Olympics venues in Tokyo won't allow fans amid COVID emergency
Infections are rising in the Japanese capital, and with vaccination efforts lagging, officials have put Tokyo under its 4th official state of emergency.
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Giant 3D cat prowls over a corner in Tokyo's business district
From its 1,600-square-foot perch over the streets, the monster ball of virtual fur has its own livestream, and a fast-growing following on Twitter.
Gabby Thomas eyes Olympics and beyond
Harvard grad Gabby Thomas qualified for the Tokyo Olympics and snagged the second-fastest time ever in the women's 200-meter dash. She also plans to work to help fix racial disparities in the health care system.
Swimming caps designed for natural hair banned from Olympics
The International Swimming Federation said the caps do not follow "the natural form of the head," according to the company.
Tokyo Olympics move forward despite pandemic
Despite a spike in coronavirus infections, Tokyo is still planning to go ahead with the Olympics set to begin July 23. Japan’s Prime Minister said it's possible the games will be held without spectators. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins “CBSN AM” from the host city with the latest.
Most Americans think the Tokyo Olympics should go forward
Three in four think the U.S. should participate in the Tokyo Olympics if they do go on as scheduled.
Tokyo Olympics still face COVID concerns
The Tokyo Olympics are now just a month away, after the pandemic forced a delay. As the games approach, the Japanese public is voicing concerns over the potential for a COVID-19 super-spreader event. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports for CBSN.
Olympics to kick off in a month, but booze and cheering are out
The delayed Summer Games are set to kick off in one month, but they won't look or sound like any Olympics that have come before.
The science behind the transgender athlete debate
History will be made next month in Tokyo when the first openly transgender athlete competes in the Olympic games. The move has sparked a broader debate about whether transgender athletes should be allowed on teams of their choice. Carol Ewing Garber, a professor of movement science at Columbia University, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Weightlifter will be first trans athlete to compete at Olympics
At 43, Laurel Hubbard will also be the oldest lifter at the Games.
Limited number of local fans to be allowed at Tokyo Olympics
But there's a limit of 50% capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for all Games venues, and even that could be quashed by a COVID surge.
Latest on the Tokyo Olympics
Weighed down by a litany of negative news, unwanted by much of the Japanese public and medical community, the fate of the Summer Games seems murky. Lucy Craft takes a look.
Cancel the Tokyo Olympics? It's unlikely. Here's why
The coronavirus has already delayed the Summer Games a year, and there's a chorus calling for it to be nixed completely, but there's an awful lot at stake.
Japan ramps up delayed COVID vaccination drive as Olympics near
With a nervous population just weeks before the opening ceremony, Japan is finally getting its coronavirus inoculation program into gear.
Japan pushes vaccinations before Olympics
With the Tokyo Olympics a little over a month away, its host city is still under a state of emergency. Japan is looking to ramp up its COVID-19 vaccination effort ahead of the upcoming Summer Games. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports from Tokyo for CBSN.
Olympic refugee team of 29 athletes chosen for Tokyo Games
The athletes include Kimia Alizadeh, who was the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal in 2016.
Stroke of genius: Teen paddles toward history
“CBS This Morning” travels to the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina to check in with soon-to-be teen Olympic competitor Evy Leibfarth – who heads to Tokyo in July to race in Canoe and Kayak Slalom. She will be one of the first women to compete in the event's history. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Walking the beat in Japan, a "heaven for cops"
Japan's low crime rate may be traced in part to its homogenous society and gun-free culture, but also to the ways in which its police have pushed the envelope on community relations. Correspondent Lucy Craft went on patrol with Tokyo's ubiquitous and helpful police officers, whose guns remain holstered, and whose job includes everything from listening to marital spats, to operating the world's largest lost-and-found.
