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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Border czar Tom Homan's security detail costs $1 million a month
By the end of the year, taxpayers may have paid around $12 million for Tom Homan's security.
How GOP bill's new tax rules for tips and overtime could impact you
The massive budget bill passed by the House includes new tax breaks for tipped workers and those who get overtime.
Trump signs executive orders to "usher in the American nuclear renaissance"
The White House says the orders President Trump approved Friday will help promote American energy dominance.
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Emails shed new light on Trump rally shooter Thomas Crooks
Emails and essays obtained by CBS News shed new light on Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
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GOP plans attack ads on Democrats in Trump districts who voted against GOP agenda
The House GOP campaign arm is targeting Democrats holding politically risky seats for opposing the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
Judge extends block on Trump's large-scale layoffs of federal workers
President Trump has overseen a wide-ranging effort to restructure the federal government.
Trump's battle with Harvard could derail a Belgian princess' studies
Belgium's Royal Palace says it's looking into "what kind of impact" Trump's move to block Harvard's international enrollment might have on Princess Elisabeth.
Bones found on N.J. beaches ID'd as captain of doomed 19th-century ship
The skeletal remains, including a skull, were found on a number of South Jersey beaches between 1995 and 2013.
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Border czar Tom Homan's security detail costs $1 million a month
By the end of the year, taxpayers may have paid around $12 million for Tom Homan's security.
How GOP bill's new tax rules for tips and overtime could impact you
The massive budget bill passed by the House includes new tax breaks for tipped workers and those who get overtime.
Trump signs executive orders to "usher in the American nuclear renaissance"
The White House says the orders President Trump approved Friday will help promote American energy dominance.
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Emails shed new light on Trump rally shooter Thomas Crooks
Emails and essays obtained by CBS News shed new light on Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
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How GOP bill's new tax rules for tips and overtime could impact you
The massive budget bill passed by the House includes new tax breaks for tipped workers and those who get overtime.
Markets slide after Trump lobs tariff threats at Apple and EU
Stocks were down Friday after President Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Apple and 50% tariff on the European Union.
Trump threatens to hit Apple with 25% tariff on iPhone sales
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
Republicans aim to punish states that insure unauthorized immigrants
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
Beef prices reach record highs as cattle industry struggles with costs
The average cost of one pound of ground beef reached a record-high of $5.80 in April, according to numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Border czar Tom Homan's security detail costs $1 million a month
By the end of the year, taxpayers may have paid around $12 million for Tom Homan's security.
Trump signs executive orders to "usher in the American nuclear renaissance"
The White House says the orders President Trump approved Friday will help promote American energy dominance.
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Hundreds of border agents to help ICE with arrests in U.S. interior
The Trump administration is planning to dispatch Border Patrol agents to help with ICE arrests, part of a wider gambit to boost deportations by enlisting agencies across the government.
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GOP plans attack ads on Democrats in Trump districts who voted against GOP agenda
The House GOP campaign arm is targeting Democrats holding politically risky seats for opposing the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
Judge extends block on Trump's large-scale layoffs of federal workers
President Trump has overseen a wide-ranging effort to restructure the federal government.
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Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Republicans aim to punish states that insure unauthorized immigrants
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
Skincare industry profits from marketing products tweens shouldn't use
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
Could weight loss drugs help prevent cancer? Here's what a new study found.
Researchers found GLP-1s may modestly reduce the risk of 14 obesity-related cancers, especially colorectal cancer, when compared to a weight-neutral medication used to treat diabetes.
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Helmsman of cargo ship that nearly hit cabin was reportedly asleep
The 443-foot NCL Salten sailed up onto shore next to Johan Helberg's wooden cabin around dawn on Thursday.
Trump's battle with Harvard could derail a Belgian princess' studies
Belgium's Royal Palace says it's looking into "what kind of impact" Trump's move to block Harvard's international enrollment might have on Princess Elisabeth.
Trump says Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap "could lead to something big"
An ongoing prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia was the only result of recent peace talks, but President Trump wonders if it "could lead to something big???"
China says Trump's crackdown on Harvard will "will only damage" U.S.
As Trump moves to ban foreign students from enrolling at Harvard, at least one university in China says applicants are welcome to come there instead.
8 found guilty of Kim Kardashian jewelry heist in Paris; 2 acquitted
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
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Lainey Wilson on imposter syndrome and new single, "Somewhere Over Laredo"
After a year of chart-topping success, award wins, and an engagement, Lainey Wilson says she's learning to accept her achievements.
Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Lainey Wilson shares new single
Fresh off winning four ACM Awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her whirlwind year, new single "Somewhere Over Laredo," and her upcoming performance at the American Music Awards.
Rolf Saxon on returning to"Mission: Impossible" franchise
Rolf Saxon returns as CIA analyst William Donloe in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" after nearly 30 years.
Rolf Saxon on returning to "Mission: Impossible"
Actor Rolf Saxon reprises his role as CIA analyst William Donloe in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," nearly three decades after Ethan Hunt stole classified files under his watch in the original 1996 film.
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Trump threatens to hit Apple with 25% tariff on iPhone sales
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
Do AI chatbots have free speech?
A federal judge in Orlando has ruled that artificial intelligence chatbots do not have free speech in a case centered around a wrongful death lawsuit. A 14-year-old died by suicide last year and his mother says the startup Character.Ai is to blame. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram breaks it all down.
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.
iPhone designer Jony Ive joining OpenAI as part of $6.5 billion deal
Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability.
How to deal with AI coming for your job
Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman recently warned his employees about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs. Kaufman joins CBS News with more on his tips to beat the AI curve.
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NOAA reveals 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
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Minneapolis mayor on police reform shift
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is reacting to the Trump administration's latest moves that impact police reform efforts. This comes five years after George Floyd's death following an encounter with Minneapolis police officers. Frey joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Loved ones on slain embassy employees
Mourners are grieving Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky's deaths after they were attacked outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Woman arrested in jailbreak case
The New Orleans police chief is speaking out on the manhunt for multiple detainees who escaped from a Louisiana jail. CBS News' Kati Weis has more about the search and the latest arrests of those accused of aiding the escapees.
FBI evidence on D.C. murder suspect
The FBI is collecting evidence from the Chicago home of the murder suspect charged with shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has updates.
Marking five years since George Floyd's death
George Floyd's tragic death after an encounter with Minneapolis police officers changed how some Americans view first responder efforts. CBS News Minnesota's Reg Chapman has more.
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NASA's Mars Perseverance's snaps new selfie with a Martian dust devil
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
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Trump on tariffs threats for EU, Apple
President Trump says he is not looking for a trade deal with the European Union and is blasting Apple for manufacturing the iPhone outside of the U.S. This comes as Mr. Trump signs a new batch of executive orders. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser reports.
Minneapolis mayor on police reform shift
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is reacting to the Trump administration's latest moves that impact police reform efforts. This comes five years after George Floyd's death following an encounter with Minneapolis police officers. Frey joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Loved ones on slain embassy employees
Mourners are grieving Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky's deaths after they were attacked outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
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President Trump threatens to hit Apple with a 25% tariff on iPhones made outside the U.S.; Astronaut Suni Williams delivers commencement speech at Merrimack College in Massachusetts.
Vance addresses U.S. Naval Academy graduates
In his commencement speech at the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration will not send the U.S. military on missions unless there's a "very specific set of goals in mind." CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on Vance's speech and the Army bringing back horse-drawn funeral carriages at Arlington National Cemetery.