A huge landslide swept away homes and left 19 people missing at a popular resort town in central Japan on Saturday after days of heavy rain, local officials said. ( read original story ...)
About 20 people missing after mudslide sweeps across Japan’s Atami city
About 20 people are missing after a mudslide swept across a seaside city southwest of Tokyo, Japanese authorities said Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Japan torrential rains unleash landslides, 20 missing -NHK
Heavy rains lashed Japan's central city of Atami, triggering landslides in which at least 20 people have gone missing, public broadcaster NHK said on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Olympics protest rules relaxed for Tokyo Games
Athletes at Tokyo 2020 will be allowed to "express their views" before and after competing -- but not on the podium -- after Olympics chiefs relaxed some of the rules for protests at the event. ( read original story ...)
Soul Cap, designed for swimmers with natural Black hair, banned from Tokyo Olympics
The International Swimming Federation has banned swimming caps designed for natural Black hair for use in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Defending celebrity golf champion Mardy Fish reflects on Osaka and athletes’ mental health
When Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open this spring, Mardy Fish had a good idea of what she was going through. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Green Push Opens Path to Talent Outside Old Men’s Club
The growing importance of sustainable investment could help diversify the old men’s club mentality of Japan Inc. boardrooms, as companies look to draw from a non-traditional talent pool for senior ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is head-over-heels for her new puppy: ‘I’m a mother, no drama’
Naomi Osaka has a new love in her life. On Friday, the 23-year-old tennis star shared several photos and videos debuting her new beige French Bulldog. In several of the images, Osaka, who is now ... ( read original story ...)
After year of uncertainty Australia’s Olympians head to Tokyo with high hopes
Despite the obstacles posed by Covid there are indications Australia could return from Japan with a bountiful medal haul ... ( read original story ...)
As champions Ulsan set new ACL record, contenders Kawasaki and Nagoya are lurking
Ulsan Hyundai have lived up to top billing in the AFC Champions League, but Kawasaki Frontale and Nagoya Grampus have also impressed. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya, Pohang Closer to Promised Land with Vital Wins
East Asian sides Nagoya Grampus and Pohang Steelers are now one step closer to the round of 16 after successfully dumping their Group G opponents from Southeast Asia out of the AFC Champions League on ... ( read original story ...)
Sumitomo, Yokohama raising tire prices again
(SRNA) and Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) are planning to raise prices on various tire lines Aug. 1 in North America. SRNA said it will increase prices in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico by up to 8% on ... ( read original story ...)
Swimming caps designed for natural hair banned from Tokyo Olympic Games
The International Swimming Federation said the caps do not follow "the natural form of the head," according to the company. ( read original story ...)
Harvard grad Gabby Thomas aims to help fix racial disparities in health care — and win gold at Tokyo Olympics
Dashing down the final steps of the 200-meter race in first place, Gabby Thomas raised her arms. She knew she had just become an Olympian on Team USA. "It has been a dream of mine for a very long time ... ( read original story ...)
Simone’s Showcase; Biles bidding for history in Tokyo
Simone Biles is aware of the pressure. She welcomes it. Practically invites it. Look no further than the sequined goat she's nicknamed “Goldie” that occasionally finds its way onto her competition ... ( read original story ...)
Daily stretch routine performed across Japan
Watch "Daily stretch routine performed across Japan", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, a live news stream featuring original CBS News reporting. ( read original story ...)