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
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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?
We won't rest until VA problems fixed, Biden says
The vice president told veterans that the Obama administration won't rest until problems at the Veterans Affairs Department get fixed
Gibson: VA has lost trust of vets, American people
The top official at the Department of Veterans Affairs says the agency has lost veterans' trust due to treatment delays and falsified records
Whistle-blower says VA employees changed dates on disability claims
She says mail sat "untouched for years" in Philadelphia office, workers altered dates to make it seem vets were getting checks faster
Family wants answers after veteran dies waiting for ambulance at VA
Vietnam veteran's family wants to know if bureaucratic regulations got in the way of compassion and common sense
To prevent veteran suicides, wounded warrior presses for holistic care
Retired Army Sgt. Josh Renschler considered suicide after suffering severe injuries in Iraq, but now he's advocating for his fellow veterans
Whistleblowers testify to retaliation by VA supervisors
E-mails obtained by CBS News from a scheduler at Los Angeles VA offer example of "culture of retaliation" described by doctor
VA honcho: Sorry about retaliation vs. whistleblowers
James Tuchschmidt tells nighttime House hearing he's "sickened by all of this"
Retaliation complaints jump at VA, watchdog says
The independent Office of Special Counsel is examining 67 claims of retaliation against VA whistleblowers
As veterans waited for medical treatment, VA executives got bonuses
Senior VA executives in charge while care was delayed for veterans received bonuses
Veteran dies waiting for ambulance in VA hospital in New Mexico
Man collapsed in VA hospital cafeteria, 500 yards from the emergency room, and died after waiting 30 minutes for an ambulance
Poll: Many veterans say it's difficult to access VA care
The Gallup poll also shows a majority of veterans say they're less confident in the scandal-plagued VA health system
Can Bob McDonald restore trust in the VA?
Veterans advocates say they're cautiously optimistic about Obama's surprise pick to lead the troubled agency
Obama urges quick confirmation of new VA secretary
The president officially nominated former Procter & Gable CEO Bob McDonald to help reform the agency after the VA scandal
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Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law
A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade.
Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
Senate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up
The Senate is searching for a deal to speed up consideration of a number of priorities, including a measure to fund the government and Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.
Puerto Rico to begin water rationing amid record drought in San Juan
Residents of San Juan and neighboring communities have been without reliable water for more than 100 days.
DOGE's "wall of receipts" riddled with inaccuracies, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office found that DOGE overestimated its savings, among other issues.
Job cuts plunge to a 2-year low despite AI fears, economic shocks
Layoffs have plunged this year. "Recently laid-off workers are finding jobs as fast as the economy is creating new ones," one economist said.
Where the Trump administration's lawsuits seeking voter data stand
The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia in an effort to force them to hand over their unredacted voter rolls containing voters' sensitive information.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
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Trump voter pleads for fiancée's release after ICE arrest: "They're destroying families"
"They are picking up law-abiding citizens. They're destroying families, jobs," said a Texas man who regrets his vote for President Trump after his fiancée, an immigrant from Venezuela, was detained by ICE.
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Sherrill enters national political fray with first midterm endorsements
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says
Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
Qdoba removes jalapeños as salmonella outbreak spreads to 27 states
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Company's safety record raises questions after massive L.A. warehouse fire
The massive food warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June followed a long run of fires at properties tied to one of the world's largest cold storage companies, a CBS News investigation has found.
AI models are behaving unexpectedly. Experts warn of a "bumpy road" ahead.
AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions — in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.
At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
FAA probing Marine One safety incident around National Airport
When the helicopter that transports President Trump crosses the Potomac, Reagan Washington National Airport is required to impose a ground stop on air traffic.
As FDA approves marketing for nicotine pouches, some doctors sound alarms
One health advocate called nicotine pouches a "profound risk" for young people.
Some Gen Zers swap smartphones for "dumb" phones in a bid to unplug
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.
Why SpaceX stock is falling despite strong revenue growth
Investors are focused on whether SpaceX will be able to deliver on its ambitious artificial intelligence agenda.
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Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law
A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade.
Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
Senate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up
The Senate is searching for a deal to speed up consideration of a number of priorities, including a measure to fund the government and Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.
Puerto Rico to begin water rationing amid record drought in San Juan
Residents of San Juan and neighboring communities have been without reliable water for more than 100 days.
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Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
Job cuts plunge to a 2-year low despite AI fears, economic shocks
Layoffs have plunged this year. "Recently laid-off workers are finding jobs as fast as the economy is creating new ones," one economist said.
Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Some Gen Zers swap smartphones for "dumb" phones in a bid to unplug
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
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Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law
A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade.
Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Senate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up
The Senate is searching for a deal to speed up consideration of a number of priorities, including a measure to fund the government and Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.
DOGE's "wall of receipts" riddled with inaccuracies, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office found that DOGE overestimated its savings, among other issues.
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Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment
A video showing 3-year-old twins Millie and Maverick reuniting after one of them had to undergo cancer treatment hours away from their home has gone viral. Matt Gutman reports.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says
Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
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Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.
Red alert issued for major Italian cities as heat wave grips Europe, sets Austria record
The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent.
Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made
President Trump is taking issue with recent reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.
More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
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Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
The costs of a Broadway musical production have skyrocketed in recent years. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
Aaron Pierre talks new series, "Lanterns"
Actor Aaron Pierre is starring as John Stewart in the new series "Lanterns." He tells "CBS Mornings" why this character is special to him, what it's like to join the DC Universe and how he managed undergoing surgery during the audition process.
Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
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Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
AI models are behaving unexpectedly. Experts warn of a "bumpy road" ahead.
AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions — in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.
At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Update on Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Lindsay Clancy's former father-in-law testified in her murder trial Thursday. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children, but she's pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges, with her attorney arguing she was experiencing extreme postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Questions about company in L.A. warehouse fire
Matt Gutman investigates Lineage Logistics, the company involved in the Los Angeles warehouse fire that left tens of millions of pounds of meat to rot, forcing a whole community to face foul odors and other health hazards.
Details on man arrested near Trump golf club
A man arrested outside President Trump's golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, was already under investigation for robbery. Nikole Killion has the details.
New Mexico AG on suing DOJ over Epstein files
New Mexico is suing the Trump administration for access to files related to Jeffrey Epstein as it investigates the convicted sex offender's Zorro Ranch property. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Water system cyberattacks spread to more states
Several states are experiencing cyberattacks on their water systems after Minnesota reported at attack last week. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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Update on Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Lindsay Clancy's former father-in-law testified in her murder trial Thursday. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children, but she's pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges, with her attorney arguing she was experiencing extreme postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Trump dismisses munitions shortage reports
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the waterway, Iran's state news agency reported Thursday. Meanwhile, President Trump is denying reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Details on Fauci contempt vote
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for invoking the Fifth Amendment at a hearing last week. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from a rehab center after he was hospitalized nearly two months ago. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
El-Sayed seeks to unite Democrats
Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday amid backlash from Republicans. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.