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Japan earthquake exceeded expectations
Bob Schieffer spoke to a team of CBS News correspondents on the ground all over Japan covering the fallout from the earthquake, tsunami, and possible nuclear meltdown.
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Bob Schieffer spoke to a team of CBS News correspondents on the ground all over Japan covering the fallout from the earthquake, tsunami, and possible nuclear meltdown.
Bob Schieffer spoke with the chairman of the homeland security committee Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) on what the U.S. can learn about nuclear safety after a massive earthquake ruptured one of their nuclear power plants.
Japanese government officials say a partial nuclear meltdown caused by a massive earthquake is likely underway in the second of three reactors at the Fukushima nuclear complex. Celia Hatton reports.
Google releases stunning satellite footage of the Japan quake's damage; German Space Agency too
The devastating events in Japan are raising questions about the safety of the U.S. in the event of our own earthquake. Daniel Sieberg reports on how America's preparedness stacks up to Japan.
Workers at the Fukushima nuclear complex are trying to restore power and prevent the worst case -- a meltdown. Celia Hatton reports on what some Japanese are calling "Japan's Chernobyl."
With more cameras on the ground, the world is getting a closer look at the extent of the damage from the earthquake that hit Japan. Ben Tracy reports on the devastation less than 48 hours since the disaster struck.
Saturday: The world is getting a closer look at the extent of the damage from the earthquake that hit Japan, as concerns mount over the possibility of a nuclear meltdown; Also, Qaddafi's forces are regaining control in key areas of Libya; And, the NFL's owners locked out its players, putting the next football season in jeopardy.
Around the world people pause for those affected by the earthquake and tsunami
The damage left behind by the massive earthquake and tsunami which ravaged Japan is posing many challenges to the international rescue effort. Bill Whitaker reports from Japan.
Experts disagree on the potential danger that remains following the explosion at the Fukushima nuclear complex. Elaine Quijano reports on what the experts disagree on and why.
Rebecca Jarvis interviews the director of the U.S. Geological Survey, Dr. Marcia McNutt, and seismologist, James Gaherty, PhD., about the the likelihood of the U.S. getting hit with an earthquake like the one that hit Japan and if so, are we prepared?
Russ Mitchell provides an update on the latest news regarding the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan, including the explosion at a nuclear power plant, the rescue effort to find the missing and the U.S. military aid to the country.
CBS News RAW: Evacuees are scanned to check for possible exposure to radiation resulting from an explosion at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake shook the region.
Five people have been swept out to sea after tsunami-created waves of up to eight-foot high crashed onto the shore of Crescent City, California.
Russ Mitchell interviews California native and Tokyo resident Josh Bellendir who was on the seventh floor of a building in the Ginza shopping district when the earthquake hit.
Russ Mitchell interviews Ian Hore-Lacy, the director of public communications for the World Nuclear Association, an international organization that promotes nuclear power, about the dangers at the Fukushima power plant.
Rebecca Jarvis interviews Janie Eudy, the wife of an American worker at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, who is waiting for word from her husband that he is okay following today's explosion.
Russ Mitchell talks to Japan quake survivor Ines Kljakovic who was in a busy Tokyo subway station where thousands of people were scrambling to reach the street level for safety.
Russ Mitchell spoke with CBS News correspondent Lucy Craft who has been in Japan since the 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan and details the latest on reports of large amounts of radiation spewing out of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power station.
Feeling a personal connection with those lost in the Japan earthquake, President Obama offered the support of the U.S. military to the disaster stricken country. Whit Johnson reports.
Russ Mitchell talks to structural engineer Bill Faschan about how and why most of Japan's buildings are still standing after Friday's devastating earthquake.
Rebecca Jarvis spoke with Early Show travel expert Peter Greenberg on how the Japan earthquake and tsunami will affect flights and the subway system.
Russ Mitchell spoke with Matthew Alt, a survivor of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan, on what life was like before, during, and after the quake struck.
Dr. Marcia McNutt, the director of the U.S. Geological Survey puts the power of earthquakes into perspective and talks to Rebecca Jarvis about what to expect in the aftermath of one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded.
"Young people are being killed at random," Bangladeshi Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus said of his country's crackdown on protesters.
