U.S. envoy expresses regret over alleged sex assaults by military personnel
The issue came to light late last month, triggering an uproar over reports that two American service members had been charged with sexual assaults months earlier.
The issue came to light late last month, triggering an uproar over reports that two American service members had been charged with sexual assaults months earlier.
Japan's government protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American servicemembers on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa.
Okinawa's mayor says a U.S. soldier's alleged sexual assault not only "causes great fear to local residents," but "tramples on the dignity of women."
The American military command has resisted calls from Japanese officials to lock down bases, but U.S. troops now must follow the same rules as civilians upon entering the country.
American forces have been criticized due to a spike in cases in areas where they're based in large numbers, including Okinawa and Iwakuni, both in southern Japan.
More than 140 U.S. Marines based on the island of Okinawa, Japan, have tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the nation’s officials to say they’re “extremely concerned.” Ramy Inocencio reports.
CBS News given access to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, the epicenter of a COVID-19 outbreak that has almost doubled Okinawa's case count.
At least 141 U.S. troops stationed on Okinawa are now infected with the coronavirus. The outbreak has led to increased tension between the U.S. military and the local population. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
Before the outbreak on U.S. bases, the island of Okinawa had confirmed only 148 coronavirus cases, now there are at least 284.
Governor of Okinawa voiced "serious doubts about U.S. measures against infections," as July 4th parties blamed locally for dozens of cases.
According to the Navy, the USS Grayback was one of the most successful submarines in the war, sinking a total of 14 ships
A U.S. Navy submarine missing for 75 years has been found off Okinawa, Japan. The USS Grayback sailed out of Pearl Harbor on January 28, 1944, for its 10th combat patrol. Two months later, it was listed as missing and presumed lost.
"I had never seen a crime that appeared to be as violent as this one," said NCIS Special Agent of the murder of Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston
Born in 1906, Richard Overton lived to be 112 years old. Although he received many honors, he didn't consider himself a hero. He attributed his longevity to whiskey and cigars. James Brown reports.
Pilot ejected from F-15C during routine training mission and was rescued, Air Force says
Latest incident involving U.S. military on southern Japanese island of Okinawa comes amid already-strained relations
Second such incident involving American helicopter in a week could fuel opposition to U.S. military presence in Japan
Kenneth Shinzato was convicted of killing 20-year-old Okinawa woman and dumping her body in a forest
U.S. military called off search for 3 men days after C-2A Greyhound transport plane crashed southeast of Okinawa
According to initial reports, the plane suffered a rare twin-engine failure 575 miles south of Okinawa, near the end of a routine run out to the carrier Ronald Reagan
Search and rescue operation underway off Okinawa, Japan, after transport plane heading for USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier goes down
All troops restricted to base, banned from drinking alcohol after latest incident invoking tension over U.S. troop presence in Japan
The Marine base Camp Butler in Japan said in a statement that 23 of 26 service members onboard the aircraft had been rescued
American military contractor Kenneth Shinzato has been prime suspect in case that has stoked anti-U.S. sentiments
The U.S. military in Japan faces new protests after an American Marine veteran is accused of murdering a young Japanese woman. Tens of thousands of Japanese rallied Sunday on the island of Okinawa, calling for the removal or reduction of the military bases there. Okinawans insist they're not anti-American, but many are against American bases, and their grievances date back to the end of World War II. Adriana Diaz reports.
Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a CNN town hall and former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in Georgia.
Several people were killed in a terror attack on the headquarters of Turkey's state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries near Ankara, an official says.
Voters in at least 30 states will decide who will fill 69 state supreme court seats in judicial elections in November.
Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Sinaloa has seen a surge in violence since the July arrest of the cartel's co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in the U.S.
A medical student was shot and killed at a cancer walk in Memphis over the weekend. Authorities have charged her ex-boyfriend with murder.
The dispute stems from a federal lawsuit several states filed against Google alleging violations of federal and state antitrust laws.
Yelp said it disabled comments after a rash of politicized reviews for the Feasterville, PA-based McDonald's visited by Donald Trump.
A Lebanese first responder says Israeli strikes have killed eight members of his team in just a month of war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Apple and Goldman "illegally sidestepped" their obligations to Apple Card customers, federal regulators say.
Yelp said it disabled comments after a rash of politicized reviews for the Feasterville, PA-based McDonald's visited by Donald Trump.
A medical student was shot and killed at a cancer walk in Memphis over the weekend. Authorities have charged her ex-boyfriend with murder.
The dispute stems from a federal lawsuit several states filed against Google alleging violations of federal and state antitrust laws.
Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a CNN town hall and former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in Georgia.
Apple and Goldman "illegally sidestepped" their obligations to Apple Card customers, federal regulators say.
