Romesha receives Medal of Honor
Clinton Romesha awarded honor from President Obama for courageous actions during one of the Afghanistan war's most intense battle
Veterans: Honoring Our Heroes
Medal of Honor recipient on battle of Keating
Former active duty Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha, who today received a Medal of Honor from President Obama for his valor in leading a daylong battle against the a Taliban attack in 2009, talks to CBS News national security correspondent David Martin about defending one of the most remote outposts in Afghanistan.
Quadruple amputee vet gets double arm transplant
Sgt. Brendan Marrocco almost lost his life when his vehicle tripped a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2009
U.S. military suicides exceed combat deaths
A record high of American soldiers committed suicide in 2012, with some experts predicting the trend will worsen
Iowa's fallen Vietnam War soldiers
Vietnam veteran Tom Brickman is collecting photos for the 853 Iowans whose names appear on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Veterans struggle with intimacy on return home
Special correspondent Lee Woodruff reports on a problem that's common for many returning veterans -- a breakdown in intimacy between them and their partners
Intimacy lost: Vet speaks on hidden battle scar
Former Navy SEAL Mark Waddell, wife Marshele speak to Lee Woodruff about the toll post-traumatic stress took on their relationship
Veteran, wife share challenges of intimacy after war
Lee Woodruff profiles how a military couple experienced issues with intimacy after returning from combat
Marine helps vets find work rebuilding after Sandy
Kevin Schmiegel is connecting service members with employers and helping rebuild the Jersey shore in the process
Veteran families help cope with their own battle scars
The "Family of a Vet" non-profit was set up to provide education and resources to caregivers of veterans
N.Y. gets $9.5M from Smartbuy for soldier fraud
Attorney General says retailer and its affiliates deceived soldiers into payment contracts with hidden fees and high interest
Veterans compare Sandy's damage to "war zone"
Former soldiers rally troops to help comrades caught in superstorm's wrath
Honoring veterans with military deals and discounts
Members of the military get special deals and discounts on Veteran's Day -- and sometimes, year-round
Invisible war wounds hinder vets' job hunts
Employers want to know but can't ask when interviewing veterans: Will you snap?
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America honors those who have served, to defend the nation and preserve its freedom
9/11 charity helps wounded veterans live easier
Foundation honoring a 9/11 hero helps retrofit homes for veterans who have lost arms, legs
Vets say late paychecks are crippling finances
Many in federal Veterans Administration work-study program complain of getting their $360 check weeks late
Manufacturers launch program to hire more vets
New project announced to help train veterans for high-tech manufacturing jobs that remain unfilled
Coming Home: Justice for our veterans
An alternative court program in Harris County, Texas, seeks to rehabilitate veterans who turn to crime for the first time
Wounded soldier returns to a hero's welcome
Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills, 25, lost his arms and legs when a bomb exploded underneath him in Afghanistan
Vets claim illness from guarding Iraq contractor
Oregon National Guardsmen suing Kellogg, Brown and Root for alleged cover up of exposure to sodium dichromate
Bearing both the Medal of Honor and trauma
Despite saving 36 lives in an Afghan firefight, Dakota Meyer couldn't forget the fellow troops lost - a pain that almost cost him his own life
Senate GOP blocks veterans jobs bill
Senate Republicans say veterans jobs bill violated spending limits set last year; Dems point to urgent need
For National Guard, civilian jobs hard to come by
With the military leaning heavily on its Guardsmen and reservists to fight in war, work at home becomes hard to find
After war, vets fight for jobs at home
This Labor Day, the struggle to adjust to civilian life after war is made harder on the job front for those who served
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Maye Musk says son Elon "just wants to do good" but steps "on a lot of toes"
Maye Musk has described her son Elon as a genius even as a child, and said his efforts have led to insults and unfair treatment from the public.
Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods perks
Amazon said it is increasing its minimum pay for operations workers by $1 an hour and adding grocery discounts for all U.S. employees.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
Charlie Kirk's family blames Utah officials for failing to prevent his murder
The university has faced harsh criticism for a lack of key safety measures on the day of the shooting.
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A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
Georgia execution delayed for hearing under new law that may reduce sentence
A Georgia judge has put an execution on hold to allow time for a hearing on whether the sentence should be reduced under a new state law that lets victims of abuse have their sentences reconsidered.
House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
Mike Rogers speaks out after skipping Michigan Senate debate
The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."
Coast Guard, FBI boarded Texas-bound oil tanker to investigate cyberattack
The U.S. has so far not attributed the potential breach to a specific actor, but Iranian state media amplified the story in the weeks following the attack.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
House kills Rep. Al Green's resolution to impeach Trump
Republicans made a motion to table the resolution, effectively killing it.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source says
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Sanders says potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weapons
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
U.S. confirms it deployed weapons in space. China and Russia respond.
China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.
