Korean War hero finally gets his homecoming
After seven decades, the remains of a Korean War hero were welcomed home to Kansas. David Martin shares more on his life.
Veterans: Honoring Our Heroes
A thank-you to a veteran
World War II veteran Frank Grasberger, 95, treasures a letter he received back in 2009 from a third-grade student thanking him for his service. When the staff of the Vitalia senior residences in Strongsville, Ohio, did some sleuthing, they found the letter writer, Dashauna Priest, who is now 21 – and a proud service member herself. Steve Hartman reports.
Afghanistan wasn't all for nothing, says Army vet
Retired Staff Sgt. Travis Mills, who was severely injured by an IED during his third tour in Afghanistan, sums up the contributions and sacrifices of American and NATO forces in the country over the past two decades: We did good.
In Virginia, military veterans take on their next mission: farming
With many farmers nearing retirement age, a program at Arcadia Farm trains service members and veterans for a career in the soil: "We don't just grow food, we grow farmers."
Great-grandson of Medal of Honor recipient completes boot camp
"The chief drill instructor told me, 'Ross, you're going to have big shoes to fill.' I said, 'Yes, sir. Thankfully, I wear size 15.'"
Veterans find help with Workshop for Warriors
On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. But for those who have served our country, transitioning out of the military and into civilian life isn't easy. CBS News' Nichelle Medina looks at Workshops for Warriors, a national program making a difference in the lives of veterans.
Taps Across America brings the nation together on Memorial Day
Thousands across the country played Taps at the same time to commemorate the holiday.
Former Marine's mission to paint every Medal of Honor recipient
In the final eight years of his life, he painted over 220 of them in action, which have now been published in a book.
A Medal of Honor recipient's continued service
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.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to Korean War veteran
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.
Pennsylvania woman leaves career to serve veterans
Her charity, Roots for Boots, has changed the lives of veterans.
Two West Point cadets earn Rhodes Scholarships
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.
America's oldest WWII vet gets a helping hand
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.
WWII fighter pilot takes to the skies on 100th birthday
In honor of Veterans Day, CBS News salutes an extraordinary World War II fighter pilot, who is still flying 75 years after the war.
Trump makes first formal public appearance since election defeat
The president had not held an official appearance since Thursday.
Military veterans say racism in the ranks often isn't camouflaged
The Pentagon says it is addressing diversity and increase inclusivity in the ranks of service members, to "strengthen our military readiness"
Thousands participate in Steve Hartman's "Taps Across America"
Trumpet and bugle players across the world played Taps to honor America's fallen heroes on Memorial Day.
How the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman honors the fallen
"It's important that I come here and reflect and remember the fallen," said Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman General Mark Milley.
Trump observes Memorial Day with two visits
Both Arlington National Cemetery and Fort McHenry are closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic.
How to participate in Steve Hartman's "Taps Across America"
Thousands of trumpet and bugle players will sound Taps from their porches on Memorial Day.
The women pilots of WWII
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.
Iwo Jima war hero honored for service
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.
96-year-old WWII veteran plays harmonica at West Point
"Harmonica Pete" has played gigs around the world — but this was one of his most meaningful performances yet
VA program helps elite warriors heal unseen wounds of war
For many service members, the program is the first time they've met with a therapist.
A promise fulfilled: Filming a story of heroism in battle
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"
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Federal Reserve cracks down on how its officials invest
New restrictions follows resignation of two Fed bank presidents amid ethics questions over their stock market trades.
Texas calls on Supreme Court to keep abortion ban in place
Texas officials urged the Supreme Court to deny the request from the Biden administration to block enforcement of its law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Intel community says climate change effects will "exacerbate risks" to national security
Intelligence agencies doubt nations will meet Paris climate accord's goal of keeping Earth's temperatures from rising less than 1.5 degrees C.
Netflix stars support walkout over Chappelle special
Actor Colton Haynes thanked protesters for the "marathon that you're having to run just to ensure that there's a safe workplace, and safe content and safe speech."
Trucks clog neighborhood streets as supply-chain crisis grows
Cargo ships are lined up waiting to enter California ports amid snarls in global supply chains.
Manchin offered to be independent if he was a "problem" for Democrats
He said if he were ever "an embarrassment" to Democrats, he would "switch to be an independent."
Former police officer sentenced to 57 months in woman's death
Mohamed Noor's murder conviction in the fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond was overturned earlier this year.
How fake social accounts are getting people "duped out of money"
It is unknown how many fake accounts are on Facebook
In-N-Out sued for violating vaccine verification
This is not the first time the chain has gotten in trouble for violating COVID-19 mandates in the state.
Can Democrats pass paid leave on a national scale?
Democrats are pushing to make paid leave available to all workers in the embattled reconciliation bill but it risks being scaled back in final proposal.
As layoffs slow, jobless claims fall to new pandemic low
Worker shortage around the U.S. makes businesses wary of laying people off, labor data show.