Yelp said it disabled comments after a rash of politicized reviews for the Feasterville, PA-based McDonald's visited by Donald Trump.
Boeing reported a massive third-quarter loss, partly due to billions in charges from its airline programs as well as the current strike.
Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.
The dispute stems from a federal lawsuit several states filed against Google alleging violations of federal and state antitrust laws.
Vice President Kamala Harris is holding a CNN town hall and former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in Georgia.
Voters in at least 30 states will decide who will fill 69 state supreme court seats in judicial elections in November.
Experts say Russian disinformation groups are behind the baseless claims targeting the Harris-Walz campaign.
The rules passed by the Georgia State Election Board included one that would require ballots be hand-counted.
Some patients fear tirzepatide, sold by Eli Lilly under the brand names Zepbound and Mounjaro, will be hard to get and prohibitively expensive once compounding pharmacies are no longer producing it.
Some bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine, sold under the brand name Cymbalta, were recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
A new survey from the American Psychological Association is shining a light on election-related stressors for Americans.
A trove of more than 2,500 silver coins buried for almost 1,000 years will go on display in British museums after being acquired for the nation.
A 19-year-old woman was found dead inside the walk-in oven of a Walmart store in eastern Canada.
Defense chief Lloyd Austin says the U.S. sees evidence that Kim Jong Un has sent troops to bolster Vladimir Putin's army amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Several people were killed in a terror attack on the headquarters of Turkey's state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries near Ankara, an official says.
Since the breakup, the U.S. Space Force is now tracking "around 20 associated pieces" of the satellite in space.
On this day 10 years ago, smooth jazz musician Kenny G sparked controversy when a selfie he tweeted during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong caused an international stir.
Ashley Spillane is on a national tour with her Civic Responsibility Project. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus" from Madison, Wisconsin, to talk about using celebrity influence to strengthen democracy.
A suit against Roman Polanski over the alleged rape of a minor in 1973 has been settled, both sides say. He fled the U.S. decades ago after admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old.
The prosecutor's office said that any information about Liam Payne's death will be released through official channels.
The latest episode of "FBI True" on Paramount Plus delves into a tense standoff between FBI agents and a cattle rancher supported by heavily armed anti-government militias. The series offers an inside look at some of the FBI's most dangerous cases.
Apple and Goldman "illegally sidestepped" their obligations to Apple Card customers, federal regulators say.
With so many online images looking authentic, it can be hard to tell what's real. The CBS News Confirmed team, led by Executive Producer Melissa Mahtani and Producer Alex Clark, shares tips on how to verify online content and detect misinformation
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.
Chipotle plans to deploy a conversational AI hiring system, dubbed "Ava Cado," across more than 3,500 restaurants.
Gordon Lubold from The Wall Street Journal joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the rise in drone activity over restricted U.S. military airspaces.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
A medical student was shot and killed at a cancer walk in Memphis over the weekend. Authorities have charged her ex-boyfriend with murder.
Sheena Meade, CEO of the Clean Slate Initiative, shares how a criminal record, even without a conviction, can hinder opportunities for work and housing. She's fighting for laws that help individuals clear their records and move forward.
Police in Washington state say a 15-year-old suspect is in custody for the death of five members of the same family. Several neighbors called 911 early Monday, reporting gunfire coming from a home where a family of seven lived. When deputies arrived, they found five people dead. A sixth victim, an 11-year-old girl, was injured. Police arrested the teen, who also lived at the home.
A Missouri appellate court ruled that a lower court was right when it decided to overturn the murder conviction of a woman who spent 43 years behind bars for a killing her lawyers argue was committed by a discredited police officer.
Sinaloa has seen a surge in violence since the July arrest of the cartel's co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in the U.S.
Since the breakup, the U.S. Space Force is now tracking "around 20 associated pieces" of the satellite in space.
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
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The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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In the face of overwhelming pessimism, the White House is still pushing Israel toward a cease-fire in Gaza along with an outline for plans once the fighting is over. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
With less than two weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump's supporters are voicing concerns about potential election fraud. Meanwhile, Bill Gates is saying privately that he's donating $50 million to back Kamala Harris' campaign. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Nidia Cavazos have more on the race for the White House.
Vice President Kamala Harris is making her case for president through a series of interviews as former President Barack Obama and rapper Eminem headlined a rally for her in Michigan on Tuesday. In a new interview, Harris revealed she is not only thinking about election night, but what could happen in the days that follow.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the killing of Hamas commander Yahya Sinwar provides a real opportunity to bring home the Israelis still held in Gaza, but CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports that a deal is still far from being reached.
Baby Boomers have collected a lot over the years, leaving their children to figure out what to do with it all. Professional organizer Mindy Godding joins us to share expert advice on how to manage the overwhelming task of clearing out family heirlooms and belongings.