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.
Veterans: Honoring Our Heroes
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"
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
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
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Naya Rivera's body recovered from California lake
The announcement concludes an extensive search for Rivera's body, which began after her 4-year-old son was found alone in a pontoon boat the pair had rented.
Search resumes for 1921 Tulsa race massacre victims
99 years ago, white residents and civil society leaders looted and burned Tulsa's Black Greenwood district, known as Black Wall Street,
Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower defaced
Cellphone video shows partially disguised man splashing red paint on it only days after it was completed.
Supreme Court clears way for resumption of federal executions
The justices reversed two Monday lower court rulings but it was unclear when the first execution would be carried out.
Tucker Carlson addresses former staffer's racist remarks
Carlson said at the end of the show that he would be leaving on a "long-planned" vacation to go "trout fishing."
Co-stars and fans remember Naya Rivera after her death at age 33
The remains of actress Naya Rivera — known for her role as a gay cheerleader on the hit TV musical comedy "Glee" — were found after days of searching at a California lake.
Third ICE detainee dies from coronavirus
More than 3,100 immigrants have tested positive while in ICE custody, which is holding 22,800 people in civil immigration detention.
4 charged in murder of rapper Pop Smoke
A fifth person had been arrested Thursday in connection with Jackson's death. It is unclear if that person will also be facing charges.
CBS News Eye on Trends: The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
2020 Chicago Marathon canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
The race was originally scheduled for October 11.
Washington NFL team officially drops "Redskins" name
A new name must still be selected for one of the oldest and most storied teams in the National Football League.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Poll - Biden leads among women in FL, AZ, TX
Latest CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds Biden leading Trump in Florida and even in Arizona and Texas.
Man trademarks dozens of possible names for Washington NFL team
Martin McCaulay would presumable try to sell the rights to the name should the Washington football team happen to pick one of his trademarks.
LA Apparel's factory shut after 300 contract coronavirus
After reopening as an essential business to make face masks, retailer closes after four employees died of COVID-19.
First federal execution in 17 years delayed once again
Murderer Daniel Lewis Lee was slated to die by lethal injection even though the victim's family objects due, among other things, to concern they could be exposed to the coronavirus by attending.
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Third ICE detainee dies from coronavirus
More than 3,100 immigrants have tested positive while in ICE custody, which is holding 22,800 people in civil immigration detention.
States sue feds over ICE rules for foreign students
Several lawsuits have now been filed against an ICE policy that bars foreign students from taking only-online coursework in the fall.
Virus crisis may get "worse and worse and worse," WHO warns
The World Health Organization warned that there could be no return to normality any time soon as too many countries were bungling their response to the pandemic.
China bans U.S. senators in dispute over religious persecution
Ambassador for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback also barred over criticism of ruling Communist Party's treatment of minorities.
Nelson Mandela's youngest daughter Zindzi dies in South Africa at 59
Like her parents, Zindzi Mandela was involved in the fight against apartheid. The cause of her death was not immediately revealed.
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Naya Rivera's body recovered from California lake
The announcement concludes an extensive search for Rivera's body, which began after her 4-year-old son was found alone in a pontoon boat the pair had rented.
Search resumes for 1921 Tulsa race massacre victims
99 years ago, white residents and civil society leaders looted and burned Tulsa's Black Greenwood district, known as Black Wall Street,
Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower defaced
Cellphone video shows partially disguised man splashing red paint on it only days after it was completed.
Supreme Court clears way for resumption of federal executions
The justices reversed two Monday lower court rulings but it was unclear when the first execution would be carried out.
Tucker Carlson addresses former staffer's racist remarks
Carlson said at the end of the show that he would be leaving on a "long-planned" vacation to go "trout fishing."
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Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower defaced
Cellphone video shows partially disguised man splashing red paint on it only days after it was completed.
Supreme Court clears way for resumption of federal executions
The justices reversed two Monday lower court rulings but it was unclear when the first execution would be carried out.
Tucker Carlson addresses former staffer's racist remarks
Carlson said at the end of the show that he would be leaving on a "long-planned" vacation to go "trout fishing."
Third ICE detainee dies from coronavirus
More than 3,100 immigrants have tested positive while in ICE custody, which is holding 22,800 people in civil immigration detention.
Judge lifts gag order on Mary Trump ahead of book release
"On the other hand the non-confidential part of the Agreement, the Trump family relationships, may be more interesting now in 2020 with a Presidential election on the horizon," the judge wrote.
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Naya Rivera's body recovered from California lake
The announcement concludes an extensive search for Rivera's body, which began after her 4-year-old son was found alone in a pontoon boat the pair had rented.
Grant Imahara, longtime "MythBusters" co-host, has died at 49
Following "MythBusters," he served as a co-host of Netflix's "White Rabbit Project" alongside his former MythBuster co-host Kari Byron and Tory Belleci.
Co-stars and fans remember Naya Rivera after her death at age 33
The remains of actress Naya Rivera — known for her role as a gay cheerleader on the hit TV musical comedy "Glee" — were found after days of searching at a California lake.
"Empire" actor Bryshere Gray arrested on domestic violence charges
At approximately 10:15 p.m., the Goodyear Police Department responded to a call saying an adult female had been assaulted by her husband, the department said on Facebook.
