VA director apologizes for comments about sex harassment claims
When CBS SF Bay Area told David Stockwell about women's sexual harassment claims, he defended the investigative process
VA Hospitals Scandal
Feds step up investigations as drugs vanish at some VA hospitals
AP: Doctors, nurses or pharmacy staff at federal hospitals siphoned away controlled substances for their own use or street sales
Accident or crime? VA worker charged over death
Case of Fredrick Harris, charged with manslaughter in 2013 death of Air Force vet Charles Johnson in La., is now political fodder
Employee bonuses in question at embattled VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs paid out $100.43 million in performance bonuses to employees in 2014 -- even though several of them were under investigation or accused of mismanagement
Cleaning up the VA
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs tells Scott Pelley about his personal mission to reorganize the troubled agency for his fellow vets
"Livid" VA patients still facing long waits times for health care
AP study finds that number of appointments that take longer than 90 days to complete has nearly doubled since the summer
VA rule change could double number of vets eligible for health care
Amid pressure from Congress and veterans groups, VA says it will relax 40-mile rule for private medical care
Nearly a year removed from scandal, how is Phoenix VA doing?
President Obama visits VA hospital at the heart of controversy over mismanaged veterans; improvements made, but there's still more to do
Robert McDonald announces plans to reorganize the VA
A new structure comes in the wake of a scandal at VA hospitals around the country
Robert McDonald: Cleaning up the VA
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs tells Scott Pelley about his personal mission to reorganize the troubled agency for his fellow vets
VA moves to fire 4 senior executives due to scandal
The firings come as part of a government crackdown on the embattled agency after veterans experienced long wait times for care and falsified records
VA managers lied about problems, inspector says
During the probe in the wake of the VA hospital wait times scandal, an inspector general says his office was lied to
Obama to veterans: Defeating ISIS won't be easy or quick
But, the president added, "America does not forget" and "justice will be done"
Veterans Affairs says no proof delays were behind hospital deaths
The agency had been accused of holdups in care that led to the deaths of 40 veterans at the Phoenix VA hospital
Obama: "Our veterans don't have time for politics"
The VA reform bill the president signed, which sailed through Congress last week, aims to clean up the agency after its hospital wait times scandal
VA reform bill clears Senate, awaits Obama's signature
Scrambling to wrap up work before a 5-week summer recess, lawmakers finished the bill to reform the embattled Veterans Affairs health care system
House approves bill overhauling VA health care
The bipartisan compromise bill to reform the scandal-plagued Veterans Affairs Department now heads to the Senate
Bob McDonald confirmed as new VA secretary
The former Procter & Gamble executive will face serious challenges and high expectations as he tries to reform the embattled agency
VA reform deal's architects aim for speedy passage
The chairmen of the congressional veterans affairs committees are working quickly to get the bill passed before Congress' summer recess
Congressional negotiators agree on VA reform: What will they fix?
On the eve of their five-week summer recess, House and Senate Veterans Affairs committee chairmen hammered out a deal to reform the embattled VA
Veterans' Affairs committee chairmen reach VA reform deal
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., moved past a public breakdown in negotiations last week to reach an agreement on reform legislation
VA nominee clears first Senate hurdle
The full Senate will vote soon to confirm former Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald to be the new secretary of Veterans Affairs
VA nominee Robert McDonald pledges to "transform" embattled agency
Obama's nominee for Veterans Affairs secretary pledged to reform the scandal-plagued agency, saying "systematic failures" must be addressed
VA chief pledges end to whistleblower retaliation
The acting Veterans Affairs secretary vowed to crack down on whistleblower retaliation after critical report
CEOs as government saviors: Boom or bust?
Are expectations unrealistically high that Obama's VA secretary nominee - former CEO Bob McDonald - can fix a broken bureaucracy?
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Cold case divers apparently find missing woman's car — and 2 other vehicles
Divers located a car matching the description of a vehicle belonging to a woman who went missing in Texas in 2017.
At 1 year mark, Biden's immigration record frustrates allies and opponents
In an interview, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas laid out the administration's priorities in 2022.
Harris' approval rating tracks with Biden's - CBS News poll
Democrats see the vice president as a net-positive in the administration; independents and Republicans do not.
Texas hostage standoff raising concerns about "copycat attacks"
An intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News says federal law enforcement officials have seen signs since the standoff that it might inspire similar incidents.
CIA Havana Syndrome task force rules out foreign attacks in most cases
Two dozen cases remain "unresolved" and will be the focus of "active and intense investigation," a senior CIA official said.
The M&M characters are getting a redesign
The redesign is focused on creating a sense of belonging and community.
Marine charged in crash that killed 2 Marines and injured 17 others
The drivers and passengers of both vehicles came from the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
Superintendent defends staff's actions before deadly Michigan school shooting
Mutliple lawsuits have been filed accusing the school district and school personnel of not doing enough to prevent the shooting.