Uncle of girl killed on ride "screamed in horror" trying to help her
Wongel Estifanos died on an amusement park ride in Colorado as a result of "multiple operator errors," according to an investigation.
"Dark money"-backed group to air ads in Virginia slamming McAuliffe
The ads launch as Republicans make education their closing message in Virginia's Governor's race.
Pfizer says its booster shot restores full COVID-19 protection
Pfizer and BioNTech said their latest trial shows boosters could help bring a "return to normalcy."
Senate Democrats' voting right bill fails in face of GOP opposition
The procedural vote to begin debate on the Freedom to Vote Act was 49 in favor to 51 against, far short of the 60 votes needed.
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South Korean workers channel "Squid Game" to protest economic woes
The huge popularity of the Netflix series gave the country's labor unions a strong theme for massive protests across the country, demanding "a world of equality."
Former flight attendants strip off uniforms in protest
They remained barefoot, wearing only a slip, in silence for a few minutes during the choreographed protest in Rome.
Haitian gangs have international groups, residents living in fear
Residents in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince remain in a constant state of fear after criminal gangs have swept the area to fill the void of an unstable government.
Vikings landed in North America 471 years before Columbus
A solar storm and chopped wood proved that Vikings were present in Newfoundland, Canada in 1021 AD.
South Korea has partial success with 1st launch into the space race
The country successfully launched a home-grown rocket for the 1st time, but the payload, a dummy satellite, failed to make it into orbit.
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Federal Reserve cracks down on how its officials invest
New restrictions follows resignation of two Fed bank presidents amid ethics questions over their stock market trades.
Texas calls on Supreme Court to keep abortion ban in place
Texas officials urged the Supreme Court to deny the request from the Biden administration to block enforcement of its law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Intel community says climate change effects will "exacerbate risks" to national security
Intelligence agencies doubt nations will meet Paris climate accord's goal of keeping Earth's temperatures from rising less than 1.5 degrees C.
Netflix stars support walkout over Chappelle special
Actor Colton Haynes thanked protesters for the "marathon that you're having to run just to ensure that there's a safe workplace, and safe content and safe speech."
Trucks clog neighborhood streets as supply-chain crisis grows
Cargo ships are lined up waiting to enter California ports amid snarls in global supply chains.
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Federal Reserve cracks down on how its officials invest
New restrictions follows resignation of two Fed bank presidents amid ethics questions over their stock market trades.
Texas calls on Supreme Court to keep abortion ban in place
Texas officials urged the Supreme Court to deny the request from the Biden administration to block enforcement of its law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Watch Live: House votes on holding Steve Bannon in criminal contempt
If they find him criminal contempt, the matter will be referred to the Justice Department.
Intel community says climate change effects will "exacerbate risks" to national security
Intelligence agencies doubt nations will meet Paris climate accord's goal of keeping Earth's temperatures from rising less than 1.5 degrees C.
Manchin offered to be independent if he was a "problem" for Democrats
He said if he were ever "an embarrassment" to Democrats, he would "switch to be an independent."
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pens letter to Congress calling for paid leave
Meghan said she wrote the letter "as a mom" to advocate for paid leave for all parents.
Netflix employees stage walkout over Dave Chappelle special
The group is demanding Netflix remove the David Chappelle special.
Netflix workers protest Dave Chappelle special
Dozens of Netflix employees protested outside of the company's Los Angeles headquarters, demanding the streaming platform remove Dave Chappelle's latest comedy special.
Film crew shot 30 hours of footage on trip to space station
If the project stays on track, the movie will beat a Hollywood production announced last year by NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX, starring Tom Cruise, to the silver screen.
John Grisham on thriller "The Judge's List"
Author John Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Judge's List." It's his 37th book published in the past 33 years, but first to feature a serial killer. He also talks about his work with the Innocence Project and how it informs his fiction.
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How fake social accounts are getting people "duped out of money"
It is unknown how many fake accounts are on Facebook
Shopping online for the holidays? Beware empty virtual shelves
Ecommerce customers face more out-of-stock notices amid strong consumer demand and supply-chain snarls.
Bitcoin tops $66,000 on mainstream hopes for crypto craze
Launch of the first exchange-traded fund linked to bitcoin draws new investors hoping to bet on the digital asset
Boeing zeros in on cause of Starliner launch scrub
Boeing hopes to be ready for another Starliner launch try in the first half of 2022.
Apple releases new MacBook Pro powered by new processors
Investing in the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips has the helped tech giant avoid supply-chain bottlenecks plaguing competitors.
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Vikings landed in North America 471 years before Columbus
A solar storm and chopped wood proved that Vikings were present in Newfoundland, Canada in 1021 AD.
Fossil stuck in 100 million-year-old amber is oldest "true crab" ever discovered
The tiny crab bridges an evolutionary gap that stumped scientists for years.
World is set to extract twice as much fossil fuel as climate allows
Existing plans for fossil fuel extraction promise "worsening climate disasters," UN report warns.
Genetics linked to how much methane cows release
Cows are responsible for about 40% of global methane emissions.