Here's a look at some of Vice President Kamala Harris' foreign policy work over the last three and a half years.
Croatian officials say a gunman opened fire in a care home, killing 6 and wounding 6 more, with most victims in their 90s.
A court in Russia has sentenced journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, a dual U.S.-Russian national, to prison after a completely closed trial.
Lightning struck repeatedly as the men descended from the summit and the 18-year-old suffered a fatal electric shock, police said.
Israeli strikes on oil storage facilities at a Houthi-held port in Yemen sparked a fire that crews have been unable to control.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
A fighter pilot for the U.S. Navy became the first American woman to earn an air-to-air victory when she shot down a Houthi drone in the Red Sea region.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting D.C. under intense pressure over the soaring death toll in Gaza, and amid U.S. political uncertainty.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
A 56-year-old woman died while hiking near a state park in southwestern Utah after running out of water on a sweltering day, police said.
The results of one of the largest and most comprehensive experiments in basic income are now out.
Federal safety regulators are looking into complaints that some Ram pickups and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs can lose power, shift into park and apply the emergency brake.
A Missouri judge on Monday overturned the conviction of Christopher Dunn, who has spent more than 30 years in prison for a killing he has long contended he didn't commit.
The results of one of the largest and most comprehensive experiments in basic income are now out.
Federal safety regulators are looking into complaints that some Ram pickups and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs can lose power, shift into park and apply the emergency brake.
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
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Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers called the $454 million judgment "draconian" and complained that the "case violates centuries of New York case law."
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Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign said the $81 million raised is record-breaking.
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Novo Nordisk and Lilly can't keep up with demand for their weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. But they object to specialty pharmacies making their own cheaper versions to fill the gap — providing as much as 30% of those drugs sold in the U.S.
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"Young people are being killed at random," Bangladeshi Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus said of his country's crackdown on protesters.
Here's a look at some of Vice President Kamala Harris' foreign policy work over the last three and a half years.
Croatian officials say a gunman opened fire in a care home, killing 6 and wounding 6 more, with most victims in their 90s.
A court in Russia has sentenced journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, a dual U.S.-Russian national, to prison after a completely closed trial.
Lightning struck repeatedly as the men descended from the summit and the 18-year-old suffered a fatal electric shock, police said.
In "Bart to the Future," Lisa Simpson replaces Donald Trump as president, wearing an outfit that is eerily similar to Kamala Harris' inauguration suit.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
Actor Aubrey Plaza suffered a torn ACL before attending the anticipated WNBA All-Star game in Phoenix over the weekend, a commentator said.
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Actor Elizabeth Gillies discusses her new role as the star and executive producer of the movie "Spread" after playing Fallon Carrington on the TV reboot of "Dynasty" for five seasons. "Spread" follows an aspiring journalist who reluctantly takes a temporary job at an adult magazine.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Monday in continued fallout from last week's global cyber outage. Delta Air Lines is the hardest hit, with roughly 23% of all its flights for the day canceled. Sam Sabin, cybersecurity reporter for Axios, joins CBS News to unpack the chaos.
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
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.
Travelers at airports across the globe were still facing long lines and flight cancellations as airlines Saturday struggled to recover from the CrowdStrike software meltdown. Elise Preston reports.
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The four plaintiffs are merely the latest victims "in a long line of individuals who have suffered at Brown's hands," the lawsuit claims.
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The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
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Vice President Kamala Harris is the front-runner to win the Democratic presidential nomination after President Biden officially dropped out of the race Sunday. But what kind of campaign can voters expect her to run, and, if elected, what kind of leader can they expect her to be? Nii-Quartelai Quartey, author of the new book "Kamala, the Motherland, and Me," joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Monday in continued fallout from last week's global cyber outage. Delta Air Lines is the hardest hit, with roughly 23% of all its flights for the day canceled. Sam Sabin, cybersecurity reporter for Axios, joins CBS News to unpack the chaos.
Immigration remains one of voters' top issues ahead of the 2024 election, so what does that mean for Kamala Harris in her new role as the front-runner for the Democratic nomination? CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez dives into the vice president's history with immigration and some of the criticism she's faced because of it.
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