Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
About 1 million tickets are reported to have been sold to fans from outside Japan.
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U.S. President Barack Obama was introduced to ASIMO, a Honda robot at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo
U.S. President Barack Obama addressed students Thursday at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo after touring the facility. The president was introduced to ASIMO, a Honda robot that greeted him in English.
President Obama was all smiles when he emerged from dinner with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Sukibayashi Jiro, a world-class sushi restaurant in Tokyo
President Obama was all smiles when he emerged from dinner with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Sukibayashi Jiro, a world-class sushi restaurant in Tokyo.
Worldview: Tanzanian president dies
John Magufuli, the president of Tanzania, is dead at 61. The Tokyo Olympics saw a second high-level resignation over male chauvinism. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN AM's Anne-Marie Green with these and other headlines from around the world.
World marks 10 years since Fukushima disaster
It's been 10 years since an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis devastated the Pacific coast of Japan. The event killed nearly 20,000 people and forced thousands to leave their homes. CBS News Tokyo reporter Lucy Craft joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the continuing impact of the disaster on Japan.
Tokyo Olympics chief denies decision made to ban foreign fans
2 days after officials told media outlets spectators from outside Japan wouldn't be allowed amid concerns over COVID-19, the new Olympics boss says it's still being considered.
Tokyo Olympics to go ahead, but no foreign fans allowed
Spectators from outside Japan reportedly won't be admitted amid deep concerns among the country's citizens over the coronavirus' spread abroad.
Woman is named Tokyo Olympics chief in something of a breakthrough
Seiko Hashimoto, 56, replaces Yoshiro Mori, 83, after he made sexist remarks. Women are still rare in boardrooms and positions of political power in Japan.
Tokyo Olympics chief reportedly to resign over sexist remarks
Former prime minister Yoshiro Mori, 83, drew condemnation for saying women "talk too much," including a surprising level of anger in his own country.
Calls mount for the embattled Tokyo Olympics boss to step down
Sexism and deference to elders have long been the norm in Japan, but experts say anger over comments by the former prime minister in charge of the Games is "really palpable."
Sexist remark taints Japan's bid to show it's ready to host Olympics
A remark about "annoying" women by the man in charge has tarnished Tokyo's efforts to highlight meticulous planning for a safe Summer Olympics amid a pandemic.
Can Japan cling to its Olympic dream with a pandemic raging?
Officials firmly deny a report that, privately, they know the Summer Games are doomed, but they look increasingly cornered by COVID-19, and public opinion.
Japan's leaders stubbornly insist Olympics "definitely" going ahead
As a 3rd wave of COVID-19 infections drives a widening state of emergency, the government is forging ahead with the Summer Games against the will of its people.
WorldView: Kim Jong Un admits policy failures
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un admitted during a rare meeting of his ruling party that his economic plan failed. Also, Japan declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby areas after days of record new coronavirus infections and a rising death toll, and Zimbabwe is in a new monthlong lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM from London with those stories.
Most Japanese say postpone or cancel the Olympics as COVID surges
Overwhelming response to polling by Japanese news outlets is bad news for Tokyo organizers, who keep pushing for the delayed summer Games despite the pandemic.
Why Tokyo has another COVID-19 emergency, and how it's fighting it
Japan has had relative success combatting the coronavirus, but many accuse its leader of failing to brace for the winter wave of infections - and delaying his response to it.
Tokyo reports daily record of coronavirus cases
Toshio Nakagawa, head of the Japan Medical Association, called the situation "extremely serious."
Giant warrior robot towers over Japanese city
Japan got an early Christmas present this year, and it won’t fit under any tree. A giant walking, gesturing warrior robot is now on display in the port city of Yokohama, half an hour south of Tokyo. Lucy Craft got a close-up look at the high-tech wonder.
Park in Japan offers ferris wheel cubicles
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, and people around the world brace for many more months stuck at home, people in Japan are going to great lengths to get out of the house. As Lucy Craft reports from Tokyo, for some remote workers, the sky's the limit
The vanishing art of sushi
Even before coronavirus, soaring fish prices and competition from big chains had wiped out more than half of Japan's traditional sushi restaurants.
Former Nissan executive pleads not guilty
A highly-profile trial is underway in Japan featuring an American lawyer, Nissan and a famous fugitive. CBS News' Lucy Craft reports on the latest developments from Tokyo where former executive Greg Kelly has pleaded not guilty to helping embattled ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn flee the country.
Frustration hangs over female leaders' summit
Female leaders are gathering in Tokyo for the Women Political Leaders Summit. Despite their position of power, some women feel they are not being represented in their home countries. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports from Tokyo.
High-end public toilets come to Tokyo
Visitors and residents in Tokyo are "flipping their lids" over the city's latest attraction: high-tech public toilets that feature see-through walls when they’re unoccupied. Lucy Craft has the story.
Colorful, transparent toilets come to Tokyo
The idea of using a public bathroom with see-through walls may sound like the stuff of nightmares. But a famous Japanese architect is hoping to change that view. Lucy Craft reports.
You often hear about people “taking the plunge,” but rarely do you see anyone do it with the stamina of the woman Lucy Craft found hard at work in the waters off Japan
You often hear about people “taking the plunge,” but rarely do you see anyone do it with the stamina of the woman Lucy Craft found hard at work in the waters off Japan.
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Iran touts video of purported ship seizures as Trump quiet on next move
Iran releases video purportedly showing its forces seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a five-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
John Phelan out as Navy secretary in latest high-profile Trump admin. departure
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with Carter Page
The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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Family "is heartbroken" to learn soldier's wife won't be released by ICE after all
The wife of Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano is being held at an ICE detention center in El Paso.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
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The 2026 NFL Draft is tonight. Here's when and how to watch.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
2026 NFL Draft first round order shows when your team will get their next picks
The 2026 NFL Draft is Thursday night. Here is the order of picks for Round 1.
AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Compare the candidates for California governor, side by side, on the issues that matter to you
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
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AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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Senate adopts budget resolution in effort to fund ICE
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a six-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
All U.S. attorney's offices must assign a prosecutor to new fraud division: Memo
In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said detailing a prosecutor from each U.S. attorney's office is aimed to help "execute a nationwide strategy to eliminate fraud in every district."
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
A state court judge on Wednesday blocked Virginia from moving forward with a redistricting effort that passed a day earlier, a roadblock in Democrats' efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
"A breaking point": Inside the 68-day DHS shutdown
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
Senate defeats Democrats' 5th attempt to limit Trump's war powers in Iran
The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Prince Harry implores U.S. to do more for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Thursday to show his support for the country.
Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
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Iran touts video of ship seizures as Trump keeps quiet on his next move
Iran releases video showing commandos seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Hungary drops veto, clearing path for $106 billion EU loan to Ukraine
The move may signal a more constructive relationship between Ukraine and the European Union following the ouster of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán earlier this month.
Mexico weighs action after CIA agents die in crash following drug lab raid
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
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DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
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AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.
Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."
Remains found of 3 Memphis children may have been there for years, police say
Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
Parents of slain Loyola freshman speak out
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student who police say was gunned down last month by an undocumented immigrant, spoke out for the first time with CBS News' Matt Gutman.
Car crashes into Philadelphia police station
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI, ChatGPT under investigation
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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