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Japan's environment ministry says workers stole and sold potentially radioactive scrap metal from near the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.
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Japan's environment ministry says workers stole and sold potentially radioactive scrap metal from near the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.
In India, leaders of the world's largest economies are at this year's G20 meeting in New Delhi. President Biden plans to focus on worldwide economic growth and rising food and energy prices. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
The Biden administration on Monday announced $667 million in new funding to build more broadband internet access in the U.S. The grants and loans are spread across 22 states, but will target "rural, remote and unserved communities." Drew Clark, CEO of internet advocacy company Broadband Breakfast, joins CBS News to discuss how rural areas would benefit from expanded internet access.
The suspended railroad's only connection to the ground was seemingly a tree that had fallen on it in the gorge.
One expert told CBS News that roads and highways "are not built" to handle extreme weather events.
According to a recent study, more than 7,500 pedestrians were killed by a vehicle in 2022, an average of 20 people a day – the highest number in 40 years. But experts say, more than the design of vehicles, the design of the roads themselves is to blame for the alarming rise in pedestrian fatalities. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with advocates who are pressing for improved designs of roadways that will better protect pedestrians.
President Biden touted his economic agenda during a speech in South Carolina on Thursday. The president criticized Republican lawmakers for voting against the Inflation Reduction Act, while pointing out those measures are leading to job increases in red states. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins "America Decides" to discuss how the president is framing his economic policies to voters.
Human remains were found in the wreckage underneath a collapsed portion of I-95, which came down Sunday after a tanker truck caught fire beneath it. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said the repairs could take months. Elaine Quijano has the latest.
Ukraine can resume exporting electricity to other countries in Europe for the first time in six months. Russia has been targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure since last October, triggering widespread power outages. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio discusses the economic implications with Vlad Duthiers and Lilia Luciano.
There are no levels of exposure considered safe from health effects.
Russia unleashed a new and deadly air assault across Ukraine on Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said missiles hit energy infrastructure and residential buildings, and authorities said at least six people died in the attack and hundreds of thousands were left without heat or electricity. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined Jim Axelrod and Nikki Battiste to discuss.
The Biden administration is adding new conditions to how companies will receive funding through the historic CHIPS act. It is part of President Biden's efforts to change the way major corporations conduct business. Mitch Landrieu, White House infrastructure coordinator, joined CBS News to discuss the administration's latest efforts.
The devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria raise concerns about the potential for a similar disaster here in the U.S. Many experts say building codes designed to save lives don't do enough to prevent widespread destruction. Lucy Jones, a seismologist and founder of the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society, joins CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano with more.
A critical fuel pipeline is expected to be restored Saturday, but not before it prompted panic buying by drivers in Las Vegas. Elise Preston has the details.
President Biden is in Philadelphia to deliver remarks on the administration's economic agenda and infrastructure priorities. It's the president's third speech on infrastructure this week. CBS News' senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins us with a preview.
CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak to discuss President Biden's promotion of the Hudson Tunnel project connecting New York and New Jersey. She also previews today's episode of "Red and Blue."
President Biden is in New York today to promote a major restoration project of the Hudson River tunnel that's partially funded by his $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. CBS News anchor Anne-Marie Green breaks down some of the thousands of projects funded by the law.
The newly unveiled Grand Central Madison terminal has one small problem – the misspelled name of a famous artist etched into its walls.
CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Lilia Luciano to discuss the Baltimore-based tunnel project the president visited to highlighting his administration's bipartisan infrastructure law.
President Biden traveled to Kentucky on Wednesday to tout a $1.6 billion bridge project that resulted from the bipartisan infrastructure package he signed in 2021. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell joined him for the visit. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins us to discuss the significance of the rare joint appearance.
Residents in Moore County, North Carolina, are in a race to save perishable goods after "targeted" attacks on two North Carolina power substations continue to leave thousands of homes and businesses without power. CBS News has also learned other states, including Oregon and Washington, are also reporting power outage attacks, according to government officials. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
"Ukraine pummeled as drones target Russian bases Vladimir Putin's military launched a fresh wave of missile strikes on Ukraine after drones hit military air bases deep inside Russian territory. Russia has been accused of weaponizing winter by knocking out Ukrainian water and electricity infrastructure. Engineers racing to repair the grid face must work around unexploded Russian ordnance. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from inside Ukraine."
