Family launches search for missing American
The parents of a missing 20-year-old Auburn University student have launched their own search, after their son, James "Weston" Higginbotham, went off on his own during a family trip in Japan.
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Weston Higginbotham's family speaks out
Weston Higginbotham's parents are speaking out after their son went missing during a family trip in Japan. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
Search continues for Auburn University student missing in Japan
James "Weston" Higginbotham, an Auburn University student, went missing last week in Japan after his family says he went to an area near Kyoto known for its hiking trails.
Search ongoing for missing American in Japan
Rescue teams searched on Thursday for a 20-year-old Auburn University student who vanished during a family vacation in Japan. Anna Coren reports from Hong Kong.
American missing in Japan
Weston Higginbotham's family is desperately looking for him in Japan after he went missing during a family trip. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
U.S. college student missing in Japan
A search is underway for James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn student who went missing on a family trip to Japan. His parents believe their son was headed to a hiking trail before disappearing. Anna Coren reports.
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Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert
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Trump brings up Pearl Harbor in Japan meeting
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Trump says Lindsay Clancy "did a horrible, horrible thing"
Shortly after the judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy's murder case declared a mistrial, President Trump called it a "terrible situation" and a "horrible tragedy."
Supreme Court sides with Republicans in fight over broadcast ad rates
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
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BOP faces scrutiny over exclusive deal to sell nicotine pouches to prisoners
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Clancy attorney speaks out after mistrial
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Clancy attorney speaks out after mistrial
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Chief Clancy prosecutor speaks after mistrial
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