May 11 Watch 5:44 News Wrap: Federal judge rejects NRA bankruptcy bid, allowing NY to pursue dissolution In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal judge in Dallas rejected the National Rifle Association's bid to file for bankruptcy protection, blocking the gun rights group's effort to reorganize in Texas. Undocumented college students will now have access to COVID… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 5:02 News Wrap: AG Garland rescinds Trump-era curb on consent decrees for police In our news wrap Friday, the U.S. Justice department rescinded a Trump-era curb on consent decrees, making it easier to investigate police departments and press for major changes in use of force. An Indiana man has become the first person… Continue watching
Apr 16 WATCH: Biden meets with Japanese prime minister, first guest to White House By Ellen Knickmeyer, Mari Yamaguchi, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House in a bid to underscore the two countries’ alliance as a counter to an autocratic and increasingly assertive China. Continue reading
Apr 14 President of Toshiba Corp. steps down amid acquisition talks By Associated Press Nobuaki Kurumatani tendered his resignation at a board meeting, and the board accepted, effective Wednesday, Tokyo-based Toshiba said in a statement. Continue reading
Mar 25 LGBTQ groups want equality law in Japan before Tokyo Olympics By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press LGBTQ and other human rights activists say the momentum for the law is rising as Japan gets attention over its handling of gender equality, diversity and other human rights issues. Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch 8:24 Japan marks 10th anniversary of Fukushima nuclear disaster By Grace Lee, Nick Schifrin Japan on Thursday marked another grim anniversary: 10 years since a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the nation's coast triggered a 130-foot-high tsunami that crashed ashore at more than 500 miles per hour. It killed thousands and triggered a nuclear disaster… Continue watching
Mar 04 Animated 'Demon Slayer' strikes chord with Japan amid pandemic By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press The terrifying plight depicted in the swashbuckling animated film, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train," has struck a chord with pandemic-era Japan and possibly with the world. Continue reading
Mar 01 Two Americans who helped former Nissan chairman escape are in Japanese custody By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press An American father and son wanted by Japan for aiding former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn escape from the country in a box were handed over to Japanese custody Monday. Continue reading
Feb 17 Japan launches COVID-19 vaccination campaign By Associated Press Japan's rollout lagged behind other places because it asked vaccine maker Pfizer to conduct clinical trials with Japanese people, in addition to tests already conducted in six other nations. Continue reading
Feb 15 Japan approves its first COVID-19 vaccine By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan formally approved its first COVID-19 vaccine and said it would start nationwide inoculations within days, but months behind the U.S. and many other countries. Continue reading