Taps Across America brings the nation together on Memorial Day
Thousands across the country played Taps at the same time to commemorate the holiday.
Thousands across the country played Taps at the same time to commemorate the holiday.
In the final eight years of his life, he painted over 220 of them in action, which have now been published in a book.
During the Battle of Iwo Jima, Marine Corporal Hershel "Woody" Williams succeeded in destroying several heavily-defended machine-gun pillboxes. But his service to his country, and his gallantry, did not end there.
President Biden awarded the highest U.S. military honor to Colonel Ralph Puckett Jr. in a ceremony alongside South Korea's President Moon Jae-in.
Her charity, Roots for Boots, has changed the lives of veterans.
For West Point Cadets Evan Walker and Tyrese Bender, the road to becoming Rhodes Scholars was paved with hard work and commitment to school, sports, and integrity.
At 111 years old, New Orleans resident Lawrence Brooks is believed to be the country's oldest living World War II veteran. Upon celebrating his latest birthday, during a call with the state's governor, Brooks mentioned his leaky roof. The state quickly found a remedy. Jamie Wax reports.
In honor of Veterans Day, CBS News salutes an extraordinary World War II fighter pilot, who is still flying 75 years after the war.
The president had not held an official appearance since Thursday.
The Pentagon says it is addressing diversity and increase inclusivity in the ranks of service members, to "strengthen our military readiness"
Trumpet and bugle players across the world played Taps to honor America's fallen heroes on Memorial Day.
"It's important that I come here and reflect and remember the fallen," said Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman General Mark Milley.
Both Arlington National Cemetery and Fort McHenry are closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands of trumpet and bugle players will sound Taps from their porches on Memorial Day.
Large VE Day celebrations scheduled to take place this weekend were canceled due to the coronavirus, but a new book celebrates some of the unsung heroes of the U.S. war effort. Jan Crawford spoke to one of the women pilots who helped break down barriers by taking to the sky.
Hershel “Woody” Williams is the last surviving World War II Marine to receive the Medal of Honor in that conflict. His trip this spring to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima was canceled, but the 96-year-old shared his advice about heroism, service and survival with Jan Crawford.
"Harmonica Pete" has played gigs around the world — but this was one of his most meaningful performances yet
For many service members, the program is the first time they've met with a therapist.
In 1966 William Pitsenbarger was killed in action after saving more than 60 service members ambushed by the Viet Cong; now his story, and the decades-long fight to honor his sacrifice, is told in a new movie, "The Last Full Measure"
Instead of presidents or admirals, an enlisted sailor will be honored when the USS Doris Miller is christened
Peter Fantasia was captured and spent six months as a prisoner of war in 1944 while serving as an Army medic in France,
Michelle Curran flew 160 combat hours in Afghanistan before joining the team.
James Hatch was a dog handler in Iraq and Afghanistan.
After serving in Afghanistan, Matthew Griffin and Donald Lee knew they wanted to do something to help the children there.
In a remote and unmarked field high in the Rocky Mountains, a former Green Beret erected a pillar of granite in tribute to fallen compatriots.
Trump Media & Technology Group sent a letter to Nasdaq warning that so-called "naked" short selling could be impacting its stock.
There are 20 missing persons cases and 36 unsolved homicides listed on the cards.
The MY 2024 Cybertrucks have faulty accelerator pedals that may be dislodged when high force is applied, the company said.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
The Vasuki indicus specimen dates back 47 million years and is more than double the average size of similar snakes, like pythons.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Direct conflict between Israel and Iran, which threaten global oil supplies and could drive up energy costs, has investors on edge.
Twelve jurors and one alternate were seated in the first three days of jury selection in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial.
Maxwell Anderson, 33, has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of 19-year-old Sade Robinson.
Trump Media & Technology Group sent a letter to Nasdaq warning that so-called "naked" short selling could be impacting its stock.
There are 20 missing persons cases and 36 unsolved homicides listed on the cards.
The MY 2024 Cybertrucks have faulty accelerator pedals that may be dislodged when high force is applied, the company said.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
The Vasuki indicus specimen dates back 47 million years and is more than double the average size of similar snakes, like pythons.
Trump Media & Technology Group sent a letter to Nasdaq warning that so-called "naked" short selling could be impacting its stock.
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.
