Stocks slip after EU agrees to partial ban on Russian oil
Investors retreat as global crude prices jump on European Union plan to embargo most Russian oil exports.
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Biden says U.S. will defend Taiwan
The White House is attempting to clarify President Biden's comment that the U.S. is prepared to defend Taiwan militarily in the event that China attempts a takeover. He said it in response to a question from CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, who joins us to discuss the fallout from that comment, as well what Mr. Biden had to say about the spread of monkeypox.
Biden greeted by Japan's prime minister
President Biden was greeted by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Monday as he continued a five-day visit to South Korea and Japan. It is the first trip to Asia of Biden's presidency.
Deadly quake off Japan's Fukushima coast knocks out power to millions
The 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the region devastated by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.
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Man with knife on Tokyo train stabs several before starting fire, police say
The Tokyo Fire Department said 17 passengers were injured, including three seriously.
Japan fully drops COVID state of emergency for 1st time in 6 months
"I feel it's a new start," said one man as he headed into the office in Tokyo for the first time in more than a year.
Olympic athletes train for 2021 amid pandemic
If not for the coronavirus pandemic, August 2020 would be seeing the closing ceremony of the Olympic games in Tokyo, Japan. The games have been postponed until summer 2021. Nancy Chen speaks to Olympic athletes about the creative ways they are pushing their limits and staying in top form for the delayed event.
WorldView: Armed soldiers take over Guinea
Armed soldiers take over Guinea and detain the country's president. Belarus opposition leader is sentenced to 11 years in prison. Six Palestinian inmates escape from an Israeli prison. The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games come to an end. Lucy Craft joins CBSN AM from Tokyo with more on these world headlines.
Blind swimmer on winning gold at Paralympics
The Tokyo Paralympics ended Sunday, wrapping up nearly two weeks of competition for more than 4,000 athletes. CBS News' Lucy Craft spoke to Anastasia Pagonis, one of the swimmers who took home gold.
Japan's Paralympics joy marred by COVID anxiety
Surging coronavirus cases have filled ICU beds, forcing Japanese patients to recuperate at home in a reality that seems totally detached from the glory of the Games.
WorldView: G7 to discuss Afghanistan
The G7 is set to discuss the U.S.'s Afghanistan withdrawal deadline. Meanwhile, a new study links climate change to the deadly flooding in Germany. In Japan, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games start today. Lastly, a Chinese ride-hailing service halts its launch in Europe. Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with more on these world headlines.
From wounded soldier to 3-time Paralympian
Melissa Stockwell is the first female American soldier to ever lose a limb in active combat. Just four years later, in 2008, she became the first Iraq War veteran to qualify for the Paralympic Games. Dana Jacobson recently met Stockwell at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs.
Allyson Felix on her record Olympic win
Allyson Felix won her 11th Olympic medal at this year's Toyko Games, her first Olympics competing as a mother. Felix joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about her Olympic accomplishments, and what is next for the track star.
Olympics are coming to an end as COVID surges
Olympic organizers on Friday announced 29 new COVID-19 infections that are linked to the Summer Games. Officials are concerned about the lasting impact the virus could have not only on Tokyo, but on all of Japan, once the Olympics are over this weekend. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN AM from Tokyo to discuss.
Ashleigh Johnson on winning gold in Tokyo
Superstar water polo goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson helped Team USA capture the gold medal in Tokyo. The two-time Olympic gold medal winner joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about her "best in the world' performance and how her sport is changing.
Tokyo Olympics officially come to a close
The smaller than normal ceremony due to COVID restrictions highlighted the more than 200 nations that participated. The two weeks of action also put a focus on mental health in which Simon Biles explained on a video call with President Biden. Jamie Yuccas reports from Tokyo.
Skateboarding makes its Olympic debut
The sport of skateboarding made its Olympic debut at the games now underway in Tokyo, and Japanese athletes have been dominant, winning five out of 12 medals, including three gold. As Lucy Craft reports, it's a testament to how the sport has overcome being stigmatized in Japan.
Katie Ledecky on historic Olympics
Olympic swimmer and gold medalist Katie Ledecky joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her historic run in Tokyo and why she's already planning for the next summer games.
Olympic Games spark new conversations on mental health
Simone Biles' decision to not participate in some gymnastic categories caused a stir on athlete's mental health and dedication to sport. Psychiatrist Dr. David Bober joins CBSN AM to talk more about the pressure the stars are under.
Simone Biles takes home bronze in balance beam final
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles won the bronze medal in the balance beam final at the Tokyo Olympics. It was the first event she has participated in since withdrawing from other events last week, citing her mental well-being. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN AM from Tokyo to discuss.
New COVID cases hits record high in Tokyo
The Olympics host city of Tokyo reported over 5,000 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, its highest daily increase since the pandemic began. At the Games, the U.S. women's soccer team beat Australia in the bronze-medal match, and Simone Biles thanked a Japanese gym for letting her secretly train there while she attempted to regain her Olympic form. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN AM from Tokyo to discuss.
Caeleb Dressel on Olympic accomplishments
Olympic swimmer Caeleb Dressel joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his history-making athletic performance and five gold medal wins in Tokyo.
Team USA breaks records at Tokyo Olympics
Team USA continues to win medals and shatter records at the Tokyo Olympics. But as the Summer Games wrap up this weekend, COVID-19 remains a major threat with organizers reporting 29 more cases linked to the Olympics, four of which are athletes. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined "CBSN AM" from Tokyo to discuss the latest.
Tokyo becomes turning point for Olympic moms
At least a dozen athletes representing Team USA at this year's Tokyo Olympics are also mothers. From Alex Morgan to Allyson Felix, women competing at the highest levels while also having children is becoming more common. But the sports world hasn't always made it easy for women who want to be moms and champions. Janet Shamlian introduces us to a marathoner and new mother, Aliphine Tuliamuk. She helped push for a big change at this year's games.
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