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.
Most of the more than 35,000 workers at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, home of the company's first theme park, already have unions.
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
Alice Stewart was also a veteran political adviser who worked on a number of GOP presidential campaigns.
The former New York mayor was served after his 80th birthday celebration as he was walking to the car, a political adviser said.
The sponsorships do not violate the WNBA's salary cap because the Las Vegas authority did not orchestrate it with the club.
Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid.
Columbus Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker told reporters that officers arrived to find a "very chaotic scene."
The announcement escalates a divide within Israel's leadership.
Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York City to Niagara Falls.
Most of the more than 35,000 workers at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, home of the company's first theme park, already have unions.
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
Alice Stewart was also a veteran political adviser who worked on a number of GOP presidential campaigns.
The former New York mayor was served after his 80th birthday celebration as he was walking to the car, a political adviser said.
The sponsorships do not violate the WNBA's salary cap because the Las Vegas authority did not orchestrate it with the club.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
Wall Street investors are increasingly confident of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, pushing financial markets to new highs.
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
Employees of the German luxury car maker reject membership in the United Auto Workers after a contentious campaign.
Alice Stewart was also a veteran political adviser who worked on a number of GOP presidential campaigns.
The former New York mayor was served after his 80th birthday celebration as he was walking to the car, a political adviser said.
It comes just two days after the Houthis shot down another U.S. military MQ-9 Reaper drone.
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler are also asking to intervene in the case, arguing the IRS has a conflict of interest in the matter.
Police released what they say was a suicide note left by Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Hypochlorous acid is the latest skin care ingredient making waves on social media for acne prevention — but is it true? We asked dermatologists.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
It comes just two days after the Houthis shot down another U.S. military MQ-9 Reaper drone.
The announcement escalates a divide within Israel's leadership.
According to local media, the violence began last week following a clash between Kyrgyz people and foreigners in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
French police are hunting for armed robbers who hit a jewelry store on one of Paris' poshest streets.
The latest disaster came on the heels of devastating floods that killed at least 70 people in April.
Most of the more than 35,000 workers at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, home of the company's first theme park, already have unions.
A return visit to Saturday Sessions from The Avett Brothers. The Grammy nominees just released their first album in five years. From their self-titled collection, "The Avett Brothers" here is "Forever Now".
A return visit to Saturday Sessions from The Avett Brothers. The Grammy nominees just released their first album in five years. From their self-titled collection, "The Avett Brothers" here is "Country Kid".
A return visit to Saturday Sessions from The Avett Brothers. The Grammy nominees just released their first album in five years. From their self-titled collection, "The Avett Brothers" here is "Orion's Belt".
Comedian Paul Scheer shares stories from a new memoir "Joyful Recollections of Trauma."
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Samsung piles on with its on ad after Apple apologizes for a spot that it acknowledged "missed the mark."
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.
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.
The 100% Chinese EV tariffs are meant to head off economic risks, but some Democrats say Chinese EVs should be banned entirely for security reasons.
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
Columbus Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker told reporters that officers arrived to find a "very chaotic scene."
Disturbing video obtained by CNN appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs pushing, kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. Elise Preston reports.
David DePape, the man convicted of attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband with a hammer inside their San Francisco home in 2022, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Police said Gary Allen Srery might also be linked to other unsolved murders and sexual assaults in Western Canada.
Ongoing work to resolve a persistent helium leak has pushed the first piloted Starliner flight back at least four more days, to May 25.
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
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?
The wife of a fertility doctor is found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Did her dogs play a role in her death or was the scene staged to cover a murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
San Francisco's famed Fisherman's Wharf is seeing an unusually large number sea lions that local officials say is the largest herd of the sea mammals the area has seen in 15 years. The massive herd is snacking on an overabundance of anchovies. Kenny Choi explains.
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Workers at two Mercedes Benz plants in Alabama this week voted against joining the United Auto Workers union. The movement to unionize saw opposition, not just from the company, but also Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey. Michael George has more.
The violence across the devastated Palestinian territory is widening, with the northern Jabalia refugee camp seeing some of its fiercest fighting in months between Israeli forces and Hamas militants. The Israeli military said Saturday it has recovered the remains of a fourth hostage, this after the bodies of three hostages were recovered on Friday. Imtiaz Tyab has more from Tel Aviv.