Governments set to increase fossil fuel production despite warnings
If the Earth hits 1.5°C of global warming, the U.N. has warned the world can expect "extreme events unprecedented in the observational record."
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Pfizer says its booster shot restores full COVID-19 protection
Pfizer and BioNTech said their latest trial shows boosters could help bring a "return to normalcy."
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
FDA authorizes Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots
The CDC must also weigh in before additional doses can be administered nationwide.
Salmonella outbreak in 37 states linked to onions, CDC says
Fresh, whole red, white and yellow onions have been identified as the source of a multi-state outbreak, the CDC said.
New York City requiring vaccine for cops, firefighters, city workers
The mandate affecting the nation's largest police department and over100,000 other workers carries a Nov. 1 deadline for getting the first vaccine dose.
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Pfizer says its booster shot restores full COVID-19 protection
Pfizer and BioNTech said their latest trial shows boosters could help bring a "return to normalcy."
Lack of home COVID-19 tests hurting war against pandemic
At-home coronavirus tests in the U.S. are pricey and often hard to find. It didn't have to be this way.
U.S. Treasury amends proposal to track nearly all bank accounts
The administration now proposes to ask banks to report account information only for accounts with $10,000 or more in transfers.
As layoffs slow, jobless claims fall to new pandemic low
Worker shortage around the U.S. makes businesses wary of laying people off, labor data show.
World is set to extract twice as much fossil fuel as climate allows
Existing plans for fossil fuel extraction promise "worsening climate disasters," UN report warns.
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Former police officer sentenced to 57 months in woman's death
Mohamed Noor's murder conviction in the fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk Damond was overturned earlier this year.
Apparent human remains found near Brian Laundrie's belongings, FBI says
The FBI said "we don't have all the answers yet."
Suspected human remains found at site of Brian Laundrie manhunt
Authorities are investigating whether the remains belong to Brian Laundrie.
Gunman in Florida high school massacre pleads guilty to murder
Fourteen students and three staff members were killed on Valentine's Day 2018 during a seven-minute rampage through a three-story building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Judge allows video evidence seized from Josh Duggar
Duggar, who appeared on the TLC reality show "19 Kids and Counting" with his parents and siblings, was charged with two counts of downloading and possessing child pornography.
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First lunar samples in over 45 years key to moon's history
The rock samples are the youngest ever collected, and indicate there was volcanic activity on the Moon much later than previously thought.
Boeing zeros in on cause of Starliner launch scrub
Boeing hopes to be ready for another Starliner launch try in the first half of 2022.
Film crew shot 30 hours of footage on trip to space station
If the project stays on track, the movie will beat a Hollywood production announced last year by NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX, starring Tom Cruise, to the silver screen.
Giant planet discovered orbiting dead star may be a glimpse into our solar system's future
Astronomers came across a Jupiter-like planet revolving around a dead star near the center of the Milky Way.
NASA studying solar array issue with Lucy asteroid probe
One of the Lucy probe's two solar arrays may not have fully deployed and locked in place after launch Saturday.
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Linda O'Keefe murder: Inside the investigation
Newport Beach Police give 11-year-old Linda O'Keefe a voice on Twitter hoping to solve her cold case 45 years later.
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This list contains everything from long-running favorites to short-lived Netflix sitcoms
Jasmine Hartin case: What happened on the pier?
A wealthy socialite and a senior police official end up on a moonlit pier in paradise. Then a single fatal shot rings out. Locals called it the crime of the young decade, but what happened?
Richest women in the world, ranked by net worth
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Devastating photos of tornado damage
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Police back at park amid search for Laundrie
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family said the suspected human remains found Wednesday in Florida likely belong to Laundrie. Authorities have been searching for him in a nature reserve near his family's home following his disappearance shortly after his fiancée Gabby Petito was reported missing last month. CBS affiliate WTSP-TV reporter Adaure Achumba joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the investigation.
CBSN Originals: Deepfakes and the Fog of Truth
A new CBSN Originals documentary reveals the growing threat posed by technology that makes lies look true and the truth seem false.
Parkland school gunman pleads guilty
Nikolas Cruz, the gunman in the Parkland school shooting, has pleaded guilty to 34 counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder. Cruz faces life in prison or the death penalty. Tony Montalto, father of Gina Montalto who was killed in the shooting, joins CBSN to discuss the guilty plea.
Possible remains found in Brian Laundrie search
Officials say they found suspected human remains while searching for Brian Laundrie. The fiancé of Gabby Petito, who was found strangled to death, has been missing for more than a month. Michael Hudak from WINK Fort Meyers joined CBSN to discuss the latest in the investigation.
Virologist talks mixing COVID-19 vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will review the Food and Drug Administrations's decision to approve booster shots for the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines, which would allow more than 15 million Americans to get a booster shot. Dr. Dan Barouch, a physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and director at the Center For Virology and Vaccine Research who helped develop the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, joins CBSN to discuss mixing and matching doses.