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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida won't seek another term
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a surprise move, announced he won't run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, paving the way for Japan to have a new prime minister.
Israel-Iran tensions: Impact on Middle East
A White House official says the U.S. is adjusting its posture in the Middle East as it monitors escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Japan's Kishida addresses Congress
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed a joint meeting of Congress Thursday to pledge Japan's ongoing commitment to U.S. efforts in Asia and the Indo-Pacific. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Nikole Killion break down Kishida's address.
Johnson to meet with Trump after FISA revolt
House Speaker Mike Johnson is meeting with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday. The meeting comes after House Republicans blocked a national security surveillance bill on Wednesday, partly due to Trump's opposition. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Japanese prime minister to address Congress
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address a joint meeting of Congress Thursday with some U.S. lawmakers increasingly skeptical about America's role abroad. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on that and the rest of the happenings in Congress, including gridlock on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
A look at the White House state dinner for Japan's prime minister in photos
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden honored Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife.
Biden, Kishida meet, China in focus
President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a joint press conference in the White House Rose Garden Wednesday to discuss new collaboration efforts between the two nations. The two leaders discussed an enhanced military and intelligence partnership and a focus on economic cooperation. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Biden hosts Japan's Kishida for state dinner
President Biden announced deeper defense ties with Japan on Wednesday, welcoming Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House for a day of meetings capped with a lavish state dinner. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.
U.S. and Japan deepen ties to counter China
President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced plans Wednesday for closer military and intelligence cooperation. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.
Biden moves to deepen military ties between the U.S. and Japan
"Together, our countries are taking significant steps to strengthen defense security cooperation," President Biden said alongside Japanese Prime Minister Kishida.
Watch: Biden welcomes Japan PM to White House
President Biden and the White House are hosting Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for an official state visit as the two discuss defense plans to offset China's hostilities in the Pacific. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from the White House.
Biden, Kishida meet on military partnership
President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday will announce new efforts in defense and intelligence cooperation between the two countries, senior administration officials said. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
Biden, Japanese prime minister to meet
President Biden will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid concerns Chinese aggression in the Pacific could intensify in the coming years. It also comes after Mr. Biden expressed opposition to the sale of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel to a Japanese company. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
North Korea resumes missile tests after U.S., South Korea military drills
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, days after the end of the South Korean-U.S. military drills that the North views as an invasion rehearsal.
U.S., Japan and South Korea to boost ties
President Biden met with the leaders of Japan and South Korea at Camp David on Friday. The leaders announced steps to strengthen security and economic ties. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
U.S., Japan and South Korea build up alliance
President Biden hosted a historic trilateral summit at Camp David on Friday. He met with leaders of Japan and South Korea as the three agreed to strengthen their alliance. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden strengthens ties with Japan and South Korea at Camp David summit
President Biden welcomed the leaders of Japan and South Korea for his first presidential summit at Camp David.
Goals for U.S., Japan and South Korea summit
President Biden will host the leaders of Japan and South Korea in a historic summit at Camp David Friday. The secretary of state says the meeting will mark a "new era" in cooperation between the three nations as they look to counter threats from China and North Korea. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.
Biden to host historic summit at Camp David
President Biden is set to host a first-of-its-kind summit with the leaders of Japan and South Korea on Friday. Administration officials say they're set to discuss closer military cooperation, the mutual threats all three nations face and future opportunities to coordinate more closely. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Japan as he considers presidential bid
He is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other officials, and then he'll travel to South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom.
Putin and Xi's summit continues
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting a second day of meetings with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, Japan's prime minister is in Ukraine for a show of support. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano spoke with the former U.S. ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan, about the geopolitical implications of these meetings.
U.S. ambassador to Japan is confident Japan will ban LGBTQ discrimination
Activists are urging the government to enact anti-discrimination legislation before Japan hosts the G-7 summit of industrialized nations in Hiroshima in May.
Fallout from Biden documents controversy
President Joe Biden is hosting the Japanese Prime Minister at the White House today amid fallout from the classified documents controversy. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins the show to discuss how the White House has been reacting to the controversy. She also shares details on the president's meeting with the Japanese prime minister.