Supreme Court rejects Trump request to shield release of records from January 6 committee
The order from the Supreme Court clears the way for the National Archives to turn over the records to House investigators.
Teen sentenced to 14 years to life in killing of Tessa Majors
Rashaun Weaver had pleaded guilty in December to murder and robbery in the 2019 killing.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Starbucks ends worker vaccine requirement after SCOTUS ruling
Biden plan to require vaccines or regular testing at large companies was blocked by Supreme Court last week.
Pittsburgh police looking for suspects after student killed in school van
The victim is believed to have been shot twice in the chest area, Ford said.
Rapper Cardi B to pay funeral expenses for victims of the Bronx fire
The Bronx native said she hopes the financial aid will help families move forward and heal.
Biden administration defends Trump-era migrant expulsions in court
Under President Biden, U.S. border officials have used a pandemic-related order put in place by the Trump administration to expel migrants over 1 million times.
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Cold case divers apparently find missing woman's car — and 2 other vehicles
Divers located a car matching the description of a vehicle belonging to a woman who went missing in Texas in 2017.
At 1 year mark, Biden's immigration record frustrates allies and opponents
In an interview, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas laid out the administration's priorities in 2022.
Harris' approval rating tracks with Biden's - CBS News poll
Democrats see the vice president as a net-positive in the administration; independents and Republicans do not.
Texas hostage standoff raising concerns about "copycat attacks"
An intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News says federal law enforcement officials have seen signs since the standoff that it might inspire similar incidents.
CIA Havana Syndrome task force rules out foreign attacks in most cases
Two dozen cases remain "unresolved" and will be the focus of "active and intense investigation," a senior CIA official said.
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At 1 year mark, Biden's immigration record frustrates allies and opponents
In an interview, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas laid out the administration's priorities in 2022.
Harris' approval rating tracks with Biden's - CBS News poll
Democrats see the vice president as a net-positive in the administration; independents and Republicans do not.
CIA Havana Syndrome task force rules out foreign attacks in most cases
Two dozen cases remain "unresolved" and will be the focus of "active and intense investigation," a senior CIA official said.
Biden takes defiant tone in press conference and says he didn't overpromise
But the president admitted one of his signature pieces of legislation, Build Back Better, will probably have to be broken up into smaller pieces to pass the Senate.
Supreme Court rejects Trump request to shield release of records from January 6 committee
The order from the Supreme Court clears the way for the National Archives to turn over the records to House investigators.
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Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Starbucks ends worker vaccine requirement after SCOTUS ruling
Biden plan to require vaccines or regular testing at large companies was blocked by Supreme Court last week.
England is about to drop virtually all anti-COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says thanks to booster shots and people following the rules, the Omicron wave "has now peaked" in the U.K., so the rules are being lifted.
Pfizer CEO awarded $1M Genesis Prize for COVID-19 vaccine
Albert Bourla said he accepted prize "on behalf of all my Pfizer colleagues who answered the urgent call of history."
Biden administration to give out 400 million free N95 masks
The highly-protective masks will be distributed through pharmacies and health centers nationwide.
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What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Carhartt faces backlash after mandating worker vaccinations
CEO Mark Valade said an unvaccinated workforce is a "business risk that our company is unwilling to take."
Starbucks ends worker vaccine requirement after SCOTUS ruling
Biden plan to require vaccines or regular testing at large companies was blocked by Supreme Court last week.
Less than half of Americans can cover $1,000 bill, survey finds
New poll underscores how many people are living close to the financial edge, with inflation adding to the strain.
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Restaurant closed for accepting dog photos as vaccine proof
"Facility staff used a tablet to make it appear as if they were scanning a QR code when in fact the staff member was presented with a photograph of a dog," officials said.
11 children among 29 killed in stampede at religious ceremony
An official said the death toll "may increase" because a number of people were in critical condition.
North Korea to "reconsider" suspension of nuclear weapons testing
The Kim regime says "hostile" U.S. moves have left it to "promptly examine the issue of restarting all temporally-suspended activities," including testing nuclear explosives and long-range missiles.
Tonga's Olympic flagbearer raises over $340,000 for tsunami relief
Tonga's government described the tsunami as "an unprecedented disaster" for the country.
New photos from Tonga give clearer picture of tsunami devastation
Tonga's government has described the tsunami that followed Saturday's volcanic eruption as "an unprecedented disaster" for the country.
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The M&M characters are getting a redesign
The redesign is focused on creating a sense of belonging and community.
Remembering trailblazer André Leon Talley
Fashion lost a larger-than-life icon this week when André Leon Talley died at age 73. CBS News sat down with Talley and his mentee designer LaQuan Smith in 2020 to talk about their lives and fashion.