The MY 2024 Cybertrucks have faulty accelerator pedals that may be dislodged when high force is applied, the company said.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
Direct conflict between Israel and Iran, which threaten global oil supplies and could drive up energy costs, has investors on edge.
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.
Twelve jurors and one alternate were seated in the first three days of jury selection in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial.
The bills are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get badly needed lethal aid to Ukraine, as well as security funding for Israel and Taiwan.
His comments come as a deadlocked Congress continues to stall on Ukraine aid.
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
A landmark review for Britain's National Health Service found young people have been let down by "remarkably weak" evidence backing medical interventions in gender care.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.
A new generation of deodorant products promise whole-body odor protection. Should you try one? Dermatologists share what to know.
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.
The break in tradition does not sit well with the Association of Summer Olympic Committee, who said it undermines "the value of Olympism and the uniqueness of the games."
The Vasuki indicus specimen dates back 47 million years and is more than double the average size of similar snakes, like pythons.
Paris police cordoned off an area around an Iranian consulate amid reports of a man threatening to detonate a bomb, but a suspect was quickly detained.
A German prosecutor says 2 German-Russian nationals were caught snooping around U.S. military facilities used to train Ukrainian forces.
Renée Fleming is a five-time Grammy winner, a Kennedy Center honoree and a longtime advocate for the healing power of the arts. For her new book "Music and Mind," Fleming collected essays from leading scientists, artists and health care providers. They look at the powerful impact that music and the arts can have on our health.
"E! News" co-host Keltie Knight is revealing details about her private battle with a chronic health condition in hopes of helping others. The Emmy Award winner revealed last month that she was having a hysterectomy to treat a chronic and severe form of anemia. She spoke candidly about the decision on Instagram.
Legendary guitarist Dickey Betts died Thursday at his home in Florida after battling cancer. The Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Famer was 80 years old.
"Ultimately we think this is a better approach that reflects the evolution of the business," Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters said on an earnings call.
Taylor Swift's successes and failures, including the battle to regain control of her master recordings, are part of the syllabus at the University of California, Berkeley.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill supporting the development of nuclear fusion power. Hank Jenkins-Smith, professor of public policy at the University of Oklahoma, joins CBS News to discuss.
Sen. Maria Cantwell is backing an amended bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S.
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.
U.S. Senators are pressing banks to take more actions to help victims of wire fraud. CBS News national consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner has more on how Americans are being scammed.
Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
A report from the United Nations determined that 1 million species are threatened with extinction. Dr. John Wiens from the University of Arizona believes that number is far higher based on his research. He says climate change is quickening the threat of extinction for species, including a 3-million-year-old lizard population previously found in the Arizona mountains.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Some of the most critically endangered birds on the planet have been released back into the wild. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more on the harsh conditions Puerto Rican parrots face, and the people working to save them.
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
There are 20 missing persons cases and 36 unsolved homicides listed on the cards.
Twelve jurors and one alternate were seated in the first three days of jury selection in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial.
Maxwell Anderson, 33, has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of 19-year-old Sade Robinson.
Dennis Dechaine is serving a life sentence for the murder and sexual assault of Sarah Cherry, who disappeared while babysitting in 1988.
Prosecutors allege one of the suspects, Tifany Adams, provided a statement to law enforcement "indicating her responsibility" in the killings.
NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station.
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Iran has been playing down Israel's attack on its country, while regime supporters mocked it on social media. In remarks after a G7 meeting in Italy Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged for the deescalation of tension in the region. CBS News' Debora Patta, Imtiaz Tyab and Nancy Cordes have more.
Renée Fleming is a five-time Grammy winner, a Kennedy Center honoree and a longtime advocate for the healing power of the arts. For her new book "Music and Mind," Fleming collected essays from leading scientists, artists and health care providers. They look at the powerful impact that music and the arts can have on our health.
"E! News" co-host Keltie Knight is revealing details about her private battle with a chronic health condition in hopes of helping others. The Emmy Award winner revealed last month that she was having a hysterectomy to treat a chronic and severe form of anemia. She spoke candidly about the decision on Instagram.
Jessy Kurczewski is accused of killing her good friend by poisoning her with eye drops. Jericka Duncan reports on the case in this week's "48 Hours."
In "Kindness 101," where Steve Hartman and his children share stories built around kindness and character, and the people who've mastered those qualities. Today's lesson is purpose. This week, we find out how one widower was able to find a new purpose in life from an unlikely source.