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Radiation levels reach new highs in Japan
Lucy Craft reports on the continuing threat of radiation spreading from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant.
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Lucy Craft reports on the continuing threat of radiation spreading from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant.
Emergency workers were scrambling at the troubled nuclear power plant in Japan after false radiation levels were initially reported. But, as Lucy Craft reports, the radiation levels are still far higher than normal.
The current nuclear crisis in Japan has reminded many Americans of the 1979 partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania. Elaine Quijano looks back at what really happened.
Fears are growing around the potential spread of radiation through the food and water supply in Japan. Nuclear expert Professor Matthew Bunn spoke with Russ Mitchell on the latest information out of Fukushima and what we aren't being told by the authorities and the power company.
The town of Koizumi, Japan, was wiped off the map, but, thanks to practice drills, only 42 people are missing or dead. (03/25/11)
The evacuation zone around Japan's damaged nuclear power plant in Japan was expanded from 12 to 19 miles. (03/25/11)
Katie Couric spoke with James Acton, an expert on nuclear safety, on the higher levels of radiation found in Japan. (03/25/11)
Chris Wragge talks to CBS News business and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis on how the Japanese disaster will impact the American consumer.
Erica Hill talks to nuclear expert James Acton about what is going on at the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant following the hospitalization of two workers for exposure to radiation.
Radioactive contamination is found in water near Tokyo and possibly a breach in one of the nuclear reactor cores in Japan. Bill Whitaker reports.
The regional governor declared Tokyo's tap water "delicious and safe" for all. (03/24/11)
The Japanese government's radiation warnings have citizens confused and unsure of what to believe. Bill Whitaker reports.
Parents of infants in Japan are being told not to give their babies tap water for fear of radioactive contamination. Bill Whitaker reports from Tokyo.
Erica Hill talks to the mother and sister of Taylor Anderson, the 24-year-old American teacher who died in the earthquake in Japan.
The recent disaster in Japan has sparked fears in the U.S. over the storage of nuclear waste and potential dangers involved. Jim Axelrod reports that several states are now taking legal action.
Almost two weeks after disaster struck Japan, thousands of displaced survivors are still struggling to find adequate food, water and shelter in the face of disease and radiation scares. Lucy Craft reports from Tokyo.
Evacuated workers returned to the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant to new problems - including water close to boiling point in one of the reactors and contaminated sea water. Bill Whitaker reports from Japan.
Chris Wragge talks to nuclear expert and associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace James Acton about new concerns following the discovery of radiation in Japanese crops and in sea water near the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant.
A mysterious and serious setback prompted workers to evacuate Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear plant and once again stopped efforts to stabilize the plant. Bill Whitaker reports.
Taylor Anderson's body has been found in a town hit hard by the tsunami. Her family says she stayed at school after the quake in order to make sure all the children were picked up by their parents. Katie Couric reports.
The U.S. aircraft carrier George Washington left its Japanese port over fears of contamination. (03/21/11)
The U.S., China, South Korea and India have all stepped their inspections of Japanese food imports. (03/21/11)
Steve Hartman reports on a resident in Dallas, Texas, who feels a special connection with the people in Dallas' sister city of Sendai, Japan. (03/21/11)
Chris Wragge talks to Matthew Bunn, nuclear expert and associate professor at Harvard, for a deeper understanding on what's going on at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant.
Bill Whitaker reports from Japan on the latest problems stemming from the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant, including the evacuation of workers from one of the reactors and the discovery of radiation in the food supply.
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 heads for Washington under pressure over the Gaza war and amid huge U.S. political uncertainty.
The murders marked the latest in a series of attacks targeting police, activists and politicians across Mexico.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
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.
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Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
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."
These are the best and worst states to retire in the U.S., based on key metrics like affordability and access to quality health care.
Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
Animated versions of 20 U.S. Olympian break dancers, skateboarders and others will be featured on the popular online game in hopes of attracting young fans to the international sports competition.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Many Democrats believe Biden's exit from the campaign will improve chances of beating Trump in November.
Maya Rudolph played Harris several times as a guest on "SNL" in 2019, during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign said the $81 million raised is record-breaking.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
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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.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
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.
Animated versions of 20 U.S. Olympian break dancers, skateboarders and others will be featured on the popular online game in hopes of attracting young fans to the international sports competition.
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.
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
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.
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.
Saturday marks 55 years since the crew of Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Buzz Aldrin, the only surviving member of that crew, remembered the historic moment by writing, "I am still inspired by what we all saw and did, the best of America and the best of humanity."
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There is a lot we're still learning about the magnificent elephant, a creature that became a political animal after satirist Thomas Nast used it in cartoons in the 1870s. Correspondent Faith Salie visits the exhibition "The Secret World of Elephants," at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and checks out the pachyderms at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to uncover some of the elephant's secrets, from its means of communication, to its trunk, "the Swiss army knife of organs."
This summer millions of people have experienced the fact that climate change is making our days hotter, but new research shows it is also making them longer. CBS News' Lana Zak explains.
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Bodycam video of the killing of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who sought the help of authorities, was released Monday. The deputy who shot the woman has been charged with three counts of murder. Roxana Saberi has the details.