French star Gaspard Ulliel dies in skiing accident at age 37
Ulliel portrayed the young Hannibal Lecter in 2007's "Hannibal Rising" and fashion mogul Yves Saint Laurent in the 2014 biopic "Saint Laurent."
Bill Murray, Jan Vogler on "New Worlds"
It's a performance unlike any other at a venue unlike any other. Legendary actor Bill Murray and renowned cellist Jan Vogler talk to "CBS Mornings" about their new film "New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization," which documents their performance at the nearly 2,000-year-old stage of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Greece.
André Leon Talley, influential fashion journalist, has died at 73
Talley once worked as a park ranger, where he told visitors about slaves who built Fort Washington and dressed up like a Civil War soldier.
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5G will disrupt flights, airlines say
Major U.S. airlines warn the rollout of new 5G networks could potentially ground and delay planes, as AT&T and Verizon plan to launch 5G towers near airports across the country. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are being affected and CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN to discuss the technology.
What customers should know about the AT&T-Verizon 5G rollout
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
5G plan altered after airlines warn of chaos
Cellphone providers and airlines reached a compromise shortly before Wednesday's rollout of 5G technology. Airlines warned of ""catastrophic disruption"" to travel and shipping operations if the technology was not limited near U.S. airports. Kris Van Cleave has more.
AT&T, Verizon delay 5G debut near some airports after warning
Chief executives of America's largest airlines warned of "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations should the technology not be limited around U.S. airports.
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SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
SpaceX launches 49 more Starlink satellites
SpaceX fired off its third Falcon 9 of 2022 on Tuesday, boosting another 49 Starlink internet satellites into orbit as the company continues building out a globe-spanning network of commercial broadband relay stations. Watch the launch.
Government clean-coal projects flopped, federal watchdog finds
U.S. is investing billions in "carbon capture" technologies. So far, there's not much to show for it.
Exxon lays out plan to reduce carbon emissions from its plants
Caveat: Plan excludes emissions from customers burning oil and gas, which account for most of Exxon's climate impact.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
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Texas hostage standoff raising concerns about "copycat attacks"
An intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News says federal law enforcement officials have seen signs since the standoff that it might inspire similar incidents.
Man arrested in UCLA grad student stabbing
Los Angeles police arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of UCLA student Brianna Kupfer at a furniture store last week. Police say the victim sent a text to a friend about someone in the store who gave her "a bad vibe" before her death. Lilia Luciano reports.
Teen sentenced to 14 years to life in killing of Tessa Majors
Rashaun Weaver had pleaded guilty in December to murder and robbery in the 2019 killing.
Terrifying bodycam video, 911 calls released in 2018 bar massacre
Videos show how officers were largely in the dark about what happened after one of their own, Sgt. Ronald Helus, went inside in search of the gunman.
New York AG wants to question Trump, children
New York State's Attorney General Letitia James' office said in a court filing she wants to question former President Trump, his son Donald Trump, Jr., and his daughter, Ivanka Trump, under oath. Her office said it told a court its investigators has evidence Mr. Trump's company used "fraudulent or misleading" asset valuations to get tax benefits and loans.
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SpaceX continues rapid-fire launch cadence
It was SpaceX's third orbital launch in just 12 days.
"Potentially hazardous" asteroid to have close encounter with Earth
January 18 will be the closest the asteroid has come to Earth since 1933.
Why do astronauts get "space anemia"? This study has an answer.
The world-first study found that more than 3 million red blood cells were killed a second in space, compared to just 2 million on Earth.
SpaceX launches 105 small satellites in "rideshare" mission
SpaceX plans up to four commercial rideshare missions per year to provide low-cost access to space.
Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 105 small satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and successfully landed the booster for reuse. Watch how the launch unfolded.
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Newest dog breeds: From tiny toys to massive mastiffs
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Preview: "Indivisible - Healing Hate"
Paramount+ will exclusively premiere "Indivisible - Healing Hate," a gripping six-part documentary narrated by Mandy Patinkin that traces the origins of anti-government extremism and how it built on a deadly series of historical events over decades to culminate in the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
London Calling: Prince Andrew loses military titles
Prince Andrew has been stripped of all his military titles and charities as he faces a lawsuit connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this week's "London Calling."
Being Different in the Delta
A new episode of CBSN Originals' Reverb series explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
Americans face inflation despite economic growth
President Biden has vowed to tackle the rising rate of inflation in the U.S. But many Americans don't feel like his administration is doing enough, despite steady economic growth during his first year in office. Chief economist for Morning Consult John Leer joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
New developments in Trump investigations
In a new court filing, New York Attorney General Letitia James says there is "significant evidence" that former President Trump's business inflated property values and wealth statements. The Supreme Court has also refused to block the release of his records to the House January 6 committee. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest developments,