Millions of Ukrainians face a winter of extreme hardship as Russia intensifies its attacks on the country's energy infrastructure. Nine months after the invasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin is now being accused of weaponizing the weather. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from Kyiv, as Russia tries to weaponize winter and freeze Ukraine's momentum.
Millions of Ukrainians are facing winter with disruptions to their heat and water supplies after a Russian bombing campaign that targeted energy infrastructure. CBS Correspondent Chris Livesay is in Kyiv with a look at the devastation.
U.S. border agents apprehended roughly 140,000 migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border during the first 20 days of September, an average of roughly 6,900 each day.
Longtime chairman of News Corp and Fox will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
On this visit, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets a Republican-controlled House.
Convicted murderer and disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty to 22 charges alleging he stole millions of dollars from his clients.
Lawyers for Hunter Biden asked the court for his initial appearance and arraignment to be held by video conference.
Anthony Sanchez, 44, was convicted in 2006 of raping and murdering University of Oklahoma dance student Juli Busken.
Surveillance footage from the hospital appeared to show Tommy Wayne Boyd leave the St. Louis hospital on foot early Thursday morning, according to police.
The accident happened as a helicopter was attempting a vertical transfer of supplies to the SAS Manthatisi submarine near the town of Kommetjie.
Rudy Giuliani has denied Cassidy Hutchinson's claims.
Convicted murderer and disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty to 22 charges alleging he stole millions of dollars from his clients.
Anthony Sanchez, 44, was convicted in 2006 of raping and murdering University of Oklahoma dance student Juli Busken.
The conservative nonprofit, known for its hidden camera stings, is cutting staff after O'Keefe was ousted amid allegations of misconduct.
Surveillance footage from the hospital appeared to show Tommy Wayne Boyd leave the St. Louis hospital on foot early Thursday morning, according to police.
U.S. border agents apprehended roughly 140,000 migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border during the first 20 days of September, an average of roughly 6,900 each day.
The conservative nonprofit, known for its hidden camera stings, is cutting staff after O'Keefe was ousted amid allegations of misconduct.
In New York and elsewhere, job postings with salary ranges have increased, giving candidates a leg up in negotiations.
Rupert Murdoch, longtime chairman of News Corp. and Fox, will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
Emerging forms of artificial intelligence could displace a range of "knowledge workers," new analysis finds.
Monsanto denies the allegations and says it will "vigorously defend against these claims."
U.S. border agents apprehended roughly 140,000 migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border during the first 20 days of September, an average of roughly 6,900 each day.
On this visit, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets a Republican-controlled House.
Rudy Giuliani has denied Cassidy Hutchinson's claims.
FEMA is running short on money and has indefinitely paused its spending and reimbursement on some long-term recovery projects.
Lawyers for Hunter Biden asked the court for his initial appearance and arraignment to be held by video conference.
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday declined to approve Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray that offers a needle-free alternative for treating severe allergic reactions. The FDA said Neffy needs more research.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis told CBS News that the best exercise is whatever fits your schedule.
New data also shows what helps people enter recovery from drug addiction and substance use disorder.
Lina Lutfiawati apologized and said she "did not expect" prison for a TikTok video showing her reciting part of a Muslim prayer before eating pork.
In another "curious" observation, researchers discovered that the crocodiles love basking in marigold flowers.
Ukraine relied for decades on Russia to fuel its vital nuclear power plants, but now there's fear Moscow could use the facilities as a weapon of war.
The accident happened as a helicopter was attempting a vertical transfer of supplies to the SAS Manthatisi submarine near the town of Kommetjie.
Japan's environment ministry says workers stole and sold potentially radioactive scrap metal from near the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.
Joe Posnanski is a New York Times bestselling author and has served as a senior writer for "The Athletic," "MLB" and "Sports Illustrated." He joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at his new book that counts down 50 of the most memorable moments in baseball's history.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
Bijou Phillips, also an actor, and Danny Masterson married in 2011. They have one daughter.
Dog walking and help with Sunday crossword are other quirky services being offered to raise money for production workers impacted by Hollywood strikes.
