Next U.S. Navy aircraft carrier to be named after African American Pearl Harbor hero
Instead of presidents or admirals, an enlisted sailor will be honored when the USS Doris Miller is christened
Veterans: Honoring Our Heroes
103-year-old WWII veteran gets the recognition he deserves
Peter Fantasia was captured and spent six months as a prisoner of war in 1944 while serving as an Army medic in France,
Female Thunderbird pilot inspiring others to chase their dreams
Michelle Curran flew 160 combat hours in Afghanistan before joining the team.
Veteran now a freshman at Yale with help from his service dog
James Hatch was a dog handler in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Veterans' business supports education for Afghan girls
After serving in Afghanistan, Matthew Griffin and Donald Lee knew they wanted to do something to help the children there.
Soldierstone, a hidden memorial in Colorado honoring forgotten war veterans
In a remote and unmarked field high in the Rocky Mountains, a former Green Beret erected a pillar of granite in tribute to fallen compatriots.
Elite unit works to give fellow Marines the funeral they deserve
"We would just ask that people don't think about us, that they think about the Marines that we are honoring"
All-black Women's Army Corps unit still fighting for recognition
Nearly 900 women went to Europe during the war, and delivered mail to the troops, while bombs dropped around them
Veterans in graduate school pay it forward to younger students
Veterans who return to campus know better than most students, the path to success is not always straightforward.
FitOps helping veterans transition to civilian life
Randy Lloyd said he hit rock bottom after serving in Iraq, but found a new path through FitOps, a non-profit that teaches veterans how to become personal trainers
Paralyzed veteran completes marathon with robotic exoskeleton
When Terry Vereline crossed the finish line, she became the first paralyzed veteran to complete a marathon using an exoskeleton
In New York, Trump tells veterans "nation is forever in your debt"
President Trump is the first sitting president to attend the New York City Veterans Day Parade
Veterans with PTSD help rehabilitate injured sea lions
A unique program in Southern California pairs marine mammals with service members dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder
Bon Jovi finds hope in "Unbroken," new song honoring veterans
The musician and philanthropist will donate proceeds from his new song, composed for the documentary "To Be of Service," to the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation
"Profiles in Service": Program helping veterans transition to civilian life
"FitOps has not only saved lives, they have helped veterans gain that purpose that we're so desperately seeking," Randy Lloyd told CBS News
"We, the People": Mary Whyte's portraits of 50 veterans from 50 states
The South Carolina artist's subjects, exemplars of patriotism, are as diverse as the nation they served
How two "Forrest Gump" actors served their country
After the 1994 Oscar-winning movie wrapped, Gary Sinise created a foundation to help returning service members, while Michael Conner Humphreys (who played Forrest as a child) grew up to serve 18 months in Iraq's Anbar Province
Green Beret awarded Medal of Honor for saving lives
Williams is being honored for his actions in Afghanistan in 2008
Vietnam vet reunited with beloved dog in hospice care
A Vietnam War veteran was granted his dying wish — to see his dog one last time
Inside a suicide prevention call center for veterans
CBS News was given rare access to the responders in Canandaigua, New York, and their life-saving conversations
98-year-old "bag boy" gets birthday surprise
Bartholomeo "Bennie" Ficeto works two days a week and refuses to take a break — in fact, he wants to pick up an extra shift
Pilot's remains return from Vietnam — on jet flown by his son
It was a remarkable scene Thursday at Love Field in Dallas, Texas
A vet lost his American flag until another vet stepped up to help
William Holley was moving to a new apartment when the flag, in a display case, fell out of his truck
Stephen Lang tells stories of Medal of Honor recipients in "Beyond Glory"
Lang portrays eight Medal of Honor recipients, showing what drove them, in his one-man play. David Martin reports
Purple Heart veteran surprised with a home of his own
Kevin Palacios is a single father who was injured twice by IED blasts in Afghanistan
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Latest updates: Kobe Bryant, daughter killed in helicopter crash
Bryant is one of the all-time greatest NBA players.
Kobe Bryant's daughter Gianna dies alongside NBA legend father
Thirteen-year-old Gianna "Gigi" Bryant was an aspiring basketball player.
Fans gather to mourn Kobe Bryant outside Staples Center
Kobe Bryant was among nine who died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday morning.
Transcript: Pete Buttigieg talks with Ed O'Keefe on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Pete Buttigieg conducted by CBS News' Ed O'Keefe.
Kobe Bryant: A life in pictures
The basketball legend and retired Lakers veteran, along with his teen daughter and seven others, died in a helicopter crash.
