4 highest-ranking women in the U.S. military speak about overcoming obstacles
Only 10 women in U.S. military history have reached the rank of four-star general or admiral, the military's highest rank.
Only 10 women in U.S. military history have reached the rank of four-star general or admiral, the military's highest rank.
Following a 2021 CBS News investigation into domestic violence in the military, the Air Force ordered a review and has launched multiple initiatives to address domestic violence.
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
About 60 million kids in the U.S. participate in organized sports, and cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among young athletes.
Deaths from fentanyl among teens have more than tripled since 2019.
One of the obstacles is that potential recruits don't know what the Coast Guard does.
Between the toll of the pandemic, an aging workforce and an aging population in need of more care, the shortage is only getting worse.
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said part of the solution is teaching young soldiers acceptable behavior.
Materials used to make fentanyl are shipped from China to Mexico before flowing into the U.S., the Drug Enforcement Administration said.
A military mom said she's faced hurdles in getting care for her daughter who is deaf and has Down syndrome.
"You'll probably not find anybody else where an aircraft leaves the United States and the warriors have that equipment on their body in that same day," said Spirit of America's chief of international operations.
A major show of American force in Poland is designed to deter Russian aggression.
More than half of veterans are unemployed for four months or longer after leaving the military, according to a study.
Captain Tony Hosein, a former Army attorney, said there was a cycle of deployment, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse, then domestic abuse.
The lack of support for survivors is a story CBS News heard repeatedly during its two-year investigation into domestic violence in the military.
Emily Brearley says the military didn't keep her safe — they promoted her partner instead.
Roughly 100,000 incidents of domestic abuse have been reported to the military since 2015, a two-year investigation by CBS News found.
Her assailant was also a victim advocate, she said — a role that supports sexual assault and harassment victims.
The "CBS Evening News'' spoke with Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy in an exclusive interview Monday.
These resources are available to you if you are in crisis or have been the victim of sexual assault or domestic abuse in the military.
"I think the breadth and the depth of the problem is so large that they really don't want the general public to understand that they don't have it under control," one whistleblower said.
Sexual assault survivors said their allegations were brushed aside and they were retaliated against for reporting their assaults.
Morgan Robinson died by suicide after she was allegedly sexually assaulted a second time while serving in the military.
After requesting an expedited transfer from Camp Casey in South Korea, Nicole Burnham faced harassment for reporting her assaults.
After two years of rate hikes, Americans are coping with higher costs for all kinds of loans. Here's what to expect from the Fed this week.
In an interview last week, Dr. Dre said he endured three strokes while he was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm in January 2021.
Signals recorded during one of Taylor Swift's shows in Los Angeles in August 2023 showed the strongest "concert tremor" during "Shake It Off," according to a study.
Analysts expect airline ticket prices to jump as much as 10% for domestic flights this summer amid aircraft delivery delays.
Congressional probe into construction of gallows said no suspects have been identified over three years since the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
Chief Justice John Roberts' order clears the way for former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro to begin serving a four-month prison sentence in Florida.
Minute Media, an Israeli digital media company, secures rights to publish Sports Illustrated and will continue to put out a print edition.
Justice Samuel Alito extended an order barring Texas officials from detaining and jailing migrants under a new state law as a court fight plays out.
The 2024 NCAA women's basketball tournament will see Caitlin Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes and 67 other teams try to win it all in this year's March Madness.
After two years of rate hikes, Americans are coping with higher costs for all kinds of loans. Here's what to expect from the Fed this week.
In an interview last week, Dr. Dre said he endured three strokes while he was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm in January 2021.
Signals recorded during one of Taylor Swift's shows in Los Angeles in August 2023 showed the strongest "concert tremor" during "Shake It Off," according to a study.
Analysts expect airline ticket prices to jump as much as 10% for domestic flights this summer amid aircraft delivery delays.
Congressional probe into construction of gallows said no suspects have been identified over three years since the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
After two years of rate hikes, Americans are coping with higher costs for all kinds of loans. Here's what to expect from the Fed this week.
Analysts expect airline ticket prices to jump as much as 10% for domestic flights this summer amid aircraft delivery delays.
Minute Media, an Israeli digital media company, secures rights to publish Sports Illustrated and will continue to put out a print edition.
The retailer that caters to quilters and crafters also said it has been weighed down by higher tariffs from China.
Elon Musk defended his use of the drug in an interview with Ex-CNN host Don Lemon, pointing to his leadership of Tesla.
Donald Trump said Jews who vote for Democrats "hate Israel" and "their religion," igniting a firestorm of criticism from the White House and Jewish leaders.
Congressional probe into construction of gallows said no suspects have been identified over three years since the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
Chief Justice John Roberts' order clears the way for former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro to begin serving a four-month prison sentence in Florida.
Justice Samuel Alito extended an order barring Texas officials from detaining and jailing migrants under a new state law as a court fight plays out.
Former President Donald Trump has until March 25 to obtain a bond to secure $464 million judgment against him as he appeals his New York civil fraud case.
Asbestos is banned in more than 50 countries, and its use in the U.S. has been declining for decades.