Did the outfits Rihanna and A$AP Rocky wore to the Met Gala hold a clue to baby Riot Rose's name?
Emerging forms of artificial intelligence could displace a range of "knowledge workers," new analysis finds.
Apple's newest software update brings several new features to iPhones, including Standby mode and live voicemail transcribing.
Suit claims the company behind ChatGPT fed copyrighted works by bestselling writers including Scott Turow and Elin Hilderbrand into its AI.
Clorox says it's moving back to normal operations this week after a cyberattack reported in mid-August shut down the company's order-processing system. Teresa Rivas, a reporter for Barron's, joined CBS News to discuss what's known about the hack and what kind of effects are expected on store shelves.
Apple's iOS 17 update is now available to download for newer Apple devices, just days before the iPhone 15 is set to hit store shelves. CNET host Abrar Al-Heeti joined CBS News to talk about what's new in the update.
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
NASA called the Parker Solar Probe's flight "not only an impressive feat of engineering, but a huge boon for the scientific community."
The state of California is launching a lawsuit against some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, accusing them of deceiving the public for decades and engaging in a massive cover-up of the environmental risks associated with fossil fuels. Korey G. Silverman-Roati, senior fellow at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, joined CBS News to discuss the lawsuit.
The state of California is suing some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, accusing them of over 50 years of deception. The lawsuit claims the companies covered up the risks fossil fuels posed to the environment and protected their profits over the health of the planet. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined CBS News to discuss the lawsuit.
Anthony Sanchez, 44, was convicted in 2006 of raping and murdering University of Oklahoma dance student Juli Busken.
Japan's environment ministry says workers stole and sold potentially radioactive scrap metal from near the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.
The Columbus, Ohio officer made the assertion after being summoned to a home by a father concerned his daughter was being solicited by an adult man.
Demetrius Smith who was wrongly convicted of murder and first-degree assault and spent more than five years in prison.
Jodi Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke — who gave parenting advice via a YouTube channel "8 Passengers" — each face six felony counts of aggravated child abuse
Two cameras working together helped NASA reveal details in "greater detail than previously possible."
Frank Rubio and two cosmonaut crewmates return to Earth next Wednesday to wrap up a U.S. record 371-day stay in orbit.
NASA called the Parker Solar Probe's flight "not only an impressive feat of engineering, but a huge boon for the scientific community."
The crew is replacing another Soyuz crew, including NASA's Frank Rubio, who's wrapping up a record 371-day stay in space.
NASA released a new report on UFOs — also known as unidentified anomalous phenomena — on Thursday. The report examines how the space agency can better contribute to the scientific understanding of the objects. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins "Prime Time" to separate fact from science fiction.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
On Nov. 11, 2012, Jake Nolan accompanied his psychiatrist cousin to a NYC Home Depot where she purchased a sledgehammer; 24 hours later, it became a key piece of evidence in a crime that ended with Nolan and her ex-lover in the hospital.
Rupert Murdoch, the longtime head of News Corp. and Fox, will step down as chairman and take on the role of chairman emeritus, capping a 7-decade career that built a media dynasty ranging from cable television to tabloid newspapers and turned him into one of the world's most influential media executives. David Folkenflik is a media correspondent for NPR and author of "Murdoch's World: The Last of the Old Media Empires." He joined CBS News to discuss Murdoch's decision.
CBS Reports goes into a cartel stronghold in Mexico to uncover what’s behind the surge in fentanyl trafficking and why America is failing to stop it.
The Bank of England followed the U.S. Federal Reserve's lead Thursday, leaving interest rates unchanged for the first time in nearly two years, but the U.K.'s rate remains at a 15-year high of 5.25%. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent for financial news website TheStreet, joined CBS News to talk about the pause in rate hikes.
The Biden administration is granting nearly half a million Venezuelan migrants temporary legal status, allowing them access to work permits in the U.S. Murad Awawdeh, executive director of the New York immigration coalition, joined CBS News to discuss the reasons for the move.
A filing in the Georgia election interference case reveals who could be called as witnesses in the trial, including attorney Lin Wood, who was a member of Donald Trump's legal team after the 2020 election. CBS News reporter Graham Kates spoke with Wood and joins CBS News to discuss their conversation.