Grammys 2020: Complete list of winners
Lizzo, Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish are part of a new crop of young and diverse artists vying for Grammy gold Sunday night. Watch the ceremony live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.
"Kobe was a legend": Former President Obama mourns Kobe Bryant
The former president said it was an "unthinkable day."
Shaquille O'Neal tweets heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant
Shaq and Bryant were teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers from 1996 to 2004 and won three championships together.
How to watch the Grammys
Lizzo, Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish are part of a new crop of young and diverse artists vying for Grammy gold.
NBA legend Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash
Bryant was one of five people killed in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles.
Who's performing at the Grammys?
The Grammys will feature performances from some of the biggest stars in music and pay tribute to Prince and slain rapper Nipsey Hussle.
What to expect in week 2 of Trump's impeachment trial
The trial could end as early as this week, or stretch into next month, depending on a range of factors.
Crow downplays criticism from GOP senators open to calling witnesses
Crow said that impeachment managers made the "best case" they could over three days of arguments.
Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Jason Crow that aired Sunday, January 26, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Cotton defends Trump for saying injured soldiers had "headaches"
Cotton, who served in the military, defended President Trump's comments this week that brain injuries were "headaches."
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Young boys' songs of joy rise from the slums of Madagascar
On the impoverished island nation, the joyful sounds and viral videos of Zaza Kanto, an a capella group of boys ages 11 to 16, have elevated the children to national fame
Hong Kong declares emergency over coronavirus and closes schools
The coronavirus outbreak started in central China and has left 56 people dead.
Locust outbreak in Kenya is worst in 70 years
"Even cows are wondering what is happening," said Ndunda Makanga, who spent hours Friday trying to chase the locusts from his farm.
More than 1,000 injured, 22 dead in earthquake in Turkey
Rescue workers were searching for people buried under rubble.
"Vampire" star discovered in the midst of a feeding frenzy
A previously unknown dwarf star is sucking the essence away from its neighbor, astronomers said Friday.
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Latest updates: Kobe Bryant, daughter killed in helicopter crash
Bryant is one of the all-time greatest NBA players.
Kobe Bryant's daughter Gianna dies alongside NBA legend father
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Fans gather to mourn Kobe Bryant outside Staples Center
Kobe Bryant was among nine who died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday morning.
Transcript: Pete Buttigieg talks with Ed O'Keefe on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Pete Buttigieg conducted by CBS News' Ed O'Keefe.
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Transcript: Pete Buttigieg talks with Ed O'Keefe on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Pete Buttigieg conducted by CBS News' Ed O'Keefe.
What to expect in week 2 of Trump's impeachment trial
The trial could end as early as this week, or stretch into next month, depending on a range of factors.
Crow downplays criticism from GOP senators open to calling witnesses
Crow said that impeachment managers made the "best case" they could over three days of arguments.
Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Jason Crow that aired Sunday, January 26, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Cotton defends Trump for saying injured soldiers had "headaches"
Cotton, who served in the military, defended President Trump's comments this week that brain injuries were "headaches."
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Grammy Awards 2020: Red carpet arrivals
What music's biggest stars wore on music's biggest night
Grammys 2020: Complete list of winners
Lizzo, Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish are part of a new crop of young and diverse artists vying for Grammy gold Sunday night. Watch the ceremony live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.
Shaquille O'Neal tweets heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant
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NBA legend Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash
Bryant was one of five people killed in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles.
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5G expansion is giving this industry a boost
Technical advances in cellphone service have sparked a demand for climbers with technical skills and strong stomachs to install new gear atop cellphone towers.
That text about a FedEx "package"? It could be a scam
Delivery giant warning customers about a text message scam that could cost them almost $100 a month.
Tech withholds data that could prove innocence
Omar Ameen is an Iraqi refugee accused of carrying out an ISIS hit in Iraq in 2014 before coming to the United States.
Tesla's Elon Musk in line for massive $340 million payout
Billionaire CEO could get even richer now that his electric car maker has passed a key stock market benchmark.
Saudi Arabia denies hacking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone
The United Nations calls for further investigation of evidence it says suggests Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent Bezos a file carrying malware.
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Nature up close: Are humans really the smartest species?
Attributing human actions and thoughts to non-human animals that appear to mimic our behavior may be fanciful, but we may be getting it backwards
Scientists say this planet could unlock insights about Earth
Venus' heat-trapping atmosphere – 97% carbon dioxide – and 900-degree average surface temperature present both a challenge and an opportunity for learning about Earth's formation.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to fix $2 billion cosmic ray detector
The last in a series of spacewalks should put a $2 billion scientific instrument back in business.