U.S., Japan, South Korea vow unified response to North Korea threat
President Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea are vowing a unified and coordinated response to North Korea's threatening nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
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Iran warns the U.S. against a ground invasion as war drags on
Top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are meeting in Pakistan on Sunday to push for an end to the Iran war.
Catholic cardinal barred from entering Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said it was "the first time in centuries" that heads of the church were unable to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at the sacred site.
American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon
Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, was born in Connecticut and served in the Israel Defense Forces' Paratroopers Brigade.
2 more arrests in attempted bombing at Bank of America building in Paris
Police did not specify who was arrested or what role they may have played in the attempted bombing.
North Korea tests missile that it claims can target U.S. mainland
The test was in line with Kim Jong Un's goals of targeting the U.S., but some experts speculate the claim may be exaggerated.
Sister recounts 903-day fight to free sibling kidnapped in Iraq
When Princeton graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped off the street in Iraq in March 2023 and held for ransom by a militia, it set off a 903-day fight her sister never expected.
DHS funding bill passes House, but shutdown drags on as Senate approves its own plan
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
Millions turn out for "No Kings" rallies held worldwide to protest against Trump
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
2 boats carrying aid to Cuba arrive in Havana after being reported missing
Two sailboats that went missing carrying humanitarian aid from southern Mexico to Cuba landed in Havana on Saturday afternoon.
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North Korea tests missile that it claims can target U.S. mainland
The test was in line with Kim Jong Un's goals of targeting the U.S., but some experts speculate the claim may be exaggerated.
American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon
Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, was born in Connecticut and served in the Israel Defense Forces' Paratroopers Brigade.
Attack survivors, not believed by police, get the last word against kidnapper
After their kidnapping case drew national attention because they were accused of making it up, Denise Huskins Quinn and Aaron Quinn worked with law enforcement to help uncover additional crimes committed by their attacker – helping to bring justice to other victims and reclaiming their own story.
The ripple effect of the Iran war on struggling U.S. farmers
The price of ammonia and urea, two fertilizer ingredients seeing disruptions, are up around 20% and 50%, respectively, since the start of the Iran war.
Henry Lee, forensic scientist who testified at O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 87
Dr. Lee rose to fame after his testimony in Simpson's 1995 trial, in which he questioned the handling of blood evidence.
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Bank of America reaches $72.5 million settlement in Epstein lawsuit
Bank of America has reached a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges the financial giant helped facilitate the sex trafficking operation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Education Department tells 7.5 million SAVE borrowers to prepare for repayment
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
How soon will TSA lines return to normal after the shutdown ends?
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
Should you rely on AI to do your taxes? Experts warn of risks.
About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.
CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising
As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.
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European allies say Russia is helping Iran more than acknowledged
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
Republicans stand by Trump on Iran, but are split on how war could end
At this year's CPAC, many attendees toed a fine line between backing the war in Iran and worrying about how the conflict could expand.
Here's what needs to happen before oil starts flowing through Strait of Hormuz again
As the U.S.-Iran war nears the one-month mark, the fragile global oil market has emerged as a key weapon in Iran's arsenal — and some shipping and insurance experts don't expect the situation to return to normal until the conflict winds down.
Education Department tells 7.5 million SAVE borrowers to prepare for repayment
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
U.S. Tomahawks are being used in Iran war faster than stockpile is being refilled
The U.S. has used close to 1,000 Tomahawk missiles since June 2025 and has been procuring them at a rate of about 90 per year.
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Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
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Catholic cardinal barred from entering Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said it was "the first time in centuries" that heads of the church were unable to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at the sacred site.
2 more arrests in attempted bombing at Bank of America building in Paris
Police did not specify who was arrested or what role they may have played in the attempted bombing.
North Korea tests missile that it claims can target U.S. mainland
The test was in line with Kim Jong Un's goals of targeting the U.S., but some experts speculate the claim may be exaggerated.
