing him a long reign. Naruhito's father abdicated the throne in May. He is the 126th emperor in the world's oldest hereditary monarchy.

• Oct 22, 2019
• 01:05

Trump compares impeachment inquiry to "lynching"

President Trump is drawing criticism after comparing the impeachment inquiry to a "lynching." Meanwhile, some Republican leaders could not defend his language. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Oct 22, 2019
• 02:10

Turkey and Russia reach deal on Syria

As the U.S. watched from the sidelines, Russia's Vladimir Putin emerged as the key power player in Syria, reaching an agreement for a new ceasefire with the president of Turkey. That will give Russia time to oversee the removal of Kurdish militias. Holly Williams reports.

• Oct 22, 2019
• 01:53

New charges in college admissions scandal

There are new charges against 11 parents cuaght up in the college admissions scandal. Lori Loughlin and her husband are among those facing new charges in the case. Carter Evans has the latest.

• Oct 22, 2019
• 01:33

Top Boeing executive out

Kevin McAllister, the man tasked with returning the 737 Max to service is out at Boeing. It comes days after the release of an internal memo that revealed a test pilot struggled with the plane's flight control software on a simulator.

• Oct 22, 2019
• 00:22

"CBS This Morning": Stop the Stigma

In an effort to help break down stigmas surrounding mental health, "CBS This Morning" broadcast a special live audience event, "Stop the Stigma: A Conversation About Mental Health." Guests include "Queer Eye" star Karamo, a former social worker, mental health advocate and relationship expert who will discuss his experience with depression, and Cynthia Germanotta, who founded Born This Way Foundation with daughter Lady Gaga, about how mental illnesses affect a family.

• Oct 23, 2019
• 33:49

Trump urges GOP to get tougher on impeachment

President Trump tried to rally his allies on Capitol Hill, again declaring the House impeachment inquiry a Democratic hit job. He lashed out at Mitt Romney for criticism over his Syria policy and approach to race. Major Garrett reports.

• Oct 21, 2019
• 02:43

Some troops may stay in Syria

The Trump administration now says a small number of U.S. troops may stay in Syria. The shift comes after the president's plan to withdraw all American forces was criticized by Democrats and Republicans. As Holly Williams reports from the Syrian border with Turkey, departing U.S. troops are getting a hostile send-off.

• Oct 21, 2019
• 01:57

2-year-old shot in Philadelphia

A gunman who shot and killed a 2-year-old girl in Philadelphia Sunday is still on the loose. It comes less than 24 hours after another child was shot and critically wounded in the same city. Mola Lenghi has the latest.

• Oct 21, 2019
• 01:41

Rep. Clyburn on Elijah Cummings' legacy

Representative Elijah Cummings, Maryland congressman and civil rights champion, died at the age of 68 Thursday due to complications from long-standing health issues. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, D-South Carolina, spoke to CBS News on Friday about the enduring legacy of his colleague and longtime friend.

• Oct 24, 2019
• 02:24

Republicans storm impeachment hearing

Following President Trump’s orders for Republicans to get tougher on impeachment, a group of Republicans barged into a closed-door hearing. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Oct 23, 2019
• 03:37

Trump lifting sanctions against Turkey

President Trump announced he's lifting sanctions against Turkey, after Turkey agreed to a permanent ceasefire against Kurdish forces. The Kurds fought along with U.S. troops in the fight against ISIS and now feel betrayed by the U.S. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Oct 23, 2019
• 02:20

CBS News goes inside Turkish-controlled Syria

CBS News got an exclusive view from inside Syria. Holly Williams was granted access to Turkish troops as they crossed the border into an area once controlled by America's Kurdish allies.

• Oct 23, 2019
• 01:51

Zuckerberg grilled on Capitol Hill

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg found himself on the hot seat. He went to Capitol Hill to talk about social media's global currency plans. But as Ed O'Keefe reports, he ended up getting grilled on a range of controversial issues.

• Oct 23, 2019
• 01:52

Kamille McKinney's remains found

The body of 3-year-old Kamille McKinney was found in a pile of trash. The girl, nicknamed "Cupcake," was kidnapped earlier this month outside a birthday party. Mark Strassmann has more.

• Oct 23, 2019
• 01:54

GOP lawmakers delay impeachment deposition

President Trump is leaning on fellow Republicans to push back against impeachment, and his allies in Congress seem to be listening. Dozens of members delayed a hearing Wednesday, storming into a high-security room where another official was due to answer questions about the White House lobbying effort in Ukraine. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Oct 24, 2019
• 04:28

Man who guarded Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honored

Eighty years ago, 100-year-old Jack Eaton stood guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He returned to Arlington this week to get an honor of his own. David Martin explains.

• Oct 23, 2019
• 02:10

Responding to mental health calls without police

A mobile mental health crisis intervention team called CAHOOTS is ansering calls in Eugene, Oregon. They're unarmed and most of the time, without police backup. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Oct 23, 2019
• 03:04

Lawmakers press Facebook CEO on political ads

Facebook is dealing with a growing threat from some members of Congress who say they want to break up the tech company. CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified at a House committee hearing in Washington on Wednesday. Democrats hit him with a barrage of criticism on election security and other topics. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Oct 24, 2019
• 02:42

Bruce Springsteen on new film "Western Stars"

Bruce Springsteen's latest album, "Western Stars," is headed to the big screen. The concert film was recorded at Springsteen's estate in New Jersey. "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King spoke to the music icon about starring in a western of his own.

• Oct 24, 2019
• 07:56

Northern Calif. wildfire forces evacuations

A dangerous wildfire in Northern California forced hundreds of people to flee their homes. At least 7,000 acres have already burned. The fire comes as the state's largest utility company protectively cut power to almost 200,000 customers. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Oct 24, 2019
• 01:28

Drivers complain of "phantom braking" tech

Automatic emergency braking will be standard in most cars in 2022. It's expected to cut the number of rear-end crashes in half. But hundreds of drivers say sometimes the system slams on the brakes apparently for no reason. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Oct 24, 2019
• 04:18

Trump lifts Turkey sanctions, Russia calls shots

A Russian news agency says Kurdish forces have started leaving northern Syria, with Russian troops moving to enforce a ceasefire along the Turkish border. President Trump has lifted sanctions against Turkey as a reward for making a deal with Russia to stop the fighting. Paula Reid reports.

• Oct 24, 2019
• 02:26

New video of deadly Fresno police shooting

A new surveillance video is shedding light on a deadly 2017 police shooting of Isiah Murrietta-Golding, a teenage murder suspect, as he tried to run away. It shows the 16-year-old climbing a fence then falling to the ground after being shot in the back of the head. Now the teen's parents are suing over his death. David Begnaud reports.

• Oct 24, 2019
• 03:12

Hidden cameras track snow leopards in Siberia

Only about 4,000 snow leopards are left in the wild. Now considered a "vulnerable species," they roam across Central Asia where climate change and poaching further threatens their survival. A program in the remote mountains of Russia and Mongolia is trying to save the local species, and it's working. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Oct 24, 2019
• 03:43

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