In Washington, unlikely bedfellows like Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon talk about making AI "humans first"
As AI CEOs call for a slowdown, President Trump wants acceleration. But the issue is gaining bipartisan momentum.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Maye Musk says son Elon "just wants to do good" but steps "on a lot of toes"
Maye Musk has described her son Elon as a genius even as a child, and said his efforts have led to insults and unfair treatment from the public.
Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods perks
Amazon said it is increasing its minimum pay for operations workers by $1 an hour and adding grocery discounts for all U.S. employees.
How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
Charlie Kirk's family blames Utah officials for failing to prevent his murder
The university has faced harsh criticism for a lack of key safety measures on the day of the shooting.
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Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods perks
Amazon said it is increasing its minimum pay for operations workers by $1 an hour and adding grocery discounts for all U.S. employees.
Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
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Obamas' dog Sunny dies: "A cherished member of our family"
"As far as our family was concerned, she was pretty much perfect," former President Obama wrote about Sunny, who was a 13-year-old Portuguese water dog.
U.S. adds sanctions on South Africa, alleging discrimination against White people
The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa.
House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
Mike Rogers speaks out after skipping Michigan Senate debate
The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."
DOJ accuses Russian intel agents of plotting to murder U.S.-based dissident
The Justice Department is accusing several members of Russia's intelligence services of running a "global assassination network" that targeted Kremlin critics.
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How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
Investigation
A trusted seal made websites look legit. The weight-loss drug they sold wasn't.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
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Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Is the U.S. and China's mutual distrust the biggest risk as AI evolves?
Analysts tell CBS News that as the U.S. and China race for AI supremacy, they risk driving all of humanity "off a cliff."
U.S. adds sanctions on South Africa, alleging discrimination against White people
The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa.
War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing at least 20 people
Health officials in Gaza say a building damaged months ago by an Israeli strike has collapsed, killing people from 6 displaced families who had taken shelter inside.
House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
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Ed Sheeran speaks out on Macklemore decision
Ed Sheeran spoke out Tuesday after facing backlash for dropping Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Ed Sheeran breaks silence amid controversy
The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand and daughter on latest book
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
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Is the U.S. and China's mutual distrust the biggest risk as AI evolves?
Analysts tell CBS News that as the U.S. and China race for AI supremacy, they risk driving all of humanity "off a cliff."
OpenAI chief on tech safety efforts
Chris Lehane, the chief global affairs officer for OpenAI, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss recent tech leaders' efforts to address AI safety and regulations.
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.
Expert weighs in on AI regulation
Artificial intelligence regulation has become a political flashpoint, with expert whistleblowers, frontier tech CEOs and some bipartisan politicians calling for government oversight. Meanwhile, President Trump has dismissed concerns that AI could threaten humanity. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports, and MIT professor and AI activist Max Tegmark shares his thoughts.
Calls to curb AI create unlikely alliances
Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon joined forces to call for a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence. Puck AI correspondent Ian Krietzberg weighs in on the AI regulation debate.
Science
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Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
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Family blames abortion ban for woman's death
Tierra Walker, 37, died of preeclampsia when she was 20 weeks pregnant. Her family filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other doctors, alleging that the state's abortion ban led to her death. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Navy vet's murder solved after suspect who gave DNA dies by suicide
A veteran's 1987 murder has been solved, after the now-deceased suspect's DNA matched evidence at the scene of the killing, authorities said.
Georgia execution delayed for hearing under new law that may reduce sentence
A Georgia judge has put an execution on hold to allow time for a hearing on whether the sentence should be reduced under a new state law that lets victims of abuse have their sentences reconsidered.
Man arrested for alleged ISIS plot
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested for allegedly plotting what could have been a "mass casualty attack" inspired by ISIS, federal officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Investigators believe fireworks triggered wildfire
In Washington state, investigators said they believe illegal fireworks, shot from the back of a pickup truck, sparked a nearly 10,000-acre deadly wildfire earlier this summer. Jason Allen reports.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Family blames abortion ban for woman's death
Tierra Walker, 37, died of preeclampsia when she was 20 weeks pregnant. Her family filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other doctors, alleging that the state's abortion ban led to her death. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Cancer research funding falls short
A new medical report shows that while less people are dying of cancer, there is a gap in federal research funding. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Kennedy Center's future uncertain
A judge ruled Tuesday that President Trump's name cannot be put back on the Kennedy Center without an act of Congress. In response, Mr. Trump threatened to halt the renovation completely. Weijia Jiang reports.
House votes to limit Trump's war powers
The House voted for a third time to restrict President Trump's power to strike Iran. Meanwhile, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
Latest on Trump-Kennedy Center fight
A judge blocked President Trump's name from being added to the Kennedy Center facade again on Tuesday. Later in the day, the institution's board voted to close the venue for renovations. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi explains.