Unprecedented images show shipwrecks from Battle of Midway
A team spent 14 hours surveying Akagi, noting it was "the first time anyone has laid eyes on the vessel since sinking during June 1942's Battle of Midway."
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Monkey seen riding on deer's back for fun in Japan
Macaque and deer live together on the island of Yakushima. And Atsuyuki Ohshima's photo captured the rare — but not unheard-of — interaction between the two.
Why Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji is "screaming" for relief
The majestic Japanese peak has been a major tourist draw for years, but with numbers swelling, there's debate over how to mitigate the impact of the visiting hordes.
Japan launches its "Moon Sniper" as it hopes for a lunar landing
Japan is seeking to become only the fifth nation to successfully land a probe on the moon. Only the U.S., Russia, China and India have done it.
Sumo spotlighted at Japanese restaurant
Sumo wrestling is growing in popularity, and in Japan, one of Tokyo's hottest restaurants spotlights the sport. The venue has an international clientele, a month-long waitlist, and offers a unique experience, but food isn't the main draw. Lucy Craft reports.
Biden hosts meeting with Japan, South Korea
President Biden was at Camp David on Friday preparing to host the South Korean president and Japanese prime minister for a significant meeting. The goal is to improve communications between the three countries that have a common interest in countering China. Christina Ruffini reports from Washington.
Japan releases water from Fukushima disaster
Treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant is being released into the Pacific Ocean starting Thursday. Japan is asking its G7 allies to get behind the release – part of an ongoing cleanup at the plant more than a decade after one of the worst nuclear accidents in history. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer hears from locals concerned about the release and from representatives of the company in charge of the cleanup who say it would be safe.
One Japanese farmer's long airport protest
Japan's major international gateway and one of the world's busiest airports, Narita, was built on farmland expropriated amid violent conflict over 50 years ago. One farmer has refused to leave, forcing the airport to scale back its originally planned five runways to two, affecting hundreds of millions of passengers. Lucy Craft spoke to the farmer, Takao Shito.
Hunters kill elusive "Ninja" bear that attacked dozens of cows
The bear's habit of not eating the dairy cows that it attacked confused experts, and it eluded years of efforts to capture or kill it.
Kintsugi, the ancient art of making shattered dishes whole
In "kintsugi," broken dishes and pottery are not simply made whole, but their breaks and chips are adorned in gold, reflecting an ancient Japanese aesthetic celebrating the beauty in imperfection. In recent years, kintsugi has been rediscovered and reinterpreted by a new generation of Japanese artists. Correspondent Lucy Craft reports.
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.
Significance of Camp David summit
The summit President Biden is hosting at Camp David on Friday with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol aims to show unity, despite a sometimes complicated political relationship between Japan and South Korea. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more on the significance of the meeting.
Biden hosts summit with Japan, South Korea
President Biden is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at Camp David on Friday. The leaders aim to build a united front against North Korea and China. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more from the White House.
U.S., Japan and Australia to hold joint drills as tensions rise
The drills will be conducted as tensions continue to mount in the South China Sea following Russian and Chinese military activity in the region.
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.
#NoBarbenheimer: Warner Bros. responds to viral backlash in Japan
In the only country attacked with atomic bombs, the hashtag #NoBarbenheimer was trending.
Centuries-old companies in Japan on the secrets of business longevity
There are old hotels, and then there's Hōshi, in central Japan, which first opened its doors more than 1,300 years ago. Japan boasts tens of thousands of companies at least one century old, including sake-maker Sudo Honke, which has been turning out rice wine since 1141, and is currently run by a 55th generation descendant of the founder. Correspondent Lucy Craft reports on how, in a country that venerates its elders, old companies are on the rise.
Japan's population is shrinking at a record rate
Government data show the number of Japanese nationals in the country fell by about 800,000 in 2022, the 14th consecutive year of population decline.
Singapore has world's most powerful passport
Singapore now lays claim to the most powerful passport in the world, allowing it's citizens to visit 192 countries without a visa. Italy, Spain and Germany are all tied in second place. For more on this, CBS News talked to Philippe Amarante, managing partner at Henley & Partners, a global migration consultant group that created the index ranking passport power.
Watch Oppenheimer discuss use of the atomic bomb in 1965 interview
Manhattan Project mastermind J. Robert Oppenheimer, often credited as the father of the atomic bomb, spoke with CBS News in 1965.
Singapore's passport dethrones Japan as world's most powerful
According to Henley Passport Index, Singaporeans can travel to 192 out of 227 travel destinations in the world without a visa.
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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.
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Houthis enter Iran war with strikes on Israel
The Trump administration is awaiting Iran's formal response to its 15-point peace proposal, as Tehran continues blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
More than 3,500 U.S. troops arrive in Middle East
U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 11,000 targets have been struck since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
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.
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.
Tiger Woods charged with DUI after crash in Florida, authorities say
In 2021, Woods was seriously injured in a rollover crash in Rolling Hills Estates, a Los Angeles suburb.
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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.
2 students killed, 7 other people injured in bus crash during school field trip
The school district said 25 students and five adults were on the bus headed out for a school field trip.
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.
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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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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.
Nepal former prime minister and home minister arrested over protest deaths
An election earlier this month was the country's first since youth-led protests against corruption and poor governance.
More than 3,500 U.S. troops arrive in Middle East as Iran war intensifies
U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 11,000 targets have been struck since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
"Quad god" Ilia Malinin wins 3rd consecutive world skating championship title
Six weeks after Ilia Malinin missed the Olympic podium, the "quad god" reeled off huge jumps and a backflip to retain his world figure skating championship title.
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.
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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."
Courtney Barnett performs "Mantis"
Grammy-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett's latest studio album "Creatures of Habit" takes inspiration from recent life changes, including her move to Los Angeles. Here is Courtney Barnett with "Mantis."
Courtney Barnett performs "Stay In Your Lane"
Grammy-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett's latest studio album "Creatures of Habit" takes inspiration from recent life changes, including her move to Los Angeles. Here is Courtney Barnett with "Stay In Your Lane."
Courtney Barnett performs "One Thing At A Time"
Grammy-nominated Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett's latest studio album "Creatures of Habit" takes inspiration from recent life changes, including her move to Los Angeles. Here is Courtney Barnett with "One Thing At A Time."
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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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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.
Watch: "No Kings" protests, notable speeches
Protesters around the U.S. and the world gathered for the third "No Kings" installment to protest President Trump and his administration.
Farmers feel financial pain from Iran war
American homes and businesses are feeling the ripple effects of the war in Iran. Gas prices are averaging $3.97 a gallon nationwide, up about one dollar in a month, and the largest four-year increase in 30 years. Lana Zak reports from Iowa.
Man sprinkles poppy seeds on wildfire scars
In Altadena, California, Rene Amy is walking the empty lots of the Eaton Fire burn scar, scattering poppy seeds. He hopes for growth in a community with so much loss. Joy Benedict has the story.
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.