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Japanese capital beats out Istanbul in run-off to host Summer Games, overcoming IOC concerns about Fukushima nuclear crisis
Fence-scaling is rare breach of royal security, but it's not the first time trespassers have found their way into the palace
Former NBA star returns from 2nd trip to N. Korea, says autocratic leader is "my friend for life" but gets angry at one particular topic
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will try to get European and Arab countries to support and participate in a military action against Syrian regime
Earthquake caused some adobe homes to collapse in a town near the epicenter; no immediate reports of injuries
CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer, the only U.S. network correspondent inside Syria, spoke to militia fighters loyal to Assad government
Free Syrian Army rebel leader tells CBS News' Clarissa Ward the U.S. has not delivered the ammunition it promised
Underwater volcano covers 120,000 square miles off the coast of Japan
President Obama met with nine advocacy leaders in Russia Friday, including two representing gay rights groups
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Man who kidnapped U.S. Sgt. Bergdahl said to be among 6 militants killed by U.S. drone strike, Pakistani intelligence officials say
The bodies were discovered under the hull of the Italian cruise ship; 30 bodies now found and only 2 remain missing
Disgraced Francesco Schettino returns to court to contest his dismissal, vows he will "certainly" command a ship again
Five-year-old girl, dad, turned away from lifeboat, among the dead in Costa Concordia's fateful final voyage
Pentagon official says the scope of the possible U.S. operation in Syria has not changed despite a growing list of potential targets