Tokyo Olympics in jeopardy as Japan battles COVID
Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics insist the games will go on this summer even as Japan battles coronavirus cases and protesters demand the games be canceled. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Despite warnings, Tokyo Olympics going ahead
Thursday morning, Tokyo marked 50 days until the start of the summer Olympics. Much of Japan is still under a COVID-19 state of emergency, and many Japanese say the games should be called off. As Ramy Inocencio reports, the chief Olympics organizer says the games that were supposed to be held last year cannot be postponed again.
WorldView: Deadly Nigeria boat accident
More than 100 people are missing after a boat carrying about 200 passengers broke and sank in Nigeria's River Niger. Switzerland has ended talks with the European Union, rejecting a treaty agreement for closer ties. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins "CBSN AM" from Hong Kong with a roundup of those and other headlines.
U.S. warns against travel to Japan as COVID looms over Tokyo Olympics
Organizers and Japanese officials have been adamant that the Games can go ahead safely, with restrictions, amid the pandemic, but Japan's residents aren't buying it.
Japan determined to hold Olympics despite COVID concerns
Japan has only approved one vaccine and restricts who can administer the shot.
WorldView: At least 25 dead in Brazil raid
Police in Brazil are facing international criticism after at least 25 people, including a police officer, were killed in a ferocious gunbattle during a drug raid in Rio de Janeiro. Also, the former president of the Maldives survived an apparent assassination attempt, and officials in Germany opposed a U.S.-backed plan to waive patents on COVID-19 vaccines. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with headlines from around the world.
Olympic spirit is hard to find in Japan as vaccine rollout stumbles
One political scientist says the country won't be "vaccine-ready for the Olympics," leaving many in Japan extremely wary of hosting a COVID-era Games.
Biden tests positive for COVID
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
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Watch Live: RNC Day 3 will feature JD Vance's first speech as VP nominee
The Republican National Convention is occurring amid one of the most dramatic weeks in politics in history.
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Live Updates: Details emerge in Trump rally shooting investigation
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Tree may have blocked snipers' view of Trump rally gunman, maps show
A tree, located between the Trump rally shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight, according to a CBS News analysis.
Summer heat is causing soda cans to burst on Southwest Airlines flights
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis "felt powerless" after being handcuffed on flight
Terrell Davis and his wife, Tamiko, discussed the moment the former Denver Broncos star was handcuffed in front of his children and other passengers on a United Airlines flight.
Navy exonerates Black sailors unjustly punished after WWII port explosion
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair."
The challenges of navigating an unrelenting news cycle
Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate.
See the full 2024 Emmy nominations list
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
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Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The challenges of navigating an unrelenting news cycle
Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate.
Tennessee to drop sex workers with HIV from sex offender list
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Old video and photos recirculate, falsely claiming Trump wasn't injured
Old images of former President Donald Trump were recirculated on social media in the days after his attempted assassination to push false claims about his condition.
Secret Service director agrees to testify to House lawmakers
The committee's Republican chairman subpoenaed U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle as Republicans ramp up efforts to investigate the assassination attempt.
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Trader Joe's viral insulated mini totes are back in stock today
The popular cooler bags are back in stock at Trader Joe's stores today. Some locations are setting purchasing limits.
Hot dogs shipped to hotels, restaurants in two states are recalled
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Tornado damage could affect baby formula supplies, Reckitt says
Baby formula maker Reckitt said tornado damage to an Indiana warehouse could affect supplies of its nutrition products.
Stegosaurus sells for record $45 million at Sotheby's auction
The dinosaur fossil of a Stegosaurus nicknamed Apex fetched 10 times its estimate at a Sotheby's auction on Wednesday.
JD Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy" again tops bestseller, streaming charts
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
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Watch Live: RNC Day 3 will feature JD Vance's first speech as VP nominee
The Republican National Convention is occurring amid one of the most dramatic weeks in politics in history.
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Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The challenges of navigating an unrelenting news cycle
Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate.
Tennessee to drop sex workers with HIV from sex offender list
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Old video and photos recirculate, falsely claiming Trump wasn't injured
Old images of former President Donald Trump were recirculated on social media in the days after his attempted assassination to push false claims about his condition.