"Vampire" star discovered in the midst of a feeding frenzy
A previously unknown dwarf star is sucking the essence away from its neighbor, astronomers said Friday.
New Yorkers spot bald eagle in the city: "It was pretty spectacular"
Residents are reporting seeing the unmistakable sight in the Upper West Side section of New York City.
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Hong Kong declares emergency over coronavirus and closes schools
The coronavirus outbreak started in central China and has left 56 people dead.
Floridians are fighting over sunscreen bans
Environmentalists say chemicals destroy coral reefs that support tourism, but some state lawmakers see skin cancer danger.
Phoenix woman fights to keep frozen embryos
The new law says in the case of a divorce, frozen embryos will go to the spouse who intends to use them to have a baby.
Coronavirus fears close Shanghai Disney Resort
Theme-park operator's move comes as McDonald's temporarily closes outlets in five Chinese cities due to deadly virus.
What is the coronavirus illness blamed for multiple deaths in China?
Officials in China and around the world are racing to contain the spread of a deadly new strain of virus.
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Delta fined $50,000 for booting off Muslim passengers
U.S. Transportation Department levies penalty for violating anti-bias laws over removals of Muslim-American passengers
Stocks fall as coronavirus cases appear in U.S.
Wall Street saw its worst day in months, with shares of health care and travel companies taking big hits.
Las Vegas changing "What happens here, stays here" slogan
With tourism leveling off in the gambling mecca, city officials set to unveil new catchphrase during Grammy Awards.
Trump to sign USMCA at White House Wednesday
The signing will come in the middle of the Senate impeachment trial.
Nonprofits worry sale of dot-org universe will hike costs
Opponents are concerned the sale could lead to higher fees, as well as potential loss of freedoms of speech.
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Healing continues 30 years after prom night murders
More than three decades after the 1989 murders of her mother, stepfather and two sisters, Jessi Toronjo shares her emotional journey from a scared child to a woman intent on maintaining justice for her family.
Evidence photos: Pelley family quadruple murder
On April 30, 1989, police in Lakeville, Indiana encountered a crime scene they'd never forget: two adults and two children found shot dead in their home.
A lifelong friendship rekindled through tragedy
The Pelley family murders tore two friends apart for 20 years; when they finally reconnected, they discovered a funny coincidence
Rapper YG arrested on robbery charges at Los Angeles home
The 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Keenon Jackson, was taken into custody when sheriff's deputies served a search warrant at his home.
Rosie Perez testifies Sciorra told her of Weinstein rape
Perez said she urged the fellow screen star to go to police, but Sciorra responded: "I can't - he'd destroy me."
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Scientists say this planet could unlock insights about Earth
Venus' heat-trapping atmosphere – 97% carbon dioxide – and 900-degree average surface temperature present both a challenge and an opportunity for learning about Earth's formation.
Astronauts perform spacewalk to fix $2 billion cosmic ray detector
The last in a series of spacewalks should put a $2 billion scientific instrument back in business.
"Vampire" star discovered in the midst of a feeding frenzy
A previously unknown dwarf star is sucking the essence away from its neighbor, astronomers said Friday.
Third all-female spacewalk successfully completed
NASA is ditching aging solar array batteries for more powerful lithium-ion replacements.
SpaceX destroys boosters in dramatic abort test
SpaceX deliberately destroyed a Falcon 9 booster Sunday in a spectacular high-altitude conflagration moments after an unpiloted Crew Dragon astronaut ferry ship shot away in a critical test of its emergency escape system, propelled to safety with a rush of fiery exhaust from eight powerful abort engines. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Omar Villafranca from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the latest.
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Magic Johnson remembers Kobe Bryant
Earvin "Magic" Johnson joins CBS Los Angeles' Jim Hill to discuss Kobe Bryant and how "nobody took more pride in putting on a Lakers jersey" than him.
Kobe Bryant among 9 dead in helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant was among nine people who died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday. Authorities held a press conference with the latest details. Watch here.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Kobe Bryant's death
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar posted a video online where he offers his condolences to Kobe Bryant and his family. Bryant was among five people killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in California. NBA analyst Bill Reiter joins CBSN with more on the worldwide reaction.
Ex-Lakers GM on Kobe Bryant's death
Jerry West, former Lakers general manager, speaks with CBS Los Angeles' sports director Jim Hill about the relationship he had with Kobe Bryant early in his career and the lasting legacy he will have on the sport.
Kobe Bryant remembered as family man
Jim Hill, CBS Los Angeles' sports director, has interviewed and personally gotten to know Kobe Bryant over the years. Hill describes how Bryant was such a "gifted" basketball player, a family man and someone who deeply cared for the community.
