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President Joe Biden is hosting the Japanese Prime Minister at the White House today amid fallout from the classified documents controversy. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins the show to discuss how the White House has been reacting to the controversy. She also shares details on the president's meeting with the Japanese prime minister.
President Biden is meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday. It's the first meeting between the two leaders since Japan announced its biggest military buildup since World War II. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the high-stakes meeting.
They say it's never too late to try something new, so CBS News correspondent Vlad Duthiers kicked off 2023 by learning the art of Japanese swordsmanship, a passion he's always wanted to explore. Duthiers learns the history of the samurai sword and what it takes truly master the katana.
Tetsuya Yamagami allegedly shot and killed Shinzo Abe in early July but underwent a months-long mental evaluation that prosecutors say showed he's fit to stand trial.
With inflation showing signs of cooling down, Americans may yet evade a recession, experts said.
As tax revenue from alcoholic beverages dries up, the government has been mocked for its efforts to encourage more drinking.
The Japanese government is concerned about the rise of the "sober curious" movement among young people, as tax revenues from alcoholic beverages dry up. So, the government is launching a "drink more" campaign. Correspondent Lucy Craft reports.
The cartoony signs dot roads across the country, but many safety experts say as a method of keeping drivers and pedestrians safe, Running Boy comes up short.
Japan's ubiquitous "Running Boy" signs were created to address a rise in pedestrian accidents in the 1970s. In the birthplace of those signs, outside the city of Kyoto, they are still lovingly made by hand. Lucy Craft speaks with the manufacturer and with a Japanese traffic expert who says such signs actually do little to make streets safer.
In a series of Instagram posts, the dog's owner said she is in "very dangerous condition."
COVID-19 cases surge in China as other countries look to place restrictions on travelers from the country. Lucy Craft reports.
The storms, which started last week, have killed 17 and left hundreds of homes without power.
China is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases after ending its "zero-COVID" policy. Meanwhile, Japan is increasing its defense spending in an effort to boost its counteroffensive capabilities, and North Korea is threatening a military response. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
U.S. officials were quick to praise the massive adjustment to post-WWII Japan's pacifist policy as marking "a new era in the defense of democracy."
Completed in 1972, Nakagin Tower, designed by Kisho Kurokawa, was a landmark of modular architecture: 140 stacked, prefabricated apartment pods. But now the tower is being demolished, its pods time capsules of the ultra-modern 1970s.
"I look forward to my personal growth and returning to the earth as an artist with an inspiration," said South Korean rapper T.O.P.
The team also left behind origami cranes and a thank you note written in Japanese and Arabic.
Renowned programmer Yuji Naka is accused of buying shares in a game company knowing it was about to release a new title.
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic that, Japanese officials said, had enough range to reach the mainland United States. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on the Biden administration's response to Pyongyang's latest missile tests and details on White House's decision to give Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman immunity in a lawsuit over the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
President Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea are vowing a unified and coordinated response to North Korea's threatening nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
The U.S. and Japan are gearing up for large-scale military exercises starting this Thursday. Michael Penn, the president of Shingetsu News Agency, joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the biennial drills and the rising tensions between China and Taiwan and on the Korean peninsula.
Recognizing same-sex partnerships is a "steppingstone," but one man says he and his partner still "worry immensely about the future."
North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, causing alarm across parts of Japan. This comes days after firing at least 23 missiles. Tom Karako, director of the Missile Defense Project, joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
The historic move will allow LGBTQ+ partners to be treated as married couples for some public services such as housing, health care and welfare.
Towns in Japan that are competing to offset their declining populations.
Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the Azerbaijani aircraft making a steep descent before slamming into the ground in a fireball.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Among them are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and one addressing hazing on college campuses.
A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.
Authorities in Mississippi say a "desperate" and "very dangerous" convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
No Mega Millions player won the $1 billion Christmas Eve jackpot, so the grand prize for Friday night's drawing will be an estimated $1.15 billion.
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs sold at stores across the South are affected. Customers are urged to discard or return eggs marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025.
With flu levels rising, Dr. Rabia De Latour shares ways to support your immune system and stay healthy during the holidays.
Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, explains how to stay safe.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Chairlifts at two different resorts in the French Alps broke down on Tuesday, stranding hundreds in two separate incidents.
King Charles III was joined at Christmas services by close members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate — but Prince Andrew was notably absent.
A bridge linking two northern states in Brazil collapsed, sending cars and trucks plunging into the river below. A sulphuric acid spill is complicating the rescue operation.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.
Angel Blue, who was recently named Classical Music's "Vocalist of the Year," is set to perform the title role in "Aida" at the Metropolitan Opera. Known for her Grammy-winning performances, Blue will take the stage in New York beginning on Dec. 31. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile that appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit movie, was believed to be more than 90 years old.
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
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.
TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada.
Authorities in Mississippi say a "desperate" and "very dangerous" convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court in New York City and pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges. His lawyer criticized what he called the case's political nature as Mangione was led into the hearing with his hands shackled.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city's economy. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
If President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat of imposing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, it could have major repercussions for the U.S. toy industry. Kelly O'Grady explains.
A body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines flight after it flew from Chicago to Maui on Christmas Eve. Authorities are trying to determine how the victim was able to access the wheel well of the Boeing plane.
An Azerbaijan Airlines jet flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, along the shores of the Caspian Sea on Christmas Day while attempting to make an emergency landing. Officials said dozens of people died in the crash, but remarkably, several dozen also survived. Chris Livesay has the latest.