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Tennessee to drop sex workers with HIV from sex offender list
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Hot dogs shipped to hotels, restaurants in two states are recalled
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
FDA warns Diamond Shruumz still on shelves despite recall, hospitalizations
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Wrist weights are a trendy hack for toned arms, but are they safe?
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Almost half of Americans say they struggle to pay for medical care
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
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NASA counting on SpaceX to dispose of space station when program ends
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Remains of medieval palace where popes lived possibly found in Rome
The remains of a medieval palace that may have housed the early peoples between the 9th and 13 centuries was uncovered in Rome.
Jack Black cancels Tenacious D tour over Kyle Gass' Trump comment
Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
Canadians worry a U.S. company may be emitting toxic gas into their air
Residents of a Toronto suburb tell CBS News they're worried a U.S. company may be emitting a cancer-causing gas in their community.
King Charles delivers speech to open new, left-leaning U.K. Parliament
Britain's King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe to give a speech opening the U.K.'s first left-leaning parliament in 14 years.
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Here are the full 2024 Emmy nominations, topped by "Shogun," "The Bear"
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Rust" armorer wants conviction tossed in wake of dropping of Baldwin charges
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
Ingrid Andress going to rehab after widely criticized National Anthem
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
New "Big Brother" season to premiere
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
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NASA counting on SpaceX to dispose of space station when program ends
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Apple releases iOS 18 preview. Here's what's new.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T says customer data exposed in big data breach
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Climate change is making days longer, according to new research
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest whale
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
5 human cases of bird flu in Colorado poultry workers, health officials report
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
Watch: Satellite video tracks Beryl's deadly 2-week journey
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
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Tennessee to drop sex workers with HIV from sex offender list
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle DOJ and ACLU discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Believed poisoning of Thailand hotel guests
The six people who were found dead this week in a Thailand hotel room are believed to have been poisoned, officials say. Investigators say they found cyanide in the cups of the victims, who have been identified as two Vietnamese-Americans and four Vietnamese nationals. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Fentanyl, heroin and cocaine found in car muffler at U.S.-Mexico border
Nearly 17 pounds total of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine were found in the car. More than 1,610 pounds of illegal drugs were seized in the region last week, according to Customs and Border Protection.
DNA breakthrough solves 1963 cold case murder at gas station
A young gas station operator in Wisconsin was stabbed to death on June 12. Authorities have never named a suspect in the murder until now.
4 tons of cocaine found hidden in sugar in historic drug bust
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
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NASA counting on SpaceX to dispose of space station when program ends
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
NASA celebrates Webb telescope anniversary
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
FAA investigating SpaceX rocket failure
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Summer music heats up 2024
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Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders reflects on RNC speech
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders spoke on the second night of the 2024 Republican National Convention, recalling memories from her time as White House press secretary during the Trump administration. Sanders sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell on the third night of the RNC to reflect on her speech.
Did Schumer ask Biden to exit the 2024 race?
There is growing pressure on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, with warnings coming from top Democrats. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Trump watches RNC speeches on Day 3
Former President Donald Trump took his seat at the 2024 Republican National Convention ahead of Kimberly Guilfoyle's speech. "I know the measure of the man that stands before us. Donald Trump will never stop fighting for you," said Guilfoyle.
RNC pushes Wisconsin into national spotlight
Wisconsin, where the GOP has gathered for the 2024 Republican National Convention, is one of the most closely contested battleground states. According to a Marquette University Law School poll in June, Wisconsin voters are likely evenly split on President Biden and former President Donald Trump. Jessie Opoien, political reporter with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, joins CBS News to discuss.
Biden considers sweeping Supreme Court reform
CBS News has learned President Biden is considering sweeping changes to the Supreme Court if reelected. The proposals include term limits for all nine justices, an enforceable ethics code and a constitutional amendment eliminating broader immunity for presidents and officeholders. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to unpack the plan.