4 charged in murder of rapper Pop Smoke
A fifth person had been arrested Thursday in connection with Jackson's death. It is unclear if that person will also be facing charges.
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Equipment makers hinder repairs of ventilators, critics say
Nearly half of hospital biomedical techs denied access to service information including manuals to fix ventilators.
Walmart reportedly launching subscription service
The $98 membership comes with same-day grocery delivery and early deals access, according to a report.
Facebook civil rights audit: "Serious setbacks" hurt progress
The audit recommends a "civil rights infrastructure" for the social media giant, but its suggestions aren't binding.
U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
Uber acquires food delivery app Postmates
With Postmates buyout, Uber becomes the nation's No. 2 food delivery service, while DoorDash remains the leader.
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Death Valley sets record for planet's hottest temperature in years
The brutal heat wave baking the Southwest and lower Plains states is going to move east and north to engulf much of the nation this week.
UAE set to launch ambitious Mars mission
Nation aims to join an exclusive club with its first interplanetary launch. China and the U.S. also have Mars missions set to launch this month.
Japan accepted COVID's airborne spread months ago, and is fighting it
It took pressure from 239 scientists for the WHO to even admit the new coronavirus may spread via aerosols, but in Japan, they're focusing on solutions.
How to see Neowise before it disappears
The comet is putting on quite the show this weekend.
Spectacular photos capture Neowise, one of the brightest comets in decades
Astrophotographers around the world have captured incredible photos of the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event.
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LA Apparel's factory shut after 300 contract coronavirus
After reopening as an essential business to make face masks, retailer closes after four employees died of COVID-19.
Ted Cruz photographed flying without a mask
A spokesperson for Cruz said he wears a mask while traveling and had taken it off to drink and put it back on afterward, although there is no mask visible.
California shuts down bars, indoor dining as COVID-19 cases surge
Indoor operations for restaurants, movie theaters and other businesses are to close as the pandemic spikes in the Golden State.
Los Angeles schools to offer classes online only this fall
Although the fall semester will begin on August 18 in Los Angeles, student learning will be online only.
"Silent spreaders" could be behind half of COVID-19 cases, study says
"The only answer" to asymptomatic and presymptomatic spreading of the coronavirus is to "expand our testing," Dr. Ron Elfenbein said.
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Trump's threat to cut school funding does little to sway state officials
The federal government provides a small fraction of revenues that fund public schools, according to a Congressional Research Service report.
Solid8 CEO Michael Lofthouse resigns over racial outburst video
Lofthouse, who was taped using racist language toward an Asian family, said he will enroll in an anti-racist program.
How to file for an extension on your taxes
Too busy to think about taxes until now? It's easy to ask the government for more time, even with a July 15 deadline.
Washington Redskins reportedly set to drop their name
Announcement said to be imminent, though unclear when new moniker will be revealed.
Dental patients paying extra for PPE as supplies run thin
Many dentists are charging fees to cover costs of hard-to-come-by gear.
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Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower defaced
Cellphone video shows partially disguised man splashing red paint on it only days after it was completed.
"Empire" actor Bryshere Gray arrested on domestic violence charges
At approximately 10:15 p.m., the Goodyear Police Department responded to a call saying an adult female had been assaulted by her husband, the department said on Facebook.
4 charged in murder of rapper Pop Smoke
A fifth person had been arrested Thursday in connection with Jackson's death. It is unclear if that person will also be facing charges.
Video shows Pennsylvania officer with knee on man's neck
The clip has prompted protests and a demand from the local Black Lives Matter group to suspend the officers involved.
1-year-old in stroller shot dead during NYC cookout
Mayor Bill de Blasio held a moment of silence during Monday's press briefing and said he was "heartbroken."
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UAE set to launch ambitious Mars mission
Nation aims to join an exclusive club with its first interplanetary launch. China and the U.S. also have Mars missions set to launch this month.
How to see Neowise before it disappears
The comet is putting on quite the show this weekend.
Spectacular photos capture Neowise, one of the brightest comets in decades
Astrophotographers around the world have captured incredible photos of the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event.
NASA, Boeing work to resume Starliner flights
Some 80 recommendations are being implemented to prevent a repeat of problems marring the previous Starliner test flight.
Rocket Lab declares Electron launch failure
The innovative Electron rocket suffered a malfunction while its second stage was firing.
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Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump calls 99% of COVID-19 cases "harmless"
President Trump declared "99%" of COVID-19 cases to be "totally harmless" during Fourth of July remarks over the weekend, prompting backlash from mayors of both political parties. The president's FDA commissioner struggled to provide a factual basis for the president's claim. Paula Reid reports.
Mass protests after Atlanta cop fatally shoots black man
Atlanta's mayor issued an executive order requiring offices to de-escalate situations following the protests sparked by the death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by police during an arrest. The Brooks family continues to grieve and demand justice. Mark Strassmann reports.
Coronavirus cases continue to rise
There's a notable rise in new coronavirus cases in several states, particularly in populous states like California, Texas and Florida. More than 2 million Americans have been infected thus far and the national death toll is now at 115,000. Janet Shamlian reports.
Boy pauses game to hide from police car
A 10-year-old boy in Connecticut stopped playing basketball in his driveway to hide from view when a patrol car drove by. When his father asked him why, his response was: "Because they killed George Floyd."