American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon
Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, was born in Connecticut and served in the Israel Defense Forces' Paratroopers Brigade.
European allies say Russia is helping Iran more than acknowledged
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
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Michael Jordan on NASCAR, basketball and the one title he won't claim
Michael Jordan reflects on his life after basketball, his move into NASCAR, and the pressure that still comes with his competitive drive and fame.
Olivia Munn's "no symptoms" cancer diagnosis fueled lifesaving mission
Olivia Munn tells Tracy Smith about how she turned a symptomless Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women.
Olivia Munn shares her breast cancer journey
Olivia Munn is busier than ever, starring in the new series "Your Friends and Neighbors," raising two kids and juggling a packed career. But as Tracy Smith reports in our Sunday Profile, an unexpected diagnosis reshaped her life in ways she never imagined.
Brandon Uranowitz on reviving "Ragtime"
Tony Award-winner Brandon Uranowitz sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his journey to landing his latest role in "Ragtime" at Lincoln Center.
The Avett Brothers' bassist talks new book
Bob Crawford, the bassist for The Avett Brothers, shares with "CBS Saturday Morning" why he believes John Quincy Adams is an underrated American hero amid the release of his new book "America's Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick."
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Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
What jobs are most at risk from AI
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
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Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
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Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word
A couple is attacked as they slept. They later team up with law enforcement and get their assailant to confess to more crimes. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Attack survivors, not believed by police, get the last word against kidnapper
After their kidnapping case drew national attention because they were accused of making it up, Denise Huskins Quinn and Aaron Quinn worked with law enforcement to help uncover additional crimes committed by their attacker – helping to bring justice to other victims and reclaiming their own story.
French police stop apparent bomb attack outside Bank of America building
The incident occurred in the middle of the night, while the office was closed. No employees were injured, according to the bank.
Tiger Woods released from jail after arrest
Tiger Woods was released from the Martin County jail in Florida following his DUI arrest after a rollover crash on Friday.
Colombian navy says it shut down 30 drug labs, seized 2 tons of cocaine
The Colombian navy said it also seized thousands of gallons of smuggled fuel, preventing "the strengthening of illicit economies."
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What would success mean for Artemis II flight?
The 322-foot rocket set to launch Artemis II stood ready on the pad at the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday. It will be the first crewed moonshot in over a half-century. Mark Strassmann is there.
Meet the rescue team behind the astronauts as Artemis II's launch approaches
A global team of air force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch.
Behind the plans of an Artemis II rescue
While final preparations are underway for the Artemis II launch, "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a peek behind-the-scenes at the plans being made for if the crew needs to be rescued.
NASA begins final countdown for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II crew arrived in Florida on Friday, signaling final preparations are underway for the first crewed Moon mission since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
Crew arrives ahead of Artemis II launch
Four NASA astronauts are gearing up for a historic mission to return humans to deep space for the first time in over 50 years. The crew touched down at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday for final preparations ahead of next week's planned Artemis II launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Nature: Spoonbills in Florida's wetlands
This Sunday morning, we find ourselves among roseate spoonbills in Florida's Orlando Wetlands.
Sen. Rand Paul on "checking" President Trump
As chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, Sen. Rand Paul is at the center of some of the country's most critical debates. He speaks with Robert Costa about why he doesn't support President Trump's decision to launch strikes in Iran and how he feels about new Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Commentary: Geoff Bennett on Black comedy
Long before 1990s sitcoms, Black comedians were shaping American comedy in bold ways. Geoff Bennett, co-anchor of PBS NewsHour, explores this history and its lasting impact in his new book "Black Out Loud."
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Michael Jordan on his drive to change NASCAR
Michael Jordan takes his "competitive gene" off the court and onto the NASCAR track as co-owner of 23XI Racing. Gayle King sits down with the basketball legend to talk about his passion for winning, his legal fight to change the sport, and how he channels his drive into new challenges at 63.
Iran war at a crossroads
David Martin reports on how the Iran war is at a crossroads as it enters its second month, with the global impact of rising oil prices and economic uncertainty at center stage.