Most healthy men produce sufficient testosterone as they age. Yet online ads and telehealth sites are promoting testosterone drugs with flawed promises of boosting libido and busting stomach fat.
There have been more measles cases reported so far in 2024 than all of 2023, with more than 60 confirmed or suspected cases currently recorded. Chicago has 12 confirmed cases, including 10 linked to a migrant shelter, causing the city to enact new policies amid the outbreak.
Chicago is the latest city to be hit with a measles outbreak. There are 12 confirmed cases so far, including 10 connected to the city's largest migrant center. Sabrina Franza reports on the city's efforts to stop the spread.
Amanda Goodhart says her 6-year old son Logan caught COVID multiple times. But even months later, his symptoms didn't get better.
The book's co-author, Fabio Marchese Ragona, says Pope Francis doesn't intend to resign, as his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI did.
Spring 2024 kicks off on March 19, the day of the vernal equinox.
Small groups of protesters have taken to the streets in the eastern Cuba city of Santiago as power outages lasting up to eight hours sweep across the Caribbean nation.
Cristal García Hurtado, a regional police commander, was decapitated, local media reported.
The Olympic village will include a sports bar – but there will be no alcohol, organizers said.
In an interview last week, Dr. Dre said he endured three strokes while he was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm in January 2021.
Signals recorded during one of Taylor Swift's shows in Los Angeles in August 2023 showed the strongest "concert tremor" during "Shake It Off," according to a study.
Brett Gelman, of “Stranger Things” and “Fleabag” fame, is out with a new book of short stories called "The Terrifying Realm of the Possible: Nearly True Stories." The book details the lives of five fictional characters who are all facing life's biggest issues. Gelman joined “CBS Mornings” to talk about it.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
He was an all-time "Jeopardy!" champion who became host of the venerable game show that is marking its 60th year on the air. Ken Jennings talks about training as a contestant, and what it means to him to succeed the late Alex Trebek.
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical during Monday's oral arguments over whether contact between the federal government and social media platforms should be limited. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.
Elon Musk defended his use of the drug in an interview with Ex-CNN host Don Lemon, pointing to his leadership of Tesla.
The journalist and podcaster pens a memoir about her journey as a reporter chronicling the Silicon Valley shenanigans of arrogant Internet billionaires and their reckless empires.
A bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. is now under review in the Senate after overwhelmingly passing the House on Wednesday, and the fight over its future is bringing out angry users and a determined CEO. Jo Ling Kent has details.
The swiftness of TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill overcomes a number of hurdles and is passed by the Senate.
Making an annual trek to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom? You may need to start packing your bags earlier.
An underwater archaeological team made the discoveries off the coast of Kasos — using Homer's "Iliad" as a guide.
The fossil, named Peltocephalus maturin, is among the largest freshwater turtles ever found, researchers said.
Chemical ingredients identified around protostars, known as IRAS 2A and IRAS 23385, are tied to familiar parts of life on Earth: margaritas, vinegar and ant stings, NASA said.
The director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service said while the temperature data is "remarkable," it's "not really surprising" as humans continue to warm the planet.
Kristel Candelario has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole.
It was a weekend of deadly violence in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, with gunfire erupting as hundreds of people gathered for spring break and St. Patrick's Day parties on Sunday. One person was killed and three others were injured. Cristian Benavides reports.
Cristal García Hurtado, a regional police commander, was decapitated, local media reported.
One of the people shot was an innocent tourist from out of town, Jacksonville Beach Police Chief Gene Paul Smith said.
The woman was released without paying the ransom kidnappers sought, diplomats said on social media.
SpaceX's Super Heavy Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, blasted off Thursday morning in Texas. It was SpaceX's third test of its enormous rocket after the previous two launches ended in explosions. Although Thursday's launch was mostly successful, the rocket broke apart upon reentry. Kris Van Cleave has more.
SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket successfully boosted its unpiloted upper stage into space Thursday. The rocket was lost once it entered Earth's atmosphere. CBS News space analyst Bill Hardwood reports.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket appeared to launch according to plan on its third test flight Thursday morning from Boca Chica, Texas. Two previous test flights had ended with explosions. See the full launch.
Today's test flight of the SpaceX Super Heavy-Starship rocket follows two launches last year that were only partially successful.
Chemical ingredients identified around protostars, known as IRAS 2A and IRAS 23385, are tied to familiar parts of life on Earth: margaritas, vinegar and ant stings, NASA said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Days after a young woman vanishes, a man in a distinctive hat is seen walking away from her car. Who is the man in the hat?
American farmers are considering use of high-tech tools powered by artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff found that while inventors say these products will offset an ongoing agricultural labor shortage, some workers fear they'll be replaced.
A new U.N.-backed report warns famine is imminent in northern Gaza, with people suffering "catastrophic levels of hunger." Alex de Waal, executive director of the World Peace Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss what's happening and what can be done.
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical during Monday's oral arguments over whether contact between the federal government and social media platforms should be limited. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump say it's a "practical impossibility" he will be able to post the $464 million bond needed to pause the ruling in his New York civil fraud case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on Trump's money woes.
The U.S. is trying to get Americans out of Haiti as deadly gang violence persists. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from northern Haiti, where the evacuations are underway.