Karate practitioner fends off charging bear in Japan
A pair of bears picked the wrong person to mess with when they approached a 50-year-old karate practitioner.
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Japan zoo discovers male hippo is actually a female
The hippo took a DNA test and it turns out he's 100% a female.
One dead, 7 missing after 2 Japanese navy choppers crash in Pacific
The cause was not immediately known, but the two helicopters might have collided with each other before crashing into the water, Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said.
G7 discusses Ukraine, Middle East
Foreign leaders in Capri, Italy, are discussing how to avoid a greater regional conflict in the Middle East, and are continuing their talks on support for Ukraine in their fight against Russia. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis reports.
Passenger finds snake on Japanese bullet train
It was unclear whether the cold-blooded commuter was venomous or how it ended up on the train, a spokesman said.
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.
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter charged
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is facing federal bank fraud charges for crimes involving gambling debts and the theft of millions of dollars. U.S. Attorney Marin Estrada announced the charges during a morning news conference Thursday.
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.
U.S., Japan reinforce military relationship
The U.S., along with Japan and Australia, will create a new joint air defense system in response to the growing aggression from China across the Indo-Pacific. The Japanese prime minister plans to address Congress Thursday.
China-Taiwan tension brings missiles and anxiety to a Japanese paradise
As the U.S. and Japan deepen ties to counter China's threat to Taiwan, residents of a tiny paradise island fear war will shatter their world.
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 expected to discuss U.S.-Japan alliance
President Biden is set to meet with Japan's prime minister in Washington this week at a time when the U.S. ally is concerned about Chinese aggression. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe 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.
Oldest man in the world dies weeks before 115th birthday
Juan Vicente Pérez Mora was named the world's oldest man by Guinness World Records on Feb 4, 2022, when he was 112 years and 253 days.
Why a company is offering staff a $75,000 incentive to have children
South Korean business leaders worried about the country's economic future are offering some remarkable rewards for workers willing to build families.
Deaths linked to recalled supplement pill containing red mold climb
Health supplement products believed to have caused two deaths and sickened more than 100 people have been ordered to be taken off store shelves in Japan.
Man fired by for taking free detergent sample wins court battle
An assistant bank manager fired for taking a free detergent sample from a nearby store in Tokyo has won his court battle against his employer.
At least 8 killed as chemical tanker capsizes off Japan's coast
By the time Japan's coast guard reached the South Korean tanker sending out a distress call, the vessel was completely overturned.
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Feds probing suspicious letters to election officials, lawmakers
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